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Late summer breakfast feast in the golden light - after a night of restorative rest…

Ready for a day of beach walks ; reading in the hammock under the trees ; sauna followed by cold shower ( check for contrast therapy ) and a wine in the hot
Perched above Karitane’s Beach on the wild Otago coastline, The Longhouse is a beautifully restored historic property designed for meaningful time together . 

Stay with friends, host a retreat, or celebrate a wedding overlooking the sea.

Just
Golden hour …I will never tire of it . 

“Never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be sitting under.” — C. JoyBell C

This beautiful photo is from local resident J
Birder’s paradise 
Surfer’s paradise 
Fisherman’s  paradise 
Slow stay paradise 

Just a paradise - every day …

#justparadise 
#slowstaysnz
#accommodationotago
#coastalotagonz
Perfect spot for my morning cuppa … gorgeous day by the coast. 
No rush to go anywhere … just watching the waves; listening to birdsong and a quiet sense of calm. 

Book your restorative stay on the coast ! 
Head over to our website - w
Sophie and Alia - said “I do” surrounded by their nearest and dearest this Spring.  A close family friend was the celebrant. 

Perched above Karitāne Beach, The Longhouse is not simply a venue — it is a place to gather, to breathe,
It’s the little things … we believe that matter to our guests. 

Spray-free hand picked blooms from the garden waiting to greet them on arrival. Today Leucadendrons; penstemons, roses, old school hydrangea and copper sheen are saying a h
Sharing a pic from our recent guests staying to celebrate their first anniversary at The Longhouse with friends after getting married here last year. 

Moon rise over the ocean - it’s no wonder Tirimoana - this place - draws us back again and a
Dawn light … another beautiful day and morning light that inspires and restores …

The beauty of quiet places connected to nature . 

#karitanebeachnz 
#restorativestays
#slowstays
Morning walks along the estuary … gorgeous no matter the weather ….

#karitane 
#whatevertheweather 
#slowstaysnz
Photo of Beautiful Waikouaiti Bay from talented community member - John Scott. 

Too Beautiful….

#coastalotago 
#coastalescape
#otagocoastnz🇳🇿
What better place to rest and restore than the seaside . 

A quiet village ; endless sea views ; no noise but for the sound of the kererū in the trees ; and the gentle rhythms of the waves breaking in shore . 

A simple place bestowed with barefoot l
Ho ho ho!  look who is heading our way !!!

Merry Christmas !!!
#merrychristmas
#karitanexmas
It’s a warm and windy summers day here at The Longhouse - the poppies and renga renga Lillie’s flowering profusely.  The sea - covered by white caps as the easterly sea breeze blows…

#summerready 
#summervibes 
#karitaneaccommodat

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Barefoot Lux Accomodation & Venue (PRIVATE HIRE ONLY)

1140 COAST ROAD
Karitane, EAST OTAGO , 9471 NEW ZEALAND
hello@thelonghouse.co.nz
+64 (0)21 352 890