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Reviews of Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.
Wanganui Township, Whanganui

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Whanganui
The apartment was quite charming really. I particularly enjoyed the panelled room. Whanganui was a real suprise. An interesting and pretty city. I hope to come back when the Art Gallery reopens. We also really enjoyed the River Road. I had read James K Baxter Sestina to the River Road and it was so lovely to have that journeying and cultural experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tania W.

Quiet and comfortable
Tucked down a driveway this accommodation is quirky and interesting. It is one half of the house but quiet even though people right next door. Easy parking. Beds were comfortable and there was everything we needed. Gas fire very cosy in the drawing room. Close enough to town, and the water tower is in walking distance up a track close by. Can I suggest the rangehood gets a good clean (it was sticky by the buttons on top to turn it on) and also the alarm clock was too difficult to set.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Whanganui
Terry was very helpful and accomodating. Easy to liaise with. Fitted 4 adults a 2 children nicely. Comfy bed. We had a lovely time in Whanganui.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Lovely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness
helpful and accommodating
Good stay, helpful & accommodating owner. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely sanctuary
So nice to rest and recuperate here after a marathon paddling adventure. Taxis to town are so cheap!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great enjoyable stay
Awesome place - great second lounge area not in photos, that was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet!
A beautiful character home, close to the city centre but in a quiet neighbourhood. We found everything we needed and our hosts were friendly and thoughtful. We found Whanganui a fascinating, art-filled city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Demelza P., Inglewood New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect & Easy
Was easy and had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not enough room
It was to small for a group our size, 6 people & we were tripping over each other. We didnt like the fact the toilet was off the kitchen. If you looked up there was cobwebs everywhere. The place would be great for a couple but other than that Id look elsewhere. Its beautifully decorated but i wanted to dust & vacuum after settling in. The place is very well equipped so a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanganui
Quiet and private. Interesting old, character house with beautiful dark wood. Just meant the lighting wasn't great for reading. Easy access to the cycle way.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Old Villa
Great communication with owners. Really clean, comfortable large old villa - felt like we were in old castle. Even dining room and good small kitchen fully equipped with plenty of cutlery, dishes, pans, etc. Very comfortable beds. Most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lighting was so poor the property was cold and dark all day. It wasn't charming at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful retreat
Beautifully maintained and preserved classic villa. Very clean, quiet and fully equipped. Beds were very comfortable! Thanks to Terry and Karen for a nice restful stay. Rob and Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naresh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Best place for family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and spacious
Good directions, easy access, excellent beds and wonderful setting. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Close to city, we’ll kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicky J., Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean place to stay. Very friendly hoste..
This is a lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Just what we needed thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old world charm
Very close to city centre. Loved all the wood paneling. Quiet location. Great communication from hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
This gorgeous house in a great location is a fantastic place to stay. The house was spotlessly clean, warm and had fantastic space, perfect for the family, surrounded by lovely quiet gardens. Absolutely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicky J., Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place. Great location and easy to find. House was very clean and well looked after.
Awesome stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful home...it had everything we needed including a lovely little yard.
My two little grand daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay..thank you 😁 Big thumbs up
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment with character
Spacious, very comfortable ground floor apartment, part of a lovely old villa. For lovers of gracious older style decor, with more modern kitchen and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Baylee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous vintage villa
A beautiful home with a small brisk walk past the river into town. Enough room to sleep all and adequate space to prepare a meal and eat ! Terry and Karen were amazing hosts and weren’t shy to our taste of music either :) 10 out of 10 recommend staying here if you ever find yourself and your whanau in Whanganui. Not to mention their cat was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas stay
Tidy & clean. Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Debra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tonnes of space!
A unique property in a quiet part of town. Very spacious and has an old world charm. The garden provides the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast in the sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good sized home for family gatherings and nice area
Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasnt enough heating. Otherwise it it was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky and comfortable
I'm not sure I've ever felt like a place was more exactly as advertised than this one. It's a grand old place, with the guest accommodation several rooms separated from the main residence. The beds were comfy and warm, and the dining room is like something out of Downton Abbey Communication and check in were very smooth.

