Vacation rentals in Te Karaka

Wainui Beach Studio, Gisborne

Our tiny house is tucked away on a peaceful semi-rural lane, offering an ideal stay for individuals or couples. Just a 5-minute walk to Wainui Beach and a short 5-minute drive to downtown Gisborne, you’ll have easy access to both Gissy’s most scenic beach and the city center. We have basic bikes available to use - perfect for a leisurely ride around the area. Whether you’re here for a relaxing beach break, a work trip, or a surf session, our cozy tiny house is the perfect base for your stay.

The Manor Guest House

The Manor Guest House is compact, cosy, comfortable and very quiet. Tucked away from the road in a park like setting it is very peaceful. The bed is comfortable with cotton sheet and warm duvet as well as an electric blanket for the colder nights. The Kitchen is equipped with a bench top oven, cooktop, fridge and coffee maker. You have your own private garden which is bathed in sun for most of the day. Roughly 5minutes drive to town, town beach and about the same to the coastal beaches.

Wheatstone Studio

Our modern, architecturally designed detached studio is the perfect accommodation for couples or individuals looking for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Situated on a hectare block with a relaxing rural outlook our house is walking distance (1500m) to Wainui Beach and a short (5 min) drive to Gisborne city. The perfect location! Our studio mixes a luxurious but informal bach aesthetic it’s the ideal place to unwind, relax and enjoy Gisborne. BBQ and surfboard available on request.

Magnolia Cottage

Enjoy the quiet area. Listen to all the native birds, swim in the pool, take a walk in our lovely area, or simply relax in the spacious cottage with a drink. Inside, go up the spiral stairs to the cozy mezzanine bedroom (please note that it's low up there). The unique stairs are from the old star observatory on Titirangi (the local maunga/mountain)! The sofa bed in the lounge can sleep 2. There is no kitchen, but there is a kitchenette with microwave, toaster and kettle.

The Cedar Retreat

Gisborne has some of the best beaches you will find in NZ and if summer is true to form the temperature can hit 30 degrees plus, if fishing is your hobby there are miles of beaches to do a bit of surfcasting, you also have the famous HWY 35 to explore at your leisure. If surfing is your buzz you will be spoilt for choice. Gisbornes horticulture scene is booming with many wineries to visit and taste some of our Chardonnay classics making us the Chardonnay capital of NZ.

Central, Spacious and Comfortable Retreat

Our spacious and comfortable retreat is located in central Gisborne, only a short stroll (200m) away from Ballance Street Village, where you will find great food, coffee and many other bare necessities (post, gift shop, florist, pharmacy, liquor store, etc). Your sunny room is self-contained and situated in a private area of the house with independent access and contactless entry system. Enjoy a luxury king bed, Wi-Fi, TV (freeview, Netflix), workspace and kitchenette.

Cosy & Private Home Away from Home w. safe parking

Private & warm 1-bedroom flat with all amenities: - Full kitchen incl cooktop + dishwasher + Nespresso machine - Smart TV with Netflix and fast fibre internet (WIFI) - desk with ergonomic office chair - a separate bedroom - unlimited hot water + washing machine - Heat pump + fully insulated + partially double glazed - Secure off-street parking - recently renovated This apartment is very popular with business travelers, locum doctors, and other hospital staff.

Pōhatu Studio, A retreat by the River

Pōhatu, meaning stone in Maori, is a beautiful 1925 Arts & Crafts house built by one of regions wealthiest landowners. Lovingly restored in 2020, the guest room is self contained and absorbs the morning sun. Pohatu is located beside the Waimata River, on a 3000m2 section surrounded by mature trees and gardens which afford privacy for sitting outside with your favourite beverage. The property is a short walk to the beach, shops, bars and restaurants.

Gisborne Dream Suite

The guest suite in the front of our character bungalow is centrally located to Gisborne town with its local eateries and beautiful beaches. Easy walking distance to the Tairawhiti Museum and the Saturday Farmers Market. It has its own separate entrance for you to come and go freely as you explore the Tairawhiti Region. We have created this little haven for wanderers, travellers and whānau (families) who want to enjoy the East Coast.

The Studio

Welcome to my secluded, peaceful hideaway. The studio is a large open plan space. Large sliding doors completely open up the front of the building onto the deck, giving you a feeling of always being close to nature. Surrounded by trees, orchard, lawn and garden, the studio is a quiet retreat space. The sound of the sea and bird song are always in the background. The best beach in NZ is a 15 minute walk away!

Tokomaru Beach

Our place is newly built, behind a historic building, only metres from the beautiful Tokomaru Bay Beach. The facilities are all modern, with heat pump/air conditioning, acomodating 4 people with style, comfort and ease. One queen bed is in the lounge as a pull down/retractable and the second in a separate bedroom. Shower and toilet is an ensuite shared by all guests but accessed through the bedroom.

WELCOMBE GUEST HOUSE

Self contained guest house with magnificent views over Gisborne & out to Young Nicks Head. Pretty view of the city lights at night. Separate from our home. Swimming pool & spa pool for your use. Studio style with ensuite & queen bed. Basic cooking facilities.(Dishes are washed in the ensuite basin Plus kettle is filled in the ensuite) 5 minutes from Gisborne city & beaches.