Title: Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198060&destination=Waikawa+Beach%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand&selected=117098512&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home ## Photo gallery for Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home ![Exterior - Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home (Waikawa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117100000/117098600/117098512/754c5934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home (Waikawa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117100000/117098600/117098512/bf52b35e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, high chair - Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home (Waikawa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117100000/117098600/117098512/50ff5763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home (Waikawa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117100000/117098600/117098512/f98002b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home (Waikawa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117100000/117098600/117098512/87c03f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home Fire up the BBQ and then the firepit. Steak and Sausages - Marshmallow sandwiches or cook inside. Lots of board games for those nights without the TV. Send the kids upstairs to watch their TV. Lots of room for the kids and pets to run around. We have a high chair and porta cot. We are about 10 minutes walk to the bench. Master Bedroom has a queen bed and foam mattress if you want the kids in with you. The dorm room has 2 sets of Bunks and 1 single bed with roll away under it. There is a toilet upstairs for those night stops. Downstairs is the garage come 3rd bedroom with a sofa bed - the washing machine and the dryer and second fridge for the wine and beer and ice creams. The main room has a heat pump and wifi - the kitchen - dining and lounge. There is a lot of space for playing outside and it is fully fenced. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Twin Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/ecffec28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aotea Motor Lodge Whanganui Central - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 427 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 27 Mar - 28 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679419/f2aa9af2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hacienda Motor Lodge Palmerston North Central - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 9.6 Exceptional 307 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=9679419&PinnedHotelID=9679419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Shower, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44499300/44499228/2729d5b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castletown Motel Foxton - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 8.8 Excellent 83 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=44499228&PinnedHotelID=44499228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107830000/107823400/107823351/1c839628.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge Aokautere - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included £220 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=107823351&PinnedHotelID=107823351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6360000/6358400/6358378/fdc5d4e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park Castlecliff - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 8.6 Excellent 123 reviews £58 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=6358378&PinnedHotelID=6358378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Cabin | Cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8760000/8755700/8755696/3c6a7811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park Aramoho - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool - Water slide 8.6 Excellent 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=8755696&PinnedHotelID=8755696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119790000/119787700/119787615/11469822.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Foxton Beach House Foxton Beach - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Fireplace 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=119787615&PinnedHotelID=119787615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33904900/33904802/71e0c5eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Dreams, Linens Included: Modernised 3BR, Foxton Beach Haven - Fast WiFi! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 ## About the area Waikawa Beach is home to this holiday home. Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Otane Market and Lindale Park. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Paradise in Waikawa Beach - Family and pet friendly - Home away from Home 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 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James F. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful property in a very relaxing location. Loved the large section which had plenty of interesting spaces to explore. The bedrooms are a generous size andbthe kitchen is well equipped. Loved the assortment of books and boardgames too! ##### James F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maia M. 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome house for our big family well equipped with everything you would need. Big space for the kids to play and enjoy.The host were very efficient. We will definitely book again ##### Maia M. 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