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely house
We had a great stay in this house, perfect for our stay in Whanganui
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

helen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place ..handy to the city. A lovely old home
we were from a Tramping club and there is plenty to do in Wanganui and we were out every day . You can hire bikes from in town and the gardens around wanganui are amazing. Bushy Park is a must do.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2021
Thanks Helen. You and your group are welcome back any time. Cheers. Terry.

8/10 Good

MICHAEL F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa in Whanganui
An historic villa with high ceilings. The flat was spacious with good cooking facilities. In a quiet neighborhood. Two gas heaters were sufficient to keep the house warm even on a very cold day.

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful character home
We had a fantastic stay at this home and enjoyed the coziness of it. At first we were a bit chilly but the owner acted immediately and provided additional heaters. The beds were very comfortable! Thank you very much for your kindness Terry! Hopefully we can return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ivett k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location
Loving the atmosphere and practicality of the place!

6/10 Okay

S C.

Disappointed
The location was fine- quiet neighborhood and close to town. We did find it very dreary inside though. Very dark, poor lighting, but perhaps that’s to be expected for being such an old home- it definitely does have character. It smelled musty and the bathroom had some sort of stinky perfume smell. We saw many cobwebs, mostly up in the very high ceilings. Furniture was worn and uncomfortable- most of it was very low. We did, however, find the bed we used pretty comfortable and slept well. Awkward kitchen and bathroom with little counter space. The shower was fine but, again, it was very dark! Washing machine worked fine.

10/10 Excellent

Vorachith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place beautiful home
Thanks terry, appreciate the earlier check in, great place to stay we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the stay. Hosts were very obliging. We would definitely rent this property againly
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat
Enjoyed our stay it had everything we needed.Only one concern that couldn't see any smoke alarms ?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay. There are three smoke alarms in the apartment. With those high ceilings they can be easy to miss.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautiful villa, very clean and tidy in lovely quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Narayanan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Victorian home in beautiful Wanganui
A beautiful Victorian home with garden , well decorated and clean. Owner Terry was very kind and responsive. I would highly recommend this place. Looking forward to another stay soon.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N., Hastings, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had an enjoyable stay, house had everything. Highly recommend

8/10 Good

Elin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy going owner with clean and tidy property
Tidy property with easy going owner that was very flexible regarding check-in time. Owner made access to the property easy. Would happily recommend this accommodation to anyone. Close to the city so great location if you want to be close to Whanganui township.

8/10 Good

Lee-Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly accomodating hospitality
Very welcoming and friendly. Cosy with good heating. Plenty of towels and linen and very accomodating to their guests.

6/10 Okay

Katherine M.

Charming with a need to look at details
Really cold when we 1st walked in & was not aired. Lights didn’t work initially. Soap in shower was used. Toaster did not work. Back heater unable to work (instructions would be handy). However the house had lots of charm & the hosts were lovely & very accomodating. They fixed the light problem very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for the feedback. Hadn't realised the toaster and fire lighter were not working. Both replaced now. Cheers.

6/10 Okay

Jacqui S.

old and quiet
lovely old villa in quiet part of wanganui, said it was separate but it is attached to other side of house. on saying this we couldn't hear anyone. house was nice but beds were too hard for our liking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Jacqui. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and sorry if the beds were firmer than you like. In the description of the apartment, it says, "Abercroft House apartment is a very large, self-contained apartment within the main house. It has its own front door and outside area and is as big as a small house. Guests enjoy the privacy of having their own place whilst having the convenience of the owners being next door if any queries arise." I wouldn't have thought this was ambiguous. Perhaps you were remembering the description of some other property.

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle C.

Fantastic stay.
Beautiful villa. Plenty of room for us all, very quiet and peaceful property and gardens. Handy/close to township. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019