Title: Comfortable Beach-Front House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198084&destination=Koitiata%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand&selected=28076878&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Comfortable Beach-Front House ## Photo gallery for Comfortable Beach-Front House ![Exterior - Comfortable Beach-Front House (Turakina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28080000/28076900/28076878/eebbebb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Comfortable Beach-Front House (Turakina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28080000/28076900/28076878/61f46558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Comfortable Beach-Front House (Turakina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28080000/28076900/28076878/6360eb6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Comfortable Beach-Front House (Turakina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28080000/28076900/28076878/4ea11ea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Comfortable Beach-Front House (Turakina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28080000/28076900/28076878/4710f851.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On Turakina Beach, this beachfront house offers a tranquil retreat with 180-degree views from Wellington to Mt Taranaki. With modern facilities, including a dishwasher and washing machine, you can unwind on the huge deck or by the log burner downstairs. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill £112 includes taxes & fees 8 Apr - 9 Apr ## 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. ### Comfortable Beach-Front House Koitiata, Turakina Beach is a small and friendly community only 30 minutes from Wanganui and Marton. The house is located on the beach front with large glass sliding doors that open up on to the huge deck that gives you 180 degree views from Wellington to Mt Taranaki. Close to the campground and across the road from a good children's playground and the main entrance to the beach. Beach has four wheel drive access. Great for bird watching, fishing, four wheel driving along the beach, dirtbikes and quads. West coast beaches have a lot of character and are constantly changing. Black sand and driftwood abounds but there is still plenty of room to go for walks or do a bit of beachcombing and explore. Modern facilities including dishwasher and washing machine. We finally have fibre internet. If you are a returning guest you no longer need to pay for prepay internet. There are no shops but Turakina Service Station is 10 minutes drive away or head into Wanganui to stock up. The community has a potluck dinner at the hall on the first Saturday of the month. We have a small chest freezer that can be used for longer stays or storing fish bait and fish. Cell phone coverage is available but can be patchy. We have recently installed a log burner downstairs. There are other heaters that can be moved around as needed. Special conditions: Main living area and kitchen is upstairs. Portacot and Baby gate available. Please let us know before hand. Freestanding fireguard for fire. Maximum occupancy is 10\. There are bed configurations for 8-10 people with extra mattresses available. . Garage space available for motorbikes/quads and your 'toys'. Plenty of parking for trailers etc. Let us know ahead of time. Linen (included) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 Comfortable Beach-front House Turakina Beach Comfortable Beach-front Turakina Beach Comfortable Beach-front Comfortable front Turakina Comfortable Beach Front House Comfortable Beach-front House Koitiata Comfortable Beach-front House Private vacation home Comfortable Beach-front House Private vacation home Koitiata ## About the area Located in Koitiata, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Turakina Beach and Queens Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Durie Hill Elevator and Wanganui Community Arts Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Koitiata travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koitiata.dx553248635926198084) [View more Holiday homes in Koitiata](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koitiata-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635926198084-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-40.07257%2C175.13899&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I784VlS4o2_aBlvsvLv-L_NKGIk=) Turakina Beach, Rangitikei ### What's nearby - Durie Hill Elevator 26 min drive \- 22.6 miles - Whanganui Museum 27 min drive \- 23.1 miles - Sarjeant Gallery 27 min drive \- 23.1 miles - Virginia Lake 29 min drive \- 24.4 miles - Castlecliff Beach 33 min drive \- 26.8 miles ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) 30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Comfortable Beach-Front House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Comfortable Beach-Front House? ### How much is parking at Comfortable Beach-Front House? ### What time is check-out at Comfortable Beach-Front House? ### Where is Comfortable Beach-Front House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Comfortable Beach-Front House Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 210 8 - Good 48 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary W. 5 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach side holiday We all had a great relaxing get away playing on the beach Thanks. ##### Gary W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl V. 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family breakaway Awesome spot for a family break, amazing sunsets from the deck, so peaceful. Will definitely be back again. ##### Sheryl V. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny S. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location What a stunning place. The views from the deck were fantastic. Great layout for 2 families to stay ##### Penny S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie W. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We had a great stay as a family at this beach bach. There was plenty of room and parking for all of us. We will be back ##### Julie W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah D. