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Family Home Away From Home

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A modern house with a garage, a covered patio, and a view of the ocean.
A modern house with a covered patio, a barbecue area, and a fenced yard.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a chair and a ladder on it.
A rocky shoreline with clear water and a large rock formation.
A riverside park with a wooden bench and a small bridge over the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Waverley, Taranaki Region
  • Place, Waverley Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Ensuite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Family Home Away From Home

3 bedroom near new family home, in quiet rural subdivision. 2 minutes stroll to private blacksands beach. Idyllic scenery, lake swimming. Private, gated access.

Modern facilities, brazier, outdoor chimney bbq, small gas bbq, outdoor table.

5 minute drive to nearest supermarket/petrol station/cafes

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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 allowed: in designated areas

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
Turn turn heating system off
Turn bbq gas off if used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Additional cost of $20 per day if heating system is not switched off on check out

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20261115
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waverley

Waverley is home to this holiday home. Bason Botanic Gardens is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waverley Beach and Mowhanau Beach.
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Waverley, Taranaki Region

What's nearby

  • Waverley Beach - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Virginia Lake - 41 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Mowhanau Beach - 45 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 46 min drive - 68.8 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 52 min drive - 72.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waverley Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clarendon Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Big Sun - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hot Milk Treats - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Home Away From Home?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Home Away From Home on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$668, 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 Family Home Away From Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home Away From Home located?

Situated in Waverley, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Waverley Beach and within 32 miles (52 km) of Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Mowhanau Beach. Hawera Water Tower and Virginia Lake are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen's house is very flash and was super comfortable for our family. We really enjoyed the man cave to watch the All Blacks. It was a perfect place for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thanks Kevin, you are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brita N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Very spacey, comfortable and clean. Family friendly, we took 2 kids with us, they enjoyed it alot. The host was very fast with communication and replied back quite fast to any queries. Overall we enjoyed our time here, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Karen Walker

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