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Sophie & Alia INTIMACY.

DATE: NOV 2025

MADELEINE & JAMIE - JAN 2025

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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 !
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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

What a way to greet the day ! The most spectacular sunrise , a beautiful ocean, birdsong and cabbage trees laden with flowers …it’s going to be a good day…

#karitanebeach

Another beautiful day here on the coast … if it’s your time to slow the f…. Down - get in touch … holiday bookings filling fast !

Another peak at our adventures around Dunedin . The Afield team and I caught up with gorgeous Skipper Rachel from Port to Port tours for an awesome trip around the harbour. Join knowledgeable Rachel for some of the best activities in Dunedin !

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Early morning “Mountains to the Sea“ adventure with the Team from Afield.

Experiencing some gems along the way and the beautiful scenery surrounding the Maniototo. Otago Rail Trail , Ophir (@pitchesstore ) and more . Winding our way t

The Sun was smiling down on us today after a week of Crazy Spring Weather !

So good to be by the sea.

Book your beach escape now - summers is here ☀️

#bringinsummer
#crazyspringweather
#barefootluxaccommodation

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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