cosy and cute self contained hut

Photo gallery for cosy and cute self contained hut

A bathtub with a person's feet resting inside, surrounded by greenery and a wooden stump.
A garden with a wooden deck, various plants, a small black shed, and a wooden fence.
A house with a red roof and white trim, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various plants.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard bed, a blue couch with a cushion that says "I love my crib", a dreamcatcher, and a framed motivational quote on the wall.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, wicker chairs, and a blue sofa with a pillow. A kitchen with wooden shelves and a window is visible in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Riverton, Southland
  • Place, beach near The Rocks
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Civic Theatre
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Oreti Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Hut

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Riverton

Riverton is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anderson Park and Oreti Beach, while E Hayes & Sons and Classic Motorcycle Mecca are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Teretonga Raceway Park or Rugby Park Stadium.
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Map
Riverton, Southland

What's nearby

  • beach near The Rocks - 17 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Civic Theatre - 44 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Oreti Beach - 50 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Teretonga Raceway Park - 50 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Surrey Park - 52 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pavillion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪First In Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Takeaways - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mrs Clark's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is cosy and cute self contained hut pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at cosy and cute self contained hut?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at cosy and cute self contained hut on 17 November 2026 start from NZ$446, 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 cosy and cute self contained hut?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at cosy and cute self contained hut?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at cosy and cute self contained hut?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is cosy and cute self contained hut located?

Situated in Riverton, this cottage 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. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful private property. Bath was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend away

We had a lovely stay. The outdoor bath was amaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really liked the setting with the garden and and outside bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent birthday weekend getaway

We had an excellent 2 night stay at this charming, alternate hut with outdoor bath, which we used both nights. It was exactly what we were looking for and as far from a generic hotel room as you can get, memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Oh Thankyou for the lovely review!! You can’t beat a bath under the stars! So pleased you appreciated the charm & quirkiness of our Hut!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to relax

Cute cabin with lots of character
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and Relaxing

Great little private hut/crib that had everything we needed. We enjoyed exploring Riverton and other areas with walks and sight seeing. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute wee bach

Excellent little spot with everything you could possibly need. The place was great both as a base for exploring the local area and for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and homely

Beautiful property nice quiet area of Riverton awesome people to deal with we will definitely be booking this place again highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Lovely tiny house but everything you need, peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were blessed to have our stay at Stargazer in Riverton. Nothing disappointed us. Every little extra had been thought of and provided for us. The under the stars bathtub was really special.. And the shower was hot and great water pressure! Based at Riverton we did and saw lots. "
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thanks for your review Sara. Pleased you got to enjoy the outdoor bath under the stars! Magical on a clear night!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and peaceful.

Horses are friendly and outside bath was amazing especially in the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

Cute little cottage very well equipped with everything you need for a quiet time away. A quick walk to the wonderful beach and had the joy of watching a seal at play in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute

Cute little place, very cozy, everything you need. Outside bath a great idea, the weather was perfect for stargazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back to basics

This place is a hut with all the extras that you can think of and need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as described, cosy and cute

Repeat guest, this still remains the best place to stay in Riverton for a secluded little getaway. Exactly as described, and even with the inclement weather this visit, still didn't put a dampener on our chilled out weekend. Still even managed to get a soak in the outside bath in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Crib

Awesome crib, close to Riverton. Clean and tidy, and all the necessary amenities. Really nice and cosy, great bedding and bed, and nice and private. Short walk to town, and Riverton is a great spot in a beautiful area. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful & Private

We loved staying in this cute little cottage set amongst the native plantings and really enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and privacy. The cottage had everything we needed, with a very comfy bed and shower with great water pressure. Loved walking along the beach collecting shells and exploring the wild, windy and totally beautiful pebble beach beyond Riverton. Wonderful place for a nature loving couple to stay. Thank you for all your fantastic communication and having us to stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peaceful and relaxing

We stayed for 4 nights in this lovely little spot. It was everything that we expected and more. Bonus the big shed to dry out our camping gear after travelling down the WesCoast in the rain. We had lovely weather, enjoyed the outdoor bath and everything we needed was there. And you let us bring our dog, so thank for sharing your little piece of paradise. Definitely worth a visit and a great base to explore Invercargill and Bluff areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous peace after crazy three years

Very cosy. Everything needed was right there. Comfortable bed. Kept warm with heat pump. If you want to get away and commune with nature in peace and quiet this is for you. Fabulous local coffee bars and exceptional restaurant at Orepuki. Very friendly locals. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Thank you for such lovely feedback Elizabeth. It is such a nice, quiet place to wake up, hopefully with the sun streaming in from the east! Pleased that you had such a nice time in Riverton & the surrounding area x
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Glamping!

The Cosy Cute Hut was just as described! Cosy, cute and in a wonderful setting. Unfortunately the weather did not allow us to make use of the picnic table but we did use the tub! Walking into town along the beach was wonderful. It was a great base for us to explore the Catlin's and Doubtful Sound and come back to peaceful surroundings. It could use some storage room for our clothes (we moved some things from a drawer into a bag and stored it under the bed during our stay).
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If I could give more than 5 stars I would

Amazing little crib getaway. The place is well looked after, has everything that you could need and as many reviews state, the outdoor bath is the final finishing touch. Even managed a shooting star or two. Can not recommend this place enough. I know we all say we'll be back, but I'll put money on it this time. Chris, Jo and Ollie the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like a 'Tiny home' experience

Clean, and amazing what is provided! Quirky and warm. The range of what was offered in terms of a pantry and for cleaning and bathroom products was the best we've ever experienced through such groups as Bookabach!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely loved my stay at The Hut

Very clean, loved my stay, would highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss

Excellent base to explore the area. Bath is heavenly. Horse is friendly. Bed is comfy. Garden is pretty 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

what a break!

Fantastic- the bach was gorgeous & cosy, the shower water pressure was wonderful & the gas hot water neverending!! The highlight was viewing the stars from the outdoor bath. Only down side was the area it was in- thought it was nearer the water than in town- but this all faded into insignificant after the outdoor bath!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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