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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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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

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

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
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Mowhanau Beach. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mowhanau Beach and 7 minutes by car from Bason Botanic Gardens
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Helen McIntyre

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Strictly smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views House
Kai Iwi Beach House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views
House. Fantastic West Coast Beach. Amazing Views

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joerg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome house awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Viv J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Taranaki, New Zealand.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Big Place
Awesome place with everything we needed and more. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT TRIP AWAY
Nice and peaceful little getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great property, great location, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
The house was perfect and very relaxing with the sea views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away
A lovely place to stay, great view and a welcoming host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We had great beach walks, wine in the sun, cosy wood burner when the sun went down. Clean with full facilities, lovely indoor and outdoor areas for socialising. Wish i could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022