10/10 Excellent
dani d.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
dani d.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.
2.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathrooms80 sq m
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Parking available
Explore the area
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui Region
- Durie Hill ElevatorPlace, Durie Hill Elevator15 min walk
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and MuseumPlace, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum1 min drive
- Watt FountainPlace, Watt Fountain1 min drive
- Whanganui (WAG)Airport, Whanganui (WAG)9 min drive
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About the area
Whanganui
With a stay at this vacation home in Whanganui (Bastia Hill), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Kowhai Park and 13 minutes by foot from Durie Hill Elevator. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Watt Fountain and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Wanganui Community Arts Centre.
What's nearby
- Durie Hill Elevator - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Sarjeant Gallery - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Watt Fountain - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
- Virginia Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
- Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
- Little Curious - 3 min drive
- Mischief - 3 min drive
- Rutland Arms Inn - 18 min walk
- Red Lion Inn - 12 min walk
- Stellar - 16 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.
'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.
'The Dogbox' was built by Patchwork Architecture in 2012. Sited on a steep centrally located section, the property is surrounded by native planting. It's a quiet, comfortable, sun drenched house that's perfect for families or friends to escape to.
The kitchen is fully equiped to cook during your stay, and the outdoor fire and seating make it a perfect place to relax outdoors. Open plan living downstairs with a fireplace, two bedrooms upstairs with queen beds, and a large 2.7m desk where you can work remotely. It's a private and secluded setting while only being a 10 minute walk from town.
Please note access is via 50 external steps, and there are internal stairs to get to the bedrooms. We also have a firm no pets or parties policy.
The kitchen is fully equiped to cook during your stay, and the outdoor fire and seating make it a perfect place to relax outdoors. Open plan living downstairs with a fireplace, two bedrooms upstairs with queen beds, and a large 2.7m desk where you can work remotely. It's a private and secluded setting while only being a 10 minute walk from town.
Please note access is via 50 external steps, and there are internal stairs to get to the bedrooms. We also have a firm no pets or parties policy.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Hob
- Oven
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 861 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui. Reviews
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