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The Verandah at Gisborne

Family-friendly holiday home in Gisborne

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Kitchen from the verandah.
Kitchen and family room.
Kitchen
Family Room
Lounge & Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gisborne, Gisborne
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastwoodhill Arboretum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bed 2

1 Double Bed

Bed 3

1 Queen Bed

Bed 4

1 Queen Bed

Bed 5 Adjoining Bedroom four by glazed glass door.

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Verandah at Gisborne

This is a lovely spacious villa which has been furnished and decorated with families or groups to enjoy.
It is 5 minutes from Waikanae Beach or town and set in a quiet street. A short drive takes you to Wainui Beach. It is a great place from which to go on day trips to explore the East Coast.
Outdoor living is a feature with a roomy verandah, equiped for outdoor dining, and a large, fully fenced back lawn with outdoor furniture and shady trees , which makes it safe and private for families.
There is a large lounge and family room which make it ideal for families to share. The house has been used very satisfactorily for family groups celebrating family occasions or "get togethers" and for multiple family groups.
The park is very near and has a children's playground. It is also a great spot to walk or cycle, scooter from with the paved river walk nearby or bush/hill walks within close proximity.
Special conditions:
Available for short term rental throughout the year. No smoking inside or on Verandah.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00per stay); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a porta cot and a high chair available .
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please vacate the house by 10.30am and put the keys in the lockbox and scramble the code.
If you have used the Bar B Que please clean it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gisborne

Whataupoko, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, is home to this holiday home. Tairawhiti Museum and East Coast Museum of Technology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Gisborne, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Tairawhiti Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Curbside Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Columbus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raglan Roast - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Verandah at Gisborne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Verandah at Gisborne?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Verandah at Gisborne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Verandah at Gisborne?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Verandah at Gisborne located?

This family-friendly Gisborne holiday home is located in Whataupoko, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tairawhiti Museum, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. Presbyterian Church and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aurora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked the Verandah at Gisborne for myself and family to stay in for my wedding and the house was incredible and charming! Lots of space and bedrooms for a family and a nice large backyard and deck to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfortable beds and gorgous lounge. Highly recommend any family to stay here! Kathy has been great and responsive to any enquiries. We throughly enjoy our stay in Gisborne at the Verandah!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and welcoming. Lovely comfy beds. We liked the indoor outdoor flow and gardens. Bathrooms functional but would be good to have a seperate toilet. Shared room could be made into two seperate rooms to mitigate snoring noises Secure latches on windows to allow windows open at night to let in fresh air would be also be good. Wonderful spacious home which we enjoyed and so close to amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The best place we have stayed for a long time; well-stocked and with everything you need. It is like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place to Stay

Great place to stay for the week
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

Great location easy walk into the city. Loads of space, lovely host and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

gordon b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

great location

very comfortable house
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

waikaato1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot

This property was great to stay at,we were more than comfortable especially as its only 4 minutes from the town centre. Thank you Kathy would definately recommend and stay again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

judith o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Hol

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

A great place to stay. Lovely house with plenty of space and everything you need. Tidy and easy to access. Very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

The Verandah at Gisborne is super comfy, private, versatile, and set up well for group stays. We greatly enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Repeat guests, always a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5*

Great Place to Stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Viki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Clean and Homey Vibes

9 adults enjoyed this beautiful well kept villa. The moment we opened the door we felt invited in. She was well equipped with beautiful outdoor verandah to gather around and reminisce on your days outing..truky a remarkable, spacious home... we moved every moment.. we are already promoting The Verandah to our family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

The perfect place to stay and get ready before my wedding, can’t fault a thing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

Our whanau stayed at the Verandah to attend our Kori’s 80th birthday. We had a large group staying so needed a big place. This property was awesome, it was big enough to easily accommodate us all comfortably, and we never felt as though we were tripping over each other. The house is very well appointed and had everything we needed to cook all our meals during our stay, so we weren’t having to eat out. Having young kids with us, we really appreciated all the toys and games that were available for us to use, the kids made good use of these and the large enclosed back yard. We stayed in winter and were delighted to find the gas fire place and heaters on when we arrived, so the house was really warm and comfortable. Finally, the host Kathy was brilliant. She was very accommodating, quick responding to any questions we had and a pleasure to deal with. I have no hesitation highly recommending this property as a great place to stay for your trip to Gisborne.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Well set up villa in a handy location to town. Very easy to deal with the owner. Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely comfort!

Loved the era of the property! Beautiful old school with modern luxury! We all had our space but enjoyed hanging out by the fire! We had the best weekend thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We have absolutely appreciated the accommodation and service that we have received in relation to this property and do not hesitate to give it 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, no complaints!

Had the most amazing stay here for the weekend with some friends. Kathy was super lovely, helpful and accommodating to deal with when I needed to make modifications to my booking. The house is gorgeous, great area and ideal for a group trip away to sunny Gisbourne. Just wish we could have had more time to enjoy here and to make the most of all the outdoor activities/games provided at the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellence

This house was very clean with everything you could wish for. Plenty of space, quiet location, lovely grounds and one of the nicest places we have stayed in. Wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

comfortable base

A great base for my work team. Warm, clean and very well set up. Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Awesome house with good facilities. We had an awesome weekend. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Cath L.

The accommodation was extremely clean and tidy.

The accommodation was extremely clean and tidy. Beds very comfortable. A few lightbulbs needed replacing as did batteries in remotes but otherwise the house is ideal. Very quiet area. Thank you very much??

10/10 Excellent

Tawhai P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wifi

Property was warm, clean and comfortable. There is only 1 point that would have made our stay better, stronger Wifi. We were on a working weekend and the Wifi was lagging.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and unwind

This location and place was perfect for our staff to relax and unwind while working away from our homes to aid the relief and repair the damages of Cyclone Gabrielle. I didn’t stay at the property but my staff had said it was perfect, clean, quiet and spacious. I will definitely come straight back to this place should (it is expected) our business need to return to the area. Ngā mihi, Thank You for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy

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Fully fenced, private back yard.

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