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# Famous Riverton Boat Shed

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Famous Riverton Boat Shed provides everything that you need. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Famous Riverton Boat Shed

Wanting accommodation that offers an experience rather than just a bed? The Boat Shed is perfect for couples or individuals who have a sense of adventure and a love of the unique. Only a couple of minutes walk to the beach, most days you can hear the sea from bed.  
  
The Boat Shed is a separate sleep-out, with a bathroom shared in the main house. One double bed is situated at one end of the unit.  
  
Basic kitchenette facilities, mini fridge, kettle etc.

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## 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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

Safety features at this property include 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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

365219

## About the area

Taramea Bay, a neighbourhood in Riverton, is home to Famous Riverton Boat Shed. Oreti Beach and Toetoes Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southland Museum and Art Gallery and Otepuni Gardens. Splash Palace and Dig This Invercargill are also worth visiting. [Visit our Riverton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Riverton.dx3000470135)

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Riverton/Aparima, Southland

### What's nearby

- Teretonga Raceway Park  
38 min drive \- 34.4 miles
- Oreti Beach  
39 min drive \- 35.3 miles
- Burt Munro  
39 min drive \- 31.0 miles
- Civic Theatre  
40 min drive \- 31.2 miles
- Southland Hospital  
45 min drive \- 37.9 miles

### Getting around

- Invercargill (IVC)  
53 min drive

### Restaurants

- Beach House Cafe  
12 min walk
- Mrs Clark's  
6 min drive
- First In Cafe  
6 min drive
- Bayside Fish Supply  
6 min drive
- 102 Cafe and Takeaway  
6 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Famous Riverton Boat Shed Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 6.0

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Amenities

### 8.0

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Martin

2 Feb 2026

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very unique experience!

##### Martin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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