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Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre

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A wooden deck leading to a grassy area by a lake, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A dining area with a white table, black chairs, and a patterned bench.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Whangārei, Northland
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Reyburn House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whangarei

Located in Riverside within a 5-minute walk of Mair Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Hundertwasser Art Centre. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a microwave, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Reyburn House - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Suk Jai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cibo Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬17 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.

Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre

Unwind at this stunning riverside escape on the scenic Hātea River. This modern four-bedroom, two-bathroom home sleeps up to eight, perfect for families or friends. Enjoy a king bed with ensuite in the master, queen, single, and bunk beds, plus an extra single in the upstairs rumpus room. Amenities include an equipped kitchen, spacious lounge with Smart TV, WiFi, air conditioning, fireplace, and laundry. Four minutes to Town Basin and five to town for dining and shopping.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Riverside within a short 12-minute walk of Town Basin Marina and also 13 minutes on foot from Whangarei Art Museum. You'll also find Claphams National Clock Museum and Reyburn House less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre?

No, there isn't parking at this 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.

Is Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a smart TV in each house and a fireplace in some.

Are there hot tubs at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre?

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

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Whangarei (WRE), which is 4.8 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre.

Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation, modern facilities, lots of room. Great location overlooking the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and the host was always quick to respond. The house has so much space and it’s so comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
incredibly spacious and private-feeling place to stay. we had a very relaxing time here. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our needs, lots of different spaces, comfortable, pet friendly, handy to the Art district
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blair A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Very well presented and user friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, right by the riverside. Very clean house. Very pleased with our stay and will definitely book again on our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moira H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed, a well equipped kitchen. And so much room to rest a relax in peace. Thank you so much for having us. We would recommend your place to everybody we know visiting whangarei.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisett E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was really lovely, beautiful and comfortable. The location with the river in the backyard and forest walks easy to walk to from the house, was incredible. The hosts were super friendly and very helpful. All communication was really lovely, with quick response times, warm messages, and so helpful. We would absolutely recommend this place!
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hazel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, central to Whangarei but away from the traffic. Beautiful back garden by the river. Lovely big clean modern house, perfect for our family group. Very responsive host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant! Had room to spread out, fantastic deck to sit and enjoy an afternoon break with friends. Fully equip kitchen and a basket of snacks and goodies. All this combined with awesome artwork made this a wonderful spot to base our weekend away with team mates. Real gem we are already planning to come bsck
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025