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Tranquil Tui Pond Cottage located in peaceful rural setting close to Whanganui.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
The current price is $130
$130
$116 nightly
$130 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Explore the area
Fordell, Manawatū-Whanganui Region
- Durie Hill Memorial TowerPlace, Durie Hill Memorial Tower10 min drive
- Watt FountainPlace, Watt Fountain13 min drive
- Whanganui MuseumPlace, Whanganui Museum13 min drive
- Whanganui (WAG)Airport, Whanganui (WAG)21 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Fordell
When you stay at this cottage in Fordell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator. .This cottage is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Kowhai Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Watt Fountain.
What's nearby
- Durie Hill Memorial Tower - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
- Durie Hill Elevator - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
- Watt Fountain - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
- Whanganui Museum - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
Getting around
- Whanganui (WAG) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Thai House Express 2 - 8 min drive
- Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - 8 min drive
- Burger Fuel Wanganui - 9 min drive
- Thai Villa Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Article - 8 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.
Tranquil Tui Pond Cottage located in peaceful rural setting close to Whanganui.
Welcome to our little slice of rural paradise. Our accommodation is a quiet escape from the bustle of town, surrounded by open space, fresh air, and a calming rural atmosphere.
We are 10 minutes drive from Whanganui's CBD and 60 minutes from Palmerston North Airport.
The cottage is tucked in behind our triple garage and shares the driveway with our home but after that you are totally private and secluded.
The Tui Pond Cottage is a modern, warm, quiet new build. (2025)
We are situated on a 1 hectare rural lifestyle block with all three neighbours away across paddocks and hidden behind trees. The cottage has a lounge/dining/compact kitchen including a comfortable couch, extendable dining table, chairs, TV. It includes an oven, microwave, one pot induction cooker, toaster, hot water jug, tea and coffee. There will be muesli and porridge sachets for your 1st morning.
The cottage has two large bedrooms, each with extremely comfortable king size beds with clean quality linen.
We are 10 minutes drive from Whanganui's CBD and 60 minutes from Palmerston North Airport.
The cottage is tucked in behind our triple garage and shares the driveway with our home but after that you are totally private and secluded.
The Tui Pond Cottage is a modern, warm, quiet new build. (2025)
We are situated on a 1 hectare rural lifestyle block with all three neighbours away across paddocks and hidden behind trees. The cottage has a lounge/dining/compact kitchen including a comfortable couch, extendable dining table, chairs, TV. It includes an oven, microwave, one pot induction cooker, toaster, hot water jug, tea and coffee. There will be muesli and porridge sachets for your 1st morning.
The cottage has two large bedrooms, each with extremely comfortable king size beds with clean quality linen.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchenette
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Free breakfast available
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Deck/patio
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
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.
- 1 accessible parking space
- Area rugs in public areas
- Front entrance ramp
- No elevator
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Grey water recycling system
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please turn off the Heat Pump/AC unit if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not 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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators