Vacation rentals in Ruapuke Island

Harbour Views Plus Extras

Price includes free minibar & breakfast - fruit, yoghurt, cereal, tea, coffee. New stylish apartment with excellent views & a private entrance for easy access & privacy. Views of the harbour, mountains, ocean, estray, farmland. Built 2019 this Modern Apartment has its own Bathroom, Lounge/Dining/Kitchenette - fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, no cooking. Amazing 4 relaxing, bird, weather, stars & Southern Lights. Ferry Terminal is a 5min drive. Warm, peaceful child & pet free environment.

Location · Value · Hiking

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Stay in comfort and style in the heart of Stewart Island. Perched above the township with sweeping bay views, Kererū House is just a 2-min walk from the ferry and shops — the most central spot on Rakiura. Sleeps up to 11, ideal for families or groups. Two bathrooms, central heating, a covered outdoor area, and extras like a portacot, luxury outdoor shower, games, DVDs, BBQ, dishwasher, WiFi, and a pizza oven, you’ll have everything you need to relax and reconnect. Courtesy transfer on arrival.

Location · Value · Beach

Hicks Farm accomodation

Hicks Farm accommodation offers a unit that has a bedroom and living room with your own bathroom 15m away along the outside deck. You are sharing the property with our family, the pet sheep and the local kiwi. We are a 20min walk from the centre of Oban, with hills. Please consider this before booking, if you don't like walking, in town might be more suitable. Transfers are available with Aurora cabs, please contact them direct. If walking, backpacks are best and don't forget your rain jacket.

Location · Value · Cleanliness

Beech Bach Beachside Haven Including Car

Beech Bach is a spacious tiny home. Guests love the inlet views, coziness, privacy, quietness, wildlife, & quirkiness of our 1 br bach. Includes car (T&C apply), & transfers. It's only 1.2km from the village - there's a couple of hills. The kitchen has lots of supplies & equipment. Gas hob, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, electric frypan, slow cooker, & drinking water filter. TV & Starlink WiFi. The loo is in the laundry accessed via semi enclosed porch. Fold out bed on request. Charges apply.

Value · Location · Laundry

Toutouwai, Rakiura - new house with sea views

Newly completed in June 2021, this stylish 3 bedroom architecturally designed home sits on a ridge with sea views in two directions. Two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a heat pump. Sit & watch the view or walk to one of the beaches a short wander away. Kereru, Kaka, Kakariki & Tui visit the surrounding bush. Kiwi spotted on the lawn especially in winter Water UV treated Outdoor shower Free pick-up available on request Strictly no pets/parties The fire isn’t available for use. No WIFI

Location · Family · Cleanliness

Reef Murmur - Stargazing Sunrise Hideaway

Set above the ocean in Bluff at 46°S, Reef Murmur blends sweeping sea views with the charm of an older coastal home. Recently upgraded with double glazing in every bedroom and the dining area, plus a double-glazed stacking door in the lounge, it is now warmer, quieter and brighter. The bathroom has a modern vanity; the compact kitchen suits light cooking. Fall asleep to waves, wake to sunrise over Foveaux Strait and enjoy star-filled skies, surrounded by trees and well apart from neighbours.

Value · Family · Decor

Ringaringa Beach Cottage, comfortable whole house

Very quiet location with a welcome to overseas and New Zealand visitors. Families welcome but parents are asked to remember that although the road has little traffic, the property is not fenced. We have the greatest sea views, plenty of land and pelagic birds to spot with many simple and more challenging walks available, very like New Zealand used to be. Friendly but not intrusive people, helpful house manager available. Information from Department of Conservation. Pesticide summary on line.

Value · Location · Check-in

RUA at Bluff. (Studio 1)

On the waterfront, on Marine Parade, RUA at Bluff offers magnificent harbour and water views. Relax in one of our luxurious modern studio units. Enjoy a comfortable bed, with hotel quality linen, a well-appointed bathroom, double glazing for warmth and quiet, and a small covered outdoor deck with views of Bluff’s busy shipping and fishing channel. Free WiFi & Smart TV. RUA at Bluff is located 25 minutes from Invercargill near the Stewart Island Ferry Terminal and 1 km from Stirling Point.

Family · Value · Getting around

Fern Hut - Boutique Stay with Valley Views

Escape to Serenity – Off-Grid Luxury in Native New Zealand Wilderness Nestled on 200 acres of untouched native bushland, our secluded luxury hut offers the ultimate retreat. Wake to breathtaking sunrises, unwind with panoramic views over rolling green hills, and reconnect with nature, all from the comfort of a beautifully crafted hideaway. Completely off-grid, this peaceful haven is perfect for those seeking tranquility, privacy, and a true taste of New Zealand’s wild breathtaking beauty.

Value · Location · Amenities

Sea View Retreat, & Car Available

Set up high above Horseshoe Bay, private with a lovely sea view, large modern family home. Very private. Huge 4 bedroom house, with main bedroom ensuite Large conservatory, great for star gazing at night, and chilling out during the day. Kiwis are on the property, they feed on the lawn at night, and visits by the White Tail deer, will give you a great Island experience. All rooms in the house centrally heated by radiators. Yes we have a coffee plunger! Starlink Wi-Fi Free

Value · Location · Beach

Awatea

Beautiful 4 bedroom house on the beach at Horseshoe Bay. Stunning views. Huge lounge, with a conservatory, overlooking the beach. Courtesy transfers Please note heating is now by a heat pump, which makes the house cosy warm. Huge deck with a large BBQ. This house is a great place to have a family holiday, with heaps of room for the kids. Please be aware that the cell phone coverage is only Telecom, 027 and can be patchy at the house. WIFI available Vehicle No pets

Family · Value · Condition

Tahakopa Bay Retreat, Catlins, South Otago

Takahopa Bay Retreat is in the heart of the Catlins and offers sweeping panoramic coastal and established native Forest views. The Retreat was established by the Clark family who live on, and farm the surrounding land. The Clark's have been farming the 685 hectare coastal property in the Catlins for the last 25 years. Cameron and Michelle would love to share their secluded retreat with you to enjoy the privacy and peacefulness it provides.

Location · Family · Nearby