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A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer

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A white cottage with a covered porch, numbered 16, and a white picket fence in front.
A cozy seating area with woven chairs, a round table with seashells, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a double sink, a microwave, and decorative items on shelves.
A wicker sofa with cushions and a throw blanket, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a television. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Riverton
  • Place, beach near The Rocks
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Civic Theatre
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Bill Richardson Transport World
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer

A lovely modern 2 bedroom home with new decor, kitchen, bathroom and 2 conservatories. it's very well equipped to make your stay very comfortable and relaxing with sea views from the lounge, deck and conservatory. The heat pump heats the entire home very quickly. Games, books and childrens toys. Linen is suppled. A smart TV and wifi.
short walk to swimming and surfing beaches, Beach house cafe/restaurant and takeaways/diary. Chidrens playground close by.
More's scenic reserve has great walking tracks and bush walks with a coastal return loop as well. Great view of Riverton from the top of the bush walks you can see Colac Bay and Stewart Island. 2 minute drive or short walk along the waterfront to the supermarket, open 7 days. Other cafes In Riverton township, a wonderful museum, mitre 10, and public swimming pool. 9 hole golf course. Colac Bay is a short drive. Orepuki has a lovely cafe and Gem stone beach. Riverton's Mitchell's bay ideal for surfing and swimming Dolphins are often seen in the bay. Taramea Bay ideal swimming spot as well.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7558739
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Riverton

Located in Taramea Bay, a neighbourhood in Riverton, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. Oreti Beach and Anderson Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southland Museum and Art Gallery and Otepuni Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Teretonga Raceway Park or Rugby Park Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Riverton

What's nearby

  • beach near The Rocks - 10 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Civic Theatre - 48 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 50 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Oreti Beach - 54 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 56 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪102 Cafe and Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪First In Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Takeaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aparima Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Crib Café - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer?

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$256, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer located?

Located in Taramea Bay, this golf holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Anderson Park, Anderson Park Art Gallery and South African War Memorial. Otakaro Park and St Pauls Presbyterian Church are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grate stay we will come and stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, it was really warm and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely top shelf. A literal home away from home which made the holiday experience even better. Our host went above and beyond to be helpful and the extra care and attention was much appreciated. If we are in the area again, we will be making this our first choice for accommodation without doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage with furnishings reflecting the beach theme throughout. Very clean and tidy and well equipped. We appreciated the little extras eg the choc treats! It was an oasis of calm and we enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the charming town centre with its excellent cafes and museum. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay

Nice, comfortable house, well equipped and close to the beach. Friendly host.we stayed for 5 weeks and enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 39 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2025
It was a pleasure to host Phill and Nollie, they stayed for 5 weeks and took great care of our beach home. Everything was clean and tidy just as they found it. They are welcome back anytime. I recommend to our hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing property

Great stay peacefull and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing place 😊

I highly recommend this cottage for a peaceful place to stay, very homely decor and feels welcoming 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place for a ‘reset’🙏😊

Very clean and inviting property, and a generous host too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Beach House

We absolutely loved our stay here. Wonderful location and extremely well set up with everything we needed . Will definitely book again .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Beach Cottage

Great place to stay, host keeps property immaculate. Thankyou. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t meet the host, but the house was perfectly presented and very comfortable. I'm sure we will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean, cosy cottage. Light and bright. The heat pump kept cottage warm. Well equipped kitchen. Would recommend and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage with glimpses of ocean

Lovely cottage with all the basics to cook and relax. Thankyou to the hosts..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy beach cottage

Highly recommend. Place was very comfy and clean with everything accommodated for. Nice and cosy to come back to after day of exploring the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach cottage

Lovely, clean and tidy beach Accomodation. Comfortable bed and good water pressure in the shower. Had everything we needed. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

Awesome beach house, has everything you would need, extremely clean and in a great location. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

attractive place for a stqy in riverton

A very attractive small house , very well equipped (although we would have liked a dish washer) and very comfortable. We will definitely hope to stay again as we want to spend more time in Southland.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Very tidy and warm house. Well set up with all you need for a hassle free stay. Views of the bay and a nice stroll to the beach. Very good value and would definitely stay again. Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jude

Perfect getaway cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Retreat to Relax and Explore the Area

We spent three nights at this lovely retreat. The place was very clean, and we felt right at home the moment we walked through the door. The weather was rainy and windy yet we were cozy and enjoyed the view. Great location and we really enjoyed exploring the area. It had everything we needed. The host responded instantly to our one inquiry, we couldn’t be happier with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect!

What a cosy and gorgeous place! Barbara was an excellent host and communicated very well. I’d say the photos on the site don’t do it justice! It’s even better in the flesh. Such a lovely home away from home. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

A fantastic spot to spend a few days in. Arrived cold and damp on motorbikes for the Burt Munro week. Faced with little option for dinner as it was raining. Rang Aparima restaurant and they came and picked us up and dropped us off after dinner! The house had everything we needed. It was a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2024
Adrian and his friends were great guests. It was a pleasure to host them. They left our beach cottage clean and tidy. They are welcome back again anytime. I recommend to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter break in Riverton

awesome little spot for our weekend winter break away in Riverton. Barbaras property is in an awesome location, 5 min walk down to the beach for a morning stroll and right next to the estuary outlet for a wee fish (although no luck this time!), house was super warm, very clean and all the facilities required for a comfortable stay. thanks barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little batch!

We really enjoyed our stay at Barbara's beach house. Very clean and well equiped (kids toys, bodyboards, books, kitchen ware, blankets). The heater kept us very cosy & warm for the cold weather. The only unfortunate part was the double mattress which could be upgraded. Merci Barbara!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
Marion, that’s great you and your family enjoyed your stay at our beach cottage. A new Queen size bed arrived today. 😁

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

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I am a self employed Quilter and Seamstress. Married to Terry we have 2 Adult sons and 1 Adult daughter and 4 beautiful Grandchildren. A holiday home in Riverton has been a longtime dream for our family and we are delighted to be able to share it. My husband and I are also keen gardeners.

Why they chose this property

Riverton is a beautiful seaside town known for its friendly locals with great family amenities. Our cottage is close to the beach and has lovely views. The sunrises are absolutely gorgeous.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is is very well equipped to make your stay comfortable and relaxing.

Languages:

English

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