Durie Vale Retreat - Spa Pool, Scenic View, BBQ, Sky TV

Comfortable and warm. Spa pool. Easy walk to town

No reply from host when trying to phone for information

Location was fantastic. The owner was friendly and helpful. We had everything we needed. The house was immaculate and was perfect for a group of 3 ladies who required separate rooms.Beautiful setting . It was particularly cold and we appreciated the electric blankets and extra heaters. Would definitely stay again.

The facilities provided. Heaters and electric blankets for all rooms and beds.

Steep slope from road to carry bags

Beautiful quiet location

The house itself was lovely as we're the grounds.Enjoyed the gardens and layereddecks.

We found the owner to be extremely intrusive.Everytime you went outside he would be lurking around just over the fence.There are cameras all around the property.Thisp🤣♍🩶♍♍ is very intrusive for a house full of woman.My 18yr old daughter arrived drunk at two in the morning,unexpectantly and with a friend.The girls were neither noisey or disrespectful,in fact I'm not even sure how he knew girls were even there.I guess he must have been watching the cameras.

Close to town but tucked away up a quiet valley.

Steep drive would be a challenge for people with mobility issues.

Hosts friendly. Place warm and comfortable and clean. Everything we needed was there. Very central.

Driveway very steep and parking on the road.

Was so cool to sit in the spa area and even though in town felt so private. Loved the outdoor table area and amazing spot for breakfast while you Start the day. Absolutely loved that I could have my furbaby and he was safe to roam as there was good fencing.

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We loved our stay at Durie Vale Retreat! The hosts greeted us upon arrival and were friendly as always! We got shown the new addition to the house, which was the amazing spa pool/deck area and WOW it looks amazing!! We LOVED relaxing on the outdoor seating listening to the tui birds sing! It was so peaceful. We also enjoyed the spa each night, under the stars!! The house is perfect, from milk in the fridge, to spreads and a selection of tea and coffee. Great cooking facilities and very comfortable beds! We liked the touch of robes and large spa towel in the bedroom wardrobes, these were great! Of course, being pet friendly and having a fenced section where our dog is safe and secure is brilliant! - We had such a lovely stay, and will be back again! This accommodation is a home away from home, and we love every moment of it! - Thank you!!

Love the space and the outlook over the trees and bush.

Relaxing, amazingly equipped to cater for anything, very homely and quiet. Very friendly hosts. Will be back for longer next time.

The very steep driveway but hosts very helpful

Comfortable and cozy. The spa was lovely. Friendly hosts.

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The host greeted us on arrival and showed us around. There was milk and cold filtered water in the fridge which was greatly appreciated. There was a hot tub available to use with lovely views and they povided bath robes and plenty of towels which was appreciated.

I wasnt a fan of the steep driveway but that was outlined in the desciption so I knew that when I booked. The host offered to help bring in our bags too which was lovely of him.

Perfect for one night. Or more if needed. But we only stayed the one night. Quiet location. Very clean. Well equipped with everything you need.

Parking on the road side and the VERY step driveway. It was well lite with lighting for arriving back at night. Thankfully it wasn’t raining

Tranquil setting. Outdoor spa area nice and relaxing, lots of birdlife and greenery. Comfortable house, clean and well stocked with basic supplies. Nice decor

Would have preferred to be able to park down the steep driveway next to the house rather than leave the car on the roadside, but there were security cameras by roadside, which put my mind at ease

Great coffee, thank you, easy location, quiet and comfortable.

Lovely home. Enjoyed the stay. Very comfortable bed. Enjoyed listening to the birds in the morning. ❤️

The steep driveway but David was very helpful in assisting us with our luggage 😀

Alting var enormt gennemført. Fantastisk vært og virkelig fint sted! Vi vil meget gerne komme tilbage en anden gang.

Wunderbar gepflegtes, liebevoll eingerichtetes Häuschen an sehr schöner, ruhiger Lage. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Ein weiteres Highlight: Ein Tui kommt jeweils morgens und abends vorbei, und kann von der Terrasse aus beobachtet werden.

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Lovely house, close to town.

Steep drive, parking on road which we knew when we booked

The beds were super comfy.

The only thing I had a problem with was the driveway being steep

Everything was good, the house was really clean and well equipped.

Motorcycle friendly

Great location, amongst the trees & birds. Very clean & tidy. Everything you need for a home away from home.

