Family-friendly vacation 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!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was very clean and well equipped. Hosts very responsive, helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to come back!

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.

Stayed at the bach with my husband, 11 yo son and 2 dogs..we loved how cozy the bach is and enjoyed our walk to the beach Was such a peaceful place to stay. Thanks again for having us it was great!

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!

Thanks so much, Gina. The place was really comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved how peaceful it was and felt really relaxed. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice spot to stay!

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.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Clint was a great and helpful host. We used this place as a base to do the Tongariro Crossing hike. A quick 20 minute drive to the car shuttle parking lot for the hike. Clint also suggested some nice beaches nearby. It was great to have the whole house to ourselves.

The villa we stayed in was well presented with beautiful surroundings. We stayed only for a night but would certainly come back to experience everything the place have to offer.

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👍

We had a lovely stay with two couples and a child. it was cosy and the kitchen had everything we needed. there were good heating appliances too and the photos matched the description well. it was good value and would happily recommend to others. thanks Deborah!

Another visit (our 3rd) to our favourite batch in Turangi! It really is a home away from home with a super helpful host. The property is on a quiet cul-de-sac, with great access to the river only a minute away and then a number of walks can be taken from the batch without having to drive anywhere, and if you just want to relax on site, it has everything you need. Thanks again!