House in Wainui, Gisborne

30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table

30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
View of the house from the beach.
Beach
Watch the waves from the dining room

Overview of 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Wainui, Gisborne
  • Popular LocationWainui Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGisborne Harbour6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGisborne Wine Centre6 min drive
  • AirportGisborne (GIS)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double bed

1 Double Bed

King or twin

1 King Bed

Queen with exterior entry

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table

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Absolutely amazing and lovely people to deal with, the best bnb experience I've ever had! Sharron and Gary went over and above to make sure we enjoyed our stay from the minite we booked to the day we left... They gave us local tips as for things to do with our kids on a rainy day, left us Fijoas and even brought us some eggs! We felt well and truly spoilt, the house is so homely, comfortable and has everything you need! Plus the location is unbeatable!!! I would highly recommend anyone to stay here!
Amy March 2021

Karen January 2021
This is possibly the best place we have ever rented. Fantastic location for our beach play, immaculately clean, tidy and well organised. Lovely hosts, suited our family of 4, 2 teenagers, perfectly.

WELCOME to our beach home which is only a 30seconds walk to the white sands of Wainui Beach. Great for swimming, surfing, walking or doing absolutely nothing. Take your coffee or breakfast to 'Gary's seat' in the reserve opposite, which looks South to the old lighthouse and north to Makarori headland.

We value our neighbours - by all means enjoy the BBQ relax on the deck with a wine but no parties or constant loud noise please.

Our home is private, comfortable, and quiet. A place you can totally relax in:
in summer enjoy the shade of large pohutukawa; cruise in the shelter of the back terrace on the swing seat. In winter our heat pump will keep you warm and cosy. No matter what the weather you'll find a space to retreat to.
We’ll even throw in body boards, learner soft surfboard & a beach umbrella.
Our house is suitable for children. In addition to the beach the primary school playground next door will keep kids happy for hours.
A reserve across the road feels like an extension to our property! You are assured of a good sleep as we are not bothered by the logging trucks on the state highway.
The house is situated on the front of our section. We also have a 1bedroom cottage at the back, behind a high fence, with it’s own private entrance. This is permanently rented. The driveway is shared.

Property manager

Gary and Sharron Stevenson

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No gates, cupboard locks

Events

No events allowed
Respect neighbours. No continuous loud noise.

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed on property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can pop over road to beach reserve to smoke.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Respect neighbours. No continuous loud noise.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gisborne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Wainui, a neighbourhood in Gisborne. Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cook Observatory and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Wainui Beach - 1 min walk
  • Gisborne Harbour - 6 min drive
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 6 min drive
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 6 min drive
  • Kaiti Hill - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ballance Street Bistro & Bar - 8 min drive
  • Bollywood Star Indian Tandoori Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Burger King - 7 min drive
  • Just Thai Cuisine - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 30 secs to the beach. Watch the waves from the dining table located?

Located in Wainui, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach. Makorori Headland Trailhead is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jan 2022 - Wainui Supreme
This is a wonderful place to stay in Wainui. Supreme spot and wonderful relaxed home giving everyone plenty of space. When you are not on the front deck watching the waves you can be around the back looking up at those wonderful hills. Sharron and Gary great hosts and excellent on the communications. Thanks for letting us enjoy your home this summer. Paul & Zara
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wants to come back
Entire family had a great time. Perfect spot by a family friendly beach. The surfing tips were much appreciated. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Riana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing whānau get away
From the very first contact our hosts were so hospitable. The home was amazing and so well equipt. The view of the beach, close walking range, and proximty to town was wonderful. We had the best time and it is a fantastcially, comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

5/5 Excellent

carol f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lication
Easy process
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

5/5 Excellent

Aidan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable
Great waves, a comfortable home, an amazing location and a big earthquake made for an unforgettable trip. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gary and Sharron Stevenson

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Hi there, Nice to meet you. So a bit about us... we have lived in Wainui, Gisborne since 1980, when we purchased a small 1 room batch on our present site. With only a ‘long drop’, a tap attached to a corregated iron water tank and a 3 month baby we slowly built our house. Three more sons later we eventually had a comfortable home.
Once the boys had left, in 2011 we decided to travel and began housesitting in Australia and then England. Once we were on the other side of the world we decided to explore and so purchased an old van and drove to France. We just kept driving - for a year we travelled Europe and Morocco, clocking up 23, 000 miles.
After returning to NZ for a couple of years we again went back to UK, lived and worked for a year in beautiful Cambridge where we housesat various places.
We then purchased a more upmarket Motorhome and off to Europe we went again for 16 months.
We returned to NZ, imported our home on wheels and for the past 4 years have enjoyed exploring our own country.
We are now back in our home and rather than get a real job have decided to rent it to make ends meet and so others can experience our wonderful location and get just a taste of beach life.

Why they chose this property

Gary was raised at Makarori Beach, is a keen surfer since age 8 and we both love the beach, When we saw the property come up for sale we knew it was for us and the owner wanted us to have it. He even rejected higher cash offers.

What makes this property unique

Every changing views of beach and ocean. Protection from strong onshore winds but with the same view as beach front due to the beach front reserve opposite us. We love taking our coffee/lunch/dinner across the road or setting up the umbrella on the beach and being close enough to pop back to the house for ammenities.
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