Title: Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre 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 # Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre Holiday home in Whangarei with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre ![Property grounds - Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115030000/115023700/115023631/c8f6e538.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115030000/115023700/115023631/2476f3a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115030000/115023700/115023631/3fc83c95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115030000/115023700/115023631/f32c60a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115030000/115023700/115023631/05f9a6d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre Unwind at this stunning riverside escape on the scenic Hātea River. This modern four-bedroom, two-bathroom home sleeps up to eight, perfect for families or friends. Enjoy a king bed with ensuite in the master, queen, single, and bunk beds, plus an extra single in the upstairs rumpus room. Amenities include an equipped kitchen, spacious lounge with Smart TV, WiFi, air conditioning, fireplace, and laundry. Four minutes to Town Basin and five to town for dining and shopping. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 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 ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116030000/116030000/116029917/60529712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat in Raumanga(Shared Amenities) Raumanga - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=116029917&PinnedHotelID=116029917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113522400/113522393/3d92c877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautifully renovated 5-bedroom bach just steps from the sand. 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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 ## About the area Riverside, a neighbourhood in Whangarei, is home to this holiday home. Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Mair Park. [Visit our Whangarei travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whangarei.dx6136961) [View more Holiday homes in Whangarei](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6136961-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.72089,174.32535&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nz%7ExEm%7C%7Ef%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40QBUBQBQBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDQFODQDSFMFQDOHQFOFQFOHMFOHMHOHOFMJOHOHKHOJMJKHKJOJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKJILKJILGLGLILILGLILELGNELILELENELENENCLENELANCNCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBLBN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLDLHLFLHLHLFLFJHLJJHLJJHJJLJJJJJJJJJJNHJJJHLJNHJHNHNHLHNHNFLHNHLFNFPFNFPFNFPDLFRDPFNDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBRBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPATAPAPATAPCPAPARCRCRCPCPCPCPEPEPCREPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGLGPGNGPGNINILGNILINILININIJKNILKJILKLKJKLKJKJMJKJKFMJKHMJKHMFMHMFMHMHMFMDOHMDMFMFODMDODMDODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOCOAMCOEMCOCOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMIMEMGMIMIMGMIMGKIMKKIMKKGMKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKKKMIOIKIOKOGMIOIMIOGMIOGOGQGOIQEMGQGOEQEQGOEQEQEQCSEQEQCQCQCQCQCSCSASCQAQASASAQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2U4dIvfzCfj2LmEnk83y_axqoXY=) Whangarei, Northland ### What's nearby - Hundertwasser Art Centre \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Mair Park \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Town Basin Marina \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Whangarei Art Museum \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Reyburn House \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 10 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk - ‪Oh My Pho - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk - ‪Dickens Inn - ‬17 min walk - ‪The QUAY - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre? ### What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre? ### What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre? ### Where is Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Riverside Retreat – Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Just Minutes from the City Centre 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki H. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house was perfect for our needs, lots of different spaces, comfortable, pet friendly, handy to the Art district ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cb36208c-8afe-4838-afcf-b67131ee40c3-1749422700497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/301efc26-fe43-45a7-bd3b-1891e06fe18c-1749422700881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/686cb2f7-0634-42c0-b05c-05d1a1390b5b-1749422700584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nikki H. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn D. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Brilliant! Had room to spread out, fantastic deck to sit and enjoy an afternoon break with friends. Fully equip kitchen and a basket of snacks and goodies. All this combined with awesome artwork made this a wonderful spot to base our weekend away with team mates. Real gem we are already planning to come bsck ##### Robyn D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody C. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cody C. 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