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay Second time to this house, another fantastic stay, 3 generations under one roof and catered for all our needs. Host had exceptional communication and was very reasonable. Perfect location, right near beach and playground. Will definitely be back again! ##### Leah D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe O. 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome, homely bach! Awesome place, very homely! Very well equipped, good views of the beach. . Defenantly reccomend! ##### Joe O. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wiremu W. 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Beautiful views and a beautiful home that met all our requirements and needs was good to return after 3yrs to see things were still the same as expected Beautiful ##### Wiremu W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret S. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a group get-away Great property with an amazing view, easy access to the beach and playground, and feels so far away from the rest of the world. Perfect for families or larger groups, with room to spread out. We will be back! ##### Margaret S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindi C. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and quiet! A great spot to relax! Well-equipped and comfortable. It is our fourth stay and plan on returning again! ##### Cindi C. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kieren D. 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lads get together A group of old friends get together twice a year to have a bit of banter, fun on motorbikes and catch up. This was a perfect place for this with lots of room and a great set up house ##### Kieren D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary L. 12 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A comfortable beach house A great spot to stop and explore the coast line. The property has plenty of space for a family and well-equipped to self-cater. Happy to recommend to others. ##### Mary L. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney S. 21 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fishing trip the bach is in an excellent location to the beach access being lust across the road, the accomodation was great and well layout was perfect for a large number of people ##### Rodney S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl B. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bowls competition This property was ideal for the 4 of us who were playing in Cossie Club National Bowls competition. Plenty of space - kitchen and lounge were of good size- ideal. ##### Sheryl B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia R. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place The house was clean and tidy and had everything you could possibly need! Went for a lovely walk down the river. Contact with host was very easy :) ##### Claudia R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tracey L. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ratana Only 10 minute drive to Ratana-good facilities, sunset views were amazing ##### Tracey L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Delwyn C. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family Bach Perfect bach to fit our family and extended family. Great communication from host. Has everything you need for your stay. The mini bar is a great idea with being out of town. We'll be back! ##### Delwyn C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy C. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We had the best time here.Walked in to a clean house with everything we needed. They even had drinks we could buy as there are no shops around (We didnt need these as we were organised) We are already planning our next trip back. Beautiful views nice walks that were fine for the pram :) Kids loved it and are asking when we can go back. ##### Amy C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona S. 1 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views This is very much like the holiday batches/homes of my childhood, but with a lot of modernisation of the kitchen, bathroom and some bedrooms. Homely as in a shared family batch, comfortable very much set up for families. Thanks ##### Fiona S. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Heaps of cool games in the cupboard. Really neat bach feel. Communication was fast and friendly. Everything there we needed for our stay, we will come back and properly enjoy it. We only stayed there overnight and got in late but it is lovely. They have an honesty box for fizzy drinks and chocolate (we didn't have either but the kids really wanted it) if we had stayed longer we would have got some of these yummies for sure. ##### Peter B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen S. 26 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing accommodation. Clean and tidy, fantastic way to relax and unwind. Beach track almost across the road and able to walk to the river and beach barefoot. Hosts helpful and friendly. ![Sunset from the lazy-boy in the upstairs lounge.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/41185948-2e27-4000-aaa1-29159e8138df-1764115290636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Helen S. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication A lovely place to stay! ##### Rebekah Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nilupa W. 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice holiday home which has everything we needed. Will definitely look forward to going back. ##### Nilupa W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie T. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy stay this is a great place for a winter weekend. ##### Marie T. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel S. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice and easy getaway. Close enough to where we needed to be (Fielding) but far enough away to escape for a few days. ##### Joel S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Campbell G. 30 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved it ##### Campbell G. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ---