South Island houses

Whether it’s a short visit or a longer break, select one of our 222 holiday home rentals for your South Island trip. And remember, with Vrbo, you’ll always have the whole property for your exclusive use.

Your dream holiday home rental in South Island is only a few clicks away, with a range of prices from pocket-friendly accommodation to more upscale properties. Enter your travel dates to filter your search, making sure you find the right place for your getaway.

You can book a holiday home rental in South Island at any time, but March is the peak travel season and perfect for guests who want to be among the hustle and bustle. Prefer less crowds and when things are quieter? Time your trip around the off-season.

Vrbo makes it simple to find the terrific views you’re looking for in your holiday house. Use the “Location” filter to narrow down the type of area you’d prefer to stay in, and the views you like to immerse yourself in, while searching holiday home rentals in South Island.

Browse our weekend rentals and look forward to a thrilling few days away. Our main tips for booking the perfect house in South Island? Stay flexible when searching and change your travel dates until you find the holiday home rental that matches your style.

If you’d like to experience South Island with your beloved pet at your side, use our filter tool to look for pet-friendly houses. Select the “Pets allowed” box to find a holiday home rental with welcome perks like fenced-in yards, toys and treats. After all, when the family takes a trip, the pets should tag along too!

South Island is a destination with plenty of wonderful experiences. To put together a well-balanced travel itinerary, start by prioritizing the attractions and activities according to your interests, budget and length of stay. Then, find a holiday home rental that’ll provide the perfect base on Vrbo.

Booking your holiday home rental with Vrbo means you’ll have the entire place for your exclusive use — your own private retreat, with no distractions or interruptions from anybody else. Not only that, our flexible payment and cancellation policies give you the freedom to modify your plans if required. Plus, our One Key™ rewards programme lets you collect OneKeyCash™* on any eligible bookings on Vrbo. *OneKeyCash disclaimer - OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Vrbo.