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Tranquil self-contained cottage

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Garden Bungalow
Queen size bed
bedroom with en suite
en suite
shower

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gisborne, Gisborne
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Gisborne Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gisborne Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil self-contained cottage

The bungalow is located just around the corner from the cafes and shopping in the Ballance Street Village, is on the same street as the museum and weekly farmers' market and only 10 - 15 minute walk from the Botanic Gardens and the CBD. Only a 10 minute drive to beautiful Wainui or Waikanae beaches.

We offer contactless check-in and check-out, and the unit is well-cleaned and disinfected between stays. We offer 100% refund if your travel plans change.

This one bedroom bungalow is newly constructed, tastefully decorated and fully equipped if you want to cook for yourself. Tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided. The garden is shared with the family house.
Special conditions:
There is a small dog (Fox Terrier cross) on the property so must be ok with dogs.

Children welcome if you bring your own portable cot or co-sleep.

Please park on the street.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

SPartington

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Gisborne

Whataupoko, a neighborhood in Gisborne, is home to this cottage. Wrights Vineyard & Winery and Longbush Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gisborne, Gisborne

What's nearby

  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Midway Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil self-contained cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil self-contained cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil self-contained cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil self-contained cottage located?

Located in Whataupoko, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gisborne Botanic Gardens, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, and Presbyterian Church. Tairawhiti Museum and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat

Our stay was perfect. The hosts were very welcoming and thoughtful to us in a difficult time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

121 Stout St

Very clean, very comfortable, very quiet and well stocked and great attention to detail. Only one minor point, a small vegetable knife / peeler in the draw would have been appreciated. Otherwise I had a great stay. Sorry about all the bottles in the recycle bin but golf in that heat was the problem. Dick
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot for Visiting Gissy

Clean, comfortable and warm unit. Walking distance to shops, and Sadie (the dog) would come visit when called.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Short Stay

Place was clean and tidy. Location was perfect and even though it was part of the main house, we had our own privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Spacious and convenient place in a lovely neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

I really enjoyed my stay at this property Sue was very welcoming and the house very cosy and clean
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne and Randy T.

Clean, neat and comfy bed!

We enjoyed our stay in Gisborne. Susan’s cottage was a welcoming spot after a day of driving. It was nice to be able to sit outside with a glass of wine and enjoy the lovely yard and sweet dog.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Tania B.

Great location.

Great location. Clean & tidy. Only thing we would need for a longer stay is a washing machine. Great place for a short stay we were there 5 nights.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Well located and quiet, nicely furnished with Morden and high quality furniture and soft furnishings

Well located and quiet, nicely furnished with Morden and high quality furniture and soft furnishings. Probably best for a short stay as property lacked washing machine, cooker/microwave (has twin hob) And TV. Internet only accessible when sitting outside on the verandah.

8/10 Good

Malee K.

Nice Place

Me and my husband stayed four weeks and it is really nice Holiday House. Thanks
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Lizzie B.

Lovely quiet cottage perfect for a weekend getaway and in a great location with a short stroll to sh

Lovely quiet cottage perfect for a weekend getaway and in a great location with a short stroll to shops and the botanical gardens
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10/10 Excellent

Louisa H.

Lovely little cottage, loved the gardern outlook all the mosaic features, the dog was no trouble onl

Lovely little cottage, loved the gardern outlook all the mosaic features, the dog was no trouble only not used to a soft mattress.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy C., New Zealand

A well appointed cottage made for a comfortable stay.

A well appointed cottage made for a comfortable stay. Didn't like having to leave our car on roadside where we couldn't see it though. The cottage was in in a convenient location within walking distance of shops and restaurants.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

herewini t.

Really quiet location.

Really quiet location. Lovely peaceful back garden area. Close to everything.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karyn P.

Great environment, restful & lovely place to stay, peaceful & relaxing.

Great environment, restful & lovely place to stay, peaceful & relaxing. Close to all amenities. Highly rate this cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Emily A.

Very tidy and had everything we needed.

Very tidy and had everything we needed. Would certainly stay there again if we go back to Gizzy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Location to Gisborne cbd was good,it is walkable to the Main Street.

Location to Gisborne cbd was good,it is walkable to the Main Street.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Location was good with short drive to city and beaches.

Location was good with short drive to city and beaches. A t/v would of added greatly to our stay. Nice decor.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

walking distance to town quiet neighbourhood, comfortable little unit

walking distance to town quiet neighbourhood, comfortable little unit
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely location, an easy walk into Gisborne and a few local shops.

Lovely location, an easy walk into Gisborne and a few local shops. Somehow missed that it was very close to the house but the family were very good at giving space/privacy to us while we were there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great location, lovely little bach, sweet dog, perfect hosts

Great location, lovely little bach, sweet dog, perfect hosts
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Close to both the village & Gisborne, it was a quiet refuge that we needed.

Close to both the village & Gisborne, it was a quiet refuge that we needed. The Bach is compact -- only drawback was on road parking.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pleasant location and handily situated to a nearby concentration of grocery and dining options.

Pleasant location and handily situated to a nearby concentration of grocery and dining options.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

The accommodation was good.

The accommodation was good. A new unit well equipped, at least one more window with a screen would be good for ventilation.

About the host

Hosted by SPartington

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What makes this property unique

Self-contained with en suite and kitchen

Languages:

English