With a stay at this vacation home in Pohara, you'll be near the beach, a 3-minute walk from Pohara Beach and a 4-minute drive from Golden Bay. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ligar Bay Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Golden Bay Museum & Gallery.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Poharadise - classic family bach near the beach, pet friendly
Your own private oasis with a Kiwiana twist awaits right in the heart of Pohara – just two minutes walk from the beach. Welcome to Poharadise! This sun-drenched, four-bedroom classic 1960’s Kiwi bach offers everything you need to keep the whole family happy. You can even bring your pets along. Enjoy summer evenings firing up the BBQ on one of the two spacious decks, whilst the kids play on the flat sheltered, fully fenced lawn. Post dinner, challenge your group in a game of table tennis or darts in the garage. Stay entertained and connected with the books, board games, WiFi, TV (with Freeview and Chromecast) or take the available kayaks and paddle-board down to Pohara Beach for a paddle! On a winter escape, the wood burner will keep you toasty and warm. With plenty of parking – even for the boat – Pohara is the perfect base to explore Golden Bay. Ligar Bay, Tata Beach and Takaka are all within 10 minutes drive and the start of the Abel Tasman is nearby. Come and enjoy our slice of Poharadise!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Grant
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Things to do
Bicycles
Kayak
Table tennis
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycles
Composting
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Garden
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets welcome but please keep off beds and couch.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Poharadise - classic family bach near the beach, pet friendly Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gemma P.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The bach has everything you need to enjoy your stay in Golden Bay. Perfect
Gemma P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Perrin S.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
There was flooding throughout the area, so we were stuck in the house, unfortunately, but a nice house to be stuck in.
Perrin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Georgina D.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bach for a perfect stay!
Such a well equipped Bach with everything we needed for our family stay! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us! We enjoyed every minute!
Georgina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hannah q w.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about our visit was straightforward and we really appreciated the late checkout (on request) The Bach owners were very welcoming and the house itself was warm and comfortable. We were grateful for kindling and firewood already by the fire. We loved the comfortable beds, lots of blankets and all the games. Thank you , we will be back.
Hannah q w.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken A.
24 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect everything
Had everything the family needed. So generous of the family to share their beautiful property.
Ken A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michele H.
8 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A short get away
A fabulous holiday home.Pohara and Poharadise are perfect for some timeout.Well fenced for our wee dogs.Thanks so much.
Michele H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate V.
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house was perfect and the kayaks/ paddle board were an added bonus. Location was perfect. Wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend!!
Kate V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ellen G.
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great toys!
Both my husband and I and our 2 kids (10 and 13) enjoyed the ping pong table, kayaks, paddle board! Also, the CD movie selection is great as are the board games. You can also walk to Molly’s pub for great drinks and music! Property manager Grant was readily available and very accommodating.
Ellen G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leonie G., Invercargill
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Loved staying here, very clean, comfortable and homely. Great location near beach.
Leonie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Di and Trev G., Oamaru
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Batch
Awesome set up! Very clean and well equipped!Great communication with owner and lots of local knowledge passed on!Enjoyed our stay!
Di and Trev G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alita H.
6 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home at the beach
We had a great stay in the well equipped Poharadise, the location was perfect, across the road from the beach and a short walk to shops and bars. The house had everything we needed, only wish we stayed longer. It was great being able to bring the dog, he loved his morning walks on the beach.The kayaks were a hit, we had a beautiful day paddling to the islands off Tata beach with its beautiful golden sands, stunning.
Alita H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda P.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very comfy couches, beds and bedding.Dishwasher, washer and dryer make things easy.Oven-proof dish would have been a nice to have to make a potato bake.There's coffee, tea and suger available.
Amanda P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacquie T.
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A definite return customer here !!
What a beautiful home. Practical, comfortable and close to everything. We had 6 adults stay and can easily have all ages stay. Thank you fohaving us :)
Jacquie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha M.
18 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Golden Bay Bach
Great location, comfy beds, has all home comforts.
Samantha M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig B.
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Craig B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gavin S.
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Poharadise
Great stay, facilities awesome, great showers.
The host left awesome instructions and local knowledge information. Had a great time, will definitely come again.
Gavin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalie H.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Really enjoyed our time at this property. Couldn’t fault anything. We will be back 😀
Natalie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane R.
8 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape
We love golden bay, but can never find anywhere decent to stay that allows a dog. I am so pleased to have found this place. We live just over in Nelson, and would come back again and again. Comfortable with everything you need, perfect location, clean, big yards and lots of extras to enjoy.
Diane R.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne T.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
My parents, Aunt, cousin, myself and our dog all thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Great place in a great location! Very happy with the property our dog really enjoyed looking around it. We would definitely love to stay again.
Yvonne T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Tammy K.
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Break
Great family stay, all things easy walking. Great place for groups and family!
Tammy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonja M.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Poharadise was a good name for this place
The house was lovely, beautifully decorated, warm, and had everything we needed. It was a quick walk to the beach. The property owners were very helpful and welcoming. If possible, it might be good to give people until 11am or midday to leave mimid1leave
Sonja M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bevan T.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Poharadise - fabulous accommodation for a weekend away
Great location with the beach over the road, Takaka 10 mins away plus all the adventures the Golden Bay has to offer.
Classic kiwiana style holiday home, sunny and well heated with all the bells and whistles, dog friendly with a big yard a huge plus.
Had a fantastic couple of night's stay, would definitely return.
Bevan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly paradise.
Large, well resourced bach with heaps of outdoor secured space out back for our 2 small dogs to sniff and relax in. Rest and walks on beach was all that we needed thank you.
Andrea C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jared S.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Poharadise
Very lovely and clean.
Jared S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Poharadise it is
Absolutely fantastic place to stay, hard to fault anything. A great mix between modern and kiwi bach with loads of room, a beautiful warm house with a great logburner, amazing outdoor spaces with a huge garage that has entertainment for all, table tennis, darts, bikes, paddle boards. Close to village centre and beach. Very highly recommended