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Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach

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Interior
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tamarau, Gisborne
  • Place, Wainui Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastwoodhill Arboretum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gisborne Hospital
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Garden Retreat

1 Queen Bed

Hideaway

1 Queen Bed

Sunrise

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach

Single storey house in an extensive, established garden a stones throw from Sponge Bay. Private and secluded, the guest wing has its own entrance, terrace and parking. The sun-lounge has ranch sliders opening onto the sunny terrace. New well equiped kitchenette / breakfast bar gets the morning sun. Modernised bathroom with large shower, separate toilet. Enjoy the birdlife and rural aspect with all the advantages of being close to town and beaches. There is a 12m swimming pool onsite for your use.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
Outside only

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 08230 520 00

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gisborne

Located in Wainui, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Captain Cook Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Cook Observatory and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tamarau, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Wainui Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raglan Roast - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gisborne Deli - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$226, 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.

Is Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach located?

Located in Wainui, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wainui Beach, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Titirangi Reserve. Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tulsi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So amazing, this is the perfect place to stay. The host is so lovely and it has everything you need!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Les was very welcoming.The place was lovely, gorgeous flowers garden, very peaceful and right beside sponge bay beach. The swimming pool was also lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael C.

Liked: Communication, location

House was in good condition and hosts were fantastic

All round it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

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

Great stay

Wonderful hoasts. Spotless accommodation and beautifully quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely house in a beautiful setting. The hosts were really friendly and helpful. Everything described was there and working. The goodies left for us were delicious. The only reasons we gave 4 stars is the lack of a washing achine and proper oven. We would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aroha S.

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

Work trip

Good place to stay. Exactly what we needed after a hard days work
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place for a family holiday

Thanks a lot! Les for wonderful hospitality, definitely felt like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

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

Lovely retreat

Super appreciated the care and going above and beyond!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

junia N.

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

Relaxed

we all had a relaxed and nice holiday stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Beautiful, Quiet Retreat close to Splendid Beaches

Ideal for our group with plenty of indoor/outdoor space and set in lovely grounds. The owners could not have been kinder or more welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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4/10 Poor

Caren F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unhappy

The carpet was not clean- grounds unkept except for lawns and the back ground looked nothing like photos- all in all a bad experience - they did allow is to have inside dog grateful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Enjoyable accommodation

Yes we loved our stay, was comfortable and quiet. Beautiful garden scenery to enjoy with birdsong. Our hosts were very welcoming, would definitely recommend to family n friends.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Perfect

Great location and perfect for what we were wanting! Would have loved to have been there longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

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

Fabulous place to stay, lovely hosts, and grapefruit to die for.

Enjoyed our stay, loads of room, clean and tidy, great hosts that were there when we needed them and not there when we didn’t. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

The purple flowering lane in spongebay

Wow thank you so much for our venue and family privacy with full insurance of safety and beauty in one scenic ..we loved it, I loved it... a perfect peaceful place(3 p's😄😍), to accommodate our family of four and daily whanau visits ..busy cuply dayz, but blessed to spend it with family and friends..especially mi siblings n our mum with her siblings. And grandchildren n great grandchildren....couldnt ask for anything better... Nice 👌👍 whanau.. 10/10, thank you again...look forward to getting in touch with you again.. Te Arani n Jordan
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ailsa C.

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

Could not find actual address and had difficulty with Book a Bach website to contact owner

Fabulous hosts and great property - highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

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

Great property

A great property with everything you need and lovely hosts. The garden is beautiful and the swimming pool is an added bonus!

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Hosted by Les Bracewell

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