This is a lovely spacious villa which has been furnished and decorated with families or groups to enjoy. It is 5 minutes from Waikanae Beach or town and set in a quiet street. A short drive takes you to Wainui Beach. It is a great place from which to go on day trips to explore the East Coast. Outdoor living is a feature with a roomy verandah, equiped for outdoor dining, and a large, fully fenced back lawn with outdoor furniture and shady trees , which makes it safe and private for families. There is a large lounge and family room which make it ideal for families to share. The house has been used very satisfactorily for family groups celebrating family occasions or "get togethers" and for multiple family groups. The park is very near and has a children's playground. It is also a great spot to walk or cycle, scooter from with the paved river walk nearby or bush/hill walks within close proximity. Special conditions: Available for short term rental throughout the year. No smoking inside or on Verandah.
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
Please vacate the house by 10.30am and put the keys in the lockbox and scramble the code.
If you have used the Bar B Que please clean it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Gisborne
Whataupoko, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, is home to this holiday home. Tairawhiti Museum and East Coast Museum of Technology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - 2 min drive
Just Thai - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Verandah at Gisborne pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Verandah at Gisborne?
As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Verandah at Gisborne on 15 Apr, 2026 start from S$269, 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 Verandah at Gisborne?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Verandah at Gisborne?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Verandah at Gisborne?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Verandah at Gisborne located?
This family-friendly Gisborne holiday home is located in Whataupoko, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tairawhiti Museum, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. Presbyterian Church and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I booked the Verandah at Gisborne for myself and family to stay in for my wedding and the house was incredible and charming! Lots of space and bedrooms for a family and a nice large backyard and deck to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfortable beds and gorgous lounge. Highly recommend any family to stay here! Kathy has been great and responsive to any enquiries. We throughly enjoy our stay in Gisborne at the Verandah!
Aurora S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026
We are so pleased that your wedding and stay in our house was so successful. We love our house being used for families to be together.
Warm and welcoming. Lovely comfy beds. We liked the indoor outdoor flow and gardens. Bathrooms functional but would be good to have a seperate toilet. Shared room could be made into two seperate rooms to mitigate snoring noises Secure latches on windows to allow windows open at night to let in fresh air would be also be good. Wonderful spacious home which we enjoyed and so close to amenities
Karen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your feedback and excellent suggestions. We will certainly look into those. We have had plans drawn up to create another toilet and shower .
This property was great to stay at,we were more than comfortable especially as its only 4 minutes from the town centre. Thank you Kathy would definately recommend and stay again 😊
Loved the era of the property! Beautiful old school with modern luxury! We all had our space but enjoyed hanging out by the fire! We had the best weekend thank you!
We have absolutely appreciated the accommodation and service that we have received in relation to this property and do not hesitate to give it 5 stars.
Michelle W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
Thank you. We welcome your group anytime as they are excellent guests.
This house was very clean with everything you could wish for. Plenty of space, quiet location, lovely grounds and one of the nicest places we have stayed in. Wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend.
Veronica S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2021
Thank you Veronica . We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would welcome you back at any time.
9 adults enjoyed this beautiful well kept villa. The moment we opened the door we felt invited in. She was well equipped with beautiful outdoor verandah to gather around and reminisce on your days outing..truky a remarkable, spacious home... we moved every moment.. we are already promoting The Verandah to our family and friends.
Viki H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2025
We are glad you appreciated the spaciousness of our villa and the great spot the verandah is to gather together. We hope to see you again.
Verified
8/10 Good
Lynda W.
1 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
comfortable base
A great base for my work team. Warm, clean and very well set up. Thank you :)
Had the most amazing stay here for the weekend with some friends. Kathy was super lovely, helpful and accommodating to deal with when I needed to make modifications to my booking. The house is gorgeous, great area and ideal for a group trip away to sunny Gisbourne. Just wish we could have had more time to enjoy here and to make the most of all the outdoor activities/games provided at the house. Highly recommend!
Awesome house with good facilities. We had an awesome weekend. 😊
Danielle W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Cath L.
12 Jun, 2018
The accommodation was extremely clean and tidy.
The accommodation was extremely clean and tidy. Beds very comfortable. A few lightbulbs needed replacing as did batteries in remotes but otherwise the house is ideal. Very quiet area. Thank you very much??
Cath L.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for alerting us to this . We will make sure these issues are addressed. We must remember to check lights and remotes . I hope you weren’t inconvenienced.
Property was warm, clean and comfortable.
There is only 1 point that would have made our stay better, stronger Wifi. We were on a working weekend and the Wifi was lagging.
Our whanau stayed at the Verandah to attend our Kori’s 80th birthday. We had a large group staying so needed a big place. This property was awesome, it was big enough to easily accommodate us all comfortably, and we never felt as though we were tripping over each other. The house is very well appointed and had everything we needed to cook all our meals during our stay, so we weren’t having to eat out. Having young kids with us, we really appreciated all the toys and games that were available for us to use, the kids made good use of these and the large enclosed back yard. We stayed in winter and were delighted to find the gas fire place and heaters on when we arrived, so the house was really warm and comfortable. Finally, the host Kathy was brilliant. She was very accommodating, quick responding to any questions we had and a pleasure to deal with. I have no hesitation highly recommending this property as a great place to stay for your trip to Gisborne.
Corey P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2025
We love having families enjoying our house as we bought it for that purpose for our own family.
It was a pleasure dealing with you and we would love to have you as returning guests anytime. Thank you for looking after are holiday house so well.
This location and place was perfect for our staff to relax and unwind while working away from our homes to aid the relief and repair the damages of Cyclone Gabrielle. I didn’t stay at the property but my staff had said it was perfect, clean, quiet and spacious. I will definitely come straight back to this place should (it is expected) our business need to return to the area. Ngā mihi, Thank You for having us.
Bianca C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kathy
What makes this property unique
Fully fenced, private back yard.
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