Durie Vale Retreat – Spa, Views & Walk to Town | House in Wanganui Township

Country Views. City Convenience.
A peaceful, private retreat with leafy valley, rural and garden views and abundant birdlife, just a short, scenic walk to the river and town centre.
* Light-filled living opens onto sunny north-facing decks for breakfast with the birds, alfresco dining and BBQs
* Soak in the spa under the stars, listening for the morepork
* Fully fenced for children and pets
* Fibre WiFi, Sky TV, streaming and Nespresso coffee
Relax and unwind in a warm, welcoming holiday home with something for everyone, from romantic getaways to family holidays.
THE SETTING
Tucked away on Durie Vale Road, the house enjoys a sheltered microclimate and peaceful, park-like surroundings, with abundant birdlife and views over the valley and gardens. A Four Square supermarket is less than 300 metres away at the bottom of the hill, next to the famous Durie Hill Elevator, which whisks you up to the Durie Hill Tower and its lookout. The river, town, i-SITE, cafés, restaurants and the Saturday markets are all within easy walking distance.
OUTDOORS
Have breakfast with the birds or an evening barbecue on the sunny north-facing decks. Laze in the swinging egg chair beneath the bottlebrush, or sink into an armchair with a coffee and the garden view. At night, slip into the spa, watch the stars and listen for a morepork calling across the valley. The front and back sections are fully fenced, with plenty of room to play.
INSIDE
Bright, warm and cosy, this three-bedroom home has been renovated inside and out, with a new kitchen, laundry and bathroom. The original deep bath has been kept for long soaks. There’s new carpet, curtains, furniture and appliances, and original works by some of Whanganui’s best artists are on display. Sleep well in luxury hotel-style cotton sheets, thick mattress toppers, electric blankets and duvets.
HOME COMFORTS
Help yourself to organic teas, hot chocolate, organic milk, Nespresso coffee and eco-friendly toiletries. Ultrafast fibre WiFi runs throughout, and the smart TV has Sky, Netflix, Prime and more.
FAMILIES AND PETS
A porta-cot and high chair are available on request. There’s a stocked toy cupboard for wet days, and a children’s playground is just around the corner. Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement; please ask about our pet policy.
FROM THE GARDEN
In season, pick spray-free fruit, herbs and vegetables to use during your stay.
GOOD TO KNOW
Plenty of safe on-street parking, monitored by CCTV. The driveway is sloped, and there are steps into the house, so it isn’t suitable for guests with limited mobility. Please see “Other things to note” for details.
GUEST ACCESS
You’ll have the whole three-bedroom house, gardens and spa entirely to yourselves. Keys are provided on arrival. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am.
PARKING AND ACCESS
Park on the street beside the mailbox or along the road. From there it’s about 10 metres down a sloped driveway (roughly a 15-degree gradient) to the entrance, with two steps into the house. The walk back to your car is uphill. Please see the driveway photo in the listing.
The slope and steps may not suit guests with limited mobility. With enough notice, we may be able to arrange parking on level ground near the entrance. This is subject to availability and must be confirmed with us before booking. The two entrance steps still apply.
If you need parking right beside the entrance or have any concerns about access, please contact us before booking so we can talk through whether the house will suit you.
PETS
Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement. Please ask us for our pet policy before booking. A pet charge of $30 applies for the entire stay.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 3 km from Whanganui, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Whanganui. Enjoy your stay in Whanganui at this House.