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'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

2.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms80 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui Region
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

'The Dogbox' was built by Patchwork Architecture in 2012. Sited on a steep centrally located section, the property is surrounded by native planting. It's a quiet, comfortable, sun drenched house that's perfect for families or friends to escape to.

The kitchen is fully equiped to cook during your stay, and the outdoor fire and seating make it a perfect place to relax outdoors. Open plan living downstairs with a fireplace, two bedrooms upstairs with queen beds, and a large 2.7m desk where you can work remotely. It's a private and secluded setting while only being a 10 minute walk from town.

Please note access is via 50 external steps, and there are internal stairs to get to the bedrooms. We also have a firm no pets or parties policy.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Kowhai Park. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 2 bathrooms and a fireplace in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a washing machine, 2 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Kowhai Park and 13 minutes by foot from Durie Hill Elevator
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Reviews

'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dani d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic fun place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025