Lovely house with so many thoughtful details. Really immaculately clean. It was our second time staying here and we couldn’t have been more comfortable. Loved the opportunity to travel with our pet too.

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It was super clean and every detail of the stay had been thought through. Amazing fruit trees. Very much appreciated that they allowed us to bring our cat after some discussion. We worked hard to make sure there was no scratching etc.

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Nice place

Owner wasn’t nice was very rude they judged me by the colour of my skin I ended up leaving much earlier than I wanted and when I was leaving the owner stoped us jumped in front of our car as I was leaving and asked why we were leaving I told him that we had to to get home to our kids but it was really cause we felt uncomfortable do not recommend this spot if your from Wanganui

Lovely setting. Attention to detail. Didn’t spend much time there as we had a family event during the day but nice to return to for a comfortable sleep. Recommended and would definitely return.

A wonderful Gem, well equipped and perfect for our short stay. Lovely host. Beautiful home.

Very well organised and set up fantastic for travellers. Loved how the owners had made a lot of very sustainable but practical decisions in the way they cater for their guests.

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It had everything you could need, a home away from home. A great quiet location. A very cosy lounge set up with a games cupboard as well. Plenty of space for a family. Comfy beds and lovely bedding. The host was also very friendly and helpful.

Great house for groups - exceptional value. Great place, loved it

Nothing apart from the house being cold when arriving after dark. It took a while for the house to warm up, but once it was warmed up it was very pleasant.

Very clean and well equipped. Spacious and comfortable. Enjoyed coffee machine and decor.

Steep drive and no parking on property. This is detailed in description though so was expecting it.

Was welcomed by the host

Hey the driveway is steep but that is well informed. Easy street parking so not a big deal

Everything I needed, comfortable, warm, quiet, definitely would stay again

It was clean, superbly presented and comfortable

Access was a bit tricky

Spacious, clean, comfortable, lovely views and good facilities provided. Unfortunately couldn’t take advantage of the decks and garden because of the weather. Our hosts were friendly welcoming and very helpful.

Very clean with lovely views Very accommodating and welcoming host

We found it a wee bit cold at times. Perhaps another heat pump at the far end of the hall would be a good idea?

Comfortable, quiet, well presented in a homely style, had everything we needed

Nothing. It was great

Peaceful

Drive way

there was no breakfast

very steep hill to walk up and down

A extremely well put together properly a great deal of care has gone into providing a fantastic easy place to stay in your journey great host and in my opinion the best value in Wanganui, I would highly recommend it to everyone

The walk up and down the drive could be a little bit difficult if not fully able

Great attention to detail, thoughtfully providing every comfort. Loved the decor and location.

The house is very lovely with full facility in. Kitchen ware/washing machine are all perfect. Evirontment is superb. This could be my dream place to live..!

Nothing i can complaint.

Good location - had bed configuration our group wanted.

Accessibility could be a problem for some people

Very easy to collect keys. The host David was warm, welcoming and easy to talk to. The property was clean, inviting, warm and very quiet. Super relaxing. I loved how the hosts shared with us the history of how they came to purchase the property.

Quiet; Deck off the lounge

Great location, easy to check in as the owner meet me. Very clean and tidy. Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Close to the city. Would stay there again, very good value for money. The beds were comfortable the shower was good. Thank you.

Lovely home, beautifully presented. Easy instructions to get keys/check in. Extremely clean and tidy! Beds were very comfortable, and we loved having the space! Large modern kitchen, lounge, dining, bedrooms x 3 and bathroom plus laundry. Bathroom had both shower and bath with a seperate toilet room. We loved that it was dog friendly and was completely fenced front and back to keep our furry friend safe. Backyard was large, and the house had a wonderful sunny deck, where we enjoyed breakfast in the sun, with amazing views of farm land. Very peaceful house, and so cozy! Everything you needed, including sky TV, colouring books, games cupboard, wifi, heatpump. Also had coffee and milk for us & a beautiful bunch of flowers on the table. Very very happy with our stay and will definitely be back!! Staff were so lovely also at check in! So happy. Such a beautiful home!! 4 days wasn't long enough!!!

Very comfortable and nicely decorated house. Enjoyed having our meals outside on the balcony. Good shower. Comfy bed. Lots of crockery, cutlery, etc. Enclosed garden. Handy for town and local attractions. Host provided clear instructions about safe parking on the road, rather than trying to negotiate the very steep drive.

