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Tranquil self-contained cottage

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Garden Bungalow
Queen size bed
bedroom with en suite
en suite
shower

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gisborne, Gisborne
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Gisborne Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gisborne Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil self-contained cottage

The bungalow is located just around the corner from the cafes and shopping in the Ballance Street Village, is on the same street as the museum and weekly farmers' market and only 10 - 15 minute walk from the Botanic Gardens and the CBD. Only a 10 minute drive to beautiful Wainui or Waikanae beaches.

We offer contactless check-in and check-out, and the unit is well-cleaned and disinfected between stays. We offer 100% refund if your travel plans change.

This one bedroom bungalow is newly constructed, tastefully decorated and fully equipped if you want to cook for yourself. Tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided. The garden is shared with the family house.
Special conditions:
There is a small dog (Fox Terrier cross) on the property so must be ok with dogs.

Children welcome if you bring your own portable cot or co-sleep.

Please park on the street.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

SPartington

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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

About the area

Gisborne

Whataupoko, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, is home to this cottage. Wrights Vineyard & Winery and Longbush Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Midway Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil self-contained cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil self-contained cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil self-contained cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil self-contained cottage located?

Located in Whataupoko, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gisborne Botanic Gardens, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Presbyterian Church. Tairawhiti Museum and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 109 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brude N.

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

Holiday road trip

It was fine, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judi & Mike L.

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

2 nights in Gisborne

We stayed two nights to attend family wedding at botanical gardens. Proximity was ideal for what we wanted. We only spent evenings in the cottage, so didn't get to enjoy the garden.Overall everything was great.Only drawback was parking on the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHNATHAN D.

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

Excellent Spot!

My partner and i stayed here for 4x nights and its offered everthing we needed and more...John & Suzanne were lovely hosts!Would happily recommend and stay again if visiting Gisborne
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

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

Lovely little unit

Due to the fact that the unit was in the back yard of the property there was no privacy. Owners had a dog that obviously didnt like our intrusion. Lovely garden
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Everything you need...

A lovely space, with everything you need. Central to town and the great Ballance St collection of shops. Happily recommend and would book to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Perfect for Us

Excellent place to stay, price was very good and the Place was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Franceschini C.

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

Découverte

Séjour impeccable ! Nous étions à l'aise et tranquilles, très proche du centre ville, la plage magnifique. Les propriétaires très sympathiques. Nous y retournerons et en attendant, allez y !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kala H.

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

Great spot

Great place to stay, was exactly what we needed. Quiet and clean and easy to find. Would definitely stay again. Thanks !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Accessibility

Comfortable & clean Friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve H., Tauranga

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shout Street

Easy access and good basic facilities. Should have read the fine print… no tv or radio. Quite location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Des M.

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

Business 2 night stay

Comfortable, welcoming, clean and friendly. Great shower. A TV and a couple of welcome tea and coffees would be my suggestion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

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

Perfect for the price

Spacious tidy and comfortable unit. Will be my go to whenever I’m in Gisborne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Clean, tidy and very convenient location

Very enjoyable. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

2 day stay

Overall was very satisfactory. Very friendly owner with an adorable litlle puppy. Only drawback is no offstreet parking. Not a biggy. Was great just for me and my husband - spacious. Unfortunate about the bad weather as we couldn't access outside. Outside looked nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

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

Amazing Place

Great place to stay. Was very comfortable and private. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Davontaye B.

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

Renovation holiday

Was nice . Location is good. The room was nice, was good to just be away from home for a coue days and breathe some fresh air
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Work break in Gisborne.

Lovely property and good location. Very clean and comfortable. Most things were provided with a couple of exceptions I hadn't noted prior to arriving. I wasn't aware there would not be any milk until I arrived and the same with no TV. There is wifi so I used this instead. I would have liked to have access to an iron. But overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great cottage

Very clean and new cottage with everything as described. Was an excellent stay, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gerard h.

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

Enjoyed

Great place. Lovely peaceful location near great cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Cyclone Gabrielle

Stayed Cyclone Gabrielle week. Chaos in town with floods etc. Sue and John made us very welcome and kept us well informed on the situation. Bach lovely, everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Gizzy

Nice clean property with great on-site owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

A nice double bed bach

Very neat and tidy, we really appreciated the insect screens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

Relaxing stay

We stayed 1 night and it was great! Super clean and relaxing. Would 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Pleasant stay

Comfortable cottage in lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by SPartington

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What makes this property unique

Self-contained with en suite and kitchen

Languages:

English
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