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Holiday Rentals in Top of the South

Outdoor pool
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1296)
"Amazing, comfortable and clean. Love the decor in the room. Great facilities. Highly recommend."
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Studio
Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (393)
"Easy checkin and good location "
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Quest Nelson
Exterior
Avalon Manor Motel
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164)
"Very pleased with the cleanliness of the room and the size."
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Avalon Manor Motel
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Beach nearby, beach towels, rowing
Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (189)
"Great place to stay, off street parking with plenty of dinner options a short walk or drive away. Even better a short walk to Tahuna Beach offering great views and safe swimming."
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Beaches Nelson
Aerial view
Peaceful, private and stunning views
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (279)
"It was a very beautiful location. lovely neighbours and good check in process. Penny was very good to communicate with and offered good knowledge of the area."
Peaceful, private and stunning views
Studio, Accessible | Private kitchenette
Abbey Court Motel
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (124)
"Perfect for what we required"
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Abbey Court Motel
Exterior
The Library Bach - A special place people love!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (333)
"Serene location, great home, clear and detailed communication."
The Library Bach - A special place people love!
Oxley Luxury Two Bedroom 303 Waterfront Apartment | View from room
Picton Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (235)
"Great location and fantastic appartment with gorgeous views. "
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Picton Waterfront Apartments
Property grounds
The Sandcastle
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30)
"Good basic but spacious accommodation"
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
The Sandcastle
Beach
Seaview Nelson Home Kalimna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"Lovely warm home, great quality linens etc. The home is a wee bit tired but beautifully presented. The view down to the water across to the ranges is amazing. We sat there in the afternoons into the evening marvelling at the change of colours and light. Well set up. Even has a coffee plunger (that gets a gold star as we do love our plunger coffee). Thank you to the hosts."
The price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Seaview Nelson Home Kalimna
View from property
Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Wasn't that happy with the parking as we had lots of bags and a baby, it was a big walk from our room to the car"
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Ansarli Villa - Stunning Villa overlooking the Moutere inlet
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Our family had a most relaxing and enjoyable stay at the Ansarli Villa. The property and grounds were immaculate, and we had nothing to do except unpack and relax. The location was ideal, private, but reasonably close to amenities and services. Despite thinking we would spend some time exploring the local area, in the end we spent pretty much the whole time on the property as it had absolutely everything we could want there. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again if...
Ansarli Villa - Stunning Villa overlooking the Moutere inlet
Property grounds
Great views from this double storey bach. Very close to sandy beach.
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26)
"We were very impressed with our holiday home, it was very clean and very comfortable and a bonus having a fire, as it got very cold, well equipped. And the Owner gave us some fish, so nice & welcoming, we will definitely be back . Very stunning place, blessed with excellent weather"
Great views from this double storey bach. Very close to sandy beach.
Pool
In the Heart of the Vines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42)
"Wonderful location and fantastic accommodation and facilities"
In the Heart of the Vines
Property grounds
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (69)
"The house is very well equipped and is private. Awesome deck which looks out to bush and a reserve. The beds are very hard, which was the only down fall for us. If you like a hard bed then the house is perfect."
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
Property grounds
Heart of Kaiteriteri: Absolute Privacy nestled between both beaches
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (135)
"This is an incredible spot for a family getaway. Easy walk down to both beaches, great facilities and amazing views. We will be back for sure!"
Heart of Kaiteriteri: Absolute Privacy nestled between both beaches
Beach
Enjoy beautiful Okiwi Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"Everything you could need for a long or short stay. Great veranda to enjoy the morning coffee from (or any time of day). If your tall, you need to watch the height of a couple of the doorways at night. Would definitely stay again."
Enjoy beautiful Okiwi Bay
Beach nearby
Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (177)
"A beautiful family beach holiday crib right by the seashore. Lawns for cricket in the evenings; mud flats to explore at low tide; a wee beach or two to wander along; log fire for chilly autumn mornings and those long holiday evenings sitting round playing board games and cards together. We couldn’t have dreamed of anything better than what we had the privilege of enjoying here thank you to the hosts who share their slice of paradise"
Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.
Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (105)
"Great place to stay for a long weekend getaway. House is very cool with lots of space to play and have quiet time if needed. Lovely big lawn to activities, kayaks and dinghy were great. Lots of toys books and dvds for rainy days. Pretty much all bases are covered! Such a special place highly recommend."
Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay
Exterior
Picton Campervan Park
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (114)
"A little noisy during night with other people either arriving or departing on ferries but good place to stay overnight. clean and tidy, good facilities."
The price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Picton Campervan Park
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Close to town"
The price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (871)
"Secure parking. Lovely decent size rooms. Perfect facilities for what we needed. Easy to get in and out. And lovely restaurant and bar on site. With decent pricing for breakfast. "
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
The Hotel Nelson
Exterior
Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Stay was very good, shutting the restaurant at 8:30pm is fine but I was surprised ie as ask to leave the bar area. It’s common for cooking to stop but not the hole restaurant bar area to be shut down. "
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Tides Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Top of the South holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Top of the South. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Top of the South. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Top of the South. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Top of the South short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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