Waterfront vacation rentals in Canterbury Region

Waterfront 2-bedroom apartment with car park

This stylish 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment has it all. Views directly over the main wharf and harbour from the living and master. Cafes, restaurants, shopping strip & beach is at your doorstep. Leave the car in provided park. Fully equipped kitchen, dining and laundry. Comfy bedding, master with Queen bed, 2nd bedroom with twin singles. Enjoy a coffee or a wine on the private balcony and watch the sunset over the harbour. Note: stair access to second floor living and to third floor bedrooms.

Waterfront holiday Home - Vizcaya

Vizcaya is a renovated 3 br waterfront holiday home, fully fenced facing north west with superb views to Lyttelton Harbour, Quail Island, Governors, Cass and Corsair Bays. Close to Orton Bradley Park, Charteris Bay Golf Club, tennis courts, Church Bay & Diamond Harbour restaurants/bars, a supermarket and only 30 minutes from Christchurch. With drive on and additional road side parking, guests also enjoy 2 kayaks, 2 bicycles, a table tennis table and dart board, plus a public boat ramp 75m away.

OCEANSIDE RETREAT

A beachfront studio unit sleeping 5 on the same large rural beachfront property as Penguins Retreat and Whitebait Cottage. The sleeping area of the large unit is divided into two so that the queen bed and the second area with another queen bed and single bed have visual privacy but the wall does not go to the ceiling We do not live on the property so this place suits independent travellers who have a car, wanting to spend time on a west coast beach. Only 3 minutes drive to Hokitika township.

Church Bay Hideaway - Beach Access & Sea Views

Unwind in our peaceful retreat, just 30 mins from Christchurch, where you'll be captivated by breathtaking sea views and have access to a secluded beach and jetty. Enjoy the warm embrace of all-day sunshine in this north-facing paradise, offering a perfect blend of seclusion and convenience, with amenities a mere 2-minute drive away. Escape reality, nestled among native NZ trees serenaded by beautiful birdsong. Embrace endless activities or relish in doing nothing at all – the choice is yours!

Idyllic Beachfront Stay ᐧ Bayview 170 | Apt. One

Cleaning included.Welcome to your beachfront retreat ♡ Bayview 170 is home to two spacious and relaxing eco-apartments nestled upon a slight terrace with vast unobstructed vistas out over Kaikoura Beach and the pacific ocean. This is one of our duplex apartments located merely 300m from the best cafes, shops, restaurants and attractions in Kaikoura. Feast your eyes on the most gorgeous sunrises & dolphins jumping in the bay. Swim, surf, SUP, soak up the sun, unwind & let nature envelop you.

Beachfront Salty Dog Cottage, South Bay, Kaikōura

Out the gate and into the ocean! Swim, fish, dive! Everything here for a beach break with an expansive front lawn for parking the boat, playing with the kids and dog. Sit on the deck and watch the whales and dolphins or rest your eyes on the mountains. Close to the whale, dolphin & seal watch boats, and boat launching facilities. Recently redecorated and comfortable beds. Fully fenced for child and pet safety. 5 minutes drive from town. Sorry no wifi. Bring your own linen and save $25 each.

Architectural Retreat with Spa and Lake views

Experience luxury in our architecturally designed home. This exquisite lower-floor apartment offers breathtaking lake views and abundant sunlight. Enjoy two spacious, fully furnished bedrooms…one with a super king bed, the other with a queen. Unwind in your private outdoor area with a soothing spa pool. Perfect for relaxing. The location, space offers so much for a memorable holiday. Unfortunately this space is not suitable for tradesmen.

We are on the waterfront, Esplanade

Priceless ocean and mountain views. Our house is situated opposite the Pacific Ocean. We would like to share our own Kaikoura holiday home with you. Our holiday home is just an ordinary, basic house but we have extraordinary views! Just 15 minutes walk to town or 2 minutes drive. Some activities you will enjoy are: whale watching, swimming with dolphins and seals, kayaking, and walks in the Kaikoura native bush.

Privacy and Views

This is a great place to relax and admire the views into Purau Bay and out to Lyttelton Heads. The cottage is hidden in the bush and very private (not a roof in sight) with spectacular views. Tranquility and peace are keywords here. Wake up to the song of the bell bird and the sun streaming in. It's a 5 minute walk to a cafe and restaurant and a 10 minute walk to the ferry to Lyttelton.