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Booking Accommodation: Do NOT use GOODSTAYS.co.nz

Posted by beanb41, 5 May 2011

... Act in fact short term holiday rentals fall through the cracks of many laws and regulations. From what I see of the situation the agent contacted the owner who decided that the rental was to be increased. Not very ethical of the owner but the agents hands are pretty much ... more

Posted by GoodstaysComms, 24 May 2011

... review + responses regarding our Queenstown holiday rentals company ... ... nz. Our portfolio of Queenstown holiday rentals is consistently growing, due to our professionalism, innovation and attention to detail. Our terms and conditions are 100% legal and naturally cover off this type of situation. Why? Because we act on behalf of holiday ... more

Accomodation advice

Posted by poppy500NZ, 24 Jul 2011

... assess if they have facilities that suit you (e.g. seperate twin rooms that adjoin). The other suggestions to look at holiday rentals/bachs etc are a good idea, but to honest I think you will struggle in your budget to get what you are after for your entire trip ... more

Holiday accom in Queenstown

Posted by surfoz, 23 Jun 2011

Is there a local real estate or booking agent who specialises in holiday rentals of 1 week? (Not interested in booking websites or hotels as we like to support local businesses) ... more

Posted by mozerella, 23 Jun 2011

... There, I actually getting a holiday rental from www.holidayhouses.co.nz. The owner requires us to make full payment prior to our arrival which i think is fair. But is there any way that i can assure the property is a genuine one and we are not cheated. We ... more

Furnished rental (house or apt)?

Posted by zhuhai2007, 28 Sep 2009

... for? Most people chose a holiday rental rather than a hotel because they have a large family or group, hence many of these properties are large. However if you google holiday rentals , NZ you'll find heaps of websites such as this one; http://www.holidayhomes.co.nz/search/207920 ... more

family ski holiday

Posted by semicolon9, 27 Jan 2008

... and do searches for 'wanaka holiday rentals'. That ... ... find one that specialises in holiday rentals. The main ski areas closest to Wanaka are Cardronna and Treble Cone (? on exact spelling). Cardronna does have rental apartments on the mountains. You will also be within driving distance of the two main Queenstown ... more

How can you be sure vacation rentals are not a scam?

Posted by Ralph058, 13 Jan 2011

The only vacation rentals in NZ appear to be on http://www.holidayhouses.co.nz The site has a disclaimer that they're responsible for nothing. Is there a way to check and see if the person is legitimate? ... more

Posted by ValGee, 13 Jan 2011

Check them out on T/A. The reviews on there will give you an indication of a few of the vacation rentals available. If several guests have stayed there and postedreviews then the property exists. What areas are you c onsidering? ... more

Posted by itsWindy, 13 Jan 2011

There are loads of vacation rentals--take a look at Bookabach, for example, or airbnb.com. TA has gotten into the business fairly recently. You are relying on reviews to avoid fraud, as you are elsewhere in the world. It's safest to use agencies, which can act as intermediaries ... more

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