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Reviews of Kokako Lodge Wanganui

Kokako Lodge Wanganui
Wanganui Township, Whanganui

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and cute
Really loved our stay at this cute, cosy cottage. The extra cakes and milk in the fridge etc were such a nice touch. Thanks for hosting us so kindly Litza :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay of our trip
This property was by far the best place we stayed in our trip to New Zealand! As soon as we walked in we fell in love with everything about it. It is very well appointed. We had planned to eat out but decided to get takeout so we could eat in the room. Thanks for the home made buns and bread!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Lee was a model guest. The lodge was left in a pristine condition and all house rules followed to the T. We would have Lee to stay again anytime and recommend her to all future hosts. Much thanks Litza

8/10 Good

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Denise
Nice property, welcomed with afternoon tea. Good location and quiet area. Beds comfortable. Suitable more for a couple than 3 adults.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2024
Denise was an excellent guest Very friendly and easy to chat and communicate with. Denise left the lodge in a very tidy and ordered condition. We would certainly host Denise again and recommend her to all future hosts

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beutiful romantic getaway
Lovely outlook, tranquil setting. Be back to rendezvous again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We had a lovely stay at the lodge. The property is gorgeous, and we had a lovely welcome (including fantastic home made cakes!). Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Absolutely gorgeous place to stay. Even better than the photos. We loved the complimentary baked treats that the host made - the tan slice was amazing! Lovely host who gave great recommendations for dinner at a great cafe in Castlecliff. Thanks for having us. Megan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Megan and her family were the loveliest guests. Very pleasant to chat with and very easy to communicate with. Megan left the lodge in an excellent tidy condition. We would certainly have Megan again anytime and recommend her to all future hosts Much thanks Litza 😊😊😊

10/10 Excellent

sam c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find
What is not to love about this bach. It's stunning. Had everything I needed..... best 3 days. Great location to bike into town gor a beer. Love love loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique decor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This property is clean and quiet. Host is pleasant and kind. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Lovely and private and clean and comfortable. Thanks for the tasty baking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2023
Michael and kelly were the loveliest guests. Very easy to communicate with chat to. Thank you for leaving the lodge in a pristine condition. We would love you to come again, and we recommend Michael to all future hosts. Much thanks Litza 😊😊😊

10/10 Excellent

Nadine Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutly lovely
We had e very warm welcome from Litza in her lovely cottage and enjoyed our stay! We just missed e little more storage space for our baggage. But instead if this we recommend the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kiri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! The cottage is just as it’s advertised. It’s very well appointed & lovely sweet treats!
I’d return again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Str8up S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding little cottage
Awesum little cottage exacatly as its advertised perfect for our 3 nite stay Litza was a lovely she had cake and extras waiting wen we arrived which was nice ad we had just driven down from whangarei i would stay again and recommend to family and freinds so thank you Litza
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is very central to everything.
Litza is very welcoming and is there if you need her. The place is small but cozy. It was a great stay. Thank you Litza.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
The Lodge is beautifully decorated with everything you would need, plus a few extras. Thank you Letza for the fantastic slices and hot cross buns straight from the oven. Highly recommend as close to city, comfy bed and with personality plus. Thanks for the stay, we shall be back I'm sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lizzy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute as a button
Lovely for a short stay. Quaint and quirky, clean and tidy. Kids loved the loft beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2022
Lizzy and her family were ideal guests, easy to communicate with. Lizzy left the lodge in a pristine condition. Thank you for being so respectful of our property. We would certainly have Lizzy and her family back again anytime and recommend Lizzie to all future hosts. Much thanks Litza

