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Art Deco Gem

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Interior
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Art Deco Gem

Guests will love this well loved wooden floored art deco gem. She is a little worn from the many years standing in the direct firing line of the Foveaux Strait, but is warm and comfortable inside.
She has a compact and cozy living/dining area with open fire (and plenty of firewood). The beach is a stones throw from the property, right across the road and a local store, playground and a restaurant a short stroll away.

Property manager

Tracy

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Riverton, Southland

What's nearby

  • Burt Munro - 34 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 37 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Teretonga Raceway Park - 37 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Southland Hospital - 39 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Oreti Beach - 46 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mrs Clarks Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crib Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪First in Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Aparima Tavern - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Art Deco Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Art Deco Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Art Deco Gem?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Art Deco Gem located?

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

Art Deco Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elinor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The property was fantastic. The views were spectacular. Great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house by the sea
Great little house with everything we needed for a lovely short stay by the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jeanette
Clean and tidy always; Queen bed very comfortable and overall warm and a nice view
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a short stay
Fabulous views of the bay from this delightful deco home. Everything you need for a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Great location
Great location. Right on the beach. House was well equipped. Kitchen had all things you might possibly need. House could do with a spiderweb clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Stunning views and very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasing
We enjoyed our stay here, it was a warm place as weather was chilly, comfy bed, we did replace the shower head as was not working well, bought new dish brush and scouring pads, cleaned vacuum and washing machine removed lint out of lint holder in it and advised owner top part where u put wash powder was broken. It was beautiful to look over ocean and 5mins to drive to riverton and 25 mins to invercargill
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola B.

Great location but needs more care
The host was very flexible about our request for an early check-in. The location is stunning, with a beach view. It would be great if more care was given to making sure the property is ready for guests - the fridge has a problem and full of water, the kitchen floor needed sweeping, there was no hand soap (it was delivered hours later but we'd gone and boight our own by that stage). We had an extra guest - a dead mouse in a cupboard! Check-in was confusing as we'd been sent the wrong street number from the Bookabach site and emails.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Claire S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Location was great but property was disappointing. It could be WOW. Bed felt like you were lying on a trampoline every time one of us moved. Dead mouse in a trap in hotwater cupboard. Heat pump very noisy. Shower head needs replaced. Worst shower we have experienced. No diswashing liquid so dishes were grubby an the microwave was disgusting. We cleaned both before we used. No plug in bathroom sink or hand soap. Good tidy up outside needed too. Will visit Riverton again but will not stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
A beautiful spot, appreciates the full glory of the southern ocean and all its weather. Super accessible to many beautiful places. Great walks out to the points. Good swimming. Really enjoyed this stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Really enjoyed our stay, comfortable bed and setting, the only thing I would say if the shower had better pressure
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Elvie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
The beach views from this house were amazing. We used the house as a base whilst we did day trips in the area. We found it had everything we needed and was the ideal home away from home whilst we were on holidays in New Zealand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet getaway
Great place would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
Was a great stay, lovely house, well equipped kitchen and clean fresh linens. Amazing view, will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place to stay with friends
To explore the coastal region and have a nice place stay read and relax in the evening. We really enjoyed our stay Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Margaret M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location BUT !!
The photos make the cottage look great however, they don’t show the rotting window frames, the peeling paint, the very dirty stove top and oven, the mould on the inside of the windows, the nailed up windows, the boarded up window. Piles of leaves and litter in the corners of the steps and around the front door which have obviously been there for some time. The bed was most unkind to our backs and we had to try and fix the washing line in order to use it. The location is wonderful but the state of the cottage leaves much to be desired. So very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyably
Awesome location house was value for money and as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It is a place to stay as it is comfortable, it is a place that I could retire to, enjoying the views, the sound of the ocean and clear sky at night to see all thee stars and no continuous traffic, that you can read a good book in peace.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Martin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Wonderful views and a great location. House is old but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Juliet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taramea Bay
Original house with comfortable beds and view of the beach, we walked down to get takeaways. I left a handbag back and it was returned within a couple of days safety by the lady who came to clean up. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry S.

Pleasant Location
The view was definitely the best attribute to making this a great place to stay. A roomy home with comfortable beds. However a few let downs such as the shower had no pressure unless on cold & the oven appeared as if it hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. Unfortunately we lost a fair amount of food we had purchased, due to the fridge freezing it, the fridge thermostat was not functioning properly & after reading previous reviews this has already been mentioned. Luckily we didn't need to heat the house as the heat pump wasn't working & the firegard was not safe for my granddaughter, although there was a small electric heater available also. Other than that we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Super cute, great location :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

IAN S., Blenheim

Shabby
Good position but building is a candidate for demolition We left after our first day and found somewhere else to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenys G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot.
The beach views amazing..peaceful and relaxing...plenty of room..loved hvn our meals looking out to that beautiful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023