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Relax@Wainui Beach Stay

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Relax@Wainui Beach Stay

Beautiful ocean Mediterranean beach house that will enable you to relax and unwind for a special holiday experience. Open Plan living. Large rimu double glassed doors and windows throughout enabling outdoor/indoor flow to beach and garden.

On the beachfront.
Totally rebuilt inside to the highest standard.

Property manager

Andrew Evans

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
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 is also known as

Relax Wainui Stay Gisborne
Relax@wainui Beach Stay Gisborne
Stunning Mediterranean Beach House
Relax@wainui Beach Stay Private vacation home
Relax@wainui Beach Stay Private vacation home Gisborne

About the area

Map
Gisborne, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Wainui Beach - 12 min walk
  • Gisborne Harbour - 7 min drive
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 7 min drive
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 7 min drive
  • Gisborne Hospital - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax@Wainui Beach Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax@Wainui Beach Stay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax@Wainui Beach Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax@Wainui Beach Stay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okitu holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Okitu Beach and Wainui Beach. Makorori Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Relax@Wainui Beach Stay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday spot
Absolutely loved staying in your beautiful home. Such a comfortable and welcome place to be. Perfect location and we loved Gisborne!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wainui Beach House
This house was like a home away from home. It was comfortable and the host was most accommodating. We loved it and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
We had a lovely stay at relax@wainui - the house is really family friendly, just across from the beach and it has everything you need for a great holiday. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola E., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine bach across from a beautiful beach
The photos accurately portray this bach - it was immaculate and equipped with everything we needed. There was plenty of outdoor space and car parking. We loved the comfortable couches, decor and location. It is a quick drive from the city of Gisborne and just a 2 minute walk to a stunning beach. Down the road is a friendly family run dairy that had everything we needed (the fresh fruit ice creams were delicious). Communication from the host was excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G., Whakatane, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean & everything we needed!
This is a lovely location, just across the street from a great beach spot. The linens were clean and comfortable. The home was equipped with everything we needed from espresso coffee to beach towels, games & kitchen utensils. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend it. Hosts were lovely & loved the presents left behind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed Stay at Relax@Wainui
Relax@Wainui was just perfect for our family of 4 (2 adults, 9yo and 3yo). The house was very clean and nicely renovated to make it a fresh, light and comfortable place to stay. It was spacious enough for the four of us, and had plenty of space/storage for our belongings. The outdoor shower was great for rinsing off after visiting the beach (access directly across the road), and the supply of beach towels were appreciated (not something we had room to pack coming from overseas). The weather turned while we were staying in the area, thanks to Cyclone Hale, but Andrew’s place was quiet (the rain and gusty wind could barely be heard) and the books, games and puzzles provided a pleasant distraction. Andrew was very friendly and easy to communicate with. The chocolates and wine on check-in were a thoughtful touch. Thanks for your hospitality, Andrew!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The house is very comfortable and walking distance to the beach! The host was very friendly, highly recommend staying at his place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena C., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Beautiful relaxing place. Welcomed with chocolates, wine and card. Great communication from owner. Home was more than what we expected and was equipped with everything we needed. Perfect location as we enjoy swimming and walks along beach everyday especially enjoyed track - Makorori headland. Even with RNV and busy summer holiday period, home was private and quiet surroundings. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding break at Okitu
We escaped from the madness that can be Christmas and had a very chill time at this very stylish and comfortable holiday home. It had everything we needed to just reconnect as a family, and unwind. Loved everything about it! (Including the 20 Questions game we found in the games cupboard.) Appreciated the great supply of coffee and chocolate too. A very special holiday for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host and beautiful home
Great communication with host. Property was immaculate with great views. We felt very much at home and my 5 year old grandson summed it up when he said “we should come back again Nan”. Thank you Andrew for sharing your beautiful home with me and my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niki F., Gisborne

