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Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views

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The view from the beachfront bach
Our Kiwi slice of paradise
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai
  • Place, Mangawhai Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - King Size comfortable bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - King Size comfortable bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Children's bedroom

1 Twin Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views

Quaint refurbished 1950's style retro holiday home with polished rimu wooden floors.

Two double bedrooms with comfortable king sized beds and a third smaller bedroom with one set of comfortable bunks. Perfect for a small family.

The house has a good sized brand new kitchen and lounge and a special holiday feel, perfect for summer - a traditional 'kiwi bach'.

It has spectacular, unobstructed views of the estuary, sand dunes and ocean beyond. You can even see when the surf is up when lying in bed looking out the window or when sitting on the couch!

Lovely sunny north facing deck. Being an elevated waterfront/clifftop section, there is direct access to a lovely sandy safe estuary beach via steps situated just a few metres along from the house.

Golden circle location handy to shops, cafes, first class 18 hole golf course and boat launching facilities with a flat 880 sq. m. site for off street car parking.

BBQ and outdoor furniture also provided and freeview TV.

Special conditions:
- three night minimum stay.
- Non smoking / no vaping Bach and site. No smokers or pets please due to owner having severe respiratory allergies.
- No groups, events, additional guests, tents or motorhomes.
- Cleaning is also arranged directly at $100 (floors, bathroom, beds, windows, oven).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: do the dishes before you leave; clean the bbq if used, bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Mangawhai

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Mangawhai Heads, a neighborhood in Mangawhai. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mangawhai Village Market and Matakana Weekend Market. Goat Island and Reptile Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Omaha Beach - 45 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views on Apr 28, 2026 start from $298, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mangawhai Heads vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mangawhai Golf Club, Mangawhai Heads Beach, and Mangawhai Cliff Walk. Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Village Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Summer Break

Perfectly located between the Beach and The Village. Gorgeous outlook and easy walk to everything. The Bach had everything we needed for our short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Amazing Little Bach

We had a wonderful stay at this bach. The view is remarkable from the lounge/deck and we enjoyed looking at it all day. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mangawhai Heads

This is an older Bach with an updated bathroom and kitchen overlooking the estuary. The beds were comfortable, as were the couches. The kitchen is very well equipped. There is no Wi-Fi. There is a lightly traveled public access path about 5-7 meters from the front deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise just out of Auckland

We stayed at this amazing Bach just after new years, and we were treated to amazing weather for our trip. The view from the front deck is spectacular, and it's just 50meters from the stair access to the beach where we went for daily swims. There are lots of little walks around that all start and finish on the front yard. The beds were amazing and you can tell the house has been very well looked after and loved. Overall blown away by how nice Mangawhai Heads is and how awesome the Bach was. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mangawhai perfection

Everything here was perfect. Location, cleanliness, comfort, and the welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Great property and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter 2022 in Mangawhai

Lovely kiwi bach with amazing views over the estuary, sand dunes & sea. Very comfortable & clean. Wonderful place to stay for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location, spectacular view

Wonderful kiwi bach with everything you need and one of the best views in Mangawhai Heads
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea view and more.

Great position, totally what we expected. Ideal for the whole family with the beach a short stroll away. Excellent communication with owners. Will return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonia l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessential kiwi bach

Super cute kiwi Bach with spectacular view. Location was perfect to estuary which was great for fishing and water sports if you have a boat. Love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely spot, clean cute bach

views were amazing and bach very neat and tidy - perfect for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AStrud B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant views

We loved staying here. The view was spectacular. The house lovely. Spotlessly clean. With everything you need. Just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stu W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chilled and simple

We had a week in this lovely little spot. It is in a perfect location with a fantastic outlook over the water and near the swimming spots and shops. No wi-fi which suited us but might not suit all. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location was fabulous, beach right on your doorstep and really close to the little town centre!

The location was fabulous, beach right on your doorstep and really close to the little town centre! The house was as described, a kiwi bach. However, the bach wasn't particularly clean and needed a quick once over to make it respectable. There was also no door on the kids bedroom, which made bedtime a bit tricky especially as the bedroom is right next to the living room and kitchen. Saying that we loved our stay and for the price, location and overall holiday feel would definitely go again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clare b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay beautiful place and location

great stay beautiful place and location
Verified

8/10 Good

Leeann D.

Bach was clean and neat. Perfect position to estuary, beach and shops

Loved the Bach. It was neat and tidy with everything you needed. The decor was very cute it felt as if we were definitely on holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicky H.

Fantastic location

Fantastic location. Loved the view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Loved the bach - it had everything we needed and the location is outstanding.

Loved the bach - it had everything we needed and the location is outstanding. We were blessed with stunning weather for the Easter weekend, perfect for beach time, relaxing and fun on our boat in the estuary.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dene A.

Perfect little place to have family time.

Perfect little place to have family time. Has a real batching feel, allowing you to de-device yourself and break out the board games. TV if you want it but was hardly used. Great location close to the estuary, shops and has postcard perfect view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stuart N.

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay here.

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay here. Lovely location and so handy to the beach. So lovely to stay at a quintessential Kiwi batch - very cosy and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

This is a fantastic "old school bach" property situated on the cliff top that we've rented

This is a fantastic "old school bach" property situated on the cliff top that we've rented on several occasions now. It has an amazing "infinity" view, one house away from the stairs to the estuary, 200m away from the central head shops, it is all about location. It's not modern in any way and it won't be to everyone's taste, but as far as a comfortable old style bach is concerned, this is right up there with the best. Thanks Cathy!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Old school cool.

Old school cool. Throwback bach makes a very pleasant change from the home away from home rentals of today. Didn't turn the TV on once over our 3 night stay. Enjoyed immediate access to estuary for swimming whatever time of day, and shops a 2 minute walk. Too easy. View breathtaking every day. Loved it. Thanks!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The location is wonderful and our grand children had plenty of area to play outside.

The location is wonderful and our grand children had plenty of area to play outside. We were lucky enough to see the full moon coming up over the water and this was truly special. We had everything that was needed for a bach holiday and would return in the future.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice property.

Nice property. Brilliant location
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice property.

Nice property. Brilliant location

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Hosted by CathyMc2

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The perfect kiwi bach getaway
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