Waterfront vacation rentals in South Bay
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Top-rated waterfront rentals in South Bay
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Popular amenities for South Bay waterfront rentals
Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Kaikoura
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviewsTe Ora (Life) at the Beach- Luxury Beach Retreat
Oct 1 – 8
Room in Kaikōura
New place to staySea View Motel - Unit 6
Jul 11 – 18
Apartment in Kaikoura
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviewsIdyllic Beachfront Stay ᐧ Bayview 170 | Apt. Two
Dec 31 – Jan 7
Apartment in Kaikōura
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews2-Bed 1st Floor Apt w Ocean View
Dec 29 – Jan 5
Waterfront house rentals
Home in South Bay
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviewsHarbour View, Time out
Dec 2 – 9
Home in Kaikōura
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsKaikoura Beachfront Villa
Oct 15 – 22
Home in Half Moon Bay
4.63 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsAniseed Flat House 1
Mar 29 – Apr 5
Home in Ferniehurst
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsThe River House - Ngaroma
Aug 8 – 15
Home in Hapuku
The Loft House
Dec 11 – 18
Room in Kaikōura
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviewsParadise Inn - absolute waterfront
Aug 20 – 27
Home in Hapuku
Mangamaunu Retreat
Jan 20 – 27
Home in Kaikoura
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsHidden Gem (Rangi-unu-wai)
Jun 16 – 23
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in South Bay
Total rentals
20 properties
Popular amenities
Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool
Wifi availability
20 properties include access to wifi
Family-friendly rentals
20 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
1.8K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$50 before taxes and fees
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