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Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Wanganui Township, Whanganui
  • Durie Hill Elevator
    2 min drive
  • Watt Fountain
    3 min drive
  • The Yellow House Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    11 min drive

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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);
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Durie Hill Elevator. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Durie Hill Elevator and a few minutes from Watt Fountain
Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Whanganui apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

TerryWr2

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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

  • In the city centre
  • On a river

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely historical villa
We love staying here , brought hubby on this trip and he loved it - see you again soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place and host
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
Perfect size for our group of 4, quiet location, had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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