Family-friendly holiday rentals in Whanganui River

Great to have a massive grass area out the front for lawn games. The big living area, deck and spa pool also nice. Well layed out house for entertaining and relaxing after our running event. Close to the big carrot / park, would be nice for families too.

Great place to stay, spa was relaxing after a day of golf!

Very cozy place and stunningly beautiful location. Unfortunately, the spa broke right before our stay but Imogen let us know and even provided a discount to compensate! Overall wonderful stay and great host

Such a beautiful home with lots of character. Perfect spot for a few families and lots of room for the kids to run around outside. We loved our stay and will be back hopefully next snow season 😊

We had the most amazing stay at the Luxury Seaside Holiday Home in Waverley! The house is super spacious and was perfect for our group—plenty of room for everyone to relax without feeling crowded. Having two kitchens and several bathrooms was such a bonus, especially with a big group. The location is just beautiful. It’s only a short walk to Waverley Beach, which has these incredible black sands—such a unique spot! We loved hanging out on the deck in the evenings, watching the sunset with a drink in hand, and the spa pool was the perfect place to unwind. There was so much to do in the house too—table tennis, darts, and loads of space for the kids to play. It really felt like a home away from home. The host was great—super responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better spot for our getaway.

Andy was a very responsive and proactive host which made us feel relaxed and reassured to reach out if needed. The home was as described and suited our needs perfectly. The view was just glorious and the location fantastic!

We had an amazing time in the house. It was very spacious with all the amenities you need for a perfect stay in the mountains! All the rooms had heaters, kitchen and bathrooms were sparkling clean and the spa was an icing on the cake! And yes on a clear day, the house has some breathtaking views of the mountain! Totally worth it. Will definitely come back again.

A lovely house, spacious and very well equipped. It met our needs perfectly. Will recommend to friends.

Great wee Bach. Clean and tidy with everything we needed. Nice outdoor areas. Kai Iwi beach fantastic to explore. Lots to do in Whanganui. Enjoyed our stay. Hope to come back and enjoy beach in summer.

We stayed here for a couple of nights as a base to do the Tongariro crossing. Good space with a full kitchen and comfy furniture. National park is not very big so it's a 2 minute walk to the bar/restaurant/shop. Great base for activities. highly recommend.

Stunning view of Mount Ruapehu as you drive to Ohakune! Great region to explore or rest for the night! Kate has a guestbook with everything you need to know about her place, recommendations of where to eat, and what to explore in the area. We needed a night’s rest before driving to Auckland all the way from Wellington, and I’m glad we chose her place. 5 stars!

We loved the dinner by Gina. Our stay was short but we enjoyed the cottage and the farm animals.

Wonderful wee railway cottage. Kids cracked up/crapped their pants when the trains roared past in the night but it became part of their norm in no time. Great wee cottage with everything we needed and close to town. Perfect for going up the mountain and super helpful host! Thank you.

Despite an initial hiccup, we had a fantastic time at Tracy and Damien’s home. Tracy was very responsive and helpful. We loved our stay and will hopefully return to stay here again!

Second time staying here and was as good as we remembered. Love the fireplace! Great spot as about 45 minutes from the snow.

Wow what great place Beautiful garden setting in small cottages Our dog loved the stay Thanks for the pumpkin and fejoas

Lovely stay in a beautiful location- thanks again.

Great location convenient for exploring Tongariro National Park and the Tongariro Crossing. Comfortable and clean home. Helpful, friendly, and responsive hosts. Would definitely come back.

Great place to stay. Comfortable and well appointed

We loved our stay at Lindy’s place. Everything was easy from the booking right through to the stay, and Lindy was helpful at every turn. The house is cosy and very welcoming and there was everything you could need available within the home. Thanks to Lindy for making us feel so welcome!

Great open plan kitchen/living/dining area. BBQ was excellent. Being a group of fisherman, a few hooks around the place etc would have been handy to air out waders at the end of the day....but these sort of things were minor annoyances. Bunk room a little cramped, however all things considered an ideal place for a group of 5-7 anglers. Thanks Kim👍

great accommodation, easy to find, beautiful views, lovely hosts. had everything we needed and more. would definitely stay again. Great place to stay to break up our travels for a long journey with little ones

Great place with a good feel to it. Beautiful gardens. Perfect location for a few days fishing on the Tongariro river just 50m away. The outstanding Hare & Copper Eatery is just round the corner for dinner. Beds and bedding were all super comfortable. Would definitely book again. Thank you Jocelyn for being an excellent host.

My Wife and I had an amazing stay at Maxine's farm for our honeymoon! The farm was beautiful, and the house was big, and romantic! The host was very friendly, and even took us to see the glow worms, and answered our curious questions about the history of New Zealand! Google maps took us right to the place, but it was hard to verify, because we didn't see the number, but that might be because we came in the dark. I would totally recommend to anyone who is looking for a beautiful adventure!