Beachfront vacation rentals in Gisborne District

We had an incredible stay at Hidden Gem, Whanarua Bay. This spacious place truly exceeded our expectations. The accommodation was clean, equipped with everything we needed, outdoors bath delightful touch, fabulous bbq area, pizza oven, brazier, washing machine a great convenience, toilet and shower facilities made the stay even more comfortable. The setting is safe, secure and perfect environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. Immersed in breathtaking views of nature in complete tranquility, such a peaceful and scenic spot from the hustle and bustle. Thank you so much Alistair (down to earth, great communication, responsive host) and siblings for sharing your family paradise. Highly recommend! We definitely will return.

Al’s place was the perfect location with an amazing view! It had everything we needed and was an excellent setup. Highly recommend, hope to go back sometime in summer with friends

Wonderful place, such a great location. Great front deck with the best view around, and a great quiet back deck area shielded from the weather. 5/5 would stay again!

We really enjoyed our stay at George's place! While it is an old bach that is showing it's age in some places, it is comfortable and cozy with everything we could possibly have needed including a thoughtful array of snacks. And then there is the view which is UTTERLY STUNNING! Perched on the dunes overlooking the beach, the deck was a great place to watch the sunrise and then take a walk on the beautiful sand beach, play in the waves, watch the surfers...My one concern is the path from the bach deck to the beach which is pretty treacherous (a bit steep but I found that part fine). Path is overgrown with a haphazard array of possibly some previous steps made of concrete stones, wood, old tires (I think). Where the dirt and sand are exposed, it was pretty slippery after a rain. We gathered some "walking sticks" from the beach to use going up and down which helped. Still, this was not enough of an issue to deter our delight.

This place was prefect for the need of our large number of Whanau. Very clean and comfy whare.

Great little place for a family stay. A good in between if you’re not a fan of camping but want to be a little more connected than a house usually allows. Short walk to a lovely beach and a short drive to everything you need in Ōpōtiki. Tania was a great communicator. A smooth and relaxing break from reality.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay as the B & B was across the road from the beach so not far to go fishing. The weather was sunny every day and all the locals were very friendly.

We absolutely loved our stay in paradise! Views just breathtaking. Hosts were extremely easy to communicate with and flexible with our check out time which was really appreciated. The waterbed was a fun experience!

The house is 100% as described and pictures. It's very old and could use a few renovations. But because it is communicated transparently in the advertisement, there were no surprises. The garden and the view are fantastic and unbeatable. The direct location on the beach and surf right outside the front door immediately created a holiday feeling. That was wonderful.

Jeni’s studio is part of the downstairs of her own house. The house has a front lawn with a nice table for dining outdoors. The beach is just there in front beyond the state road. You can see, hear and smell the sea from the garden! I love that the house is mid-century and the studio preserves some of that charm and vibe. However Jeni has added many contemporary details to make the place comfortable and cozy like her two new double beds with very nice linens and plenty of pillows. There is an abundance of bathroom towels, beach towels and blankets to cuddle up in. Jeni is a super host, very hospitable and replied within minutes to any enquiry we had.

We were lucky to be on holiday at the same time as our hosts, who generously treated us with some crays!! Perfect spot, clean warm welcoming home. Ben & Julie are awesome. Definitely recommend :)

Absolutely the best Airbnb stay I've had. if we could give it a 6/5 stars we would. The house is impeccable, amenities fully stocked, and everything you want from a peaceful location in SH35. waterfront views, surrounded by peaceful nature, it was serene.

Beautiful stay, the place & view is absolutely stunning We throughly enjoyed our time spent there and have recommended it to everyone The basket of children’s toys under the tv was a hit with our grandson, just that little touch of home made it so special for him Stepping out & across the road to do a spot of fishing was amazing for my husband Then eating oysters off the rocks & swimming & snorkeling and watching our grandson building sand castles in the creamy white sand was special A place where beautiful memories are made Thank you Meagan for sharing your beautiful little bit of paradise with us

Wainui beach is a fantastic location with surfer like atmosphere. The house was elevated from the sand but 10 stairs away. House has very high ceilings making it seem huge! The living areas face the beach. We had 3 couples staying and it was perfect.

Such a fabulous stay - thanks! We were so surprised to discover the Christmas tree and decorations which made it feel like our home while we stated. The fish was delicious and the spaces generously soaked up our large family. I think the photos undersell what a beautiful space it is.

Stunning location right on the beach front, surf break out front, an absolute paradise. A quiet, peaceful and relaxing spot, with multiple indoor and outdoor areas to relax, a spa overlooking the ocean, we had a great stay thank you! The property manager Kaz was very responsive. Spa was awesome but needed some TLC. Multiple security camera's felt slightly invasive.

We are a family of five adults and two children, we’ve been traveling around NZ and after many homes this one was everyone’s favorite! Beautiful home, picture perfect surroundings and views, friendly host. Would definitely recommend!