Large Modern Beach Front House

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Location
Host

Very good

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10150 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Beach view
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Parking available

Explore the area

Porangahau, Hawke's Bay Region

Whangaehu Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Porangahau Beach
‪48 min drive‬
Pourerere Beach
‪180 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Large exclusive semi modern beachfront property affronting the beautiful secret private sandy Whangaehu Beach, amazing panoramic ocean views. Large deck & very large 2200m2 section. Great surfing and swimming at the beach, also safe swimming for children at beach & in river lagoon next to beach. Children can walk & play at beach all within viewing of the bach. 3 min walk to several reefs where you can fish, dive or drop a cray pot. Excellent easy boat launching area next to the reef. Lovely coastal walks. 15 min drive to Porangahau Settlement which has historic pub with fabulous meals available and takeaways, shop and petrol, golf course & tennis courts. Premier East Coast fishing location.

The house was built 12 yrs ago, has a semi modern kitchen, pool table & large living area. Partly separate bedroom complex connected by outside deck which makes for ideal outdoor family living.
Special conditions:
There is to be no tents erected on the property.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house, do the dishes & take your rubbish away before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels). No parties or extra people. Sorry but shingle public road access for 10km in poor council condition.
Cellphone coverage available at front of section next to gate for modern cellphones on the Spark, One & 2 Degrees Networks.

Property manager

Tracey

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Must be outside pets no more than 2 pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is no cleaning service due to its rural location. All guests are to undertake a very good clean before you leave and take all rubbish with you.

Bookings are for max of 10 guests staying or visiting. There is to be NO extra visitors at any time. This strict rule is to be abided by at all times.

No gangs or gang members. We do not accept any bookings made by a person under the age of 25yrs old or a group of people under the age of 25yrs old.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Porangahau

Located in Porangahau, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whangaehu Beach and Porangahau Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Porangahau, Hawke's Bay Region

What's nearby

Whangaehu Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Porangahau Beach - 48 min drive - 25.7 km
Central Hawkes Bay College - 74 min drive - 63.1 km
Oruawharo Homestead & Garden - 91 min drive - 81.0 km
Dannevirke Domain - 103 min drive - 79.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Modern Beach Front House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Large Modern Beach Front House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Modern Beach Front House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Modern Beach Front House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Porangahau holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Whangaehu Beach and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Porangahau Beach.

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

30 Jan 2025

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

East coast get away

Great location for a batch, communication with owner was easy - and property was as described. Great spot for a getaway - would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

7 Nov 2024

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

Hidden gem

Such a beautiful spot, Bach has everything you need for all ages to enjoy. The beach is beautiful and safe, rockpools and creek are lots of fun. This place is a hidden gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jarinya K.

25 Nov 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleaning

Good locations, beautiful views,There is a lot of dust on the bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah G.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quiet, peaceful location

Very quiet and peaceful location. Easy access to the beach. Some things weren't as clean as they could be and some clothes were left behind from previous people. Other than some small things was a great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

1 Apr 2024

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

Away from it all

If you had a week, a boat, and fishing on your mind the is the place. The roads are still rough after the cyclone damage; so little cars struggle.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy T.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Beach

The location is amazing. Very challenging road to drive to get to the property. House needed a good clean when we arrived but a good vacuum and mop were provided to do this. Having a washing machine was great so we could wash tea towels etc. The lawns were very long on arrival so we bribed a neighbour to mow us a path through the meadow down to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason L., Napier

31 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Large Modern Beach Front House

Location to beach and property is wonderful. Sadly, let down terribly by the lack of cleanliness. We had to spend 40-50 minutes cleaning the kitchen, benchtops, cutlery, toilet etc before unpacking our food or using the toilet. The entire house could use a weekend cleaning to be honest. We were hoping to book again with our children but would not consider going back,

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

12 Oct 2015

Nice, quiet location with outstanding views.

Nice, quiet location with outstanding views. Property has a great set up with the bedrooms running separate from the main living area. However the property is in need of some up-keeping. Our experience could have been greatly improved if lawns and garden in reasonable condition and if we were able to use the dishwasher, the washing machine, and shower that the place is advertised with. It was even difficult to find a bowl or mug without any chips taken out. With that resolved it would be 5 star.

6/10 Okay

Jared R.

