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Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach

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Outdoor pool
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Smart TV, books
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Tamarau, Gisborne
  • Wainui Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gisborne Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gisborne Wine Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Whispering Sands Motel

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (3)
The price is NZ$260
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Whispering Sands Motel

About the area

Gisborne

Located in Gisborne (Wainui), this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Okitu Beach and Wainui Beach. .This vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Titirangi Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Wainui Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬5 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.

Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach

Single storey house in an extensive, established garden a stones throw from Sponge Bay. Private and secluded, the guest wing has its own entrance, terrace and parking. The sun-lounge has ranch sliders opening onto the sunny terrace. New well equiped kitchenette / breakfast bar gets the morning sun. Modernised bathroom with large shower, separate toilet. Enjoy the birdlife and rural aspect with all the advantages of being close to town and beaches. There is a 12m swimming pool onsite for your use.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Les Bracewell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number 08230 520 00

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wing In Beautiful Sheltered
Guest Wing in Beautiful Sheltered Garden Close to Beach Gisborne

Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely retreat
Super appreciated the care and going above and beyond!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful hoasts. Spotless accommodation and beautifully quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael C.

House was in good condition and hosts were fantastic
All round it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

junia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed
we all had a relaxed and nice holiday stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Quiet Retreat close to Splendid Beaches
Ideal for our group with plenty of indoor/outdoor space and set in lovely grounds. The owners could not have been kinder or more welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family holiday
Thanks a lot! Les for wonderful hospitality, definitely felt like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Caren F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unhappy
The carpet was not clean- grounds unkept except for lawns and the back ground looked nothing like photos- all in all a bad experience - they did allow is to have inside dog grateful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable accommodation
Yes we loved our stay, was comfortable and quiet. Beautiful garden scenery to enjoy with birdsong. Our hosts were very welcoming, would definitely recommend to family n friends.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great location and perfect for what we were wanting! Would have loved to have been there longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay, lovely hosts, and grapefruit to die for.
Enjoyed our stay, loads of room, clean and tidy, great hosts that were there when we needed them and not there when we didn’t. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The purple flowering lane in spongebay
Wow thank you so much for our venue and family privacy with full insurance of safety and beauty in one scenic ..we loved it, I loved it... a perfect peaceful place(3 p's😄😍), to accommodate our family of four and daily whanau visits ..busy cuply dayz, but blessed to spend it with family and friends..especially mi siblings n our mum with her siblings. And grandchildren n great grandchildren....couldnt ask for anything better... Nice 👌👍 whanau.. 10/10, thank you again...look forward to getting in touch with you again.. Te Arani n Jordan
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not find actual address and had difficulty with Book a Bach website to contact owner
Fabulous hosts and great property - highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
A great property with everything you need and lovely hosts. The garden is beautiful and the swimming pool is an added bonus!