Title: Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111731028&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach Apartment in Porangahau with a fitness center ## Photo gallery for Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach ![Beach - Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach (Porangahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111731100/111731028/95bf8186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach (Porangahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111731100/111731028/0bdf57e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach (Porangahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111731100/111731028/6296b921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach (Porangahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111731100/111731028/26d0ede1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach (Porangahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111731100/111731028/03f81320.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach provides a gym and more. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach Off the grid, Country getaway on spring water 💧 ✨️👌💖 Enjoy the countryside. 5 mins to the most beautiful beach. Country club, golf course, dairy-fish and chips, the Duke pub which do quality meals and is a good vibe 👌 Lots of local attractions. All only minutes away. Arts and crafts for sale, longest place name x a gym for those gym goers, massage therapy.... you name it we got it here ✨️💖👌 you could even bring your horse, jumps, beach and arena available 😎 ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89650000/89645200/89645171/9f3b8ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whare Aio Peaceful, tranquil setting nestled in Porangahau village... 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Porangahau is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porangahau Beach and Whangaehu Beach. [Visit our Porangahau travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Porangahau.dx553248635926198010) [View more Apartments in Porangahau](https://www.expedia.ca/Porangahau-Apartments.d553248635926198010-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.301266,176.6284&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xm%7DtFov%60u%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40U%3FQ%40U%40U%40QBU%40SBQBUBQ%40UBQDUBQDUBQDQDUDODSDQFQDQFQDSFQFQFQHMFSFQHOHMFQHOHOHMHOJOHMJOHMJKJOJOJKHKLKJKJKLKJMLKJILILKLILGJILINGLILGLGNGLELENELENELGNCLCNENCLANENCN%3FNALCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBN%40N%3FNBNDL%40NBNDLBNBLFNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLFLHNFLHJHLFLHLJLHJHLJJLLFJJJNLJHJJJJNJJJNHLJNHLJNHNHLHNHNFPHLHNFPFRHLFPFPFPDRFPDPFPDPDRDNDTDPBPDTBPDTBPBT%40PBTBP%40RBT%40P%40T%40T%3FP%40T%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATAT%3FPARATAPCTATCPCRARCRCPETCPETCPEPETEPERENGREPGPEPGPGPGRILGRGNININGPILININILKNINKLINKNKJKLKJIJMLKLKJMHKJMJKJMHMJMFMHKHMFOHMFMHMDMFOFMDODMDODMDODM%40OFO%40MBODO%40O%3FOBM%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCO%3FOAOEMCOAOGMAOEMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMEMIMGOIMGKIMIMGMKMIKKMKKKMKKKKKMMIKKKKMKOKKIOKMIOKOIMIOIOIMGQIOIOGOGSIMGSGQGQEQGQEQGSEOESEQEUEQCQEUCQEUCQASCSCSCQAUCUAQAUAS%3FQAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BGkGEVbQrXMl9O_6b_7n5PsPmHI=) Porangahau, Hawke's Bay ### What's nearby - ![Picture tells it all, well except for the silky smooth sand. This photo was taken in the peak of summer holidays (3 Jan 2015). On the coast road between Waipukurau and Masterton. Beautiful sandy beach made for sand castles, fishing, walking, blow carts, etc including annual Easter races and the odd Polo game.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198010/5d9e3cc9-8cb7-4192-a145-53826fc41b48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) 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 - Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum 51 min drive \- 66.6 km - Lime Rock Wines 57 min drive \- 75.1 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach ? ### Where is Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Dec 26, 2025 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. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle R. Apr 19, 2025 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. ##### Michelle R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Renee C. Mar 2, 2025 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 :) ##### Renee C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Renata K. May 4, 2025 ##### Renata K. 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