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TV, stereo
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wanganui Township, Wanganui
  • Castlecliff Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Virginia Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Whanganui Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whanganui

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Castlecliff vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Castlecliff Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Virginia Lake. Queens Park and Whanganui Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Castlecliff Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Virginia Lake - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Queens Park - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Whanganui Museum - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • South Beach - 23 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Citadel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 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.

Relax in the Wanganui Dunes

Soak up the stunning ocean views and breathtaking sunsets from your ocean front hideaway, perched atop the dunes of beautiful Wanganui.

This bright, sunny, stylishly decorated, self-contained guest accommodation caters to every need with dignity and charm.
Soak away the stress in the spa on the ocean side deck while you sip wine and listen to the waves crash on the beach. Practice your golf swing from the deck-top driving pitch. Wander the beach, take a swim or go fishing

Villa Features:
1 Queen bedroom, 1 '3 Singles' bedroom, 1 Sunroom/extra bed,Self catering appliances, Extensive outdoor decks, Outdoor BBQ/dining, Oceanside Spa Pool, Golf Driving Pitch (includes balls and clubs) TV, DVD, Stereo, Gas Heating, 2 Car Garaging.Linen Provided
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
No pets allowed
Linen provided
Check in from 3pm Check out by 10am
House to be left tidy (dishes done, used beds stripped)

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

JulieSe

Languages

English

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  • Outdoor Space
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Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There are multiple hazards on our property.

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
Note from host: No noise after 10pm
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No noise after 10pm For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Unwind at The Dunes Wanganui Whanganui
Unwind at The Dunes Wanganui Private vacation home
Unwind at The Dunes Wanganui Private vacation home Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relax in the Wanganui Dunes to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the Whanganui (WAG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relax in the Wanganui Dunes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax in the Wanganui Dunes to the beach?

This vacation home is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Castlecliff Beach and 8.3 mi (23-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relax in the Wanganui Dunes offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relax in the Wanganui Dunes?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Relax in the Wanganui Dunes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relax in the Wanganui Dunes?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Relax in the Wanganui Dunes have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Relax in the Wanganui Dunes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax in the Wanganui Dunes to downtown Whanganui?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Whanganui.

Relax in the Wanganui Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 292 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

We love staying at the dunes and always try to book when we visit family who resiide in Whanganui. The grojnds are lovely and gbe veiw is outstanding. The property has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia P.

Perfect location - Needs a little TLC

This home has so much potential! Location is good and the view from the home is amazing! Seemed to me like a work in progress with many things being replaced and brand new while others were in need of repair. Jacuzzi only partial worked. No lights and not all jets were not operating. Chairs on deck had moss growing on them. Only a washing machine No dryer for laundry. No shampoo, conditioner or body wash provided. Landscaping needs attention. Hopefully in the future it will all be completed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

murray h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

Really well looked after, clean and comfy. Such a beautiful spot!Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim C., Napier

Liked: Cleanliness

It's all about the veiw!!!

The veiw of the beach snd sea from the lounge is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H., Hartley

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

Great spot to spend a few days. Watching the sun go down on the ocean from the hot tub on the back deck was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foorbes50 M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We loved our stay at “The Dunes”.Great property and had everything we needed.The views and sunsets were spectacular.Having 2 decks gave options to dine.Great communication with the host.It was clean and tidy. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jude K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Lovely place to stay, relax and unwind. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Lovely, relaxed holiday. Property had all we needed. Thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G., Pitt Meadows, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay with 5* views

My husband and I stayed for three weeks over the holidays and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We cooked at the house most of the time and the kitchen was well equipped. The deck and views are amazing. We highly recommend.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf players

Enjoyed the week and the accomodation was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sherley K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very nice house, very comfortable. Wonderful sea views from lounge. Nice to have a garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at the Dunes

This is our 3rd time to stay at the Dunes, the spa pool and views are amazing. However the plumbing is needing some attention. We wondered why there was a plunger beside the toilet and the kitchen taps are a bit tired. But it was still an enjoyable stay and we couldn't fault the cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape

We had a great weekend away. The property was private with beautiful views. A great place to relax. Watching the sunset from the hot tub was a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A place to hide away and chill

Stunning sunsets and peaceful scenery all day long, with the added bonus of a spa. Clean and tidy with super comfortable beds. Handy to amenities and activities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous spot!

Stunning location with fabulous sunsets to enjoy from the lounge. Comfy home, comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A couple of days away

Gorgeous view. Comfortable accommodation. Exactly as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirsty h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing holiday

We had a amazing say the view is amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Dave and Rach M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Photos need an update!

To be fair wouldn't rate it. Was dirty, mouldy window sills, dusty old decor, scummy dirty toilet brush and mats. The duvet covers were just sitting on the inners. Smelt manky when we got there and had to air it out. Not ideal for small kiddies. The photos with the rope railing is not actually there and is open so not safe. Pc, internet leads everywhere. The golf hitting area could do with some new turf and the rusty broken bbq sitting right next to it could do with a chuck out. Spa had sand in it, most of the nozzles didn't work and you couldn't adjust the temperature. The small sunroom is scummy. Lamps all damp stained and for the love of god don't open the curtains, all of the rubbers are hanging off. Highlight the view. Lowlight everything else. Disappointed and a waste of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bronwyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness

A really relaxing break

This is the perfect place to unwind and relax -‘amazing views across the Tasman Sea, very nice spa (suggestion to owners: please include operating instructions so can turn spa bubbles off), fully furnished and comfortable. Just lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sascha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View of the Sea!

We loved our time at the Dunes in Castlecliff, the house was spacious, warm and comfortable. We loved the beautiful sea views and it was lovely to enjoy a spa on the deck after a day of sightseeing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Suggestions

All was great about the property except the steep access that we felt was a bit concerning with no lights at night making it dangerous. A part from that we were very happy with everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great location for driving to many of NZ best attractions

We loved the property driving down to Wellington one day and up to Taranaki another day. Very comfortable place with spectacular views of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kings weekend stay

Very relaxing Would be good to have milk for arrival and small rubbish tin for bathroom Would be a great summertime place to stay Good heating
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

belinda m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Lovely

Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024