Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities
Our home away from home, in the heart of the Beach Village, is perfect for all occasions. With a white sand beach just a stroll away, ideal for all water activities/fishing, the 9 hole golf course/tennis courts just over the road, and the river a short distance down the road, there is something for everyone. The township has all the amenities you need: Dairy, Takeaways, Coffee Cart, Petrol, Pub & Meals at the Country Club on Friday. Our house sleeps 13 - 3x bedrooms +bunk room, with loads of space outside for tents or a caravans. We have one double fold out bed in the bunk room, but linen is not provided for this.
The house has multiple outdoor areas, three decks, all equipped with furniture, to allow larger groups to spread out and enjoy some quiet time. The large front lawn can securely accommodate your boat, jetski or cars, or simply provide an extra area to sprawl out, maybe playing a few outdoor games, which we provide.
We have two toilets, one indoor shower and one out door shower (not private), plus a washing machine and dryer.
The master bedroom has a sofa, television with Apple TV, and the living room has a 55" TV with Apple TV, DVD Player, Freeview and Chromecast. We have multiple board games available.
The kitchen is very well equipped, you'll find most things you need for baking, frying, roasting, boiling and general catering, with a 6 Burner BBQ on the deck. The dining room table only seats 6, however, we have bar stools and the 6 seater outdoor setting, with additional stools for larger groups.
If you're lucky enough to catch a fish, we have a fish filleting bench at the back of the house.
We've had multiple groups, of all sizes, stay in our home, all with 5 star feedback; we'd love to share it with you.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Porangahau
Located in Porangahau, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porangahau Beach and Whangaehu Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
Central Hawkes Bay College - 49 min drive - 63.0 km
Whangaehu Beach - 51 min drive - 29.3 km
Waipawa Golf Course - 55 min drive - 70.1 km
Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum - 56 min drive - 71.5 km
Getting around
Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 143 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities ?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities on 6 Jul 2026 start from £111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Modern Family Home - 1 min from the Beach - Excellent Amenities located?
This family-friendly Porangahau holiday home is located on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Porangahau Beach, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Whangaehu Beach and Pourerere Beach. Central Hawkes Bay College is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Just the house we needed for our family The home had everything we needed and more Mel and David were great hosts and very quick to respond to any questions Staying at the beach brought back many great memories and new ones for the family Throughly recommended this as your next family getaway
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was there that you need while away from home. Thank you, definitely a must if you're in Porangahau and need accommodation
Carla R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
We're pleased you enjoyed your stay, however, we were disappointed to find a spillage of a red substance on the bedroom carpet, which had been smeared in, in a failed attempt to remove it, a fridge full of left over food and everything, including electric blankets stripped off the beds. We would have appreciated a call or note left, regarding the substance in the carpert to give us the best chance of removing it.
What an awesome home to stay in. Its a home away from home. Everything is catered for and its spotlessly clean lovely comfortable beds and Mel was so easy to deal with. No hesitation in highly recommending this place
Absolutely loved our stay. The house had everything we needed and more. A very short stroll to the beach which was fantastic. Thank you so much
Anahera P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thanks Anahera, we're really pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving the house so tidy, it certainly made it much easier for the turn around for our next guests.
Regards
Mel & David
Before ire going back to school this property provided plenty of space and activities. Enjoyed. The stay
Tania L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2025
We were please to provide a large space Tania and her family/friends to enjoy a break with their families; they took good care of our home; we'd happily host them again.
We had a family weekend there, we had grandparents to grandchildren of all ages. Everyone was able to have there own space but there was enough space for us all to eat together when needed. It was close enough to the beach for some to walk and some to take 4x4s. Very much will book again.
Deborah A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2024
It was a pleasure to be able to host Deborah and her large family group for their weekend in Porangahau; the house was left in great condition and, by the comments left in our visitors book, it sounds like much fun and successful fishing was had by all. We would gladly have Deborah and her family to stay again.
About the host
Hosted by Mel
Porangahau is our home away from home, this area is very special to us. We live on the Kapiti Coast and have been holidaying here for 15 years, starting with a small bach at the local holiday camp, purchasing this home in May 2022. We hope our home will host many happy family holidays for us and our guests, to make lasting memories.
Why they chose this property
Porangahau is an authentic Kiwi town, nestled on the East Coast of New Zealand, with a perfect mix of rural and coastal views. We love waking in the morning to the sounds of Magpie song/Sheep Baaing and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. This location is perfect for relaxing with a good book, enjoying a walk along the expansive white sand beach, or having quite drink and game of pool at the local pub.
What makes this property unique
Our home has multiple areas to spread out, three separate decks, one up, two down, and plenty of lawn to sprawl out or play games. Inside, the open plan kitchen, dining, living room, opening onto the top deck, is ideal for family games night, movies or sheltering from the sun, on a hot day, with a large air conditioning unit. The master bedroom opens onto a private deck and has a sofa and TV, which makes it a separate living space, if you need time away from the family. For the fisherman, we have a stainless steel bench for filleting fish, at the back of the house.