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Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui

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Enjoy a spacious interior with a large facade offering views of the surrounding garden and a cozy fireplace for warmth.
Cozy living space with a sofa, coffee table, desk, chair, bookshelf, and TV.
Relax in this stylish living room with a large sofa, glass coffee table, and dining area.
Cozy living space with a brick accent wall, large window, and fireplace.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, green carpet, and a wooden wardrobe.

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui
  • Virginia Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Whanganui

With a stay at this vacation home in Whanganui (Saint Johns Hill), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Virginia Lake and within a 5-minute drive of Queens Park. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Ward Observatory and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Whanganui Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Watt Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui

This iconic 1960 family home was designed by local architect Don Wilson, a student of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The midcentury modern design features a cantilevered terrace, non-load bearing exterior walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and built-in furniture. It has been beautifully maintained and tastefully restored, with original features like the stereogram, curved wooden panelling and louvered windows. The Wilson House won the 2014 NZIA Enduring Architecture award.

The house is shaped like an "H" - upstairs on one wing are three of the bedrooms. The master bedroom (king) has an ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are on the other side of the house, and open up onto the deck. Downstairs is the fourth bedroom (queen) with an adjoining bathroom, a dedicated workspace, and TV room.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Hannah Bliss

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
When I drove up the driveway I couldn’t believe how beautiful the home is! I love mid-century modern architecture, and to me this is like staying in the very best kind of historic home. The place is pretty faithful to its original state, with only minor changes (like a more modern oven plus a dishwasher). Check-in was easy, wifi was good, and the hosts were easy to deal with.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Wilson House

The house accommodated our group of 6 well in June. The double bedrooms were comfy and the electric blankets appreciated. We did not cook at the house, but the kitchen seemed well equipped. The woodburner in the hallway warmed the living areas on the first floor, but we kept the bedroom doors shut, where we used electric heaters. The couple who stayed downstairs found it cold at this time of year. The house is a few kms from town, so we chose to drive. It was very near Virginia Lake and that was beautiful. Overall a great stay in this architecturally fascinating house. We suggest putting a sign on the lounge fireplace as it is not in use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Wilson House

We had a fantastic stay at this unique mid-century home — full of character, beautifully styled, and incredibly comfortable. It was a truly memorable and relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Venue

Seamless stay and a nice venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic house, we loved the mid century touches, well equipped with plenty of spaces for a big family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025