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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
View of the house from the beach.
Beach
Watch the waves from the dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Wainui, Gisborne
  • Wainui Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gisborne Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double bed

1 Double Bed

Queen with exterior entry

1 Queen Bed

Super King can convert to twin beds

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the table. Rent option Apl-Oct 2025

Available for fixed term rent from April - October 2025. Feedback: (scroll down for description)
Absolutely amazing and lovely people to deal with, the best bnb experience I've ever had! Sharron and Gary went over and above to make sure we enjoyed our stay from the minite we booked to the day we left... They gave us local tips as for things to do with our kids on a rainy day, left us Fijoas and even brought us some eggs! We felt well and truly spoilt, the house is so homely, comfortable and has everything you need! Plus the location is unbeatable!!! I would highly recommend anyone to stay here!
Amy March 2021

Karen January 2021
This is possibly the best place we have ever rented. Fantastic location for our beach play, immaculately clean, tidy and well organised. Lovely hosts, suited our family of 4, 2 teenagers, perfectly.

WELCOME to our beach home which is only a 30seconds walk to the white sands of Wainui Beach. Great for swimming, surfing, walking or doing absolutely nothing. Take your coffee or breakfast to 'Gary's seat' in the reserve opposite, which looks South to the old lighthouse and north to Makarori headland.

We value our neighbours - by all means enjoy the BBQ relax on the deck with a wine but no parties or constant loud noise please.

Our home is private, comfortable, and quiet. A place you can totally relax in:
in summer enjoy the shade of large pohutukawa; cruise in the shelter of the back terrace on the swing seat. In winter our heat pump will keep you warm and cosy. No matter what the weather you'll find a space to retreat to.
We’ll even throw in body boards, learner soft surfboard & a beach umbrella.
Our house is suitable for children. In addition to the beach the primary school playground next door will keep kids happy for hours.
A reserve across the road feels like an extension to our property! You are assured of a good sleep as we are not bothered by the logging trucks on the state highway.
The house is situated on the front of our section. We also have a 1bedroom cottage at the back, behind a high fence, with it’s own private entrance. This is permanently rented. The driveway is shared.

Property manager

Gary and Sharron Stevenson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No gates, cupboard locks
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Events

No events allowed
Respect neighbours. No continuous loud noise.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed on property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can pop over road to beach reserve to smoke.

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
Note from host: Respect neighbours. No continuous loud noise.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gisborne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Wainui, a neighbourhood in Gisborne. Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cook Observatory and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Wainui, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Wainui Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the table. Rent option Apl-Oct 2025 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the table. Rent option Apl-Oct 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the table. Rent option Apl-Oct 2025?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the table. Rent option Apl-Oct 2025 located?

Located in Wainui, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach. Makorori Headland Trailhead is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach stay
Very clean with any needs taken care of. Walking distance to the beach. Beach towels provided, hot outdoor shower on your return. Well-stocked kitchen with everything you need for self-catering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gisborne
Great access to the beach- very nice accommodations! Great to have a washer /dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keanu K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish I could keep this a secret
Gary and Sharron Stevenson did an excellent job opening their home up to our family. Their family house right on the beach couldn’t have been more relaxing. Their home was clean, warm, cozy, spacious, stocked with games, and coffee! I enjoyed meeting these Wainui locals and learning about the area from Gary. Sharron was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating. Wainui is a special place and I wish I could keep it a secret but writing this review is the best way to express our gratitude for sharing this wonderful place with us. I can’t wait to go back. Mahalo nui!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jan 2022 - Wainui Supreme
This is a wonderful place to stay in Wainui. Supreme spot and wonderful relaxed home giving everyone plenty of space. When you are not on the front deck watching the waves you can be around the back looking up at those wonderful hills. Sharron and Gary great hosts and excellent on the communications. Thanks for letting us enjoy your home this summer. Paul & Zara
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wants to come back
Entire family had a great time. Perfect spot by a family friendly beach. The surfing tips were much appreciated. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing whānau get away
From the very first contact our hosts were so hospitable. The home was amazing and so well equipt. The view of the beach, close walking range, and proximty to town was wonderful. We had the best time and it is a fantastcially, comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lication
Easy process
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aidan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable
Great waves, a comfortable home, an amazing location and a big earthquake made for an unforgettable trip. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Wainui
This is possibly the best property we have ever rented. Fantastic location for our beach play, immaculately clean, tidy and well organised. Lovely hosts. Suited our family of 4, 2 teenagers, perfectly. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Allan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our family
Great communication from Sharon prior to our arrival and met on arrival. Excellent view of Wainui beach and very easy access. The house was spotlessly clean, nice linen and beds and well equipped with everything we needed. Thanks Sharon and Barry.

