House in Whanganui
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
This iconic 1960 family home was designed by local architect Don Wilson, a student of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The midcentury modern design features a cantilevered terrace, non-load bearing exterior walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and built-in furniture. It has been beautifully maintained and tastefully restored, with original features like the stereogram, curved wooden panelling and louvered windows. The Wilson House won the 2014 NZIA Enduring Architecture award.
The house is shaped like an "H" - upstairs on one wing are three of the bedrooms. The master bedroom (king) has an ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are on the other side of the house, and open up onto the deck. Downstairs is the fourth bedroom (queen) with an adjoining bathroom, a dedicated workspace, and TV room.
The house is shaped like an "H" - upstairs on one wing are three of the bedrooms. The master bedroom (king) has an ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are on the other side of the house, and open up onto the deck. Downstairs is the fourth bedroom (queen) with an adjoining bathroom, a dedicated workspace, and TV room.
Amenities at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece - 4bedroom Home in Whanganui
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Whanganui
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
An amazing house! We enjoyed looking through the carefully curated book collection. The hosts were very helpful.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Beautifully maintained and true to its original. It was clean warm and comfortable. We enjoyed browsing the collection of architecture and design books. Hannah made the process easy.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
This is a fantastic home, it is a well preserved, architecturally designed in the early 1960s. The eight 70 -80 year olds staying were delighted to enjoy the period furniture, we loved the round dining table, the Swedish furniture and the open fire. A great 3 days stay in Whanganui.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
When I drove up the driveway I couldn’t believe how beautiful the home is! I love mid-century modern architecture, and to me this is like staying in the very best kind of historic home. The place is pretty faithful to its original state, with only minor changes (like a more modern oven plus a dishwasher). Check-in was easy, wifi was good, and the hosts were easy to deal with.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"An amazing house! We enjoyed looking through the carefully curated book collection. The hosts were very helpful."
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