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# Penhill Hideaway, A Brand New Rural Retreat!

Apartment in Maxwell with kitchen and patio

## Photo gallery for 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.

### Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

## Popular amenities

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

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### 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 transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

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

- Smoke-free property

### 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 and check-out are available 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### 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

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. 

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

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

Host has indicated that 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 hiking and cycling nearby. [Visit our Maxwell travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maxwell.dx692485730479833088)

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### What's nearby

- Mowhanau Beach  
20 min drive \- 12.5 miles
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest  
22 min drive \- 14.2 miles
- Virginia Lake  
25 min drive \- 18.0 miles
- Whanganui Museum  
28 min drive \- 20.0 miles
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum  
28 min drive \- 20.2 miles

### Getting around

- Whanganui (WAG)  
33 min drive

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

## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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