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Waterfront vacation rentals in Nelson
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Rental unit in Nelson
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviewsPenthouse 37 - Nelson Waterfront Apartment
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Rental unit in Nelson
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviewsMagic views apartment*Fifeshire Villa unit1*
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Rental unit in Kaiteriteri
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsKaiteriteri Above the Boat Ramp!
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Rental unit in Nelson
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsNelson Harbour View
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Rental unit in Motueka
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviewsOceanfront- Stunning views!
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Rental unit in Nelson
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsNile Street River Hideaway
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Rental unit in Tasman
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsLuxurious -Private-self contained cottage
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Rental unit in Nelson
Lovely Place to Privately Stay
Waterfront house rentals
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Home in Motueka
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsHi Tide - Absolute waterfront
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Home in Redwood Valley
5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsCoastal Bliss Cottage
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Home in Nelson
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsLUXURIOUS WATERFRONT HOME
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Home in Mapua
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviewswaterfront classic kiwi bach
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Home in Cable Bay
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsStarlight (Te Whānau Marama) Beach Retreat
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Home in Nelson
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsWaterfront Paradise -a stones throw from the Sea
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Home in Mapua
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsMapua Executive Home with swimming pool and spa
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Home in Nelson
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsNelson Beachfront Holiday Home
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Nelson
Total rentals
60 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$20 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
4.4K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
30 properties are a good fit for families
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace
Wifi availability
60 properties include access to wifi
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