Title: Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home Family-friendly holiday home in Pohara ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34160500/34160478/ba0ebd08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34160500/34160478/0bdb0439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34160500/34160478/f8b72c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34160500/34160478/97a5ba4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34160500/34160478/48246d9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Blue is a cozy haven where you can unwind in an open-plan living/dining space, equipped with all the essentials including a fully-fitted kitchen and WiFi. Just step out into the back garden and access the beach or stroll to nearby cafes, restaurants, golf courses, and mini-golf within easy walking distance. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home Blue is a lovely 3 bedroom holiday home, sleeping six people. Open-plan living/dining. This house makes you feel at home the minute you walk in! Fully equipped kitchen with microwave. TV, DVD and washing machine. Phone and Wireless Internet included. Beach access is just through the back garden gate, a minute walk. Nearby cafe's, restaurants, golf, tennis, mini-golf, blow-karts.....all within easy walking distance. There is a small store/supermarket nearby as well. Special conditions: Sorry no pets. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen included. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - 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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Blue Pohara Home Pohara Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home Pohara Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home Private vacation home Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home Private vacation home Pohara ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-40.83419%2C172.87637&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1aTCilU2NgcEQSvITYZdD3C5zAM=) Pohara Beach, Golden Bay #### What's nearby - Pohara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Golden Bay - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Ligar Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - Tata Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Totaranui Beach - 31 min drive - 14.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Roots Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Molly B’s - ‬10 min walk - ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬9 min drive - ‪Nikau - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home located? > This family-friendly Pohara holiday home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pohara Beach, Golden Bay and Ligar Bay Beach. Tata Beach and Abel Tasman National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi J. 10 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jodi Hikuroa-Jeffrey Great venue. Excellent location. Fantastic hosts ##### Jodi J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pohara New Year 2024 Excellent holiday accommodation - immaculately clean - and with a fantastic location and a noteworthy library of books and magazines for holiday reading. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola H. 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic bach in Pohara Our stay in Pohara was everything we had hoped for in a bach. Idyllic location, roomy, comfy bach set in a beautiful garden. A very happy reunion of family and friends - so thank you to Margaret and family for allowing us to use it. ##### Nicola H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! Garden and deck were a major highlight, worthy exchange for a beach view, and the access to the beach was super quick and easy. Garage with extra fridge storage and beach toys was much appreciated. All rooms and beds were very comfortable. One bathroom for six folks was a little tight but totally manageable, just worth being aware of. Highly recommend, thanks Margaret! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona M. 1 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach side Bach Lovely Bach right next to beach. Beautiful garden and wonderful outside patio area. Designed to truly relax with an extensive library and comfortable seating. Margaret was wonderful with her communication. Many thanks. ##### Fiona M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth P. 10 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous! We loved our stay at Blue Pohara Beach Holiday Home. Great communication and clear instructions. It was well situated with just a short stroll to the beach. The house was beautifully presented and enough room for us all. The chair hammock was definitely a favourite too! Thanks so much! ##### Elizabeth P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 15 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion Golden Bay is very special to our family - the blue house has great ambience and is a great place to explore the area ##### Sarah H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie K. 24 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and clean and great location Great location and lovely holiday home. Worked well with little ones. Owner was lovely and very helpful and was generous with check in and out times. It’s was quite expensive but also comparable with other holiday homes in the area. A lovely place to stay. ##### Stephanie K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annie B. 10 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant Blue Such a fabulous bach in an awesome location. The house was super clean on arrival and was a great layout for our group. Lovely indoor / outdoor flow onto a deck and garden that we spent most of our time in. A quick pop through the back gate to the beach and walking/ cycling track. The owner was so lovely and easy to deal with. Would very happily stay again :) ##### Annie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh H., Dunedin 1 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### E Lovely holiday house, beautifully renovated and we really appreciated the garden too! The close proximity to the beach was such a bonus, enabling us to enjoy an early pre breakfast swim! Thank you, Margaret, for the wonderful stay, it was hard to leave this morning. ##### Leigh H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camille K. 28 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot so close to the beach! Nice relaxing place to stay with everything you need. ##### Camille K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simonne M. 30 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well worth the stay Clean, homely, close to beach and a fabulous, welcoming owner. Can't believe we found this gem online! ##### Simonne M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry T. 27 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome bach for family stay This was a great home to stay at for our family Pohara trip (kids 13, 11, 7 and 2), lovely and close to beach access at end of garden, beach toys provided for the wee ones, really comfy beds, everything you need in kitchen, and great space. Margaret was super to deal with and helpful. Only thing it needs is a dryer to get clothes dry on those rainy days! We've booked again for a few days at the end of summer. ##### Kerry T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer w. 6 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday house away from home Great house for families close to the beach very clean and friendly host really recommend this house. Loved the fruit trees. ##### jennifer w. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree E. 3 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Lovely stay in a great Bach. Margaret was easy to deal with the location was excellent. We would happily return ##### Maree E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda T. 30 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls break The house has a lovely feel to it. It is spacious and the beds are comfortable. We loved the garden out the back. Everything was clean and easy. Would definitely recommend staying here and will again ##### Amanda T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire N. 14 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location Such a lovely spot. SO close to the beach, a minutes walk to the café for a coffee and the most tranquil garden! Comfortable beds and had everything we needed for our stay. Thanks so much. ##### Claire N. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky F. 18 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, spacious and relaxing We loved this gorgeous house with it's welcoming, comfortable vibe and great location close to the beach. ##### Vicky F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. 5 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pohara perfect! Second time here and once again very happy.....comfortable, seaside home with tasteful decor and everything on hand. I love this home, it has a seaside feel to it but is not too "bachy" - light and airy and a beautiful leafy front garden as a bonus. ##### James B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret W., Upper Moutere 28 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! Loved everything about this house: spotlessly clean, plenty room to relax, peaceful lovely outdoor space and garden, great location close to the beach. Will come back in the future. ##### Margaret W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine B. 20 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house in Pohara Beautiful house in great location in Pohara. Great cafe 2 minutes in one direction. Beach 2 minutes in the other direction. House is very well appointed with everything you need and friendly owner. Would definitely stay again. ##### Christine B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay S., Nelson 10 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place near beach Very attractive small house with 3 double bedrooms. Everything you needed for a long stay including hundreds of books. Generous offer to help ourselves to any vegetablesand herbs in the garden was appreciated. ##### Kay S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul G. 21 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place is awesome Everything about this place is lovely - perfect location near a long sandy beach, close to cafes and restaurants and the Takaka town, good size and excellently kitted out with everything you need. Margaret was easily contactable and really helpful. We had two couples stay and there was plenty of room for us to relax in. Not to mention the endless amount of things to do in Golden Bay. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Margaret for making your place available. ##### Paul G. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 7 Oct 2020 #### Near to beach and central to explore Golden bay area Near to beach and central to explore Golden bay area ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephie M. 15 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous stay Absolutely loved staying here. Really enjoyed being just a minute away from the beach. ##### Stephie M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020