Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.

Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.

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LARGE FAMILY HOME
FRONT DECK
PRIVATE GARDEN
OUTDOOR TABLE AND BBQ AREA
LANDSCAPED GARDENS

Overview of Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Wanganui Township, WANGANUI
  • Popular LocationVirginia Lake2 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhanganui Museum3 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum3 min drive
  • AirportWhanganui (WAG)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

CARPETTED ANEX

+2

MASTER BEDROOM

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Toilet

En Suite off master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.

This Guest House is located very close to the CBD, and many attractions in and around wanganui. The river itself is the longest navigable river in New Zealand, and offers jet boat tours and more gentler rides on the Waimarie paddle steamer, the last remaining in New Zealand. The river attracts cyclists, hikers ,canoeists,and day trippers. The Sarjeant Gallery holds more than 5,500 art works from the 1840's to the present day. The regional museum is famous for its Taonga Maori Collection, second to none in Aotearoa. There is the Durie Hill Elevator and Tower, Glass blowing exibitions and gallery , Farmer's market , mountain to sea cycle trails, observatory and much loved childrens play ground. Throughout the year there is the masters games, street motorcycle racing, V8 jet boat sprints, opera week, Vintage weekend where every thing from the bygone era is on display. Not forgetting the ski slopes are only 1and 1/2 hrs away.
Special conditions:
We have had requests from prospective guests, who are allergic to dogs, to stay at Charmae.To be fair to everyone here is a list of local Dog Kennels that will be happy to look after your cats and dogs, when you visit Whanganui.
Whanganui Pet Motel (06)343 9868,
Belmont Kennels (06)344 4010,
Sedgbrooke (06)3456363,

Extras: cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen Hire (Required, NZ$6.00 per person);

Property manager

CHARMAE
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Whanganui

Located in Whanganui, this bed & breakfast is in the city center and on a river. Watt Fountain and Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Virginia Lake and Queens Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive
  • Whanganui Museum - 3 min drive
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 3 min drive
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caroline's Boatshed Bar - 19 min walk
  • Wanganui R.S.A Inc - 3 min drive
  • The Yellow House Cafe - 10 min walk
  • Thai House Express 2 - 3 min drive
  • Burger King - 20 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Beautiful property. Friendly and helpful hosts. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Most enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you Alan and Cathie
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend away
Great place, everything we needed. A bonus , breakfast was supplied. Could walk into town and see all the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haimona P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanganui .
Could not fault anything about our stay . The host were great and the place was close to everything .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
A lovely home situated near all the amenities. For 8-9 ppl there was enough space indoor and out suited for our family holiday. Suited purpose at a very reasonable rate. Vinaka vaka levu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by CHARMAE

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