Te Kahu Villa

With its timber cedar cladding and contemporary shape, this rental is cleverly camouflaged in the tussock grasslands of the South Island. As if the Lord of the Rings landscape and five-star views weren’t enough, Te Kahu holds a treasure trove of fine art and custom decor from all over the world. (It’s no wonder the property won New Zealand’s Home of the Year Award in 2010.)