House in Lumsden, Southland

Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand

Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand

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Oreti River House in Lumsden. A charming fully renovated 1940's villa.
The lounge room is warm and cosy and offers Sky TV and a large DVD collection.
Comfortable lounge room in a garden setting features tri-fold doors + rimu floor
A fully equipped modern kitchen featuring granite benchtops.
The oak dining table seats six and hosts many meals and card games.

Overview of Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Lumsden, Southland
  • Popular LocationEyre Creek Station38 min drive
  • Popular LocationKingston Golf Club44 min drive
  • AirportTe Anau (TEU-Manapouri)68 min drive
  • Popular LocationShepherd Creek Hut82 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand

Oreti River House offers a very high standard of accommodation in a private garden setting in the country town of Lumsden. Fully renovated, the house provides old charm with modern facilities. Only one hours drive from Queenstown or Invercargill, the house presents very agreeable accommodation for visitors interested in a wide variety of sporting or tourist activities. If you are enthusiastic about fly fishing, rail trail cycling, walking or sightseeing, then Oreti River House will position you amongst superb rivers, towering mountains and blue lakes all surrounded by green farmland.
A unique place to stay on the South Island of New Zealand surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Features of Oreti River House Include:
+accommodation for 5 adults or children in three bedrooms (split king, queen and 1 single bed).
+undercover parking for 2 cars plus a wide open parking area for boats or larger vehicles.
+two bathrooms including bath, showers, heated towel rails.
+fully equipped modern kitchen and laundry - all new appliances including fridge/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and dryer.
+all linen and towels supplied.
+gas fireplace, reverse cycle air conditioning and electric blankets.
+light or full breakfast can be arranged.
+SKY TV , DVD, CD and iPod music system.
+selection of fishing and general DVD's available.
+complimentary wireless internet connection.
+BBQ, outdoor seating and an outdoor fire pit.
+extensive, private landscaped gardens enclosed by mature hedges.
+very close to the middle reaches of the aqua blue Oreti River and near to the upper and middle sections of the crystal clear Mataura and Waikaia Rivers. Also within one hours drive of over 35 other rivers, streams, burns and lakes.
+situated in the country town of Lumsden which is centrally located to many of Southland's most scenic tourist destinations.
+quiet, picturesque holiday house in a large secluded garden, within walking distance to shops and town services.
Oreti River House is directly next door to Rod and Wheel House. Both houses are surrounded by large private hedges, fences and gardens. They can be booked separately or together to provide accommodation for up to 10 people.

Property manager

Marina and Roger Lindsay
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The garden is large and fully fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outdoors.
Oreti River House welcomes adults and children, sporting groups, friends and families. The house is only booked to one group of guests.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lumsden

Located in Lumsden, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Local points of interest include Eyre Creek Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Croydon Aircraft Company - 31 min drive
  • Eyre Creek Station - 38 min drive
  • Kingston Golf Club - 44 min drive
  • Shepherd Creek Hut - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Roar Coffee Roasters - 6 min walk
  • Mayfly Cafe & Bar - 5 min walk
  • Buzz Cafe& Bar - 5 min walk
  • Lumsden Cafe & Dairy - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Eyre Creek Station, Shepherd Creek Hut and Croydon Aircraft Company.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Inga v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing garden and perfect base for fly fishing
We had an absolutely lovely stay at Oreti River House. The house is beautifully appointed with a comfy fireplace and lounge. All essentials for a week were provided like tea, washing powder, etc. The garden is absolutely amazing! Beautiful touches is the floor heating and big bath tub, lots of fly fishing and movie dvds We would highly recommend it! One minor drawback to be aware of is that the fire, police and ambulances are parked very near to the property. Thus, we listened to the sirens a few times. On the other hand lumsden is very small so there will also be lots of stays when you will probably never hear them. It did not lessen our beautiful and relaxing stay in this very cozy house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicen P., Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retreat
We stayed 3 days for Christmas. The house is very well set up. The beds are comfortable. We used the deep bath, laundry facilities, Webber Q BBQ, outdoor table, basically everything except the firepit and log fire as the weather was too warm. The garden is beautiful. The house is renovated so that it is modern with period lux charm. Great place to recharge enjoying the house, garden and quiet location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Lumsden
Such a lovely home set in an established garden. Ammenities were great and hosts were really helpful with all their fly fishing knowledge. Would recommend and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., Wanaka

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place. Clean, clean, clean, clean. Beds were great as well. Beautifully decorated. Highly recommend this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sascha O.

Amazing stay at Oreti River House!
We had an amazing time at Oreti River House. We cycled on the river track, went jet boating on the Dart River, explored the local shops and towns and enjoyed a few days out in Queenstown. Ferg Burger is a must in Queenstown! The house was comfortable, clean and warm. Look forward to coming back soon!

About the host

Hosted by Marina and Roger Lindsay

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The owners have had over 30 years experience with owning and managing property on the shores of Lake Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains region of Australia. They now bring their love of fly fishing, gardening and alpine habitat to Oreti River House on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.

Why they chose this property

Where can you combine a few good hours gardening, hiking or cycling followed by a couple of productive hours fly fishing? The long hours of daylight characteristic of the short latitudes provide all the time you need to happily engage in daytime pursuits as well as enjoy an evening cast on the nearby Oreti River. Add in beautiful scenery, clear aqua blue water, big brown trout and a friendly town and you will find you are now in a fly fishing paradise!

What makes this property unique

Over the last 30 years we have fly fished the top, middle and bottom of New Zealand. Then we discovered Southland and found we were constantly drawn to Lumsden to enjoy the wide variety of suberb fly fishing opportunities. The fly fishing was 5 star but the accommodation options were poor. We solved that problem by buying and refurbishing a solid 1940's villa. Oreti River House has now been extensively renovated to a very high standard. Granite kitchen, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds make it a very pleasant 'Home Away from Home'. The position of the house facing the big landscaped garden allows for peaceful evenings looking up at the distant mountains - or enjoying the unique New Zealand native plants which grow in the large surrounding garden.
The house is only a short drive from Queenstown, Arrowtown, Invercargill and Te Anau which makes it centrally located to some of New Zealand's most popular destinations.
Oreti River House is also only a short walk from a supermarket with bottle shop, pharmacy, restaurants and bakery. The house is very quiet and private as the garden and house are enclosed by mature, thick hedges.

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