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Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Whakatane, Whakatane
  • Place, Wairere Falls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mataatua: The House That Came Home
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakatane River Walk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whakatane

Located in Whakatāne Town, this vacation home is next to Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Whakatane River Walk. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Wairere Falls - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whakatane River Walk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Village Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

right in the town centre

1930s bungalow with original period features. Located 1 minute walking distance from the heart of the shopping centre, cafes and bars. 2 minutes from the boat ramp and fishing club. Plenty of off street parking for cars and boats makes this property perfect for fisherman.

So many tourist attractions are right at your door step, White Island Rendezvous, whale watching, swimming with the dolphins, Maori marae experience plus much more. Walk up to the top of the Kohi point walk for stunning views of the township and heads.

For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have external security cameras located on the front and back doors of the property.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$55.00 per stay); Linen (included);
The vacation home features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Right In The Town Whakatane
Right in the Town Centre Whakatane
Right in the Town Centre Private vacation home
Right in the Town Centre Private vacation home Whakatane

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Whakatāne Town, just steps from Whakatane River Walk and Wairere Falls, and within a short walk of Mataatua: The House That Came Home. You'll also find Te Papaka & Puketapu and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at right in the town centre?

At this riverfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring kitchens.

Does right in the town centre have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Whakatane (WHK), which is 6.9 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at right in the town centre?

Yes, every accommodation at right in the town centre comes with a deck.

Reviews

right in the town centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location close to everything you need. Equiped with all the necessary. Beds were super comfortable and bonus that there was a washer and drier. Only downside was the lawns were quite long, the rubbish bin was full and the shower head may need replacing as the water was just dribbling out. Other than that would probably stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a refurbished very old style house. My guess around the 1940s. It is so old the toilet looks like it was added as an afterthought to the back of the house.Other than that it was comfortable enough. But don't expect to be able to prepare any complicated meals. There was almost no kitchen bench space.But with all that we really did enjoy our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top spot

Awesome spot loved our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgina N.

Great location but rough around the edges

This place is super close to everything you need in Whakatane with the shops, wharf and playgrounds a 2 minute walk away and a waterfall pretty much across the street. It has great appliances, comfy beds, two heat pumps and a smart tv. However we did find this place a little rough and in some desperate need of TLC. We know it’s an old place but the broken windows in the back door and the back bedroom were a little surprising (we’ve since found on other booking sites that this was brought to the owners attention back in November 2023!). This is not safe for families or those staying on their own. The other surprise was the cut/exposed wires sticking out in some rooms and then there’s the hot water. It’s more like a trickle and could take 5 minutes to fill the sink to wash the dishes. The kitchen was a little left to be desired in that it’s the original kitchen and no surprises there is no photos of that in the listing. Asbestos is in the garage so avoid at all costs. It’s a sheet of fibrolite lying on the ground and should not be lying around at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming character home in great location

Great location, handy to town centre but nice quiet street. Lovely character home with many original features (the green bath is spectacular), the kitchen especially reminded me of how old time baches used to be. Well appointed and comfortable. Ani was great and easy to communicate with. Everything super clean and homely. Big thumbs up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gilian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right in town

Older home close to town, clean, comfortable, well provisioned. Access details were not forthcoming until after checkin time, which was a bit stressful as we had travelled a considerable distance to Whakatane, other than that, a great place to relax, and enjoy the area. Have stayed before, will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Step

Overall great stay. Step by washing towards the loo is a trip hazard, recommend warning sign and or lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys R., YINNAR SOUTH

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot, Very Good Price

Older Property, Hosts are fantastic, we have stayed twice now.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carien E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

Nice house, very characteristic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location. Short walk to town centre

5 minutes to restaurants, shops..very quiet location, a short walk to beautiful seaside park. We didn't find childrens playground...but huge lawns onsite for kids to runaround
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boys fishing weekend

Classic beauty
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful stay

It’s a cute little house with a great big deck in back - proximity to central shopping area, ocean and wananga was excellent. Kitchen is tiny but doable. We had everything we needed and had a happy and relaxed stay. Addition of another mirror would be my only suggestion.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jahnesta M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely enjoyable stay

We absolutely loved this whare. It was homely, comfortable, was perfect for our weekend & is close to everything. I have gone so far as to saving your number in my phone Ani as I know we will be coming back again in summer to enjoy the deck area with whānau. Ngā mihi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

james g.

Liked: Cleanliness

22 toroa

Clean and comfortable home and the location for us was perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

It's a good location

We all like it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay

An awesome place to stay, walking distance to everything. If you are going to book, make sure you get access details the day before as we were stranded trying to contact anyone to get into the property. Even Book a bach had trouble contacting the owner to get access info, which resulted in us being stranded outside the property for quite some time, exhausted after a long trip. The stay itself was awesome, as was the property, but soured due to the lack of communication from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nga mihi

Peaceful, appreciated the waterfall. Comfy beds a big plus nga mihi Ani thank you 4 accomdating us kathy n famz
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot But Hopeless Check in

We had a lovely stay in this bach once we got inside. It had a nice, relaxed atmosphere and everything we needed for a great stay. Unfortunately, when we arrived the host hadn't updated the information for getting into the property and we spent alot of time trying to follow incorrect instructions before ringing book a back to try and get the contact details of the owner who asked us to wait to 40 minutes until someone could come and let us in and finish cleaning the rooms. Make sure you double check you have the correct check in instructions before you leave! Otherwise it was a great spot for an awesome family holiday and I would totally reccommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whakatane old school bach

Nice place near the sea. Small kitchen but well equipped. Large deck but no fences if you have young children. Suitable for 3/4 adults.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, warm, comfortable. The host was amazing with her communication. The location was great. We were so thrilled with our stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Savanna Rongomaiwahine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Beautiful clean property, warm on arrival, very easy process, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bach

We had a lovely stay at the bach. It has everything your need and more!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shona T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

What a great place to stay. Was so lovely and charming. Plenty of light and we all enjoyed the bungalow so much. Ani takes care of everything you need and more. Quiet, peaceful and we will definitely be back. Was a home away from home. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Fou W., Taupo NZ

Liked: Cleanliness

very comfi

it ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rishi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and quiet place with a lovely beautiful water fall in front of the house

Beautiful we were there for a fishing trip lovely trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022