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Waterfront vacation rentals in New Zealand
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Rental unit in Raglan
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsAbsolute Waterfront + SPA - Whale Bay Surf Bach
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Rental unit in Wellington
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviewsOceanfront Penthouse Escape
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Rental unit in Whangaparaoa
5 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviewsSeacliff VILLA - Luxury apartment, sea views.
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Rental unit in Akaroa
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviewsWaterfront 2-bedroom apartment with car park
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Rental unit in Queenstown
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 386 reviewsLake front self-contained quality studio
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Rental unit in Mapua
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsPohutukawa Farm, Mapua Inlet, sea views.
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Rental unit in Nelson
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviewsLuxurious accommodation at Tahunanui Beach
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Rental unit in Marahau
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsBeach Front Accommodation - Abel Tasman - Marahau
Waterfront house rentals
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Home in Dunedin
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviewsSecluded waterfront new-build - 5min walk to beach
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Home in Rotorua
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviewsWytchwood Lake House - Where Time Stands Still
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Home in Pukehina
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviewsPukehina Seaside Escape
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Home in Christchurch
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviewsSumner Beach Front House
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Home in Westport
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsBird lovers Sanctuary.
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Home in Ruby Bay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviewsAbsolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub
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Home in Kawakawa Bay
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsModern 3 bedroom house 30 seconds to the beach.
Home in Brooklyn
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviewsHunter Bay Wellington South Coast Bach
Waterfront condo rentals
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Condo in Napier
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 239 reviewsOceanside Escape
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Condo in Pouawa
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviewsBeach loft Magic
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Condo in Opunake
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsLakeside Cottage
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Condo in Queenstown
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviewsLakeside Escape
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Condo in Queenstown
4.66 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsAbsolute Waterfront Studio. Unreal CBD location!
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Condo in Opua
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviewsOTEHEI Luxury Apartment - Bay of Islands Marina
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Condo in Tauranga
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviewsRoomy waterfront city apartment
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Condo in Tamaterau
5 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsHarbour Palms Apartmentt
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