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The Verandah at Gisborne

Find your perfect haven near Waikanae Beach with a spacious villa that’s great for families. Enjoy outdoor living on the verandah and explore nearby beaches.

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, books, music library, stereo
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Verandah at Gisborne

This is a lovely spacious villa which has been furnished and decorated with families or groups to enjoy.
It is 5 minutes from Waikanae Beach or town and set in a quiet street. A short drive takes you to Wainui Beach. It is a great place from which to go on day trips to explore the East Coast.
Outdoor living is a feature with a roomy verandah, equiped for outdoor dining, and a large, fully fenced back lawn with outdoor furniture and shady trees , which makes it safe and private for families.
There is a large lounge and family room which make it ideal for families to share. The house has been used very satisfactorily for family groups celebrating family occasions or "get togethers" and for multiple family groups.
The park is very near and has a children's playground. It is also a great spot to walk or cycle, scooter from with the paved river walk nearby or bush/hill walks within close proximity.
Special conditions:
Available for short term rental throughout the year. No smoking inside or on Verandah.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Kathy

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
Note from host: There is a porta cot and a high chair available .

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

The Verandah at Gisborne Gisborne
The Verandah at Gisborne Private vacation home
The Verandah at Gisborne Private vacation home Gisborne

About the area

Map
Gisborne, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 3 min drive
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 3 min drive
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 4 min drive
  • Gisborne Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Verandah at Gisborne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Verandah at Gisborne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Verandah at Gisborne?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Verandah at Gisborne located?

This family-friendly Gisborne holiday home is located in Whataupoko, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tairawhiti Museum, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. Presbyterian Church and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Verandah at Gisborne Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

gordon b.

great location
very comfortable house
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

Awesome Place to Stay
Great place to stay for the week
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

waikaato1

Awesome spot
This property was great to stay at,we were more than comfortable especially as its only 4 minutes from the town centre. Thank you Kathy would definately recommend and stay again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

Just perfect
The perfect place to stay and get ready before my wedding, can’t fault a thing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie M.

Homely comfort!
Loved the era of the property! Beautiful old school with modern luxury! We all had our space but enjoyed hanging out by the fire! We had the best weekend thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy U.

Home Away From Home
The Verandah at Gisborne is super comfy, private, versatile, and set up well for group stays. We greatly enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R., Tauranga

Great Stay
A great place to stay. Lovely house with plenty of space and everything you need. Tidy and easy to access. Very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lynda W.

comfortable base
A great base for my work team. Warm, clean and very well set up. Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

Great
Repeat guests, always a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

5*
Great Place to Stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., New Zealand

Excellent
We have absolutely appreciated the accommodation and service that we have received in relation to this property and do not hesitate to give it 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location
Well set up villa in a handy location to town. Very easy to deal with the owner. Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Excellence
This house was very clean with everything you could wish for. Plenty of space, quiet location, lovely grounds and one of the nicest places we have stayed in. Wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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Awesome house with good facilities. We had an awesome weekend. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tawhai P.

Wifi
Property was warm, clean and comfortable. There is only 1 point that would have made our stay better, stronger Wifi. We were on a working weekend and the Wifi was lagging.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Cath L.

The accommodation was extremely clean and tidy.
The accommodation was extremely clean and tidy. Beds very comfortable. A few lightbulbs needed replacing as did batteries in remotes but otherwise the house is ideal. Very quiet area. Thank you very much??

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

Relax and unwind
This location and place was perfect for our staff to relax and unwind while working away from our homes to aid the relief and repair the damages of Cyclone Gabrielle. I didn’t stay at the property but my staff had said it was perfect, clean, quiet and spacious. I will definitely come straight back to this place should (it is expected) our business need to return to the area. Ngā mihi, Thank You for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amokura P., New Zealand

Wedding Occassion
We feel blessed to have had the property as our base for my daughters wedding where she came to prepare herself before the church service. The spacious rooms and outdoor areas gave us the ambience to enjoy the special moments that comes with such a celebration. The well stocked kitchen provided all we needed as well. Only issue was the main oven fan created alot of smoke so we didnt use it but the smaller oven was sufficient. Woukd gladly stsy again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia M.

