Title: Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37910180&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Riverfront apartment in Whanganui with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. ![TV, DVD player - Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. (Wanganui Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/c0a3d7dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. (Wanganui Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/f81c3a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. (Wanganui Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/cf2cc4e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. (Wanganui Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/68b76e67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. (Wanganui Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/10576674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Wanganui's Kowhai Park, Abercroft House apartment offers a spacious retreat with its own entrance and outside area. Enjoy the tranquility of this leafy neighborhood, just a short stroll from the river and within walking distance to town centre amenities like cafes, pubs, restaurants and art galleries. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Abercroft House apartment is a very large, self-contained apartment within the main house. It has its own front door and outside area and is as big as a small house. Guests enjoy the privacy of having their own place whilst having the convenience of the owners being next door if any queries arise. Abercroft House is in the leafy Kowhai Park area, only a 5 minute stroll from the river. Wanganui town centre is a 30 minute walk or 3 minute drive away, where there is a fabulous selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Also to be found are the many private art galleries, along with the public Sargeant Gallery and the Wanganui museum. Wanganui's most famous attraction is its river and there are many ways to enjoy this magnificent waterway, from kayaking to jet-boating to just walking its banks. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only Pets allowed with prior approval. Babies/toddlers free if guests bring their own cot. A porta-cot can be hired for $10 per night. Cleaning (A $30 charge is included in your price); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Allowed outside. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - On a river ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Beautiful old Villa Apartment in Charming Setting Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Apartment Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Whanganui ## About the area Located on a river, this apartment is in Whanganui East, a neighborhood in Whanganui. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kowhai Park and Moutoa Gardens. Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise T. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home! Perfect size for our group of 4, quiet location, had everything we needed. ##### Denise T. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yael S. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing old house great hosts Beautiful place clean tidy everything you need is there ##### Yael S. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy H. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa stay Comfortable and easy stay. Quiet and peaceful ##### Wendy H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dejah K. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Home Beautiful home, only downside was the host was pretty much in the next room. Communication was good, host was helpful and we had extra guests @ 25 per head. I would definately stay again and recommend this property to visitors ##### Dejah K. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. Feb 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely sanctuary So nice to rest and recuperate here after a marathon paddling adventure. Taxis to town are so cheap! ##### Mark L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa R. Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay in Whanganui We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 nights at this accommodation over Christmas. It is located in a quiet neighbourhood, set back from the road with beautiful native bush and bird life. There was lots of space and the beds were comfy. It would have been perfect with a better shower and a light over the vanity. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susanna J. Apr 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay in Whanganui Terry was very helpful and accomodating. Easy to liaise with. Fitted 4 adults a 2 children nicely. Comfy bed. We had a lovely time in Whanganui. ##### Susanna J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. May 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Whanganui The apartment was quite charming really. I particularly enjoyed the panelled room. Whanganui was a real suprise. An interesting and pretty city. I hope to come back when the Art Gallery reopens. We also really enjoyed the River Road. I had read James K Baxter Sestina to the River Road and it was so lovely to have that journeying and cultural experience. ##### Chris H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tania W. Apr 30, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and comfortable Tucked down a driveway this accommodation is quirky and interesting. It is one half of the house but quiet even though people right next door. Easy parking. Beds were comfortable and there was everything we needed. Gas fire very cosy in the drawing room. Close enough to town, and the water tower is in walking distance up a track close by. Can I suggest the rangehood gets a good clean (it was sticky by the buttons on top to turn it on) and also the alarm clock was too difficult to set. ##### Tania W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair J. Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property, great location, good value ##### Alistair J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renata L. Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place and host Would stay again ##### Renata L. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley H. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely historical villa We love staying here , brought hubby on this trip and he loved it - see you again soon ##### Hayley H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola B. Jul 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great enjoyable stay Awesome place - great second lounge area not in photos, that was a bonus ##### Nicola B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine R. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house Lovely would stay again! ##### Elaine R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon M. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice villa, handy to town Nice house with character. ##### Jon M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel P. Jul 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! This gorgeous house in a great location is a fantastic place to stay. The house was spotlessly clean, warm and had fantastic space, perfect for the family, surrounded by lovely quiet gardens. Absolutely will be back! ##### Rachel P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Luke C. Jan 24, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really good Terry was great ##### Luke C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan S. Feb 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Old Villa Great communication with owners. Really clean, comfortable large old villa - felt like we were in old castle. Even dining room and good small kitchen fully equipped with plenty of cutlery, dishes, pans, etc. Very comfortable beds. Most enjoyable stay. ##### Jan S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Maryanne A. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Spacious and tired Spacious property, in original condition, was dusty and damp. We booked for two nights and stayed one as allergies playing up. May be better in summer. ##### Maryanne A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Demelza P., Inglewood New Zealand Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect & Easy Was easy and had everything we needed ##### Demelza P. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate R. Jul 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and quiet! A beautiful character home, close to the city centre but in a quiet neighbourhood. We found everything we needed and our hosts were friendly and thoughtful. We found Whanganui a fascinating, art-filled city. ##### Kate R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward H. Feb 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### helpful and accommodating Good stay, helpful & accommodating owner. Thank you. ##### Edward H. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob M., Canada Jan 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, peaceful retreat Beautifully maintained and preserved classic villa. Very clean, quiet and fully equipped. Beds were very comfortable! Thanks to Terry and Karen for a nice restful stay. Rob and Mary ##### Rob M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shelley B. Feb 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wanganui Quiet and private. Interesting old, character house with beautiful dark wood. Just meant the lighting wasn't great for reading. Easy access to the cycle way. ##### shelley B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Anne Jan 15, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lighting was so poor the property was cold and dark all day. It wasn't charming at all. ##### Anne Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023