Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.

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A wooden deck with two bean bags, a table, and chairs facing a view of the ocean.
A living room with a view of the sea, two sofas, a coffee table, and wicker chairs.
A window with a view of a grassy area and a tree, overlooking a body of water.
A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a stone retaining wall, and houses with similar architecture.
A room with a striped wall, a window with a view of a parked car, a white cabinet, and a shelf with books and a sign.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mowhanau Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Place, Mowhanau Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kai Iwi

Located in Kai Iwi, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mowhanau Beach and Virginia Lake, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Bason Botanic Gardens and Wanganui Community Arts Centre. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Mowhanau Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Virginia Lake - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 24 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Bushy Park Homestead & Forest - 27 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Citadel Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Castlecliff Camp Store & Takeaways - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Havoc Coffee Roasting - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. on Jan 19, 2027 start from $143, 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 Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. located?

This family-friendly Kai Iwi vacation home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great property, great location, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Perfect for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Awesome house awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed and is so close to the beach. The host was great to deal with and went over and above....chocolate on the beds, and bowl of fresh feijoas. We'll be back and hopefully catch some snapper.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location with amazing views. The house was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The communication with the host was great.Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay again

Great for position and access to surrounding activities. Spacious, comfortable an homely.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in good condition. Very comfortable and welcoming accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT TRIP AWAY

Nice and peaceful little getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome beach stay

The house had everything we needed. Was a great get away for a few days. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 14, 2023
Hi Russell, thanks for coming to stay. It was lovely to host you. We hope that you come back again. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to explore Whanganui

A great place to stay, right next to the beach and not too far to the city . Plenty of space and well equipped Good itches with all that was needed and loved the log burner in the evening
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful get away

Nice and relaxed stay.Great communication with host to sort a couple of issuss
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay by the sea...

A fantastic location right by the sea, very quiet, great surroundings and great conversation with the owner if you have any questions or other concerns. Absolutely recommendable...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

We loved our stay here. In mid- winter the fire kept us cosy while we relaxed and enjoyed the stunning views. It really felt like a holiday for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Big Place

Awesome place with everything we needed and more. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and comfortable

Great place to stay. Comfortable beds. All that we needed. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together at Kai Iwi

Great location and views - a short walk down to the beach, a big section and great wood fire, gas hot water, bedding for 8, close to good fish and chips at the Motor Camp and ideal for our family from Australia, Christchurch and Auckland to stay together to attend a family reunion close to Kai Iwi over the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very comfortable, well appointed house close to the beach.

It had most things we needed. More crockery would be advisable considering it sleeps six people. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jannine.

Lovely spot, with beautiful sunset view from the deck, both double bedrooms and the lounge. Excellent beach walk just down the hill. House well set up and comfy. excellent few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning spot

This was the second time we’ve stayed at Helen’s place as it’s just so fantastic. The place has a fantastic location, amazing views, all day sun and all the amenities you need. The kids love it and it ticks all the boxes for us adults too. Helen is a fantastic host! Two mins walk to the beach and the park and a huge front lawn for the kids to play on. Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely

Lovely, comfortable place to stay and awesome location. The beach is wonderful, no matter the weather. A couple of small things are there was no gas in the BBQ gas bottle and we couldnt find the webber q. One of the fam did comment on the hole in the front guttering.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fascinating location, nice house

This comfortable family style cottage sits across the street from a huge cliff leading down to the sea. It's a really interesting geology and makes for gorgeous sunsets. The house is well equipped and large enough for a family. Helen was a really friendly host, picking us up on the beach and taking us to visit her friends who were fishing on the shore. We'd happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful return visit

After loving our family stay here a few years ago, I wanted to return for a winter retreat with friends. We had a great time with the fire going, and stunning views as we relaxed and read our books. It was perfect. A lovely clean, welcoming and relaxing space. Highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Helen for being an amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location, beautiful views & spacious! Great communication & support, especially after workmen in nearby area cut off the water by surprise! Helen & family were very helpful & supportive with this. We all still had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach escape

Beautiful view over Kai iwi beach. Big house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Was a fantastic experience for our family to stay whilst reconnecting with whanganui. Has everything you need and great communication from owner. Just remember Kai iwi doesn’t really have any shops (other than small fish and chips etc) but is only a 15min drive away yet it feels a million miles away from Whanganui as it is so beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend in Kai Iwi

Enjoyed our stay. The beach house is a really nice and spacious, warm home with large rooms and a great view of the sea. We had a really busy weekend so we didn’t get a chance to spend much time there but when we did it was lovely. Helen is amazing and provided us with all the information we needed to know ahead of our stay. My daughter left some of her clothes behind and Helen offered to post them back to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for being such lovely guests. We would love for you to come back and stay anytime.
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