You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.
Come and relax at our beach Bach. A quick walk to the beach and local park. Awesome views of the beach and close to town. Fully fenced back garden. Fantastic lawn for the kids to play on and a deck to relax on. Kayaks available to use. Great fishing off the beach and filleting bench onsite. Easy space for entertaining with family and friends. Kid friendly with toys/books/LEGO. Any questions please ask. Free WiFi available. Kick back and relax at our stunning beach house. Amazing views of our west coast beach and plenty of space to chill out. Close to park and beach. 15 minutes from town. Set up for fishing and for kids. Please note we have amazing views of Kai Iwi beach and it is a short walk down the hill to the beach. No parties please. Please let us know a little bit about your stay. Under kiwi beach tradition we ask that you leave the beach house as you found it and follow our house rules and Covid procedures. Linen is available for $10 per person to a maximum of $50. Thanks
Property manager
Helen McIntyre
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free internet
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fully-fenced
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Strictly smoking outside only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
Things to do
Kayak
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
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
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
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
About the neighborhood
Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui
What's nearby
Mowhanau Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Virginia Lake - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
Bushy Park Homestead & Forest - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
Whanganui Museum - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
Castlecliff Beach - 23 min drive - 18.7 km
Getting around
Whanganui (WAG) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Citadel - 22 min drive
Windermere Berry Farm - 13 min drive
Pukekos Nest Cafe - 13 min drive
Havoc Coffee Roasting - 16 min drive
Castlecliff Camp Store Takeaways - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. located?
This family-friendly Kai Iwi vacation home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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9.8
Exceptional
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Great location and views - a short walk down to the beach, a big section and great wood fire, gas hot water, bedding for 8, close to good fish and chips at the Motor Camp and ideal for our family from Australia, Christchurch and Auckland to stay together to attend a family reunion close to Kai Iwi over the weekend
A great place to stay, right next to the beach and not too far to the city .
Plenty of space and well equipped
Good itches with all that was needed and loved the log burner in the evening
Outstanding ocean views from lounge, two bedrooms as well as the ensuite bathroom
Loved the stunning bouquet of fresh flowers on the kitchen table on arrival. Moved them into the lounge and enjoyed them for our 4 days/3 nights. Loved the privacy the property provides, being able to watch the sunset from the double bed, to see the sea as I cleaned my teeth. Nice to have the morning sun in the kitchen. Appreciated arriving to ice cubes in the freezer ready to make Mojito's. Like the deck to chillax on in the morning and watch the waves.Like the later 11am check out too. Enjoyed browsing in the new Kai Cookbook. Keen to rebook again in the future. Grateful for you sharing your family batch with us.Muchas GraciasVicky
After loving our family stay here a few years ago, I wanted to return for a winter retreat with friends. We had a great time with the fire going, and stunning views as we relaxed and read our books. It was perfect. A lovely clean, welcoming and relaxing space. Highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Helen for being an amazing host!
Lovely spot, with beautiful sunset view from the deck, both double bedrooms and the lounge.
Excellent beach walk just down the hill.
House well set up and comfy.
excellent few days.
This comfortable family style cottage sits across the street from a huge cliff leading down to the sea. It's a really interesting geology and makes for gorgeous sunsets. The house is well equipped and large enough for a family. Helen was a really friendly host, picking us up on the beach and taking us to visit her friends who were fishing on the shore. We'd happily stay again!
Ruth R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Claire
28 February 2024
Great location, beautiful views & spacious! Great communication & support, especially after workmen in nearby area cut off the water by surprise! Helen & family were very helpful & supportive with this. We all still had a great time!
This was the second time we’ve stayed at Helen’s place as it’s just so fantastic. The place has a fantastic location, amazing views, all day sun and all the amenities you need. The kids love it and it ticks all the boxes for us adults too. Helen is a fantastic host! Two mins walk to the beach and the park and a huge front lawn for the kids to play on. Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Beautiful view over Kai iwi beach. Big house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Was a fantastic experience for our family to stay whilst reconnecting with whanganui. Has everything you need and great communication from owner. Just remember Kai iwi doesn’t really have any shops (other than small fish and chips etc) but is only a 15min drive away yet it feels a million miles away from Whanganui as it is so beautiful and quiet.
Enjoyed our stay. The beach house is a really nice and spacious, warm home with large rooms and a great view of the sea. We had a really busy weekend so we didn’t get a chance to spend much time there but when we did it was lovely. Helen is amazing and provided us with all the information we needed to know ahead of our stay. My daughter left some of her clothes behind and Helen offered to post them back to us.
Lovely, comfortable place to stay and awesome location. The beach is wonderful, no matter the weather. A couple of small things are there was no gas in the BBQ gas bottle and we couldnt find the webber q. One of the fam did comment on the hole in the front guttering.
We had great beach walks, wine in the sun, cosy wood burner when the sun went down. Clean with full facilities, lovely indoor and outdoor areas for socialising. Wish i could have stayed longer.
Comfortable, thoughtfully provisioned home with a picture window view to the incredible Kai-Iwi beach of which we were treated to a marvelous thunder and lightening display over the bay. Easy comms and a relaxed approach makes it more like visiting a familiar space rather than a stay constrained by too many rules. Highly recommend.