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

Family-friendly holiday home in Kai Iwi

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

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
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  • Washer
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Sea view
    Sea viewSea 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

Most relevant reviews

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8/10 Good

Great location, beautiful views & spacious! Great communication & support, especially after workmen in nearby area cut o...
Claire
Feb 28, 2024

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.

Family-friendly holiday home in Kai Iwi
A garden and barbecues are available at this holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Helen McIntyre

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

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 the ocean
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
On-site 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 that 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

About the area

Kai Iwi

Located in Kai Iwi, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Bason Botanic Gardens and Durie Hill Elevator. Windsurfing and power 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 holiday 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 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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