Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island

We enjoyed staying in William's house. It was spacious, comfortable and had a great view over Lyttelton Harbour It was well located for walks and shops/ cafes

We made a huge mistake when only booking this place for part of our stay. My thought was to jump around the South Island with my family at a couple stops. Had I known it was this awesome, then I would’ve booked our whole time at Anna’s. This place is exactly what my family loves. The kids will definitely be complaining about where we stay next. This property is AWESOME.

Beautiful property and location! Spotlessly clean and great amenities.

Fantastic stay in beautiful surroundings. The house is really relaxing with plenty of space for everyone. Great dining options inside or outside to enjoy the weather and views. Being able to see the stars from bed was magical. Would thoroughly recommend. To top everything off we saw dolphins from the beach on our last morning.

This was a perfect place to stay for a week with our family, young child and dogs. The trampoline and swing outside got a lot of use from our 15month old. Property felt very peaceful as it was away from main roads and other houses. We would definitely recommend it to others and love to stay here again 😊

I really enjoyed my stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Jan’s place. We loved all of the details and the interesting art, books and furniture. It felt really homely and there were lots of helpful and thoughtful touches. The beds were all really comfortable with lovely fresh linen. Jan was an incredible host who really made sure that our stay was enjoyable. She was accommodating with a few last minute changes and always responded to messages promptly. We will definitely be booking a stay at Jans the next time we are in Otematata.

Such a beautiful place, the views were outstanding. Comfy beds, cosy fire, everything we could possibly need in the kitchen. We loved the way Lauren has styled the house too!

If your looking for unique, rustic and quirky accommodations just 40 mins north of Christchurch, look no further. Damian’s barn accommodation is such a fun place to stay. From the spa to the turntable with lots of old vinyl to belt out. Topping this off with a glass of his Pinot Noir on the veranda in the afternoon sun was the ultimate escape. Damian is a wonderful host, friendly and welcoming. His breakfast hamper option is very generous and delicious. We were lucky enough to have a tour of the main homestead which has been lovely restored by Damian and also has beautiful BnB accommodation. Two wineries with great food are just minutes down the road. All in all I couldn’t fault this unique accommodation. Thank you Damian for your welcoming hospitality. Cheryl & Donna

Place was perfect for us for a long holiday . The location was perfect and the house had enough space for all of us and for the dogs . Yard was great and loved the privacy and the area. Did not realize how beautiful the place was until we went for walks and explored . So close to the lake and to great swimming spots. Would love to come back.

Great cute place, loved the spa and the pool room. Bed was so so comfortable. Thanks Paul and Anne!

Lovely place to stay with pur young son. He enjoyed the animals and playground. Place had lots of character. Thanks a lot!

Simple, clean, quiet, Great people, lovely Sydney... Thanks for everything.

A beautiful home with a truly spectacular view!! It felt so peaceful to sit in front of the fireplace and just look out over the lake. It was more than enough space for the 5 of us to really relax. Hot tub was a great bonus!

Stunning, spacious mid century house, big homely kitchen and beautiful peaceful gardens. Short walk to the park at the end of the street. Gas heater kept the home toasty during cooler nights. Sarah was a very responsive and accommodating and we would definitely rebook if given the opportunity.

This place is 5 star! The house is very comfortable with recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds, and is fully equiped - down to coffee pods for the coffee machine. Reverse cycle A/C (aka 'heat pump') means that the house was easily kept comfortably warm. Wood and kindling are provided for the fireplace. Off street parking is secure (behind an automatic gate). We didn't use the barbeque, the outdoor dining area, spa pool, gym equipment in the garage, or the skateboard ramp.

Great spot. Super cosy and lovely place, very clean and everything you need. Not even 10 mins to the ferry. Definitely recommend!

We had a cozy & peaceful stay at this airbnb. The electric blankets kept us warm and comfortable at night. It was lovely to spend the morning with views of the mountains and horses on the farm. My 8yo had a great time feeding them. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking meals. Thanks for everything!! ❤️

One of the best airbnb properties we have stayed in. Had everything we could have needed and super close to town centre, restaurants and the hot pools! Highly recommend to anyone coming to Methven!

Lovely rural setting with awesome views. Great to be able to have our little dog with us in a fenced area. Quick trip into town and we had everything we needed.

We had a great stay here.. very nice, private location. Was nice to be able to take our dog along too. Great spot, thanks Bee

Lovely garden oasis, has everything you need. Nakita was very thoughtful having the lights and heating on for my late arrival on a chilly night. Highly recommend.

Mount Lyford is beautiful. The huts are as described - small, comfortable and simple with its own cabin toilet next door. There are around 8 huts and a main hut for cooking and sitting down for a meal - which is shared. We were lucky to have the whole area to ourselves, which the dogs loved. The road up is precarious and defo needs 4-wheel drive and care, esp. if going in winter. Overall we loved our stay and is a great place to get away. I would consider it for a ski holiday next time.

Beautiful spot, loved the hot tub. Very peaceful! Gaze at the stars, the trees have glow worms! check in was mental, lots of dogs, I personally loved it, but if you are not confident with dogs and don't understand them you might be overwhelmed. I prefer dogs over humans.... so no complaints from me. I will return!