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# Penhill Hideaway, A Brand New Rural Retreat!

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Escape to this serene tiny hideaway in the garden of Penhill House. Relax on your private deck with outdoor seating and a BBQ, surrounded by nature's calming sounds. This cozy retreat features a full kitchen, luxurious bathroom, and comfortable bedroom.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Penhill Hideaway, A Brand New Rural Retreat!

Take it easy at this unique & tranquil tiny hideaway. Located in the garden of Penhill House. Whether you are in-between homes for a few months or want a short break in the country!  
This new tiny home is fully insulated with double glazing bifold windows & air conditioning. It has a new bathroom complete with shower and luxurious sink, bedroom and full kitchen with oven hob, fridge & microwave. There is a  
private relaxed deck area with outdoor seating and new BBQ.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- In a rural location

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Property does not allow children

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Located in Maxwell, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Mowhanau Beach. Bason Botanic Gardens and Whanganui Museum are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. [Visit our Maxwell travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Maxwell.dx692485730479833088)

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### What's nearby

- Mowhanau Beach  
20 min drive \- 20.1 km
- Bason Botanic Gardens  
21 min drive \- 23.9 km
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest  
22 min drive \- 22.9 km
- Virginia Lake  
25 min drive \- 28.9 km
- Whanganui Museum  
28 min drive \- 32.1 km

### Getting around

- Whanganui (WAG)  
33 min drive

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## Reviews

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