8/10 Good

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach holiday
Very comfortable for our nephews and their families

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wainui Weekend
Beautiful vista of the ocean just across the road, found the time spent there relaxing and refreshing. Would do it again in a flash!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hamish R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wainui
We had a fantastic week, loved sitting on the deck watching the waves, awesome surf and Wainui beach times, thank you very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem Close to beach
Excellent beach property. Clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charn L.

Nice holiday house, clean and comfortable
Good location seaside house, clean and comfortable, lovely views we love to come back Next time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jim K.

Great holiday.
Perfect location. Comfortable, clean and pleasant house. Would happily go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Far exceeded expectations
What a perfect spot, sea view, so tidy, comfortable accomodation and heaps of space for 5. Excellent hosts who go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need and accomodate our last minute changes. Having an outdoor shower after a sea dip was icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

Beautiful beach home!!! So much fun to be at:)))
Thank you so much Gary and Sharron for sharing your home with us. It had everything we needed to feel right at home & the location is an ocean lovers & surfers paradise!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

A piece of paradise for families
We were so lucky to find this gem! The property was family friendly, beautifully clean and comforting. The location is incredible right on Wainui Beach and close to so many other gorgeous coastal spots. We loved our stay having some incredible adventures. Thanks for sharing your home with us we truly appreciate your lovely property. The neighbors were incredible and helped out with local knowledge of the area and made the stay even better. We would love to come back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tilda J.

Beautiful house, very clean, well equipped kitchen, nice location
The hosts are very welcoming, and really want to give you a good time. The house is kept very clean, and you can feel at home here. It is so nice for the kids to go to the beach, and come home again, as much as they like! There was quite a lot of driftwood on the beach, which the kids used to build a hut with. Some people took pictures of it! It is only a short distance to the city, from where we got our supplies for the week, absolutely great! Thanks Gary and Sharron!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

The day we won the bach booking game at Wainui Beach
Sharron and Gary's place was the perfect base for a few day's work on the coast, a relaxing sanctuary to come back to with the best view and literally everything we needed. Surf at the doorstep, all the home comforts, super clean, quality linen, comfy beds, WIFI, well appointed kitchen, heat pump, hot outdoor shower... I literally can't recommend their home enough. We even lucked it with a whale just out in front on the day we arrived. They're also really helpful and gracious hosts, thanks for sharing your local knowledge when we checked in before you rolled out in your camper, and making sure everything was taken care of. 100% will be back if I can find an excuse to do some more work in Gizzy this summer and beat the rush for the bookings!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Gary and Sharron Stevenson

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Hi there, Nice to meet you. So a bit about us... we have lived in Wainui, Gisborne since 1980, when we purchased a small 1 room batch on our present site. With only a ‘long drop’, a tap attached to a corregated iron water tank and a 3 month baby we slowly built our house. Three more sons later we eventually had a comfortable home.
Once the boys had left, in 2011 we decided to travel and began housesitting in Australia and then England. Once we were on the other side of the world we decided to explore and so purchased an old van and drove to France. We just kept driving - for a year we travelled Europe and Morocco, clocking up 23, 000 miles.
After returning to NZ for a couple of years we again went back to UK, lived and worked for a year in beautiful Cambridge where we housesat various places.
We then purchased a more upmarket Motorhome and off to Europe we went again for 16 months.
We returned to NZ, imported our home on wheels and for the past 4 years have enjoyed exploring our own country.
We are now back in our home and rather than get a real job have decided to rent it to make ends meet and so others can experience our wonderful location and get just a taste of beach life.

Why they chose this property

Gary was raised at Makarori Beach, is a keen surfer since age 8 and we both love the beach, When we saw the property come up for sale we knew it was for us and the owner wanted us to have it. He even rejected higher cash offers.

What makes this property unique

Every changing views of beach and ocean. Protection from strong onshore winds but with the same view as beach front due to the beach front reserve opposite us. We love taking our coffee/lunch/dinner across the road or setting up the umbrella on the beach and being close enough to pop back to the house for ammenities.

Languages:

English
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