Close to snowboarding, snowshoeing, and more, this smoke-free cottage brings it all within reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 9-minute walk to Lake Wānaka or the 7-minute walk to Wānaka Golf Club.

After you return, you can unwind in the garden or sip a drink on the patio. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and DVD player.

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental features a sitting area, a dining area, a BBQ grill, and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.