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Ruru Hideaway. Quiet home surrounded in native bush and birds. Boat parking.

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Living area
View from property
Exterior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Otatara, Southland
  • Popular LocationOreti Beach5 min drive
  • AirportInvercargill (IVC)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthland Hospital9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBill Richardson Transport World10 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay, beautiful area sourround by the bush. House was clean and tidy and the beds were very comfortable ...
Laurel G.
Feb. 8, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Office 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Ruru Hideaway. Quiet home surrounded in native bush and birds. Boat parking.

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Located adjacent to native bush with tui, ruru,kereru and bellbirds, this recently renovated home is a great retreat. Close to restarants, teretonga, Oreti Beach, golf course and only 8 km from Central Invercargill. House is recently renovated and features off street parking for cars and boats, a small deck to watch birds and 3 rooms plus a games room with beds for extra guests. Gas hot water, free wifi bbq and heat pump. Pets allowed with prior consent.

Property manager

Logan and Jackie
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Exterior
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Otatara

This cottage is located in Otatara. Civic Theatre and Classic Motorcycle Mecca are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Demolition World and Anderson Park. Otepuni Gardens and Splash Palace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Map
Otatara, Southland

What's nearby

  • Oreti Beach - 5 min drive
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Southland Hospital - 9 min drive
  • Burt Munro - 10 min drive
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Waxy O'Shea's Irish Pub - 7 min drive
  • Industry - 7 min drive
  • Tuatara Backpackers Lodge - 6 min drive
  • Speights Ale House - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darleneclyma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Loved our stay in this huge house older kids loved the basement and the younger kids loved being close to mum and dad. Kitchen was huge and well equipped with everything we needed and the sofa fitted all 10 of us. Appliances were great. Location was lovely. T
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anae D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Big comfortable home in native bush setting. Loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
Lovely clean, awesome house thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel G., christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
We enjoyed our stay, beautiful area sourround by the bush. House was clean and tidy and the beds were very comfortable Definitely coming back to this accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Logan was a great host very accommodating. It’s a beautiful spot surrounded by bush, beds are comfortable, house had everything our family of six needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Logan and Jackie

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We are a local family who live close to Ruru Hideaway and fell in love with the home.

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