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Sunsets and Sea Views

Holiday home in Riversdale with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Riversdale Beach
  • Place, Riversdale Beach Golf Course
  • Place, Riversdale Southern Reserve

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Separate toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunsets and Sea Views

Brand new, super sunny, family home with sea views. Located up on Riversdale terraces, the house has a lovely outlook with the ocean one side and farmland the other. Large plot with plenty of space for outdoor games.

Dogs are welcome if very well trained and confined to living area. There are usually sheep and cows bordering the property.

Golf course two minutes walk down the road, beach 700metres. Wrap around deck ensures a wind proof/shady spot to relax. Indoor and outdoor games and body boards available.

Under Kiwi bach traditions you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave, ready for other guest to enjoy.

**Reminder please bring your own linen (tea towels, sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases & towels).**

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit

About the area

Riversdale

Riversdale is home to this holiday home. Castlepoint Rock and Castlepoint Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Riversdale Beach and Riversdale Southern Reserve.
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Riversdale, Wairarapa

What's nearby

  • Riversdale Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riversdale Beach Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Karaka Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castlepoint Beach - 59 min drive - 66.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riversdale Gulf Club - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunsets and Sea Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunsets and Sea Views ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunsets and Sea Views ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunsets and Sea Views located?

Situated in Riversdale, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Riversdale Beach and Riversdale Beach Golf Course. Riversdale Southern Reserve and Karaka Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very enjoyable stay and found the house perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sirma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, tidy and peaceful with beautiful views of the hills. Wish there was a microwave to warm something up quickly while on the go and spend more time out and about rather than in the kitchen. No TV, but this worked well for us. Contacted host twice with questions and they were very helpful. Overall it was a very good stay and we would book it again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ariel C.

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

Great Spot

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Well set up, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey K.

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

Great place

Great location, view, space for kids to play. Will happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Riversdale base

Comfortable warm house with great views. Everything as described but we couldn’t locate the fire extinguisher.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa E.

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

Great Spot

Was a great spot with good views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

A good spot

We had a fine stay. Highlights we're the selection of beer glasses, the BBQ and the early morning view over the ocean ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta L.

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

Wonderful Location

Lovely clean and warm home, will definiatly look at coming back, friendly host with easy and quick responses. Highly recommend for family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geena C., Wellington New Zealand

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

Lovely new years getaway

Beautiful home, super local, everything checks out as listed, we absolutely loved our stay here. Thank you so much ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Relaxation +

A great place to go to relax and unwind. The house had everything we needed and was really warm even though it was a cold weekend. Well set up and great communication from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clare S.

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

Beach fun

Was a lovely holiday would have been great to have a washing line to dry things up there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

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

A lovely spot for connecting and relaxing

We had a wonderful stay. Modern kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds and a nice flat section for playing on outside next to the deck. Friendly hosts and great communication. We would return :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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

Perfect to chill out

Lovely little batch - comfortable for family of mum, dad and three teenage boys. Enjoyed the farm animals up close. Close to beach and golf club👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Beautiful Sea Views

My husband, two kids, and I loved our stay in this modern, well-equipped property with stunning views. Check in was simple as was communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

happy

clean tidy house perfect for what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Xmas

Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol and Richie B.

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

Riversdale Retreat

Very tidy and easy to get around. Two toilets and bathrooms which was great with the number of beds. Holiday games to play instead of a tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Riversdale Peace and Quiet

Our family of five had a wonderful stay in this clean, modern, and well equipped house. It is warm, very quiet, and close enough for walk to the shop and beach. The view out the back makes you think you are on a farm. Thank you for our stay. Very much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Absolutely awesome.

Wife and I stayed for our 1 year wedding anniversary, and what a great place to tune out from everyday life. We played some board games, cooked BBQ during sunset on a balmy evening and couldn't believe our eyes at the view of the ocean, Would highly recommend, what a great spot, we now want a section up there! =)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Lovely clean bach

We had a lovely stay here, the bach was immaculate when we arrived. I think you need to state really clearly that you need to do a big clean at the end as most baches now come with a cleaning fee (we would have paid anything for this!) The kids loved the big grassy area to play cricket on!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great kiwi getaway

We loved the location, space and well equipped kitchen. It was reasonably clean and tidy. We were a little disappointed at how long the lawns were, and the lack of/falling apart lounge curtains. We also found the bbq to be in need of a clean, but given it wasn't bbq season we figured it hadn't had its annual spruce up. We felt it was a little overpriced given you have to supply your own linen and clean on exit (which I brought my own cleaning equipment so didnt look to see what was on offer). Other than that we enjoyed our stay. It has a great view, lovely space on the deck and yard for kids to play. We thoroughly enjoyed it and were fortunate to have great weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Garth J.

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

Dog friendly... but...

Nicely presented house. Most of the amenties that you could want in a holiday bach. Some improvements would move this from OK to Excellent. Eg. A fenced area for the dogs, Blinds on ALL windows - felt exposed at night in the living area, Check on cleaning - there was mould in the fridge drawers and the dishwasher stunk. The pillows and duvets were stained and past their use-by date. A washing machine and a clothesline would be handy for longer stays. Beds were comfy. Great selection of games for evening entertainment. Loved the retro looking Espresso maker.Price of stay was higher than we expected compared to similar properties we have stayed in that provided full cleaning service and rubbish removal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

johan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Missing basics

The property was OK, but no shelter for the weather you can expect on top of a hill. The add should have mentioned.... Bring your own barbeque, TV, microwave and washing machine. The scullery taps not connected is a bit mean. If I had a few people or children there I would be a bit more direct. Hope they sort something out if they want to continue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice bach stay

Very much your kiwi-style bach with most basic necessities available. Unfortunately it wasn’t as clean as we would have liked so needed to clean on arrival, in addition to when we left. Missing a few items that would enhance the stay such as bin liners, paper towels, body wash in the showers. The light grey chairs in the living area were so stained with dirt/grime that we didn’t want to sit on them, but made do with the vinyl chairs that were there. Would prefer to pay a cleaning fee to know that it has been thoroughly cleaned and to save time on check out. Otherwise it was a lovely location with a great outlook and easy to follow check in/check out instructions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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