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Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Virginia Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin 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

About this property

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui

This iconic 1960 family home was designed by local architect Don Wilson, a student of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The midcentury modern design features a cantilevered terrace, non-load bearing exterior walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and built-in furniture. It has been beautifully maintained and tastefully restored, with original features like the stereogram, curved wooden panelling and louvered windows. The Wilson House won the 2014 NZIA Enduring Architecture award.

The house is shaped like an "H" - upstairs on one wing are three of the bedrooms. The master bedroom (king) has an ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are on the other side of the house, and open up onto the deck. Downstairs is the fourth bedroom (queen) with an adjoining bathroom, a dedicated workspace, and TV room.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4566981
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Whanganui

Saint Johns Hill, a neighborhood in Whanganui, is home to this vacation 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
  • Queens Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ward Observatory - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Watt Fountain - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬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 Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui on Aug 1, 2026 start from $309, 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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

8/10 Good

Marcia P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Great Venue

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terene B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

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

8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

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Hosted by Hannah Bliss

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