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Tranquil self-contained cottage

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Garden Bungalow
Queen size bed
bedroom with en suite
en suite
shower

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil self-contained cottage

The bungalow is located just around the corner from the cafes and shopping in the Ballance Street Village, is on the same street as the museum and weekly farmers' market and only 10 - 15 minute walk from the Botanic Gardens and the CBD. Only a 10 minute drive to beautiful Wainui or Waikanae beaches.

This one bedroom bungalow is newly constructed, tastefully decorated and fully equipped if you want to cook for yourself. Tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided. The garden is shared with the family house. NO CLEANING FEE!
Special conditions:
There is a small dog (Fox Terrier cross) on the property so must be ok with dogs.

Children welcome if you bring your own portable cot or co-sleep.

Please park on the street.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition, you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Gisborne

Whataupoko, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, is home to this cottage. Tairawhiti Museum and East Coast Museum of Technology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Captain Cook Statue and Statue of Young Nick. Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Titirangi Reserve are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gisborne, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunshine Brewery - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kaiti Hill - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Pam M.

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

Stayed a week

Great place to stay as close to cbd and had all we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was 2 blocks away from our whanau. Access to the town, supermarket and stores is within walking distance. The owners were most obliging and allowed an early checkin. The bnb was on point abd very homely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rangi W.

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

Wonderful place to stay

It was perfect for a couple. Very close to everything you need. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

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

Amazing Place

Great place to stay. Was very comfortable and private. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Perfect retreat

Our stay was perfect. The hosts were very welcoming and thoughtful to us in a difficult time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gerard h.

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

Enjoyed

Great place. Lovely peaceful location near great cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Perfect for Us

Excellent place to stay, price was very good and the Place was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Trudi R.

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

Beautiful with Great Location

Very secure, quiet, comfortable, spacious, very well equipped (even with washing machine and dryer), beautifully decorated, great communication with host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication and welcome from our host, Susan. Well equipped cottage which was perfect for our one night stay. Very comfortable bed. No TV so we just connected to the wifi on our devices. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great cottage

Very clean and new cottage with everything as described. Was an excellent stay, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHNATHAN D.

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

Excellent Spot!

My partner and i stayed here for 4x nights and its offered everthing we needed and more...John & Suzanne were lovely hosts!Would happily recommend and stay again if visiting Gisborne
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kala H.

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

Great spot

Great place to stay, was exactly what we needed. Quiet and clean and easy to find. Would definitely stay again. Thanks !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

Relaxing stay

We stayed 1 night and it was great! Super clean and relaxing. Would 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Gizzy special

Great stay. Walkable to local village with everything we needed. Quiet location and the street is lovely with old houses and mature trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brude N.

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

Holiday road trip

It was fine, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

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

Perfect for the price

Spacious tidy and comfortable unit. Will be my go to whenever I’m in Gisborne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Everything you need...

A lovely space, with everything you need. Central to town and the great Ballance St collection of shops. Happily recommend and would book to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Accessibility

Comfortable & clean Friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Davontaye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Renovation holiday

Was nice . Location is good. The room was nice, was good to just be away from home for a coue days and breathe some fresh air
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Clean, tidy and very convenient location

Very enjoyable. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Des M.

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

Business 2 night stay

Comfortable, welcoming, clean and friendly. Great shower. A TV and a couple of welcome tea and coffees would be my suggestion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Gizzy

Nice clean property with great on-site owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short visit to Gisborne

Good deal
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

A nice double bed bach

Very neat and tidy, we really appreciated the insect screens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Studio Apartment in Gisborne

The apartment was very comfortable and well-furnished to a high standard. It included clothes washing facilities and full cooking facilities. It was close to the main shopping area of Gisborne and ideally situated to the local botanical gardens and river walks. A perfect place to stay for anyone wishing to explore the city and its surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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