Title: The Blue House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Blue House Holiday home in Whanganui with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Blue House ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Blue House (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/e82f8a9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Blue House (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/d99cd6a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo - The Blue House (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/ef188b37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Blue House (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/1783ab83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Blue House (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109220000/109212300/109212245/c3c42472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 ![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 - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 304 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=34096781&PinnedHotelID=34096781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 £137 includes taxes & fees 11 Dec - 12 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=38079097&PinnedHotelID=38079097&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 276 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&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 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=112329624&PinnedHotelID=112329624&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 107 reviews £99 includes taxes & fees 10 Dec - 11 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=37910231&PinnedHotelID=37910231&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 £94 includes taxes & fees 5 Dec - 6 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120670000/120662900/120662888/538d3fed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui. 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Whanganui East - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 65 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 5 Dec - 6 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=37910180&PinnedHotelID=37910180&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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 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 ![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 \- 0.9 miles - Sarjeant Gallery \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Whanganui Museum \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Wanganui Community Arts Centre \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Little Curious - ‬3 min walk - ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mischief - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Brick House - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blue House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Blue House? ### Where is The Blue House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Blue House Reviews ## 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett B. 10 Jan 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. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena L. 19 May 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. 11 Mar 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 #### Jacqui D. 27 Apr 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. 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