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Historic summer house by the sea

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Property grounds
Beach
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Castlecliff, Whanganui
  • Castlecliff Beach
    4 min walk
  • Queens Park
    10 min drive
  • Whanganui Museum
    10 min drive
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    16 min drive

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Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (57)
The price is AU$229
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

About the area

Whanganui

With a stay at this vacation home in Whanganui (Castlecliff), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Castlecliff Beach and 8 minutes from Virginia Lake. .This vacation home is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Queens Park and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Whanganui Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Castlecliff Beach - 4 min walk
  • Virginia Lake - 8 min drive
  • Whanganui Museum - 10 min drive
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 11 min drive
  • South Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Citadel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic summer house by the sea

'Monday' is a historic seaside cottage that was designed by the early architect to maximize the benefits of holidaying beside the sea while having access to Wanganui city. It is the first of six adjacent beach cottages, all named after the days of the week. The first five cottages have similar construction and quirky features
It is located at Castlecliff beach, which is about a 10 minute drive from the city centre. The cottage is in close proximity to the beach, the reserve, the children's playground, basketball court, skateboard park,community BBQs, dairy and camping ground. It is in a popular area for recreational activities yet the cottage offers privacy and unique ambiance. It has a secluded courtyard behind the cottage, secure parking and is fully fenced.
The Wanganui area is historically significant as an entry point for early settlers and visitors to the country in the mid - late 1800's as it had a port and the navigable river enabled access to the interior of the North island. It was one of the wealthiest areas in early New Zealand and this is reflected in the abundant early architecture of the city.
The city centre has retained its artdeco architecture and artistic influence and is very well presented and cared for. It is well served by great cafes and restaurants.The river frontage has a delightful leisure area with a reserve, walkway, historic buildings, tram line and original steam boats running excursions. The area buzzes with activity, especially during the Saturday market and festival times.
Local attractions in the area include exploring the Wanganui river or the Taranaki coastline, driving up the Para Para road to the Volcanic plateau (the ski fields on Ruapehu are about a 1 hr 30 minute drive up the Para Para road) or simply enjoying the creative ambiance of this art orientated city.
'Monday' is being lovingly restored to it's 'Arts and Crafts' style. Your stay here would help us to restore the cottage and grounds to near original condition.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$35.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

CraigDo8

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fully fenced

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Historic Seaside Whanganui
Historic Seaside Cottage Whanganui
Historic Seaside Cottage Private vacation home
Historic Seaside Cottage Private vacation home Whanganui

Historic summer house by the sea Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky Monday Cottage
Half house, half museum, we loved Monday Cottage! It is old, but comfortable and full of old-fashioned charm. We stayed five days and still didn't finish checking out all of the fascinating collection of books, records, pictures, ornaments and other miscellanea with which the house is filled. Two BIG pluses for us - it is dog-friendly and just a stone's throw from the lovely Castlecliff Beach. We'll be remembering and talking about this portion of our holiday for a long time to come! We did have a tiny issue with the lockbox on arrival - it was dark by the time we got there after a long journey and only good fortune that we had a torch available to help us get sorted! Minor detail.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage by sea and children's playground
Enjoyable, cosy, cottage with nice ambience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting cottage by the sea
On first stepping into the cottage, I was enchanted by the beautiful octagonal living room and the fascinating decor. The artworks in the house are lovely and quirky; everything we needed was supplied; and everything was clean. We briefly met the owners and the lovely woman who arrived to do the cleaning, and I can honestly say that this architectural gem is the nicest place I have ever stayed in through any holiday let. Fascinating story behind the Monday cottage (and its neighbouring days-of-the-week cottages). Oh, and it's just over the road from stunning Castlecliff Beach! I will definitely stay in Monday Cottage again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky
Monday Cottage is the cutest cottage. Compact, comfy and full of interesting memorabilia. The adjacent park and beach are such a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

George I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected Lil Gem
Unexpected Lil Gem says it all. Will definitely be booking if available when we next visit whanganui again. Craig deserves 6 stars, just a top bloke and great with communication
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home base
Lovely little cotrage for our over night stay, comfortable with everything we needed & a nice stroll to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shani

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
I liked the closeness to the beach, and playground, great for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and quirky
Lovely tiny historic cottage very close to the sea. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Wanganui
Nostalgic property. Clean and Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny P., Hastings Hawkes Bay

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
The cottage is quirky and unusual. Great secure backyard for dogs. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Property owners easy to contact and sorted wifi issues straight away. Both beds are in the same room but a screen gave privacy. which was fine with us and TV is above the double bed . Easy drive to the City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia D.

Unhappy
The property was cluttered and the number of electric plugs that were in multi power boxes could have been a fire risk. The toilet was extremely small and anybody with long legs had no hope of sitting on it normally!!!! The TV was in the bedroom and the lights from the switches shone in your eyes while trying to sleep. I turned it all off.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mum daughter stay
I took my mother of 83 away to visit some of her friends who lived near by, perfect place to stay, warm, quiet loads to read and things to do, absolutely loved it, many many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S., Matamata

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
We spent a lovely few days at Monday historic cottage. It was very clean, comfortable and cosy. We caught fish out the front, played golf out the back and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Adrian M.

Not what it says on the tin
This property is listed as having 2 bedrooms when in fact there is only 1 bedroom. The room has a folding divider to separate the double bed from the single, offering no privacy. It has the lowest shower head I have ever seen, had to kneel down to wash my hair. The TV is in the bedroom so not really suitable for family viewing. There is very limited storage space available and the set of drawers in the bedroom is already full of old videos etc. The bach seems to be used as a storage place for the owners personal stuff, every flat surface is covered with stuff. Only 3 windows open in the whole place with the rest screwed shut so there is very little air flow making it uncomfortable when the weather is hot. While the place is cute enough, it does not have 2 bedrooms and is not suitable for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monday beach cottage
Great location close to the beach and just a short drive to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character cottage
Great place with heaps of character
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolandie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Holiday
We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful historic cottage it was very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a great place, the beach was in the front few minutes walk and there is a playground, so kids enjoy a lot. And house was comfy, we were family of four and the kids were small. So it's ok for us. Overall we like to go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute historic cottage
Great location. Appreciated being able to bring the dog. Owners very obliging to communicate with through Covid disruption.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Owners have put a lot of thought into this cute little cottage. Clean and comfortable, with lots of activities/entertainment items. Also a good playground across the road. Beach was OK, lots of driftwood before the sand or sea, and being winter the area was pretty quiet. Only complaint though was no coffee plunger in the cottage and the local Cafe was only open Thur-sun so couldn't have a decent morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage suitable for all ages. Beautifully decorated would be happy to stay there again.
Loved our stay there. The only suggestion I would make is maybe a clothes rack. Sadly it was raining the whole time we were there and trying to get washing dry was a little tougher. Other than that fantastic place and great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Judi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castlecliff beach stay.
Nice clean, warm little cottage. A little pokey but weather not great and so we didn't access courtyard as we normally would which would have given a feeling of more space. Very comfortable beds. Shower hot. Dog friendly with park and beach across road. Happy with our stay. Thanks to hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Great lil cottage to spend a long weekend in. Especially nice being so close to the beach and the local caf, close drive to town. Clean and tidy cosy space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 day break
perfect for two people and a dog. Intriqued by the architecture of the cottage - seems like an early version of a 'tiny house', though not so tiny.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022