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right in the town centre

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Whakatane

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A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, two windows with white frames, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a table and four chairs, a window with a view of a fence and trees, and a white wall.
A single-story house with a front porch, a satellite dish, and a small front yard with a picket fence.
A living room with a dark purple sofa, a matching ottoman, and a wooden door leading to another room.
A neatly made bed with white linens in a room with a wooden floor, a window with white curtains, and a small round table with a vase of flowers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whakatane, Whakatane
  • Place, Wairere Falls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mataatua: The House That Came Home
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Whakatane

Whakatāne Town stay.With a stay at this Whakatāne Town vacation home, you'll be steps from Whakatane River Walk and Wairere Falls. Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wairere Falls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whakatane District Museum and Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gibbo's Fresh Fish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

right in the town centre

1930s bungalow with original period features. Located 1 minute walking distance from the heart of the shopping centre, cafes and bars. 2 minutes from the boat ramp and fishing club. Plenty of off street parking for cars and boats makes this property perfect for fisherman.

So many tourist attractions are right at your door step, White Island Rendezvous, whale watching, swimming with the dolphins, Maori marae experience plus much more. Walk up to the top of the Kohi point walk for stunning views of the township and heads.

For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have external security cameras located on the front and back doors of the property.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$55.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Right In The Town Whakatane

Right in the Town Centre Whakatane

Right in the Town Centre Private vacation home

Right in the Town Centre Private vacation home Whakatane

Frequently asked questions

How close is right in the town centre to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi (15-min drive) away from the Whakatane (WHK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does right in the town centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does right in the town centre offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at right in the town centre?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at right in the town centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at right in the town centre?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does right in the town centre have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does right in the town centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is right in the town centre to downtown Whakatane?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Whakatane.

right in the town centre Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot close to everything will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shonelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, near town, clean and well facilitated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely in a prime location, within walking distance of town. Cute little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top spot

Awesome spot loved our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhys R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot, Very Good Price

Older Property, Hosts are fantastic, we have stayed twice now.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was clean, warm, comfortable. The host was amazing with her communication. The location was great. We were so thrilled with our stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location close to everything you need. Equiped with all the necessary. Beds were super comfortable and bonus that there was a washer and drier. Only downside was the lawns were quite long, the rubbish bin was full and the shower head may need replacing as the water was just dribbling out. Other than that would probably stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It's a good location

We all like it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carien E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

Nice house, very characteristic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location. Short walk to town centre

5 minutes to restaurants, shops..very quiet location, a short walk to beautiful seaside park. We didn't find childrens playground...but huge lawns onsite for kids to runaround
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gilian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right in town

Older home close to town, clean, comfortable, well provisioned. Access details were not forthcoming until after checkin time, which was a bit stressful as we had travelled a considerable distance to Whakatane, other than that, a great place to relax, and enjoy the area. Have stayed before, will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

james g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

22 toroa

Clean and comfortable home and the location for us was perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boys fishing weekend

Classic beauty
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jahnesta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely enjoyable stay

We absolutely loved this whare. It was homely, comfortable, was perfect for our weekend & is close to everything. I have gone so far as to saving your number in my phone Ani as I know we will be coming back again in summer to enjoy the deck area with whānau. Ngā mihi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andre V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Step

Overall great stay. Step by washing towards the loo is a trip hazard, recommend warning sign and or lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful stay

It’s a cute little house with a great big deck in back - proximity to central shopping area, ocean and wananga was excellent. Kitchen is tiny but doable. We had everything we needed and had a happy and relaxed stay. Addition of another mirror would be my only suggestion.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming character home in great location

Great location, handy to town centre but nice quiet street. Lovely character home with many original features (the green bath is spectacular), the kitchen especially reminded me of how old time baches used to be. Well appointed and comfortable. Ani was great and easy to communicate with. Everything super clean and homely. Big thumbs up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sam S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Upon arrival the house was a mess due to not being cleaned for our stay. I messaged the host who informed that the cleaner had a personal issue to sort out and that it would be done the following day. The next day came and went with no cleaning as well as the host just stopping all correspondence with me. We ended up having to leave early and further attempts to sort this issue with the host have just been ignored.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A great place to stay

An awesome place to stay, walking distance to everything. If you are going to book, make sure you get access details the day before as we were stranded trying to contact anyone to get into the property. Even Book a bach had trouble contacting the owner to get access info, which resulted in us being stranded outside the property for quite some time, exhausted after a long trip. The stay itself was awesome, as was the property, but soured due to the lack of communication from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
This is a refurbished very old style house. My guess around the 1940s. It is so old the toilet looks like it was added as an afterthought to the back of the house.Other than that it was comfortable enough. But don't expect to be able to prepare any complicated meals. There was almost no kitchen bench space.But with all that we really did enjoy our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Georgina N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location but rough around the edges

This place is super close to everything you need in Whakatane with the shops, wharf and playgrounds a 2 minute walk away and a waterfall pretty much across the street. It has great appliances, comfy beds, two heat pumps and a smart tv. However we did find this place a little rough and in some desperate need of TLC. We know it’s an old place but the broken windows in the back door and the back bedroom were a little surprising (we’ve since found on other booking sites that this was brought to the owners attention back in November 2023!). This is not safe for families or those staying on their own. The other surprise was the cut/exposed wires sticking out in some rooms and then there’s the hot water. It’s more like a trickle and could take 5 minutes to fill the sink to wash the dishes. The kitchen was a little left to be desired in that it’s the original kitchen and no surprises there is no photos of that in the listing. Asbestos is in the garage so avoid at all costs. It’s a sheet of fibrolite lying on the ground and should not be lying around at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nga mihi

Peaceful, appreciated the waterfall. Comfy beds a big plus nga mihi Ani thank you 4 accomdating us kathy n famz
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Spot But Hopeless Check in

We had a lovely stay in this bach once we got inside. It had a nice, relaxed atmosphere and everything we needed for a great stay. Unfortunately, when we arrived the host hadn't updated the information for getting into the property and we spent alot of time trying to follow incorrect instructions before ringing book a back to try and get the contact details of the owner who asked us to wait to 40 minutes until someone could come and let us in and finish cleaning the rooms. Make sure you double check you have the correct check in instructions before you leave! Otherwise it was a great spot for an awesome family holiday and I would totally reccommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whakatane old school bach

Nice place near the sea. Small kitchen but well equipped. Large deck but no fences if you have young children. Suitable for 3/4 adults.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022