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Family Home Away From Home

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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Family Home Away From Home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Family Home Away From Home

  • 3 bedroom near new family home, in quiet rural subdivision. 2 minutes stroll to private blacksands beach. Idyllic scenery, lake swimming. Private, gated access.

    Modern facilities, brazier, outdoor chimney bbq, small gas bbq, outdoor table.

    5 minute drive to nearest supermarket/petrol station/cafes

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn turn heating system off
Turn bbq gas off if used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Additional cost of $20 per day if heating system is not switched off on check out

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Waverley is home to this holiday home. Bason Botanic Gardens is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waverley Beach and Mowhanau Beach. Visit our Waverley travel guide
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Waverley, Taranaki Region

What's nearby

  • Waverley Beach
    1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Virginia Lake
    41 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Mowhanau Beach
    45 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    47 min drive - 69.5 km
  • Castlecliff Beach
    52 min drive - 72.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Main Street Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Waverley Fish Supply
    10 min drive
  • Obsess
    11 min drive
  • Blacklady Roadhouse
    10 min drive
  • The Big Sun
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Home Away From Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home Away From Home located?

Situated in Waverley, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Waverley Beach and within 32 miles (52 km) of Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Mowhanau Beach. Goodson Dell and Naumai Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Family Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was such a nice homely stay! Very comfy, heaps of room throughout the home and nice backyard areas outside would definitely book back here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen's house is very flash and was super comfortable for our family. We really enjoyed the man cave to watch the All Blacks. It was a perfect place for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Very spacey, comfortable and clean. Family friendly, we took 2 kids with us, they enjoyed it alot. The host was very fast with communication and replied back quite fast to any queries. Overall we enjoyed our time here, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026