Great home for groups
Stayed at The Verandah in Feb 2024 to visit family. Great communication from Kathy. Easy check-in. Lots of room for 8 adults & a baby. Two lounge areas meant we were not on top of each other. Did not use the kitchen to make any meals but it was modern and well equipped. Older style home but that was expected from the photos. Bathrooms were serviceable except for the quirky design in the ensuite with a window over the sink and the mirror to one side. However our stay was very comfortable as beds were great. Cons: House would benefit from a spring clean & good airing, and wardrobes near to be cleared for guests to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amokura P., New Zealand

Excellent Whanau Gathering
It was great to organise this getaway to celebrate our duaghters 40th birthday in Gisborne. The property provided everything we needed, and we were pleasantly surprised at how well stocked the kitchen was with crockery etc. We felt very at home and comfortable. The place has lots of room and the outdoor setting was great as well. I enjoyed taking my three year old granddaughter down to the park, and buying a bag of organges from the neighbours. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Big place, great with a group
This is an older villa with a mix of old and new. There are an impressive amount of spaces to socialize: two living rooms, front deck, back deck, large eat-in kitchen, indoor or outdoor dining areas. We particularly enjoyed the renovated kitchen and back deck with large garden space. The neighbourhood was quiet and after our tough trail race we enjoyed retreating to a bit of A/C and books available in the home. The home's rooms are large and well equipped. It was a quick drive to the beach, and a nice local cafe is within walking distance. The backyard would be amazing for lawn games or kids. The carpets could use some updating as well as the twin mattresses (I slept on one) though the big picture is that it's an amazing space. I look forward to another stay someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

Liked: Communication
Great House, Communication issues
Our experience during our stay was a bit of a mixed bag. The house itself was delightful, offering a cozy and homely atmosphere. It was well-maintained, neat, and the back deck area provided a pleasant spot to relax. However, our main issue revolved around the communication with the property manager, which was rather disappointing. Regrettably, we encountered difficulties reaching the property manager. While I could receive messages from the property manager through the Bookabach messaging function, I was unable to respond. Additionally, the listed phone number for the property manager appeared to be incorrect or disconnected, as my repeated attempts to make contact were unsuccessful. Not being able to communicate with the property manager led to an inconvenience, as it rendered me unable to modify our guest count (reduce it) before our stay. This resulted in the cost of our stay being $200 higher than it should have been, which was frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie H.

Perfect get away
Great location easy walk into the city. Loads of space, lovely host and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmy S.

Beautiful home, no complaints!
Had the most amazing stay here for the weekend with some friends. Kathy was super lovely, helpful and accommodating to deal with when I needed to make modifications to my booking. The house is gorgeous, great area and ideal for a group trip away to sunny Gisbourne. Just wish we could have had more time to enjoy here and to make the most of all the outdoor activities/games provided at the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Excellent house for our large group
The house was excellent for our sports team visiting Gisborne for 3 days and was very well equipped with everything we needed to be self catering - it was exactly as advertised. The house was well presented and easy to keep warm with electric and gas heaters. The kitchen is new and modern with heaps of cutlery, plates, casseroles and appliance - we loved having a pod coffee machine! The five bedrooms (one with an ensuite bathroom) were all large and spacious, and there are several indoor lounge seating areas. There is a large washing machine and dryer, plus an outdoor clothesline in the large back yard. We enjoyed spending time out on the lovely deck and had one of of our meals at the large outdoor table. Communication with Kathy was easy and efficient and entry instructions were clear. We appreciated an early check in when we arrived on a wet rainy day. This is a great house for a large group and we would love to stay again if we are ever back in Gisborne. Thanks Kathy and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024