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

A gorgeous location, but unclean home

Our family were looking for a beautifully located beach home for our annual gathering (family from around the globe) and booked the home. The location is unbeatuable - the views unparalleled - and kids and adults alike enjoyed the river, beach, walks, and ocean swims. The stay however, was marred by the largely unhygienic state of the house. The uncleanliness was not due to previous guests, but rather long term uncleanliness to a level that was simply not acceptable. We've used bachs for over seven years, and never experienced this. We had to spend four hours doing a deep clean of appliances and the barbeucue to get them to an acceptable level. The extractor fan was wobbly, the oven makde a loud buzzing sound, the cutlery draw was broken, there was no toilet paper (40 minute return drive to purchase), and food items over 5 years expiry date were spilled in the food cupboard. In addition the property lists a "Hot tub” but there is not one - I had suggested this being removed weeks prior, which it wasn't, just in case in anyone sees that and is mislead. Sadly, this was communicated to the hosts post the stay with a rather unfortunate response from the host, not ackonowledging the situation & putting furstration and blame on previous guests and location. Despite that we had been given a prior arranged discount for the third night, the uncleanliness and unhelpful response from the host dis mar the experience. With a deep clean and refreshing, it is a truly magic spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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4/10 Poor

Sandra H.

25 Apr 2018

Compared to other properties we have stayed at it is way over priced considering we had to dispose o

Compared to other properties we have stayed at it is way over priced considering we had to dispose of our own rubbish etc. Fridges had to be cleaned before we could put stuff in, great washing machine but it leaked, and nowhere to hang cloths, only the 2 wires outside by out door shower which held 3 towels. Bottom single bunk bed needs some attention to the base, other beds average. Average cleanliness. The beach was perfect for the children and safe. We won't be back to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ryland M.

12 Dec 2021

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

Oasis

Perfect location to get out of the city and soak in the serenity. Beautiful beach and an ideal property. Great communication from Host

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine H.

6 Nov 2021

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

Great location

Awesome spot, great bach. Even when the weather is bad it's a great place to go. The only thing it's missing is a fireplace. The best shower and hot water for a bach. Enjoyed our stay. Great communication from property manager.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joelle P.

17 Sept 2021

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

Great getaway spot far from the bustle of life. Peaceful. Excellent location. Highly recommended.

A place to visit again and stay longer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The good life

Perfect for a quiet getaway with friends in a lovely setting and relaxing vibe, loved every moment

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

4 July 2021

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

Boys getaway

Beautiful, tranquil surroundings and amazing proximity to the beach. Awesome bach layout with rooms for each of us away from the main entertaining area. Great facilities and awesome property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Perry A.

31 May 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Description of amenities

The owners should inform guests that the toilet and living area can only be accessed from the central courtyard. in other words outside toilet . This is not good if you have to go 3 times in the night. the power went out and it took time to find the switch board. Being in a remote location all of this needs to be explained

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

17 May 2021

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

break away

we wanted a quiet and secluded break away - fits the bill and loved the outside shower

10/10 Excellent

Brit A., Napier

9 May 2021

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

Little haven

We had an amazing time here, perfect mix of fun and relaxation with a beautiful back drop. Perfect way to hit reset and check out

8/10 Good

Caz C.

11 Apr 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bach

A beautiful family bach situated in a stunning location. Everything was as pictured however place was rather unclean upon arrival. Overall had a brilliant weekend and would highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Ros M., Marton

11 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whangaehu beach

Great location. Fantastic views of beach. Great set up for family living although some shade ( sun umbrella on picnic tables or sail on back deck) would have made it more comfortable on hot days. Some cleaners would have made cleanup at end more thorough. Would happily stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Denise S.

11 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Porangahau Stay

The location was fantastic, the proximity to the lagoon and the beach was great. However, the cleanliness of the Bach was questionable. I do not expect to clean toilets, cupboards, cutlery drawers on arrival. A power point hanging from the wall, a lid that kept falling off the kettle, an oven that made a disturbing noise and oven door falling loose and light bulb missing were issues that should be attended to. The furnishings and fittings were not up to the standard expected. The lack of internal access to the bathroom and bedrooms should be clearly mentioned on the website because it makes it unsafe for young children getting up in the night. If the safety, cleaning and furnishing issues were addressed I would give this property a higher rating.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aislin D.

26 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing escape

Beautiful Bach with heat beach views, perfect for a little escape from reality

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

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6/10 Okay

7 Oct 2020

Easy living and outdoor space

4/10 Poor

sue j.

3 Oct 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Was meant to have tv was nothing tv was there no cords to run anything .wouldn't recommend

Grass was like a hay paddock rented so we could watch tv took our sky card no cords total waste of money we wont be going thru book a batch again total disappointment.

10/10 Excellent

barry j.

7 Sept 2020

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

Bliss

Great place, my only regret was I didn't book for longer. Brilliant house and location. The wind got up a little but that's weather for ya.

About the host

Hosted by Tracey

This bach is owned by the Wilkins Family. We used it for many years during summer but our family now travel to Europe & the US during summer for alpine ski racing & this is the only reason why this bach has become available for public use. It was built as a summer residence providing for 3 separate buildings connected by large decks. It creates excellent separation between the lounge/kitchen building, bathroom building & the bedrooms building. It is a great entertainment & children friendly bach built for this purpose.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

bedroom 2

bedroom 3

bunk room

master bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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About this property