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As soon as my husband and I walked through the gate we were taken away with the view. We walked in the house and it was so cozy and we couldn’t wait to unpack our bags and crack open a cold one on the deck watching the rest of the sun going down.

The location is fabulous and the views are stunning. I didn't want to leave.

Open plan kitchen/living area, 3 bedrooms and separate rooms for the loo and shower/bath. Decks out front and back. Lovely view. There’s a wood burner and loads of logs under the house. The house is fairly well insulated. Shops are 90mins away in Carterton. Bring loo paper! Tap water is from a tank and had a bit of an odd taste, fine for kettle & washing up. We brought bottled water for drinking. Kitchen has the usuals. We couldn’t get the BBQ to light so used long matches that we brought - not sure if matches supplied. The gas for water heating ran out while we were there. The owner was quick to respond and told us how to switch to the other tank. Wind dial closed on existing tank (lighter), flick a switch and then wind dial open on other tank (heavier). About 40 baches in the area with a few for sale. Not sure if there are any perm residents. The McGuiness family own 7000ha and subdivided for baches. Apparently the airstrip was built to save the son having to go to Masterton for flying lessons. We couldn’t get a mobile signal but there’s internet (~30Mbps) via a microwave link to the hilltop. Lots of paua shells on beach. Check tide times as walking easier at low tide. Walk access to beach via a path (right at the bach road T junction). The bach keyring has a red key for gate to drive onto the beach (over the single lane bridge & turn right). Last 25km of gravel road was tedious. A bit hair raising on the final bit of road - down hill/narrow with bits washed away!

We stayed for two nights after making a last minute decision to get away with friends. It was a-may-zing! Floss called us on the day we were arriving to sort out directions and the awesome experience started right there. Thanks for coaching us up the goat track Floss! And for your awesome yarns. We loved staying here and will definitely be back.

Thanks. We managed to leave a kitchen knife behind - pink handle, Tedzkuri brand, which is of sentimental value - is there any chance that you might be able to please post it to us at our expense? It would be very much appreciated - please let me know - Alex (alex_howie@outlook.co.nz)

We had a fleeting visit to the stunning Riversdale for a wedding, this place was a perfect spot for the night. Simple, clean and very accessible. Communication was spot on, and very accommodating when I asked if we could check in earlier!