10/10 Excellent
dani d.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
dani d.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.
Holiday home in Whanganui with fireplace
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 480 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui Region
- Place, Durie Hill Memorial Tower15 min walk
- Place, Durie Hill Elevator15 min walk
- Place, Whanganui Museum1 min drive
- Airport, Whanganui (WAG)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Laundry / Toilet
Toilet
Outdoor Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub
About this property
'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.
'The Dogbox' was built by Patchwork Architecture in 2012. Sited on a steep centrally located section, the property is surrounded by native planting. It's a quiet, comfortable, sun drenched house that's perfect for families or friends to escape to.
The kitchen is fully equiped to cook during your stay, and the outdoor fire and seating make it a perfect place to relax outdoors. Open plan living downstairs with a fireplace, two bedrooms upstairs with queen beds, and a large 2.7m desk where you can work remotely. It's a private and secluded setting while only being a 10 minute walk from town.
Please note access is via 50 external steps, and there are internal stairs to get to the bedrooms. We also have a firm no pets or parties policy.
The kitchen is fully equiped to cook during your stay, and the outdoor fire and seating make it a perfect place to relax outdoors. Open plan living downstairs with a fireplace, two bedrooms upstairs with queen beds, and a large 2.7m desk where you can work remotely. It's a private and secluded setting while only being a 10 minute walk from town.
Please note access is via 50 external steps, and there are internal stairs to get to the bedrooms. We also have a firm no pets or parties policy.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
National rating
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About the area
Whanganui
Bastia Hill, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, is home to this holiday home. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum. Ward Observatory and Bason Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting.
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui Region
What's nearby
- Durie Hill Memorial Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Durie Hill Elevator - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Wanganui Community Arts Centre - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Whanganui Museum - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Red Lion Inn - 12 min walk
- Stellar - 16 min walk
- Rutland Arms Inn - 18 min walk
- Mischief - 3 min drive
- The Brick House Restaurant & Function Centre - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nick s.
21 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nick s.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Natalie Bradburn
Languages:
English
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