Whether you are after a relaxing stay close to the beach, or on a farm, Hawke’s Bay offers the perfect combination of surf and turf this summer. Hawke’s Bay Today is running a short series showcasing holiday homes, so if you are after something unusual we might have the spot for you.
Mahia is well known to be a popular summer holiday spot, with gorgeous beaches and extensive fishing opportunities.
A less well-known bonus to Mahia is the Chalk Hill Beach House, which takes the summer bach stay to the next level.
![The captivating view from Chalk Hill Beach House in Mahia.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QFAZET345FF7LKNKPARBLRMP6Y.jpg?auth=719f617610baebfdd79e4dfb335abc380cdff5f5b835bdd88e3282c9e30cb42a&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The house is furnished with antique furniture from across the world including France, Sweden, and Italy, some of which originated from the late 1700s to the 1800s.