We count ourselves so fortunate to have come across Sue and Jim’s crib and find it was available for the five nights we needed for a last minute holiday to Coastal Southland.
We based ourselves in Riverton, exploring each day from there, which was perfect, and coming back to our base at Sue’s place each afternoon was a real treat.
The crib has been lovingly restored to a cosy, tasteful, totally workable small space. We are a couple but with two bedrooms and a well appointed living area it can easily accommodate two couples or a small family.
It was exceptionally clean, which I really appreciated (clean freak!) and the linen, soap, shampoo, etc, were all top notch. The queen bed that we slept in and the pillows were really comfortable, and its such a beautiful peaceful spot - we slept soundly. From the rear deck you can see the ocean and the headland at Bluff across the neighbouring paddocks (loved hearing the gentle, rural sound of the sheep).
Southland turned on the most stunning spring weather for the entire duration of our stay, so we only had need to use the wall heater a couple of times first thing in the mornings, which was really efficient and it soon became toasty warm throughout the house. There is also a second heater set into the old fireplace, so I can’t imagine ever being cold.
A shout out also to Jess who runs the Southland Surf School based in Riverton; Rodney is a keen surfer of many years and decided to have a lesson with Jess at nearby Colac Bay to work on his technique. Jess was fantastic, and has been a world class surfer in the past - her guidance was invaluable.
Well worth contacting her if you are interested in surfing at any level, from beginners to advanced level.
We were reluctant to say goodbye to our wee crib when we left yesterday and return home to Nelson; we plan to return and would highly recommend a stay at Sue and Jim’s crib if you are planning on spending time in that beautiful part of the Mainland.
Gill and Rodney Hall