Very clean home with many new appliances and facilities

The steep access was a little bit of a surprise

The accommodation was excellent. The best in NZ so far. The owner was waiting for us even though we arrived very late. We didn't have to think about breakfast. There was everything. If someone wants to spend their vacation like in their own home, I recommend this accommodation.

We could tell that the woman of the house has a great eye for detail and understands the nice to haves. The heat pump was definitely appreciated for the aircon and the facilities including the coffee machine, juice and milk included were all very nice touches to our stay. The house was impeccable and we appreciated the colour scheme throughout. Her comms were good too.

Unfortunately , our stay was marred by an initial interaction with the owner/husband (who lives next door). He came and confronted us about using the car park before we'd even had a chance to unpack our car. We were there on business and another colleague was coming and we couldn't warn him in time not to come down the driveway because the husband told us that another car couldn't fit (despite it being a double carpark). The owner exclaimed "I'm not trying to be shitty" but that's exactly what his attitude was. My partner drives a truck & trailer for a living but the owner insisted he had to tell us how to get out of the driveway... We got out just fine. After this, we felt like we were being watched the whole time. He came out a second time to talk to the guys and instructed our colleague to park out on the street. However, because the street was busy with a funeral next door our colleague had to park far away and then walk back to the house. The owner/husband also complained about having to move his own multiple cars because he'd usually park them in "our spot". The house is really nice but that experience has ensured that we will never book with these people again.

The place was clean and comfortable. Lots of space for family. The owner was nice and friendly. Breakfast included.

Friendly hosts. Very clean and very comfortable. Absolutely everything you could ever require was provided. Even breakfast was included.

No negatives at all. Very hard to find better, anywhere.

Everything was a pleasant experience .

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Quiet. Excellent to have a whole house. Laundry was easy to use.

Amazing clean place,plenty of room to relax. Pantry is stocked with amazing breakfast goods.

The house was so lovely and well maintained. It had a lovely theme and we loved reading about the history of the house! The beds were so comfortable and the breakfast spread was fantastic.

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This property was very well presented. It had very comfortable beds and quality linen. The breakfast food selection was very good. And there were so many nice extras including great toiletries.

All good.

It was well stocked with food and plenty of towels and toys for the little guy. The house was beautiful and clean and a picturesque outlook. Unfortunately, I was unable to make contact with the owner, as my phone was down, so she met us at the door. Unusual sign about not picking the fruit, obviously they have had trouble with that in the past but enjoyable stay and visit with much loved relations. Would definitely stay again.

the stay was homely

This is one of the best places I have ever stayed at. Remarkable the amount of love and thought has gone into the details. Best ever price. Amazing haven surrounded with lots of trees and birds. Huge thanks for such a great place to stay for such an affordable price. Super clean.

A charming house with lots of artworks. Surrounded by bush and enjoyed bird songs sitting on the deck. The kitchen pantry has plenty for making meals. Close to Durie Hill Elevator. Smart TV with Amazon Prime. Beautiful flowers and fruit trees in the garden.

Sunny, quiet, lovely garden, comfortable, clean

Everything was great

The view from the balcony in the morning was beautiful. A very comfortable and clean property, and the owner was very helpful.

Lovely and clean. comfortable beds

The whole house is very nice, clean, warm and cosy. Bed was comfortable and yes I liked the lime colour decor. My grandson liked the stuffed owl and cat very much and also the different variety of breakfast provided. The shower has plenty of pressure as well. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Walking up the hill lol but I enjoyed a little exercise..

Located in a quiet street, but very close to town, this accommodation is top grade. Everything was super clean and comfortable, and the host had provided the things that some forget - e.g., tissues, hook and rubbish bin in the bathroom, and recycling containers. Neither of us eat breakfast but there was a huge selection of cereals and spreads for toast, a range of teas & coffees etc. If I ever go back to Whanganui this would be my first choice for a place to stay.

If you don't like lime green then this accommodation will do your head in (it's used very generously as a decor accent colour, for all accessories in the kitchen etc). We enjoyed it though!

Beautiful clean home, all amenities supplied including breakfast. Nice little touches. Good location. Felt very homey and safe. Would definitely go back again. Home away from home.

Maybe more mirrors. Plug in the bathroom to do hair.

A great place with everything you could want

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A great place with everything you need. Comfy beds and very clean.

The shower head needs to be sorted, did not stay up, but everything else was great