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Gentle Waves

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Riverton / Aparima, Southland
  • Burt Munro
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Southland Hospital
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Oreti Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Gentle Waves

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, private, modern home with amazing sea views and a short 2 minute walk to the Taramea Bay beach! This property has a private sea facing deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ in place for your comfort! There is plenty of off street parking and private front lawn area - a property providing you with everything you need and much more!

Maximum of 7 guests. The property is to be left clean and tidy (as you found it) as our cleaning fee covers cleaning of linen.

Property manager

PaigeBl1

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Riverton

Taramea Bay, a neighbourhood in Riverton, is home to this holiday home. E Hayes & Sons and Classic Motorcycle Mecca are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include South African War Memorial and Anderson Park. 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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Riverton / Aparima, Southland

What's nearby

  • Burt Munro - 35 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Civic Theatre - 36 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Teretonga Raceway Park - 38 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Southland Hospital - 40 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Oreti Beach - 42 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mrs Clarks Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crib Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪First in Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Cafe & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Aparima Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Waves pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gentle Waves?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gentle Waves?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gentle Waves located?

Located in Taramea Bay, this holiday home 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 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverton
Perfect spot in Riverton, house was fantastic with everything you need. Clean and the view was spectacular, great on site parking, would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic stay
A great place for a weekend away. Even on a rainy Riverton weekend, it was beautiful to sit in a warm house and look out at the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home
We had the best time... great weather, home was everything we could of wanted, water play options were plentiful and Riverton is a underrated destination (ssssh don't tell anyone)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gentle Waves
Was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh-Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverton Accommodation
Nice views :) shame about the weather! Obviously no control over that one! Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Excellent property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Views & a Pleasurable Stay
We loved your choice of decor, colors etc. It made it more like a home than a rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverton
Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay clean and tidy everything you need, only negative would be in the winds there is a loud banging all night roof iron must be loose somewhere. Other than that perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by PaigeBl1

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English