Farmstay holiday rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island

We had a lovely stay at Jessica’s home! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The little touches around the house really made it feel welcoming, and we appreciated how well-equipped everything was. Location was convenient and peaceful perfect for a relaxing getaway. Jessica was a great host, responsive and thoughtful throughout. Highly recommend staying here if you’re in the area!

This was a staycation for us, we are local to the area an it's an amazing set up! Having the Gin Shack right next door, and the vines village complex within a 2 minute walk makes the stay stress free and gives you things to do such as visiting a Cafe, wine tasting, whisky tasting, bike hire and more. Also a great location if you have come to Marlborough for the Wine it's known for as there are cellar doors located nearby. Can't forget the outdoor bath, this was amazing and super spacious easily fitting two adults in it. Hot water was instant too. Absolutely will be recommended to visitors to the area and local friends and family that want a fun change from their routine. Thank you so much for the great experience and you're an amazing host.

Shaun and Vanessa’s b&b was exactly what we were looking for. My fiancé and I were visiting from Australia and were staying in a new b&b every night for our week holiday. Shaun and Vanessa’s place was the perfect place to wind down and had the most incredible views we had seen since arriving in NZ. We were unable to experience the spa as we had booked the room quite late but the overall experience we had with Shaun upon arriving, the spotless room with a bed so warm we had to sleep with a window open to let in the night breeze and the breathtaking views, this will be a regular place that we stay at for our future visits to New Zealand. Shaun had also suggested that we take a mini road trip to Lake Tekapo. We stopped on the way and got to see snow for the very first time and experienced the Lake Tekapo hot springs which was the highlight of our trip. Thank you Shaun and Vanessa for an incredible experience and making this our must stay place when we visit your beautiful country again.

Absolutely loved our stay here. Would love to visit again. Drew and Sally are very friendly and their place had everything we needed and more. A well stocked kitchen, plenty of toys for our daughter, farm fresh eggs for breakfast, couldn't ask for more. The cottage is very spacious and cozy. It's a very comfortable space for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and noise of city life.

Cosy and comfortable stay with Bridget, place was exactly as described and was a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. We really appreciated Bridget's hospitality as well, and would come back if we had the chance. Highly recommended!

Lisa's place is highly recommended. What a beautiful cottage, many things that make this stay special. Lisa and Matt are wonderful hosts and we wish we could of stayed longer but NZ has so much to see.

This place was ideal for my writing retreat. It had everything I needed and was very comfortable. Having a writing desk and a proper computer chair was a real bonus and meant I could get on with my work and not end up with back ache. Lovely barn eggs and milk left for me too. I already am thinking about when I can come again! Thank you so much for everything!

Such a beautiful spot! The cabin is simple but beautifully done. Loved the walks the owners have marked out and the friendly bird life. There’s some pretty frisky sandflies down by the river but they weren’t too much of a hassle up by the cabin itself. I actually did end up having cell coverage, albeit limited, but everything’s otherwise off the grid which was nice and helped disconnect from work. I got lucky and had gloriously sunny days, so no troubles with the solar hot water. Great stay! Could’ve happily stayed another day, which the owners have noted is a common piece of feedback they get and I can see why.

We absolutely loved our time staying with Kim and Glen! They were very welcoming and helpful, showing us around their farm, and happy for us to interact with the animals (our 2 year old had a great time). Their home was clean, very spacious for us (2 adults and a child) and had character. Kim set up the fire for us each night, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Hopefully we're back in NZ some time soon and can visit again!

This was my second stay at Harriet’s cottage, it’s a great spot to stop. As always I appreciate being able to bring my dog along too. Thanks again!

Very peaceful surroundings. Private, well set up little cabin with everything you need for a short stay. Host was lovely and helpful and made us a great dinner and breakfast. Just what we needed after a long day's cycling!

Lovely home in beautiful surroundings. Comfortable bedrooms with big windows for the view. Even the fireplace stacked, ready to light. Will definitely stay again.

Julie and Mike were great host. Fantastic location and the accommodation was perfect for our family of three. Highly recommended, and the cherry on top was the freshly baked bread!

Sally and Bruce's place was absolutely wonderful! A great place to call home during our road trip (especially after a very long day of hiking in Abel Tasman). Not to mention, the bed was very comfortable! We had the best time.

this is the best location I have stayed at. I still can't believe how cheap it was! they could be charging a lot more for this kind of quality. Great deal, I would reccomend

An amazing stay! Met their parents and had such a welcoming chat. The farm was so lovely, we had a chance to meet Socks the dog and the two horses. Loved the fireplace and the lovely touch of eggs and milk on arrival. Wish we stayed another night for sure. Definitely coming back here one day. Great spacious rooms and very good heating alternatives. Thank you so much for having us. The welcome card for Coringa was so sweet. Definitely a highlight on our honeymoon. 😁

Such a beautiful location and house, so fun with the loft beds and layout with the kitchen great for cooking and the outdoor bath was such a bonus! Thanks so much Lisa and Owen we had such a nice weekend

What a great place, with peaceful backyard and lovely neighborhood. This place has everything you might need for a great stay and Angela is the sweetest. Highly recommended.

Kath and Steve gave us a warm welcome when we arrived and made us feel at home. The place was very comfortable and well stocked. The location is beautiful! All good. We'd love to come back.

We loved our stay at Katherine's place. the property is beautifully presented and warm. We were travelling with a toddler and he certainly appreciated the toys! Katherine was very proactive and responsive. instructions were very thorough and easy to follow. Great spot for a weekend away. Thanks

We had the most magical stay here! It was exactly as advertised - secluded, romantic and felt like a world away. There were personalised touches which were so appreciated and made our stay so special. We'll be coming back!

We had a great stay in Andrew's cabin earlier this month (June 2025). Andrew was a great communicator. Quick, easy and clear instructions. The cabin is very cozy and was perfect for our family of 4. The location is a nice balance between rural, but still quick access to Twizel (15min drive). Bathroom and kitchen were very clean. Washer and dryer were a must after hiking through the snow of Lake Tekapo. Unfortunately we had a lot of cloud cover and almost a full moon during our stay so could not see a lot of stars at night. But it was still a cool backdrop with the moon illuminating everything. We have had wood burning furnaces before, they are always fun and this one did not disappoint. I learned apparently I am addicted to chopping wood! Overall, we had a great stay. We highly recommend Andrew's cabin and would definitely stay here again.

Really recommend this place if your looking for max relaxation! The house is very comfortable, has everything you need and having the option to add on breakfast and dinner makes everything easier. Having the honey tasting was superb and we did make sure to stop at their shop to get some more!! Highly recommend!

A beautiful outlook. Small size but had everything we needed and the outlook and veranda made it feel much bigger. Great local breakfast produce provided. The fire was roasting hot, spotless and comfortable. Internet and streaming worked well. Well positioned near several restaurants and wineries, and near the Omaha plane display. Andy and MaryAnn were warm and welcoming. We would definitely stay again.