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Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wainui Beach, Gisborne
  • Place, Okitu Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wainui Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Makorori Headland Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu

Palms on Douglas is a modern, open-plan home that has been elegantly decorated for you to enjoy your holiday in style. It is located in a quiet street, a short walk from the beautiful Wainui Beach. The home is situated for sun and indoor/outdoor flow onto an expansive deck. You may like to sit under the shade of the palms and enjoy listening to the bird life in the private garden, use the deck to enjoy the sunshine or dine al-fresco.

If you are wanting a change from the outdoors you can enjoy being at home with a range of entertainment available. You can cosy up in the living room and watch the flat screen TV or play table tennis in the internal access garage. There are also a range of family friendly activities including children's books, toys and table games to enjoy as well as TV's in all the bedrooms.

There is a well stocked pantry if you enjoy cooking when on holiday. We only ask that you replace any ingredients that you finish for the convenience of the next guests.

Gisborne city is a short 10 minute drive away where you will find excellent shopping and restaurants and additional town beaches. Head in the other direction up the coast and you will see further stunning coastal scenery, walks and even more beaches to enjoy. The area also offers winery tours and tastings too.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
No parties or events

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu on 31 Jan 2027 start from AU$291, 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 at Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary Wainui Beach home at Okitu located?

This family-friendly Gisborne holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Okitu Beach and Wainui Beach. Makorori Headland Trailhead and Makorori Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

great stay!

great facilities..loved the many communal areas to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you Sarah - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. And thank you for taking such good care of our property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

great accomodation and fun location

we recommend this wonderful accommodation. the house has a lot of space, the kitchen is very well equipped, all is clean, just a few minutes to a beautiful beach. thank you for making it a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you - our pleasure. So glad you enjoyed our accommodation and our lovely beach. That feedback is very important to us.
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10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Fantastic home, great location with all the facilities and resources you would...

Fantastic home, great location with all the facilities and resources you would need for a weekend or week away.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much - really glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your recommendation to others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole J.

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

Just like home

Absolute home away from home, totally matched our expectations. Everything we could possibly need and great hosts.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2023
Thankyou for that review. Both of you have been awesome to deal with. Very reliable and would definitely have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheng C.

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

Feb people, great place

Feb people, great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2021
Thank you - so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

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

Fabulous property

It is an amazing experience- lovely spacious house, beautifully kept. Highly recommend if you need family accommodation near Gisborne or the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Hi Ursula Thank you for a wonderful review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Take care Bruce and Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Great hosts, house and location.

Very comfortable once we figured out the heating system. We had everything we needed anymore.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Glad you had a great stay. Yes the heating configuration maybe a bit different in NZ from what you may be used to. Regards Bruce and Shirley.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary N.

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

Fabulous home and location

A fabulous home in a great location. Well equipped with everything you could want and more. Grant and Shirley were wonderful hosts. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Hilary Thanks for being great guests and leaving the house sooo tidy when you left. Many thanks Shirley and Bruce 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place to stay

We loved staying here. The extra thoughtful touches like electric blankets on all the beds, bathrobes and TV's in all the bedrooms made it feel like a 5 star hotel. Its a short drive to town and you can walk to the beach in 2 minutes. There was nothing I would fault it on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Hi Anne-Marie Thank you for a wonderful review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Take care Bruce and Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Gizzy get away

Great communication from Bruce and a lovely house for our time in Gisborne.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Hi Paul. Thanks for your review. You were great guests and appreciated the house being left so immaculate and clean. Regards Bruce and Shirley.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nitasha J.

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

Excellent

Very clean and tidy property - felt like home away from home. We wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you for the chardonnay - what a lovely gesture. Hope to come back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Thank you for your lovely feedback and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony N.

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

An oasis.

So pleasant to be in such a well looked after and immaculate house with everythimg that you need, and things you didn't realise you needed. We had a brilliant stay, Bruce and Shirley were thoughtful and understanding hosts. We loved the wonderful deck and garden and seeing Kereru swoop past. The boys loved the garage as a hang out space. Easy access to the beach and great surf too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2021
Thank you for your feedback. It was great having you stay and thank you for leaving the house clean and tidy. Yes the Kereru is special and we enjoy them ‘being in our neighbourhood’ as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Great stay in a wonderful bach

We had a fantastic stay in this amazingly well-appointed bach - it’s a wonderful base from which to explore all the East Cape has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

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

Clean and welcoming!

Very accommodating and easy to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine C.

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

Okitu Stunner!

I've been to many holiday home & this has to be one of the best stays. Fully equipped kitchen, accessories, games, books, musical equipment. Everything you need for an amazing stay. I loved the communication & check in process. Stunning property & beautifully decorated. The robes were soft and fluffy. Highly recommend!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Peaceful haven.

Beautifully designed and appointed home. Friendly helpful hosts. Gorgeous outside area and quiet neighbourhood.Easy walk to the beach. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Hi Sally Pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for leaving the house so immaculate. It was much appreciated. Kind regards Bruce and Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz m.

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

Wonderful stay

We’ll set up home. Impeccably clean. Big kitchen that had all the staples. Lovely outdoor area. Great communication with the owners. It was just perfect for 3 couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Hi Liz. Hope you had a great stay when in Gisborne recently. Thank you for leaving the house immaculate and clean after your visit. It was appreciated. Regards Bruce and Shirley.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jemma H.

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

Gisborne trip

Excellent holiday house to rent for the long weekend. Extremely clean. The owners had very good communication. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

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

Simply the best

This is a wonderful property - very comfortable, attractive, all amenities, and well located. The owners were a pleasure to deal with. We had a delightful stay and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Beautiful house, fantastic location

Gorgeous house - has absolutely everything you need - and just a 2 minute walk to beautiful Wainui Beach and the local dairy. Great communication from hosts. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae M.

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

Relaxed in Okitu

We had a lovely and relaxed stay. Was quiet, being off the main road, but an easy stroll to the beach. The house was super clean, and as described (actually, maybe better!). Would definitely be keen to book again, and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linley T.

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

Warm, quiet escape

Great time away, beautiful, organised and comfortable home. Easy to holiday here, everything you need, sunny spot close to beach. Great communication with kind hosts! Thank you, we loved staying at your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia G.

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

Immaculate home by the beach

The house was immaculate and perfectly set up for guests. It was well suited to our family group with a spacious and social layout and lots of entertainment for all ages. We had an excellent stay. Thank you very much for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Awesome Bach!

Bruce and Shirley were lovely to deal with, and nothing was a problem. We LOVED this bach, so homely, inviting and immaculately presented. Short walk to the beach too. We will definitely book this bach again when in Gisborne.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea I.

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

Highly recommend

Great location, everything we needed & lovely and clean. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
So pleased you enjoyed your surfing stay in Gizzie- thanks for leaving everything so lovely and clean!

About the host

Hosted by BruceandShirleyM

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What makes this property unique

Gisborne city a short drive away to shops, more beaches, restaurants and wineries

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