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The Blue House

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Blue House

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located place. A short drive or 20 minute walk along the Whanganui river into town, several beaches and other local attractions nearby.

This is a 3 bedroom;, 1 bathroom, 1 living room villa with a sun-filled backyard, kitchen and dining area.

The main bedroom has a super king bed, bedroom two has 2 king single beds and a trundler bed can be set-up in the third bedroom.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20054491ha
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Whanganui

Whanganui Central, a neighborhood in Whanganui, is home to this vacation home. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower. Ward Observatory and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Queens Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Watt Fountain - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Creme Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue House?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue House on Aug 11, 2026 start from $177, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is The Blue House located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queens Park, Kowhai Park, and Virginia Lake. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Great home

Great character home that’s been well renovated. The garden was a bonus with veggies, fruit and herbs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena L.

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

Great house in great location

The house was lovely, and felt like a home. It had a lovely garden with herbs and fruit trees including lots of fejoas which was a real treat. Would stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

A lovely place to stay

In town for a wedding. Great amenities in the house. My husband particularly enjoyed the SKY sport chanel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui D.

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

Great house

Excellent location, handy to shops and sport venues. Home had everything we needed, especially with laundry facilities, with having to wash sports uniforms everyday. Lovely outdoor area to enjoy, couldn't ask for a nicer place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Richard

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I've been living in the area for two years and I've recently decided to put my home on Bookabach!

Why they chose this property

The location is handy to town, local cafes, parks and beaches.

What makes this property unique

There are several fruit trees in the backyard - help yourself when they're in season!

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