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Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean viewOcean view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Popular LocationMowhanau Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBason Botanic Gardens7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBushy Park Homestead & Forest19 min drive
  • AirportWhanganui (WAG)28 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.

Come and relax at our beach Bach. A quick walk to the beach and local park. Awesome views of the beach and close to town. Fully fenced back garden. Fantastic lawn for the kids to play on and a deck to relax on. Kayaks available to use. Great fishing off the beach and filleting bench onsite. Easy space for entertaining with family and friends. Kid friendly with toys/books/LEGO. Any questions please ask. Free WiFi available.
Kick back and relax at our stunning beach house. Amazing views of our west coast beach and plenty of space to chill out. Close to park and beach. 15 minutes from town.
Set up for fishing and for kids. Please note we have amazing views of Kai Iwi beach and it is a short walk down the hill to the beach.
No parties please. Please let us know a little bit about your stay.
Under kiwi beach tradition we ask that you leave the beach house as you found it and follow our house rules and Covid procedures. Linen is available for $10 per person to a maximum of $50. Thanks

Property manager

Helen McIntyre

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Strictly smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views

About the neighborhood

Kai Iwi

Located in Kai Iwi, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mowhanau Beach and Virginia Lake, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Bason Botanic Gardens and Durie Hill Elevator. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mowhanau Beach - 4 min walk
  • Bason Botanic Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Virginia Lake - 18 min drive
  • Bushy Park Homestead & Forest - 19 min drive
  • Castlecliff Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Citadel - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Windermere Berry Farm - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pukekos Nest Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Castlecliff Camp Store Takeaways - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Havoc Coffee Roasting - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. located?

This family-friendly Kai Iwi vacation home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful return visit
After loving our family stay here a few years ago, I wanted to return for a winter retreat with friends. We had a great time with the fire going, and stunning views as we relaxed and read our books. It was perfect. A lovely clean, welcoming and relaxing space. Highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Helen for being an amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T., Taranaki, New Zealand.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Big Place
Awesome place with everything we needed and more. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fascinating location, nice house
This comfortable family style cottage sits across the street from a huge cliff leading down to the sea. It's a really interesting geology and makes for gorgeous sunsets. The house is well equipped and large enough for a family. Helen was a really friendly host, picking us up on the beach and taking us to visit her friends who were fishing on the shore. We'd happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together at Kai Iwi
Great location and views - a short walk down to the beach, a big section and great wood fire, gas hot water, bedding for 8, close to good fish and chips at the Motor Camp and ideal for our family from Australia, Christchurch and Auckland to stay together to attend a family reunion close to Kai Iwi over the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Great location, beautiful views & spacious! Great communication & support, especially after workmen in nearby area cut off the water by surprise! Helen & family were very helpful & supportive with this. We all still had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAREE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT TRIP AWAY
Nice and peaceful little getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach escape
Beautiful view over Kai iwi beach. Big house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Was a fantastic experience for our family to stay whilst reconnecting with whanganui. Has everything you need and great communication from owner. Just remember Kai iwi doesn’t really have any shops (other than small fish and chips etc) but is only a 15min drive away yet it feels a million miles away from Whanganui as it is so beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jannine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jannine.
Lovely spot, with beautiful sunset view from the deck, both double bedrooms and the lounge. Excellent beach walk just down the hill. House well set up and comfy. excellent few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great property, great location, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend in Kai Iwi
Enjoyed our stay. The beach house is a really nice and spacious, warm home with large rooms and a great view of the sea. We had a really busy weekend so we didn’t get a chance to spend much time there but when we did it was lovely. Helen is amazing and provided us with all the information we needed to know ahead of our stay. My daughter left some of her clothes behind and Helen offered to post them back to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach stay
The house had everything we needed. Was a great get away for a few days. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and comfortable
Great place to stay. Comfortable beds. All that we needed. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn F., Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore Whanganui
A great place to stay, right next to the beach and not too far to the city . Plenty of space and well equipped Good itches with all that was needed and loved the log burner in the evening
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning spot
This was the second time we’ve stayed at Helen’s place as it’s just so fantastic. The place has a fantastic location, amazing views, all day sun and all the amenities you need. The kids love it and it ticks all the boxes for us adults too. Helen is a fantastic host! Two mins walk to the beach and the park and a huge front lawn for the kids to play on. Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
The house was perfect and very relaxing with the sea views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away
A lovely place to stay, great view and a welcoming host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We had great beach walks, wine in the sun, cosy wood burner when the sun went down. Clean with full facilities, lovely indoor and outdoor areas for socialising. Wish i could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable House
Lovely house with all you need, great fireplace, clean and tidy. Thank you for having us. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whanau Friendly
Comfortable, thoughtfully provisioned home with a picture window view to the incredible Kai-Iwi beach of which we were treated to a marvelous thunder and lightening display over the bay. Easy comms and a relaxed approach makes it more like visiting a familiar space rather than a stay constrained by too many rules. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay, possition & house/area
Beautiful house & overlooks sea/beach & sunsets Making memories with family thanks our 1st visit to area & NZ Thanks Helen!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shirley H.

lovely peaceful stay
relaxing, easy walk to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Hayley C.

Great coastal beach house
Nice comfortable home with a good amount of space for everyone. It’s in a beautiful spot so close to the sea offering gorgeous sunsets every night. Kitchen could do with an upgrade. Oven doesn’t close so couldn’t use it. Back door hard to lock. But on the whole this was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean M., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Plus
Great stay again. Our fourth stay at the property. Such a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. Close to the beach - fantastic sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the views from the house and the wild beaches.
Would like to return with extended family and grandchildren. Something for everyone at both beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house , views are amazing had the best weekend
Everything went very smooth with renting this house and enjoyed the whole experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021