Entire home

Villa on Castle over looking the estuary

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Riverton, Southland
  • Popular LocationBill Richardson Transport World36 min drive
  • Popular LocationOreti Beach37 min drive
  • AirportInvercargill (IVC)37 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthland Hospital38 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa on Castle over looking the estuary

The Villa opened December 2016 and we have had great success and fantastic reviews.
Renovations include, a new kitchen, bathroom, decorated throughout and new flooring.

When I saw Villa on Castle I was enchanted by its charm and bygone era. The restoration project has been fulfilling and watching the original 1919 villa emerge was exciting. Rimu ceilings throughout and open fireplaces that were oringinal but now for decoration. Central heating will keep you toasty. The coal range is still in place.

The lounge overlooks the estuary with a big bay window and seating for those relaxed evenings. There are board games available for your use.

Riverton is a gateway to the South where it is only 32km from Invercargill. Riverton itself has some safe swimming beaches and Riverton rocks offers a gentle wave for guests wanting to learn to surf, boogie board or paddleboard.

You can drive West and Colac Bay is only 5 min away by car, a popular surf spot by locals and on windy days you can watch the kite surfers. The Colac Bay pub and Pavillion offers meals.

Further along the road you can visit Cosy Nook, Monkey Island and Gem Stone Beach at Orepuki. At low tide you can catch mussels. At Orepuki you can see the Fiordland mountain ranges making the view quite spectacular, a visit to cafe a must with homemade baking and quality food.

LINEN, TOWELS AND CLEANING IS INCLUDED. Please note for a one night stay a cleaning surcharge of $50 applies.

Terms and conditions:
Bookings can be secured with a deposit of the value of the first night's accommodation, within four days of confirmation of availability.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Additional guests will incur additional tariffs.
Full payment is requested 30 calendar days before arrival date. This payment is non refundable unless the accommodation is re-let for the dates booked.
Travel insurance is advised.
Special conditions:
Long stay discounts apply, please enquire.
1 night booking incur a cleaning charge of $50
Peak periods/public holidays will be $280 per night for 2 people and weekly bookings.

Smoking outside
No private functions allowed

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

kathaw720

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

On Over Looking The Estuary
Villa on Castle Over Looking the Estuary Riverton
Villa on Castle Over Looking the Estuary Private vacation home

About the area

Riverton

This vacation home is located in Riverton. E Hayes & Sons and Classic Motorcycle Mecca are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Anderson Park and Demolition World. Traveling with kids? Consider Southland Museum and Art Gallery and Otepuni Gardens. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Burt Munro - 32 min drive
  • Teretonga Raceway Park - 36 min drive
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 36 min drive
  • Oreti Beach - 37 min drive
  • Southland Hospital - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aparima Tavern - 9 min walk
  • Mrs Clarks Cafe - 2 min drive
  • First in Cafe - 2 min drive
  • The Crib Café - 19 min walk
  • The Postmasters Lodging - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa on Castle over looking the estuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverton
Lovely views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent maintained in first class condition.
Lovely homely period House of over 100 years, beautifully maintained inside and out. Quality fittings through out. Established mature gardens with new drive and terrace. It’s our second visit and one of the most relaxing properties we have ever stayed in. Sad to leave.....it’s just been a perfect 4 days in Riverton at Villa on Castle! Thanks Cathrine & Freddy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noelene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Great property, cosy and warm, plenty of room, great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
beauty place
amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019