Family-friendly vacation rentals in Central Otago

Jason and Scott are truly Great hosts. Their cottage is amazingly lovely, clean, with a wonderful view and complete amenities. All we need are readily and conveniently available. Instructions are clear, and the place is indeed very guest-friendly. We had a homey and very special experience. The SPA is also a great deal and the view is breathtaking. We will be back, and hopefully longer stay. Thanks to them for sharing their place; we, as a family, just made another priceless memory.

We had a great stay. It's out away from everything, which was nice. So quiet and peaceful. We'd be happy to stay again.

> "Martin was a phenomenal host! His helpfulness, support, and quick responses were outstanding. He consistently provided accurate and valuable tips. Our stay was incredibly peaceful, private, and comfortable. The views were simply stunning, exceeding our expectations. Cooking with that 180-degree lake view was an unforgettable highlight – the most enjoyable cooking experience we've ever had! The apartment's location, just a short walk to Queenstown, made it ideal

Calm, cozy, quiet, and overall lovely stay at the Black House. Has everything you would need for a couple nights stay. Beautiful view of mountains and lake from the table in front. Great location, less than 10 mins walk into town. And noticeably good water pressure!

This place is GORGEOUS. It is the perfect, private, getaway. There are other chalets along the ridges and while I saw other cars in guest parking, I never saw other guests and our booking felt entirely private. It was a much needed moment of seclusion and peace during a busy vacation. The accommodations really allow you to slow down and soak in the beautiful view. We would absolutely stay here again.

Amazing oasis in Wānaka. Would totally recommend if you’re looking for something that makes it easy to be comfortable, beautiful views and close to all the town as to offer.

Beautiful place!!! So peaceful and unique x

We had such a lovely visit the first time it was a no brainer to return. Dinner on the porch when the sun is setting over the mountains is stunning. Watching the moon and stairs from the hot tub on a clear night is so peaceful. We had a lovely stay.

Photos don’t do the view justice. Jeremy was a great host. This is a cabin type experience. We stayed in the winter and used the cottage as a home base for skiing and other activities which was great. Quick ride over to Arrowtown and Queenstown but far away enough to feel private and peaceful. Some important points regarding previous reviews I read about the place being “cold”…the ground floor is all slate stone…as Jeremy recommended, just bring some sandals or slippers to wear around. There is a large heat pump, a lovely pot belly stove, and space heaters and all the beds have blanket heaters which we actually didn’t use because they were too hot…so it’s easy to stay warm and the view and coziness are well worth it, but if you’re expecting a thermostat in a hotel room that you set and leave…this wouldn’t be the place for you. We loved our stay and the host was very responsive.

WOW. What a beautiful stay. We’ve stayed at many Airbnbs on our journey across NZ and Stu’s was one of the best. Not only is it super unique, it has amazing views, feels private, and has everything you need. It feels luxurious and there is an eye for the details. The back patio was especially lovely. Bonus points for having Netflix that we didn’t have to sign into ourselves. It’s nice to be out of the hustle and bustle of Queenstown, but still be close to a lot of the wineries. We didn’t an all-day wine tour that picked us up there no problem. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We wish we could’ve admired the view even longer!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Highland Apartment. It was just what I needed. I liked the fact that there was a separate bedroom and a washing machine. A stove would have been ideal but knowing there was not one there I brought my air fryer and toastie machine from home. I found the lockbox a bit tricky (hard to read even with my glasses on) and the locking mechanism on the bedroom door was also not flash but otherwise it was perfect.

I found the accommodation very cozy and the area was very easy to find. It was helpful having something close as I was photographing a wedding nearby, Abby was flexible with check in time too which I am grateful for ☺️

The location of the house was wonderful and very convenient for visiting many great places nearby. We had a lovely time during our stay in Tekapo—thank you!

Great house. Clean, light, cozy and very well stocked. Location is central and walkable to everything yet tucked away from the main road. Great view of the mountains. The hosts are fantastic and very communicable.

Lovely place; very spacious for two people and set in a beautiful garden visited by a wild peahen. We enjoyed the visits from their sweet dog and cat too. Conveniently located to Dunedin, grocery shopping and nearby beaches.

We had a wonderful stay at the Silver Birch Cottage in Te Anau. Shona is a great communicator so we knew well ahead of time how to check-in etc, so everything ran very smoothly A very clean and comfortable house, which is walking distance to the main street of Te Anau and Lake. We enjoyed our time in a very beautiful part of the country - Fiordland is a gem

The view is fantastic, every window is like a picture frame, the equipment is very fully equipped, the room is clean and tidy, the host is very warm and friendly, the best homestay while traveling in New Zealand.

Fantastic stay at Paula’s house. Great home for our family and had everything we needed. Local Bakery and Four Square just down the road. Added bonus that we got to use the Community pool, it’s a great set up for families. The weather was perfect and we got to use the pool everyday. Would highly recommend staying here

This is an excellent location and spacious property. Would happily stay here again.

Amazing and quiet place to stay. Their place truly felt like home to me and my family. Will surely recommend their place to friends and family who plan to visit Arrowtown/Queenstown in the future.

This is a luxury property beautifully presented with a fantastically stocked kitchen. The outlook to the tree covered hills is lovely and we enjoyed relaxing around the outdoor fire. We all thought that the spacious living spaces, stunning decor and quiet location was great value.

Fantastic location, clean and tidy. Lovely and warm on cooler evenings. So handy being 2 minutes walk to the Cadrona pub for dinner.

Nice and tidy, great location. Would stay again.

We had a wonderful stay at Tracy's home! Upon arrival, we were in awe of the modern property and beautiful surroundings. There was a blend of rain and sun during our stay, so we took advantage of every space. The home's interior is both contemporary and comfortable, with a sitting room and living room on one end and bedrooms and bathrooms on the other. A great layout. The outdoor space is generous, with a large deck, roomy seating area, and excellent pool to take in the mountain views. If you're lucky, you'll get a visit from the adorable neighborhood cat. This home was in a great central location for all of our activities – close to the action, yet far enough away for peace and seclusion. We hope to return someday!