About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: ArtShack at the Beach in Whanganui offers a holiday home with three bedrooms and a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the private garden or enjoy the outdoor furniture. The property includes a fireplace, dining area, and a sofa for relaxation. Convenient Location: Castlecliff Beach is a 9-minute walk away, and Whanganui Airport is 6.8 mi from the property. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the convenient location, making it a preferred choice for holidaymakers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendzz1
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house was heated when we arrived which was nice on a cold evening.. cool art
  • Lorna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved staying at The Art Shack. It had everything we needed and was warm and cosy. The vases of flowers were a wonderful touch, as was the fire ready to be lit once we arrived. Good sized bedrooms.
  • Gould
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a lovely quaint place. Well stocked with what you would expect in a very good motel.Two modes of heating. Plenty of wood supplied for the wood burner. I was contacted to see if I knew how to use one. Also was contacted to let me know there...
  • Gary
    United States United States
    The beds were oh so comfy and the sea breeze coming in the window at night was delightful. First time I have spent the night in an art gallery. It will be one of the top memorable stays during our two months in New Zealand.
  • Bernadette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautifully kept - chocolates on arrival - garden so well kept - art for sale - we loved our stay - comfortable
  • Sferguson
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We used the Booking.com PIN code to try and access the key lock box not realizing this was different to the actual lock box code. It's a bit confusing having two 4 digit numbers for one booking!! The host answered our call when we got stuck, very...
  • Anonymous
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The whole house was beautiful, it was arty, homely, warm and comfortable. Had the best sleep on the bed and we felt like we were home away from home. The owner was very kind and friendly and fast at replying to messages.
  • Kirsty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    So cute! Looks even better in real life. Plus lots of homely touches - freshly picked flowers in vases, good range of hot drinks etc
  • Jillian
    Australia Australia
    Perfect place to stay - great location and it was very clean and comfortable. Loved that we could have a fire.
  • Amanda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really cute cottage and very comfy, interesting neighbourhood, we went for a walk on the beach, it would be great in the summer for exploring. Great contact thank you!

Hosted by Kathryn

9.7
Host Review Score
Kathryn
ArtShack offers a unique opportunity to experience the creative heart of Whanganui without leaving the beachhouse. Local artists' works are displayed throughout the shack for purchase. Or ring your favorite artist to view their work. The popular cafe Citidel is just a street over with a short walk to the beach. Get cozy in your bean bags in front of the fire while choosing which Sky channel to watch. ArtShack has a sunroom providing a third sleeping space with a king single bed.
This listing has self checkin and checkout, but we’re only a message or call away 24/7. We’ll be in touch when you book, on your arrival date and your checkout day to make sure you have all the information you’ll need and happy to help with any queries.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.