Southern Scenic Stargazer

10 Havelock Street, 9822 Riverton, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>46</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Superb
Rated superb
46 reviews
a bathroom with a sink and a blue shower curtain at Southern Scenic Stargazer in Riverton
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Southern Scenic Stargazer

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  • Entire home
  • 258 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Southern Scenic Stargazer is a detached cabin featuring a garden with a barbecue, situated in Riverton. The unit is 26 km from Invercargill. Free private parking is available on site. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette equipped with a toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in this self-catering accommodation. Other facilities at Southern Scenic Stargazer include a sun terrace. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as windsurfing and cycling. Well-behaved pets are most welcome to come with you to the Southern Scenic Stargazer. They are however not to be inside. Also dogs are not to be left unsupervised on the property. Our property is almost fully fenced (there is a small section behind the bathroom that has only 1 electric fence across so a small dog could get under but then can't go far). There is a large shed on the property where your pet will be cosy at night time. Please do notify us when booking that you are bringing pets with. Any evidence of pets being inside will incur a $150 cleaning fee.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
High score for Riverton
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  • Stephen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Second time staying here and was relaxing as always. Rained most of the time but it was warm and dry. Short drive to motorcycle museum in Invercargill, and a short walk into town.”
  • Garry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Peaceful and quiet. Comfortable and relaxing. Great views. Well kept grounds. Easy access.”
  • Pakai
    Australia Australia
    “Everything about the cottage was perfect for me. It was very comfortable & had everything I needed, & was the perfect spot for me to explore Southland & the immediate area. The hosts were very responsive & I couldn't recommend this place more.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Myron Shelley Hayley Nathan

9.1
9.1
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Myron Shelley Hayley Nathan
Our cute wee self contained hut is peacefully tucked away amongst farmland and is just a 15min walk to the beach. Clean & tidy self contained Hut on a large 1/4 acre section with native planted gardens. Studio Layout..Queen bed, lounge, kitchenette. The hut size is 8m x 3m Shower & toilet are accessed via the deck The deck is a great space for sunbathing, meditation, yoga & outdoor dinning. Outdoor Bath - relax & unwind in the outdoor bath under the stars = bliss. (The bath has running hot water). Kitchen basics. Mini oven, fridge, hot plates, kettle & toaster. Bedding and towels are provided. A selection of herbal teas and quality fresh plunger coffee are included as well as milk and a variety of spreads. Whilst our cosy wee hut only has a queen size bed, we are happy for you to use your own small tent outside on the lawn if you are travelling with children. Also there is room next to the bed for a port-a-cot if you are travelling with a little one (we do have one onsite however you will need to bring your own bedding). We have a newly installed heat pump so the Hut is super cosy and a new gas califont system means the shower has amazing pressure!
We are excited to be sharing our rustic wee hut with you and sharing a stunning part of New Zealand with you! We all have a huge passion for travelling (most recently was in the Phillipines on motorbike), but our favourite place to be is either camping in the Catlins, or having a beer in the sun at our hut in beautiful Riverton. Right now Hayley and Nathan are back in Europe where they work on superyachts. And any spare time sees Shelley and Myron down at the beach or in the countryside on crazy muddy tracks on their motorbikes!
Situated on the south coast of Southland, Riverton (also known as Aparima) is an eclectic and quirky town surrounded by stunning natural beauty and home to lovely locally owned cafes. Riverton spans Jacob's River Estuary; and is a picturesque location framed by the vast, sweeping coastline. Riverton's surrounding beaches and estuary are popular with swimmers, kayakers, surfers and families. Dolphins often travel up into the estaury for feeding and can be seen from the beaches. Nearby Colac Bay (and other secret locations) are top spots for surfing. The Long Hilly Track starts just after this bay, exploring regenerating native bush and relics from the days of early Chinese goldmining in Southland. Riverton is also on the Southern Scenic Route and is an ideal stopover between Queenstown and Dunedin. Riverton is located 30km from Invercargill.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Southern Scenic Stargazer
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Open-air bath
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Southern Scenic Stargazer takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Southern Scenic Stargazer in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Southern Scenic Stargazer

  • Southern Scenic Stargazer has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Southern Scenic Stargazer on this page.

  • The prices at Southern Scenic Stargazer may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Southern Scenic Stargazer can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Southern Scenic Stargazer is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Southern Scenic Stargazer on this page.

  • Southern Scenic Stargazer offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach
    • Open-air bath

  • Southern Scenic Stargazer is 0.7 miles from the centre of Riverton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.