Art Deco Gem

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A modern two-story house with a driveway leading to the entrance.
A modern white building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned armchair. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures and two framed artworks.
A room with a large window, a wooden floor, a chair, an ottoman, a TV, and a wooden cabinet.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a patterned armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Riverton, Southland

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Riverton

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Taramea Bay, a neighbourhood in Riverton. South African War Memorial and Anderson Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Southland Museum and Art Gallery and Otepuni Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Teretonga Raceway Park or Rugby Park Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Map
Riverton, Southland

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayside Takeaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Fish Supply - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪102 Cafe and Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Postmaster Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Clark's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Art Deco Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Art Deco Gem?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Thanks for your review Nicola. I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing home thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
We're pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A kiwi bach, generous size , great views, cosy fire.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Hi Liz, We're pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet getaway

Great place would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Stunning views and very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was excellent. In general, whole house and garden lacked a bit of care and cleaning. It could do with a good burst of TLC. Otherwise, Riverton was a nice break and lovely local cafes and restaurants. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The place was dirty, terrible beds
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
I can assure you Sussanne the property was not dirty. I'm looking at the photos now that our cleaner takes after every clean and it's clearly visible in the photos that the floors, shower screens, vanity/bench tops and toilet are all clean. I'm sorry you didn't find the beds comfortable. Bearing in mind the nightly rate for the 5 of you is a fair reflection of the fact you were booking a 'bach'.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quaint house

Enjoyable relaxing stay. Great quiet location with beach views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Pleased you had a good stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thanks for your review Hazel. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2023
Pleased you had a great time. Maybe we'll see you back some day.......
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thanks for your kind words Kathryn, and we're so pleased you had a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A stay in Riverton

It was good value for the price & the Sea Views were beautiful. The beds were very comfortable. Overall a very good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Hi Barbara, thanks for your review. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. No frills, budget friendly. Borer is an issue with borer dust in the bedroom and kitchen/dining area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
You're right Bindi - borer dust is an issue. Unfortunately, we try and get in before guests arrive to sweep it up, but they are very persistent. Regular borer bombs are let off - they just love the old rimu floorboards. Thanks for staying, we hope you had a good stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Wonderful views and a great location. House is old but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2023
You're right Martin, our little house is well worn by the harsh conditions of the sea. We try to ensure there's plenty of firewood available to keep the inside warm and comfortable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Super cute, great location :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Old on the outside but cozy and comfortable with exceptional location and views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

Perfect pad to relax by the beach, easy access to the beach, quiet, great views and great communication from Tracey. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2023
Stoked everything went well for your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again Connie.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Some place I could retire to
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyably

Awesome location house was value for money and as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2023
Appreciate your comments Richard. Pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The property was fantastic. The views were spectacular. Great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thanks for your review Lee. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Love the views

Lovely house - it's not the height of luxury, but what's the point of spending double the amount when all you need is a place to stay with a stunning view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular views

Loved being so close to the beach and having a wonderful sea views. We chose a bad weather weekend so couldn't enjoy the beach but could still appreciate the views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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