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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
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near 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
  • Kayak on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating 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 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 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

Map
Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Mowhanau Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Virginia Lake - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Bushy Park Homestead & Forest - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 21 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 23 min drive - 18.7 km

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
  • ‪Havoc Coffee Roasting - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Castlecliff Camp Store Takeaways - ‬22 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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome house awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Viv J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely, comfortable place to stay and awesome location. The beach is wonderful, no matter the weather. A couple of small things are there was no gas in the BBQ gas bottle and we couldnt find the webber q. One of the fam did comment on the hole in the front guttering.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very comfortable, well appointed house close to the beach.
It had most things we needed. More crockery would be advisable considering it sleeps six people. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sian J.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
We loved our stay here. In mid- winter the fire kept us cosy while we relaxed and enjoyed the stunning views. It really felt like a holiday for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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