The Verandah at Gisborne

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Host

9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Gisborne, Gisborne

Gisborne Harbour3 min drive
Eastwoodhill Arboretum3 min drive
Gisborne Hospital4 min drive
Gisborne (GIS)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bed 2

1 Double Bed

Bed 3

1 Queen Bed

Bed 4

1 Queen Bed

Bed 5 Adjoining Bedroom four by glazed glass door.

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a porta cot and a high chair available .

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Gisborne

This holiday home is located in Whataupoko, a neighbourhood in Gisborne. Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Cook Observatory. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Gisborne, Gisborne

What's nearby

Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive
Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 3 min drive
Gisborne Hospital - 4 min drive
Kaiti Hill - 6 min drive
Midway Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Gisborne (GIS) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ballance Street Bistro & Bar - ‬14 min walk
‪Bollywood Star Indian Tandoori Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Morrell's Artisan Bakery - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

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, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Presbyterian Church and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

waikaato1

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Virginia M.

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Krista H., Sydney, Australia

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre wedding stay

Beautiful property, very spacious and accommodating! Great shower and comfy beds!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie M.

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

gordon b.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

great location

very comfortable house

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lynda W.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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

Katie L.

21 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Amokura P., New Zealand

15 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Nathan H.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: 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

Michelle W., New Zealand

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tawhai P.

14 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Awesome house with good facilities. We had an awesome weekend. 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy U.

25 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Judi F., Whangarei

20 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous villa

What a treat to stay in such a beautiful spacious villa.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren K.

1 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great stay in Gisborne

Great property for a group, lots of room, clean and easy check in process

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Very easy, great spot & very tidy with lots of space.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fallon, Tauranga

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Gisborne

Welcoming warm accomodation, even in winter. Once again a lovely stay with everything we could need while away from home. Enjoyed by all age groups. Friendly host. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

6 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

clean and tidy

Great to Communicate with Kathy very helpful to deal with clean and tidy house wonderful stay thank you very much

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cablenet L., Auckland

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location & space

Spacious house, 5th bedroom isn't a bedroom as such but worked fine. Tidy, clean and great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R., Tauranga

2 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Hellen S.

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excced our expectations

We were in Gisborne for a three-day conference. We couldn't have had a better space to use as our base. The house is well sited in a quiet area and the amenities exceed your expectations. As four professional women presenting and running workshops, we had space to spread out work. I would recommend this property to anyone that wants a home away from home and especially if you are planning a family gathering or just a get away with friemds.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor R., Dunedin

9 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for our Company

The team were comfortable and happy at the property. A great location for our touring group.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alofa A.

5 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene & Spacious

Lovely, large home with room for all of us to spread out and do our own thing when needed. Well equipped kitchen, so the chef our our crew could work her magic. Extra thanks to our host Kathy for persevering with our wifi woes and requests - much appreciated.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022