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Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern house with large glass windows, a chimney, and a patio with outdoor seating.
A modern living room with a brick wall, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.
A modern living room with a yellow sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Virginia Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kowhai Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Whanganui

Saint Johns Hill, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, is home to this holiday home. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Virginia Lake and Queens Park. Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are also worth visiting.
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Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kowhai Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui on 11 November 2026 start from NZ$1,017, 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 Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui located?

Located in Saint Johns Hill, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Virginia Lake, Kowhai Park and Queens Park. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly unique property with so many original features. The most comfortable bed I've ever slept in and handy location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the accommodations very comfortable,clean and suited all ojur needs. The house had plenty of room and the kitchen very well equiped for all our cooking requirements.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very well equiped with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Venue

Seamless stay and a nice venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Wilson House

We had a fantastic stay at this unique mid-century home — full of character, beautifully styled, and incredibly comfortable. It was a truly memorable and relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing house! We enjoyed looking through the carefully curated book collection. The hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms were well stocked, set up perfectly. Wood burned well in the hallway fire. Blankets gave us warmth in the main lounge.
Girlfriends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really amazing house - beautifully maintained in its original ‘60’s condition, loads of well designed space, with a great feel to it. Handy location.Hannah was an amazing host, nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Super impressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic house, we loved the mid century touches, well equipped with plenty of spaces for a big family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic home, it is a well preserved, architecturally designed in the early 1960s. The eight 70 -80 year olds staying were delighted to enjoy the period furniture, we loved the round dining table, the Swedish furniture and the open fire. A great 3 days stay in Whanganui.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully maintained and true to its original. It was clean warm and comfortable. We enjoyed browsing the collection of architecture and design books. Hannah made the process easy.
The pebble wall and front door
Reading one of the many excellent design books
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When I drove up the driveway I couldn’t believe how beautiful the home is! I love mid-century modern architecture, and to me this is like staying in the very best kind of historic home. The place is pretty faithful to its original state, with only minor changes (like a more modern oven plus a dishwasher). Check-in was easy, wifi was good, and the hosts were easy to deal with.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Such a cool piece of architecture to stay in, absolutely loved it. Close to town and the lake is just across the roadreally, but not too close to neighbours and set well back from the road. Beautifully curated with some classic nostalgic gems and also there's some really nice books to read. Couch upstairs is not only gorgeous to look at but also to sit or lie on. Comfy beds, luxurious sheets, electric blankets on all beds (thank you Hannah!) and beautiful old school woolen blankets everywhere. The wee fire place does a sterling job, if I'd had a magic wand I would've zjojed up a clutch of beanbags to loll about in in front of the fire, but then we may never have got done as much sightseeing as we did :)A truly memorable place to stay for my wee belated hens gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay at Wilson House

The house accommodated our group of 6 well in June. The double bedrooms were comfy and the electric blankets appreciated. We did not cook at the house, but the kitchen seemed well equipped. The woodburner in the hallway warmed the living areas on the first floor, but we kept the bedroom doors shut, where we used electric heaters. The couple who stayed downstairs found it cold at this time of year. The house is a few kms from town, so we chose to drive. It was very near Virginia Lake and that was beautiful. Overall a great stay in this architecturally fascinating house. We suggest putting a sign on the lounge fireplace as it is not in use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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