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In the heart of Wanganui's Kowhai Park, Abercroft House apartment offers a spacious retreat with its own entrance and outside area. Enjoy the tranquility of this leafy neighborhood, just a short stroll from the river and within walking distance to town centre amenities like cafes, pubs, restaurants and art galleries.
Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8 150 sq m
Popular amenities
The current price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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About this property
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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Beautiful old Villa Apartment in Charming Setting
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Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Whanganui
About the area
Located on a river, this apartment is in Whanganui East, a neighbourhood in Whanganui. Watt Fountain and Ward Observatory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kowhai Park and Moutoa Gardens. Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Wanganui Township, Whanganui
What's nearby
- Sarjeant Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Watt Fountain - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Virginia Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cactus Creme Cafe - 3 min drive
- Rutland Arms Inn - 3 min drive
- The Brick House - 3 min drive
- Stellar - 3 min drive
- Thai House Express 2 - 4 min drive
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Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
9.4/10
Cleanliness
5.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hayley H.
6 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely historical villa
Hayley H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise T.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
Denise T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yael S.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing old house great hosts
Yael S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicola B.
19 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great enjoyable stay
Nicola B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elaine R.
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Elaine R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Luke C.
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good
Luke C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jon M.
17 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice villa, handy to town
Jon M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
8 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely sanctuary
Mark L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Demelza P., Inglewood New Zealand
29 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect & Easy
Demelza P.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jan S.
5 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Old Villa
Jan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Susanna J.
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Whanganui
Susanna J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward H.
26 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
helpful and accommodating
Edward H.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate R.
14 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet!
Kate R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rob M., Canada
14 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful retreat
Rob M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
16 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Whanganui
Chris H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
shelley B.
23 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wanganui
shelley B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Tania W.
30 Apr 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable
Tania W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Anne
15 Jan 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anne
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
4/10 Poor
Jan C.
5 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not enough room
Jan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dejah K.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Home
Dejah K.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary-Ann G.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary-Ann G.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nyree P.
31 Jan 2025
Nyree P.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa R.
18 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in Whanganui
Lisa R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Wendy H.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa stay
Wendy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024