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" The Rivers " Central Gisborne

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Relax on the deck
Cute as a button
Bedroom 1
Bathroom 1 Semi Ensuite
Bathroom 2 with laundry

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

" The Rivers " Central Gisborne

Please Note: During all of February 2024 The Rivers will be being painted on the exterior. This will be as unobtrusive and completed in sections…Please consider this before booking.
Explore Gisborne from this restored bungalow. This brilliant location is only a 5min walk to the Saturday Farmers Market, restaurants, cafe's and bars. It is only a 5 min drive or 10 min walk to Waikanae beach. This is a safe surf beach for the family with a full surf life saving club. Take surf lessons or just enjoy strolling along the boardwalk that runs along a large stretch of the beach. This central location provides an easy drive to vineyards, ecological tours, bush walks, fishing and beaches.A BBQ is available for guest use

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$95.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gisborne

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Inner Kaiti, a neighbourhood in Gisborne. Captain Cook Statue and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour. Titirangi Reserve and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Gisborne, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Tairawhiti Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Just Thai - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is " The Rivers " Central Gisborne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at " The Rivers " Central Gisborne?

As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at " The Rivers " Central Gisborne on 21 April 2026 start from NZ$338, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at " The Rivers " Central Gisborne?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at " The Rivers " Central Gisborne?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at " The Rivers " Central Gisborne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is " The Rivers " Central Gisborne located?

Located in Inner Kaiti, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Longbush Wines, Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and Gisborne Harbour. Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Wine Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It wasn’t a vineyard it was a rightful home overlooking the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Werner L.

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

Quiet and close to city

Quiet, clean and close to citywalking distance to harbour, beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Fabulous Stay

Fantastic bach! Great location. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Lovely guests would welcome back and recommend to all
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Fabulous House and Location

House is large, spacious, great location and wonderful owners to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2024
Lovely guests, we would welcome back and recommend to others..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

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

Excellent location.

Lovely house in a great location. Easy communication with the very helpful owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

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

Outstanding property

Absolutely stunning character home, everything was as per the description plus more. Excellent location and very helpful hosts. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
Thanks Louise...See you next time...John&Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Gisborne

Excellent property in a good location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great having the house next door.Will
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanel H.

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

Amazing

This is the second time we have stayed at The Rivers. It is amazing accomodation and we enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Short Stay

Very good Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Greenly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable house within easy walk of Gisborne centre. Well equipped and clean.John was very helpful resolving a problem with neighbour parking. Would return.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanel H.

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

Amazing...a gem!!

What a gem!! Loved our stay at 'The Rivers' the location was awesome as was the house. It suited our needs and was clean and very modern. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2024
Hi Chanel, Thanks for your kind words..Glad we could help out last minute. Look forward to seeing you again soon.. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

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

Enjoyable spacious and clean home

Everything we needed and a beautiful location. Weather was lovely so was able to enjoy the sun and view of the river and surrounds from the deck. Will definitely stay here again if available next year around labour weekend sometime! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Hi Sophie, Glad the weather turned it on for your stay, we look forward to your return visit..Safe travels..John& Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Lovely warm house

House was very comfortable. Great size rooms and bathrooms. Kitchen is lovely but lacks a few cooking items, (Needs bigger fry pans to cook for the amount of people who can sleep there). Over all, it’s a beautiful house, easy location. House does have a caravan and car parked right in the front, so outside river view is not there. It’s a neighbour who has it parked there so it’s not the owners fault.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Hi Helen, We can confirm the neighbour has now moved the caravan. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We are please you enjoyed your time at our place.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Hi Very nice property. Was great for our visit for our aunts 90th birthday. Check that you have the alarm code in your instructions. We did not and had to call the property manager after checking in and having the alarm go off. TV was new and we had to work through getting Freeview working. The property manager said he could not help!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Hi Tonia..many thanks for your feedback. On review an information email sent to you on 17 Dec included information twice on the alarm code and operation. G Perhaps you just missed it? The new TV includes Freeview which we will highlight for future reference We are glad you enjoyed " The Rivers™ Regards John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay handy to all the places we wanted to go so could walk most places
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felippe R.

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

Awesome stay

Top notch property. Wowed us as soon as we walked in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Todd N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful house & great location. Shame.

Beautiful house & great location. Shame the property is incorrectly listed as being wheelchair accessible. This was a requirement & upon arrival discovering steps, no handles or anything for basic accessibility caused much panic & anxiety. Please alter your listing! Cleanliness was also an issue -sticky floors was just the start. Such a shame because everything else ticked all the boxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane d.

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

A perfect place to stay.

excellent location .,beautiful energy, quiet street, well maintained property, house has everything needed for a stay, very comfortable beds, great heating and loads of hot water. Thank you, will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl B.

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

Beautiful large home with central location

Our family of 4 including a 5 year & 15 month old really enjoyed our stay in Gizzy. This perfect home was the best location for us and we would love to stay there again if possible. Spacious, spotless, warm home with modern appliances & furnishings. Thank you for an enjoyable stay from start to finish. And thank you for the wonderful bottle of local wine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Su V.

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

Great property, ideally located

We loved our stay in this beautifully renovated Gisborne bungalow overlooking the river. It's close to town if you wanted to walk but is also well placed if you want to head north and check out the beaches between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay (well worth visiting). We had a problem with checking in (in that there seemed to have been a communication breakdown between the owner and the cleaner) but it was resolved in a reasonable amount of time and I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Perfect bach for a family

We have all loved our stay in this beautiful bach and will certainly look to book again for our next Gisborne stay. The house is spacious, very tidy and everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and stress free was there for us. The short walk to the centre of town and the waterfront restaurants, as well as the peaceful river outlook made this an extremely restful and stress free holiday for our family. Thank you to the hosts from us all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

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

Beautiful accommodation

Was so lovely to stay in such a beautiful place we had such a wonderful time and enjoyed every moment of our stay was lovely to be so close to everything and to be able to walk everywhere, and the farmers markets were fantastic m. Wonderful hosts and gorgeous accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hinkley J.

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

Beautiful Gisborne

This is a gorgeous & well set up comfortable property. Loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate F.

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

Great location, well appointed

Thanks John and Team, lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by JohnW583

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Why they chose this property

Great handy, just a walk to town yet in a secluded street right next to the Wairoa river

What makes this property unique

Large flat backyard.

Languages:

English

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