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Sunset Delight. Beautiful home with expansive sea views and close beach access.

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Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Place, Mowhanau Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite to master bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sunset Delight. Beautiful home with expansive sea views and close beach access.

The house is a thoughtfully designed new build located at the beautiful Kai Iwi Beach. It has stunning panoramic views of the sea from the living areas and master bedroom with spectacular sunsets. Large sliding doors mean the living areas can be opened right up to the sea air. A short walk and you can be down at Kai Iwi beach enjoying a swim or taking the kids for a walk to the wonderful playground located by the beach.

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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

No parties

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9795601
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kai Iwi

Kai Iwi is home to this holiday home. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bason Botanic Gardens and Ward Observatory. Wanganui Community Arts Centre and Durie Hill Elevator are also worth visiting.
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Kai Iwi, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Mowhanau Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Virginia Lake - 9 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 13 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 13 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Bushy Park Homestead & Forest - 14 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windermere Farms Of Wanganui - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Citadel Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Havoc Coffee Roasting - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Castlecliff Camp Store & Takeaways - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pukekos nest Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Delight. Beautiful home with expansive sea views and close beach access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunset Delight. Beautiful home with expansive sea views and close beach access.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Delight. Beautiful home with expansive sea views and close beach access.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Delight. Beautiful home with expansive sea views and close beach access.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Delight. Beautiful home with expansive sea views and close beach access. located?

Situated in Kai Iwi, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mowhanau Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bason Botanic Gardens. Virginia Lake and Bushy Park Homestead & Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and awesome living spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrien V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lovely House, the view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect stay for a relaxing long weekend. Beautiful views and beautiful amenities - the space is truly spectacular, clean and luxurious. Isolated, rejuvenated and close to the beach. Sunset views are priceless! Thank you for the lovely experience, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Watching the sun set in the evenings was a beautiful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house, the proximity to the beach & the children's playground. Close enough to enjoy Whanganui as well. Loved our bbq at the Bason gardens. Nice walks. Stunning sunset views over the ocean. Couldn’t have been better for all our whanau
Evening view from house
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay here. We love the views and proximity to the beach. The kitchen has everything you need. The house is always clean and tidy and well presented. It's great not having to take towels etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing weekend away at this beautiful home! The house was absolutely stunning - so clean, stylish, and comfortable, with the most incredible views. Everything was so peaceful and relaxing, the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay - highly recommend and would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully tidy and well presented property. Peaceful location. Great layout and design.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house and the view ... The host was very helpful and I have no problem reccommending the property,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views. Gorgeous house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great place

This place was fantastic right from the facilities to the beds and what a view. Well worth staying the short drive from Wanganui.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great family getaway

We had a great time with three generations at this beautiful home, great winter retreat. We all loved it and the house was the destination between a few excursions out. We plan to spend a bit longer there over summer too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

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

Amazing home and location

We very much enjoy the house and location. So very happy to have this beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliette G.

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

Stunning views and perfect location

Thank you for a wonderful holiday! The house is just perfect for a family, with stunning views and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

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

Beautiful stay

This is the 2nd time staying at this property and it was just as good as our first stay. Highly recommend, amazing views,spacious and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

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

Stunning location and Property for weekend away with friends

We had a wonderful breakaway - throroughly recommended and definitely keen to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

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

Perfection!

A wonderful property with amazing views. Beds all super comfy and a dream kitchen! Totally recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Sunset Delight

Awesome place and great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola M.

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

Amazing views

Relaxing stay, so good, booked again while staying there. The house is clean with amazing views with more than enough room to Accomodate the whole family. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maree J.

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

Holiday

Great place to stay plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a small problem with a light weight pot which would not start the induction process I suppose because it was not heavy enough. The light over the kitchen work bench had three separate lights but only the two outer ones were working. Because there are no drapes or carpet in the living area, it can get quite noisy when there are a number of people in the space.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Awesome place to stay, very relaxing

Our family traveller from Australia, experienced delayed flights, and travelled to whanganui to attend a wedding. Home beautiful, very relaxing setting, we all had restful sleep, loved tge joint
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Willem K.

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

Great stay catching up with friends

We meet twice a year to catch up and reminisce, in a nice location somewhere in NZ.We were lucky with the weather for the 4 days we were here and had some lovely excursions and walks on the beach.The sunsets didn't disappoint and we enjoyed the views and spacious house, relaxing with good food and wine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wahine M.

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

Stellar views!

We stayed at this property over the Auckland anniversary long weekend with our two children and we were overly impressed with the quality of the home including the location! Kai Iwi is such a hidden gem and the beach down below the house was amazing to swim at with lifeguards and a huge park nearby for the kids. We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Beautiful, modern home with great view

We loved our stay at this beautiful home. Well designed to take in the great view. Short walk to beach and short drive to town. Harriet was so easy to work with. Comfortable and well equipped home. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreea M.

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

Amazing spot - highly recommended

We had a lovely time at Sunset Delight. The house is brand new, the views are amazing. A very lovely and responsive host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Harriet Horrocks

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