10/10 Excellent

sian m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage with everything you need
Host was lovely, and thoughtful home baking awaited us! Perfect little getaway. Would not recommend for little kids due to unsafe mezzanine sleeping… our 7 and 9 Y ended up on the couch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than it looks in the pictures !
Litza is a great host, lovely cottage, and a nice treat. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at the cost cottage. The host left us nice little snacks and some fruit. The bed was very soft which took some getting used to, but was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Fantastic couple of nights away. This little cottage is so cute and cosy and the host is warm and welcoming. The decor and feel of the place was very welcoming - we loved it! All the quirky accessories made it an interesting haven for a break away - absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Athena A., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great studio tiny house
Beautifully appointed, great place to unwind, was lovely to not have TV; instead we played board games, read, and of course went out. Thank you for the lovely treats too! Only thing I would say is it would be nice to have a full length mirror (vain I know!)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2021
Athena and Ross were the loveliest guests. They were very easy to chat with and easy to communicate with. They left the lodge in a very tidy condition. We would certainly have them back again anytime and recommend them to all future hosts. Much thanks Litza

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Litza's Cottage
A beautiful cottage, it felt like a real treat. With lovely touches from your host Litza. Just a short drive to town, the beach, and easy to find. I'll be back and recommending to all my friends.

10/10 Excellent

Sherida C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Just lovely with wonderful treats included and super peaceful will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2021
Sherida was the loveliest guest. She was lovely to chat with. Easy to communicate with and Sherida left the lodge in a very tidy condition. We would certainly have Sherida back to stay again. Much thanks Litza

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W., Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect
Well thought out, comfortable, very clean and super quirky. I would love to live in it! So much attention to detail. Home baking on arrival. Treats in the fridge and breakfast cereals and muffins. Would love to come back again. Thanks so much Litza and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2021
Deborah, Eddie and family were the loveliest guests. They were lovely to chat with and very easy to communicate with. They left the lodge in an exceptionally tidy condition. We would love to host them again anytime. We recommend them to all future hosts. Much thanks Litza

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab
Fab
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rekha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
We had a lovely stay at the lodge. Everything was beautifully styled. Thank you for the fresh jam, the ginger cake & biscotti (and breakfast). We would definitely love to stay again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Rekha for choosing Kokako Lodge for your stay. Thank you also for leaving the lodge in a very tidy state. We are very grateful for this. You are very welcome to come again. Kind regards Litza 😊😊😊

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s so cute and original
We loved this cottage and will definitely book this again. Litza went the extra mile for us by doing our drying and delivering it back to us. Gorgeous decor and lovely touches. This place would be a very romantic stay for a couple but works with a child too. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

maggie f.

Maggie
Loved this quaint wee lodge. Just what was needed. Loved the touches. Just One thing, more private curtains for evening time wouldn't go a miss. Thanks for the stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Shanaz N., Auckland, New Zealand

Cosy little Bach, central to what we wanted but no carpet on the floor, bare concrete. Would be gr
great to have drapes on the windows. But we had a heater. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
There are drapes on the curtains Also you left the lodge in an absolutely terrible state, dishes piled high I. The sink and kitchen area. You had removed all linen from the cupboards and baskets and just screwed them up and dumped them throughout the whole lodge. We have never had the lodge left I. Such a state. We would not recommend you to other hosts and would not have you back again. No carpet on the floor is part of the rustic decor of the lodge. Obviously this type of accomodation is no good for yours or yours families needs. Good day to you Shanaz

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Wonderful experience
Excellent . Litza has presented her lodge with artistic flair. Little touches of flowers and home made cakes added to the relaxed stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Ross and Sandy were lovely guests. Thank you for choosing Kokako Lodge and thank you for leaving the lodge so beautifully clean and tidy. Thank you for the great communication and lovely chats we had. We would be very happy to host you again and would recommend you to all future hosts.

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Excellent
Our stay at Kokako Lodge was very enjoyable. Litza could not have been more accommodating. The double bed space, the bathroom and the kitchen and living areas were all beautifully thought out. The third and fourth beds are in a loft - fine for kids or agile adults only but Litza cheerfully provided a comfortable folding bed for our third person. We appreciated very much the fresh flowers, the freshly baked ginger cakes, the bowl of fruit. Such gracious hospitality! The family’s transformation of a garage into this charming little lodge is ingenious! We would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Linda, Nick and Jan for choosing Kokako Lodge and being the ideal guests. You were very lovely guests. With great communication and thank you for respecting and leaving the lodge in an excellent and very tidy condition. We would gladly have you again and gladly recommend you to any future hosts. Much thanks Litza