Oreti Beach House - Sound of the Surf

Invercargill City, Southland
$192 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Just ten minutes drive from the centre of Invercargill, our crib is a cosy 1930’s cottage with beachside charm, part of a small settlement nestled in the sandhills of Oreti Beach on Foveaux Strait. The simple sprit of the NZ bach is here. Disconnect from all your electronic media ties and relax properly here! City convenience is close, yet the atmosphere is quiet and isolated. A view of bushy Stewart island and sandhills graces the kitchen and the sound of the surf will whoosh you offto sleep at night.

Our bach is a spot where you can have an uncomplicated summer holiday, a decent digital detox and get away from it all. No TV, no telephone, no internet 😊.
A short walk through the sand hills takes you right on to the beach, broadening to a huge expanse of sand at low tide, stretching for miles around to Riverton. Great to mountain bike, just walk, watch the seabirds and beachcomb. The surf is enjoyed by surfers, swimmers, paddlers, kite boarders and windsurfers. Otatara cafes and bars (Ziffs and The Cabbage Tree) are handy, as is Otatara Golf Course and Otatara bush walks / estuary walks.
The Bluff Oyster festival in May offers great food and music, or try the Burt Munro Challenge (summer) for unique motorbike races of all kinds . If you're in travel mode, the Coronet Peak and Remarkables skifields, lakes, adventure activities and stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park, Te Anau and Queenstown are only 2 hours drive away, flights to beautiful Rakiura / Stewart Island leave from the local airport and you are right on the Southern Scenic Route if touring the lovely South Coast and Catlins. Less energetically, you might just prefer to watch the sun set into the ocean or relax by the woodburner with an indulgent drink and a good book!

Accommodates three in beds but can sleep extras on trundle bed and fold out beds in the living room.

No pet animals.
Pet rocks OK if they sleep outside.

Winter time; longer term rental deals negotiable, please enquire

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

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Iris W.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 31, 2026

    Great location. Shame about the people doing burnouts late evening. Love the beach & batch. Great vibe.Special.

  • Ryan B.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    We had a wonderful time, Jane left us a hand written note, welcoming us. Everything was just as expected and with good weather too.

  • John D.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    Beach House with it’s own long drop!

  • Bernard M.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 2, 2025

    Great beach house. Nice to feel like you are far away from the city but so close at the same time.

  • gary h.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Lovely bach not far from the beach and the fire was great . However there is no phone reception or internet so that was a huge problem for me as i run a business and couldnt keep in touch with my team ..

  • Tony J.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2024

    Stayed Mar 7, 2024

    Love this wee crib!!! We actually enjoyed that there was no cell service; just us enjoying the fire in the evening. We will definetly book this place again on our future travels.

  • Steve T.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2024

    Stayed Feb 13, 2024

    We stayed 4 nights and thought this Bach was great. It has the basics we needed and was very comfortable. The Night Sky is amazing and the Beach is so close. After 4 hard days at the Field days it was a nice quiet retreat. Young Families would love this place too. Thanks for sharing it.

  • Kerry B.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2023

    Really lovely property

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 2023

    Jane was lovely to deal with, set us up really well for a lovely night. Great location, spotty reception but a welcome online detox ☺️ highly recommend

  • Corrina C.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2023

    Stayed Mar 31, 2023

    We spent two nights at this Oreti Beach property. It was perfect for our requirements, comfortable and cosy. The proximity to the majestic Oreti Beach is a major attraction, and the property is also handy for Invercargill and the airport.

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$193+
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