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Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wanganui Township, Whanganui
  • Durie Hill Elevator
    2 min drive
  • Watt Fountain
    3 min drive
  • Memorial Tower
    4 min drive
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Exterior
Rural hideaway, close to town
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (30)
The price is NZ$251
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Rural hideaway, close to town

About the area

Whanganui

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Whanganui, within a 5-minute drive of Durie Hill Elevator and Watt Fountain. .This apartment is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Wanganui Community Arts Centre and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Moutoa Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Queens Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Orange/Ceramic Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mud Ducks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

Abercroft House apartment is a very large, self-contained apartment within the main house. It has its own front door and outside area and is as big as a small house. Guests enjoy the privacy of having their own place whilst having the convenience of the owners being next door if any queries arise.

Abercroft House is in the leafy Kowhai Park area, only a 5 minute stroll from the river. Wanganui town centre is a 30 minute walk or 3 minute drive away, where there is a fabulous selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Also to be found are the many private art galleries, along with the public Sargeant Gallery and the Wanganui museum.

Wanganui's most famous attraction is its river and there are many ways to enjoy this magnificent waterway, from kayaking to jet-boating to just walking its banks.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed with prior approval.
Babies/toddlers free if guests bring their own cot. A porta-cot can be hired for $10 per night.

Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a sofa bed.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

TerryWr2

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa stay
Comfortable and easy stay. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice villa, handy to town
Nice house with character.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Whanganui
The apartment was quite charming really. I particularly enjoyed the panelled room. Whanganui was a real suprise. An interesting and pretty city. I hope to come back when the Art Gallery reopens. We also really enjoyed the River Road. I had read James K Baxter Sestina to the River Road and it was so lovely to have that journeying and cultural experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tania W.

Quiet and comfortable
Tucked down a driveway this accommodation is quirky and interesting. It is one half of the house but quiet even though people right next door. Easy parking. Beds were comfortable and there was everything we needed. Gas fire very cosy in the drawing room. Close enough to town, and the water tower is in walking distance up a track close by. Can I suggest the rangehood gets a good clean (it was sticky by the buttons on top to turn it on) and also the alarm clock was too difficult to set.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Whanganui
Terry was very helpful and accomodating. Easy to liaise with. Fitted 4 adults a 2 children nicely. Comfy bed. We had a lovely time in Whanganui.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Lovely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness
helpful and accommodating
Good stay, helpful & accommodating owner. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely sanctuary
So nice to rest and recuperate here after a marathon paddling adventure. Taxis to town are so cheap!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great enjoyable stay
Awesome place - great second lounge area not in photos, that was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet!
A beautiful character home, close to the city centre but in a quiet neighbourhood. We found everything we needed and our hosts were friendly and thoughtful. We found Whanganui a fascinating, art-filled city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Demelza P., Inglewood New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect & Easy
Was easy and had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not enough room
It was to small for a group our size, 6 people & we were tripping over each other. We didnt like the fact the toilet was off the kitchen. If you looked up there was cobwebs everywhere. The place would be great for a couple but other than that Id look elsewhere. Its beautifully decorated but i wanted to dust & vacuum after settling in. The place is very well equipped so a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanganui
Quiet and private. Interesting old, character house with beautiful dark wood. Just meant the lighting wasn't great for reading. Easy access to the cycle way.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Old Villa
Great communication with owners. Really clean, comfortable large old villa - felt like we were in old castle. Even dining room and good small kitchen fully equipped with plenty of cutlery, dishes, pans, etc. Very comfortable beds. Most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lighting was so poor the property was cold and dark all day. It wasn't charming at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful retreat
Beautifully maintained and preserved classic villa. Very clean, quiet and fully equipped. Beds were very comfortable! Thanks to Terry and Karen for a nice restful stay. Rob and Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naresh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Best place for family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and spacious
Good directions, easy access, excellent beds and wonderful setting. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Close to city, we’ll kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicky J., Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean place to stay. Very friendly hoste..
This is a lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Just what we needed thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old world charm
Very close to city centre. Loved all the wood paneling. Quiet location. Great communication from hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
This gorgeous house in a great location is a fantastic place to stay. The house was spotlessly clean, warm and had fantastic space, perfect for the family, surrounded by lovely quiet gardens. Absolutely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicky J., Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place. Great location and easy to find. House was very clean and well looked after.
Awesome stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022