Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.

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Relax and unwind at magical Kai Iwi beach!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui

Mowhanau Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
‪19 min drive‬
Castlecliff Beach
‪23 min drive‬
Whanganui (WAG)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Strictly smoking outside only.

The primary renter must have 25 years old

No shoes inside please. Please take all of your rubbish home. Any rubbish left will incur rubbish fines.

Don’t park on the lawn please

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

About the area

Kai Iwi

Located in Kai Iwi, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mowhanau Beach and Virginia Lake, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Bason Botanic Gardens and Durie Hill Elevator. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

Mowhanau Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bason Botanic Gardens - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Virginia Lake - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
Bushy Park Homestead & Forest - 19 min drive - 16.0 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 holiday 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 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina h.

5 May 2021

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

A beautiful home...

It was a great little getaway place. Would highly recommend this home stayz...

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

11 Apr 2025

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

Great place to stay again

Great for position and access to surrounding activities. Spacious, comfortable an homely.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joerg L.

7 Mar 2025

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

A wonderful stay by the sea...

A fantastic location right by the sea, very quiet, great surroundings and great conversation with the owner if you have any questions or other concerns. Absolutely recommendable...

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

1 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

20 Nov 2024

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

Great stay

Awesome house awesome location!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Viv J.

8 Nov 2024

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

Lovely

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

24 Oct 2024

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

A very comfortable, well appointed house close to the beach.

It had most things we needed. More crockery would be advisable considering it sleeps six people. Beds very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sian J.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla D.

15 July 2024

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

Great views

We loved our stay here. In mid- winter the fire kept us cosy while we relaxed and enjoyed the stunning views. It really felt like a holiday for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn A.

4 June 2024

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

A wonderful return visit

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

25 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Big Place

Awesome place with everything we needed and more. Thankyou.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

14 Apr 2024

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

Fascinating location, nice house

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

7 Apr 2024

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

Family get together at Kai Iwi

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

28 Feb 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!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAREE F.

28 Feb 2024

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

GREAT TRIP AWAY

Nice and peaceful little getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

13 Jan 2024

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

Perfect beach escape

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jannine b.

12 Nov 2023

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

Jannine.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

8 Oct 2023

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

Great stay!

Great property, great location, great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

27 June 2023

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

Wedding Weekend in Kai Iwi

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

12 May 2023

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

Awesome beach stay

The house had everything we needed. Was a great get away for a few days. Would love to go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

9 May 2023

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

Cosy and comfortable

Great place to stay. Comfortable beds. All that we needed. Clean and tidy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn F., Lincoln

25 Mar 2023

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

Great location to explore Whanganui

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

5 Mar 2023

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

Stunning spot

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

4 Dec 2022

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

Great weekend getaway

The house was perfect and very relaxing with the sea views

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Helen McIntyre

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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About this property