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Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Room
A room with a large window, a bed, and a chair.
Beach

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Gym

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach

✨ Off-grid country getaway on pure spring water 💧✨
Come unwind in the countryside — just 5 minutes from one of the most beautiful beaches around.
Enjoy the best of both worlds: peaceful rural vibes with everything close by — golf course, country club, local dairy, classic fish & chips, and the Duke pub known for great meals and a welcoming atmosphere 👌
There are plenty of local attractions too — arts and crafts, unique landmarks (including the famous longest place name!), a local gym for those who love to stay active, massage therapy, and more.
Horse lovers welcome 🐎 — bring your horse and enjoy beach rides, jumps, and arena access.
Relax, recharge, and experience the simple beauty of country living

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20090846
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Porangahau

Porangahau is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porangahau Beach and Whangaehu Beach.
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Porangahau, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Porangahau Beach - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Central Hawkes Bay College - 45 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Whangaehu Beach - 47 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Waipawa Golf Course - 50 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum - 51 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 133 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach ?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach located?

Situated in Porangahau, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Porangahau Beach and within 32 miles (52 km) of Whangaehu Beach and Pourerere Beach. Central Hawkes Bay College is 28.7 mi (46.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and pets. Had a great time in this little community and going to the beach, this accom had everything we needed. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exactly what I needed and was expecting - quiet, calm, beautiful scenery, comfortable bed, a short drive to the beach. Beware of the cute elderly dog Tank who will visit you. Tank has been deprived of belly rubs his whole entire life and you may be the only person who can remedy this.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil holiday retreat.

The hostess was friendly, grway communication, a lovely, peaceful propety. Warm cabin, tranquil place with the beautiful countryside to relax. A great place to unwind away from lifes other distractions, chill and enjoy the views and ambience. Loved it! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Wonderful guest who enjoyed my little slice of paradise 😀
Verified

6/10 Okay

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peace and quiet in the country!

We had a lovely stay in Porongahau. Katrina’s place was great for us to chill and take in the fresh country air, with visits from Tank the friendly dog and a lovely horse to pat. The Bach is very rustic, with an attached compost toilet and a gas heated hose for a shower, which added to the adventure and country charm! Katrina was a great host and very friendly.One thing that the place would benefit from is some curtains. Other than that - it was a great stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Wonderful guests. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unterkunft ist sehr herzig.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Renata K.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Katrina Jenkins

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I'm from Hawkes Bay, left and came back as found heaven here on earth in Porangahau💚🖤
Have created a beautiful space ✨️ and am opening it up to share it with others 😀
Nature nutures 💖

Why they chose this property

I love this place. People often ask me why I moved out here.... because I can breathe lol it's beautiful 😍 you will often have the beach to yourself and can hear it from here on a still night.
I love the countryside, the quietness, It's a beautiful place to BE, reconnect recharge, reinvent yourself

What makes this property unique

I've been developing this bareblock of land on my own for 4 years to become more self sufficient, off grid, living a more quality life, ive setup a gym in a barn, do wellness coaching, massage therapy and work with people and animals.
Its tranquil with the most stunning views of the hills and only 5 minutes from the beach

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