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!!
Was out standing, such a stunning property n the host was great! Extremely well looked after property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Southend-on-Sea, essex UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Okitu (Gisborne)
What a great holiday bach! We received a welcome pack, chocolate, wine and greeting card, welcoming us to our stay, with selection of milk, tea, coffee, filter coffee and pod coffee. One thing we look for is a concise information pack and Andrew provided this. Good information about facilities at the property and local amenities, especially the local grocery and café in the area. There was a selection of local guide information as well. The property was immaculately clean, well stocked with linen you require, bathroom & beach towels, all you require for kitchen utensils to make your stay perfect! Clothes washing and dryer facilities available and WiFi easy to connect and fast – no issues. 😊 Perfectly located for beach access crossing SH35 (which is quiet to cross) with a short walk down stairs to a fabulous beach. The bach is conveniently located to be a good distance from Gisborne, but within easy reach – the drive takes about 10 mins by car, where bigger grocery stores are easily located.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful property in a stunning setting. Thank you Andrew for having us, you were a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Escape
We enjoyed our stay at this property very much. Andrew is a wonderful host who communicated clearly and made us feel very welcome. The home is renovated to a high standard and very comfortable. Beautiful beach across the road, great walks and close to Gisborne. Highly recommend Zephyr Cafe down the road too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owain R.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 days in Gisborne
Great location opposite the beach. Plenty of space. Very comfortable and well appointed. We would definitely return next time we’re visiting Gisborne
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
A home obviously restored with care. Modern abundant facilities across the road to a beautiful beach gave us a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kegan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wainui Getaway
A really comfortable, neat, spacious and warm home just a stone's throw from the beach. We really enjoyed its easy access to perfect beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachside stay
The location was lovely with great sea views. Handy to all of the beaches and main township. It was comfortable, homely and great for using as a base to visit local family and friends. The kitchen was well equipped for a medium term stay. The welcome pack was lovely to find upon arrival, with clear information also provided. I will definitely book to stay again on my next visit to Gisborne.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ban N.

Liked: Cleanliness
East Coast Hospitality
Location the best. Top of the range appliances throughout the gorgeous comfy home. The welcome pack on arrival so unexpected and humbly appreciated. This is exceptional hosting, many thanks for our stay. Will be promoting and recommending this place to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, awesome location!
Myself and my 3 kids(15,13,10) stayed at this Mediterranean 2 bedroom home. It was perfect for us as they are keen (beginner) surfers so to be across the road from Wainui beach, was so great for us. Location is excellent, convenience store down the road, town is a quick 10 minute drive. The interior finish on this home has been done with excellence. Practicality and function within and out made our stay so easy. As an interior designer, no corner was cut for this home. Beautiful job! From the time we walked into the home, we were welcomed with some very yummy local treats and Andrew was so helpful with answering my ‘tourist’ q’s. Thanks so much for a memorable stay for myself and my kids. 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gisborne glory
If you want a winter break away from a cold, wet place like Palmerston North (bless its damp little woolly socks), head east by north to Gisborne. We took a July break and had a glorious time. Gisborne and its region is packed with exactly the sorts of things we love doing. This trip (and there will be others in future) was mostly walks, interspersed with good coffee at Gisborne's cafes. We stayed at Utiku Beach, and I mean at the beach. You walked across the road (speed limit 60km/h, not some superhighway thundering trucks all night), ambled through a thin strip of grassy marine reserve planted with pohutukawa, and bingo, there was the beach. That lovely gold-pinky-brown Gisborne sand, and brave surfers black exclamation points out on the waves. In the waves, when they slipped off. We were brave, and paddled. You have to get sand between your toes at the beach, even in winter. A short walk along the beach (turn left out the front door) took us up a headland with glorious views. To the left was a long sandy beach with creamy surf breaking out on the reef, to the right was "our" beach, leading back to Gisborne, and out in front was wild blue yonder, all the way to South America. Back to the bach to pack a picnic lunch. Warm and welcoming, with the heat pump chugging away, and an easy modern kitchen, comfortable beds and couches, and rain water! I'll say that again, rain water. Tea actually tastes like the tea of your childhood when you use rain water, and your hair is soft and shiny and so happy after a rain-water shampoo. We went north to more beaches and walks (Tolaga Bay wharf, and then the two-hour walk out to Cook's landing place), but the place I'd really recommend for a damp winter afternoon is the national arboretum. Gisborne has a national arboretum, I hear you ask? Indeed it does. Follow the signs for Rere Falls (worth a look, even in rain). The arboretum is acres of trees, mostly deciduous and under bare poles at this time of year, but you get hold of a tree's soul when it isn't all covered in leaves. We walked for several hours (the place has a myriad of tracks, all easy and many wheelchair friendly), and the trees kept off the light drizzle and the wet smelled wonderful, warm and growing even in winter. The light effects were amazing as sunlight broke through clouds. When it rained, and yes, people, this is New Zealand, this is winter, it will rain, bank on it... when it rained too hard for comfortable adventuring, we went home to
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful stay at Okitu
The property was beautifully preserved and presented, with gorgeous views. The welcome and services were above and beyond. We will be back and highly recommend to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed at Wainui
Fantastic weekend out and about in Gisborne with great communication from Andrew. From the welcome when we got there to having to head home, very easy house to be in. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our beachside stay
Highly recommend staying at Andrew’s beach house. Beautifully clean and a wonderful kitchen with everything you need. 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home
Lovely home, clean and tidy. Excellent communication with owner. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Gisborne
Structure Type
Private vacation home