Title: The Blue House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Blue House Vacation home in Whanganui with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/e82f8a9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/d99cd6a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/c3c42472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/1783ab83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/ef188b37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Centrally located in the heart of Whanganui, this villa offers a sun-filled backyard and comfortable living spaces. Enjoy quality time with family in the spacious dining area and kitchen or take a short walk along the river to town. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Blue House Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located place. A short drive or 20 minute walk along the Whanganui river into town, several beaches and other local attractions nearby. This is a 3 bedroom;, 1 bathroom, 1 living room villa with a sun-filled backyard, kitchen and dining area. The main bedroom has a super king bed, bedroom two has 2 king single beds and a trundler bed can be set-up in the third bedroom. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38079100/38079097/031e7204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kokako Lodge Wanganui Gonville - Free WiFi - Laundry - Microwave - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews CA $132 CA $248 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=38079097&PinnedHotelID=38079097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38030000/38023300/38023262/82b67a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic summer house by the sea Castlecliff - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 106 reviews CA $96 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34096800/34096781/46d9b6ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in the Wanganui Dunes Castlecliff - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 301 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=34096781&PinnedHotelID=34096781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Westmere - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $100 CA $169 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/f805b0d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI Whanganui Central - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 275 reviews CA $101 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=27508475&PinnedHotelID=27508475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329700/112329624/f46eb600.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balgownie Estate Gonville - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $130 CA $245 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=112329624&PinnedHotelID=112329624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910300/37910231/86fd5780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site Whanganui Central - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Parking available - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 123 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=37910231&PinnedHotelID=37910231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28080000/28076900/28076878/f9dacc36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable Beach-Front House Turakina Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews CA $112 CA $201 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=28076878&PinnedHotelID=28076878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/a19ba4aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. Whanganui East - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 64 reviews CA $120 CA $201 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=37910180&PinnedHotelID=37910180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/ed8f1c6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Beach Bus Castlecliff - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $126 CA $171 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=113908949&PinnedHotelID=113908949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.92083,175.04146&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bdsrFcxjk%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40Q%40S%40UBQ%40UBQBUBQBUBQBSDSDQBSDSDQDQFQDQDQFQFSDQHQFQFOFQHOFOHOHOHQFOJMHOHOHMJOJKHOJIJOJKJOJKJKLKJKLIJKLKJILKLILGLILGLILGLINELILELENELENENELENALGNANCNALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NFN%40LDNDLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNHLFLHLFLHLFLHJJLHLJJJLHJJJJJJLJJNJJJNJHHNJJHNJLHNHNHLHNHNHPFNHNHNFPFNFPFPFPFRDPFPDPFPDPDPDRBRDPDRBRBPBTBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40R%40P%40T%40T%40P%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FRARARATAPATCRARARCPCTCPCTCPCTEPEPCTEPEPEPGPEPGREPGPGPGPGPGNGPINIPGNIPILININILINKNILKJINKJKNKJKLMLKJKJKJMHKJMJMFKJMHMFMHMFMHMHOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBODMBO%40O%40OBMBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCMCOAOAOCMEOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMIMGMIMGMIMKKGMKKKMIKKMKKKKMKMKKKOKKIOKKKMIOIOIMKOGOIQIMIOGQIOGQGOGQIQEQGQGQESEQGQEQEQEQCUEQEQCUCQCUCQCUCQASCSASAUAQAUASAS%3FS%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H29xK5XmKbSlp6JRx16Oxvye_5E=) Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Virginia Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Sarjeant Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Watt Fountain - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive - 2.6 km #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Little Curious - ‬3 min walk - ‪Mischief - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blue House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is The Blue House located? > Located in Whanganui Central, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queens Park, Kowhai Park, and Virginia Lake. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Blue House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui D. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Excellent location, handy to shops and sport venues. Home had everything we needed, especially with laundry facilities, with having to wash sports uniforms everyday. Lovely outdoor area to enjoy, couldn't ask for a nicer place. ##### Jacqui D. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena L. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in great location The house was lovely, and felt like a home. It had a lovely garden with herbs and fruit trees including lots of fejoas which was a real treat. Would stay again. Thanks! ##### Elena L. Stayed 12 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely place to stay In town for a wedding. Great amenities in the house. My husband particularly enjoyed the SKY sport chanel! ##### Claire B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett B. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home Great character home that’s been well renovated. The garden was a bonus with veggies, fruit and herbs. ##### Brett B. 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