10 of the Most Luxurious Airbnbs in New Zealand to Visit This Year

2. Cosy Alpine Escape in the High Country, Ben Ohau

Perched amidst the stunning natural surroundings of Ben Ohau, this incredible cabin draws inspiration from Scandinavian minimalism, and traditional back country huts commonly found in New Zealand. Fitting up to four guests, this cosy yet contemporary space is a perfect choice for family or friend trips.

4. FivePendrell, Phia, Auckland

Nestled between native bush and the stunning Piha beach, a stay at this luxury modern home is the definition of comfort and relaxation.

The home offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, a spacious kitchen, a private front deck with sea views and an open back deck for outdoor dining and entertaining. It’s big enough to house your group of girlfriends or your family, and just cosy enough for a romantic stay with your partner.

6. Luxury Waiheke Rental, Waiheke, Auckland

This architecturally designed holiday home is considered one of the most stylish properties in the Waikeke region – and the pictures say it all.

While you can literally spend your days inside and never get over the beauty of the house itself, its location also offers a wealth of endless activities. Spend the day walking along Oneroa beach, visiting the Cable Bay Vineyards and strolling through the Oneroa shops, bars and cafes. By night, cook up a feast in the superb kitchen that has won a TIDA New Zealand Architect Design award, and conclude the day stargazing with a glass of wine out on the large patio by the in-built conversation pit.

8. Hunter Bay House, Wellington

You can’t get any closer to the beach than this absolute stand-alone beachfront at the southernmost tip of Wellington. Hunter Bay House sits in its own bay, surrounded by walking tracks and seal colonies, yet it’s a short 15 minutes from Wellington’s iconic cafes.

There are endless outdoor activities you can do while staying here – from diving to fishing, star gazing, wild walking and more, it’s the perfect place for the adventurous. You’ll also be graced with uninterrupted sea views across the snowy South Island mountain ranges. Plus, the gushing reviews only reinforce why you should probably stay at this home at least once in your lifetime.

10. The Glasshouse, Whangarei, Northland

OK, this might be the fanciest and most luxurious mansion you’ll ever step foot in, and we couldn’t help but include it in this round-up (despite the very steep accommodation price).

Nestled intimately amongst a forest of ancient pohutukawa, peace and privacy are key here as you’ll have the tip of the Peninsula all to yourself. With floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides (it’s called a ‘The Glasshouse’ for a reason), you’ll get a sense of being “in” the environment rather than observing it from afar. It also has a private walking track for you to enjoy and a secret nook below where you can go fishing or for a swim.

For those who really want to live like royalty, there’s in-house or pre-prepared catering available on request. Need we say more?