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# Famous Riverton Surf Shack

Guesthouse in Riverton

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

 Famous Riverton Surf Shack provides laundry facilities and more. 

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Laundry

## Room options

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## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-46.37971%2C168.02994&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7tcZhKUdD3NXMfi1TNIVY-kPEzw=)

Riverton/Aparima, Southland

#### What's nearby

- Burt Munro \- 35 min drive \- 49.0 km
- Teretonga Raceway Park \- 37 min drive \- 55.6 km
- Oreti Beach \- 38 min drive \- 57.1 km
- Bill Richardson Transport World \- 39 min drive \- 50.8 km
- Southland Hospital \- 43 min drive \- 53.4 km

#### Getting around

- Invercargill (IVC) - 53 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Mrs Clark's - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Bayside Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
- ‪First In Cafe - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Beachhouse - ‬12 min walk
- ‪Aparima Tavern - ‬5 min drive

## About this property

### Famous Riverton Surf Shack

Guesthouse located in Taramea Bay

 Famous Riverton Surf Shack provides laundry facilities and more. 

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

- Smoke-free premises

Other amenities include: 

- Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and washing machines
- Heating and desks

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![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117659700/117659683/888a733b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46110000/46101000/46100903/603ff70c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Surfs up beach Bach 

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### Rusty’s Riverton Retreat

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### Riverton Beach Bliss Retreat

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### Views and a quiet space close to beach & town

Riverton

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## Property amenities

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Entertainment

- TV

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Refrigerator

### More

- Desk
- Heating
- Washing machine

## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

365220

## Frequently asked questions

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