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Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach.

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Northland
  • Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach.

Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
Jandals - one of the last standing original kiwi baches in Mangawhai with location and views that will be the envy of many! This is beach holidaying at its best! This is what is used to be like to stay at the beach....the sound of the waves, the smell of the salt and just stroll to the beach in 30 seconds.

This charming wee house has 3 bedrooms but note that two are downstairs with no internal access. The bedrooms downstairs have a second bathroom attached to them and please be aware that the bedrooms and bathroom are separated by only a curtain and access to the bedroom with the bunk set is through the other bedroom.
The commanding views from the house are almost unbeatable and you cannot get much closer to the beach - and certainly not at this price!

If you want to experience a true Kiwi beach holiday the way we used to in generations past then this is a great place to holiday. There is also a double kayak for you to use as well.
Please note that the kitchen only has a bench top small oven and single hob - Jamie Oliver will be at the BBQ NOT slaving in front of a hot oven!
This is a basic but tidy kiwi bach and in true old school bach style it does not have Wi-Fi.
Please note there is a new house being built next door to this property so there may be building noise during working hours through the week.
LINEN OPTIONS: To keep your holiday more affordable, for this property we offer linen as an optional extra for guests who prefer to bring their own. If you choose to bring your own linen, you will need to supply top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, towels and bath mats. Pillows, Duvets and Duvet covers will be provided.
Alternatively, a rental linen package is available for $25 per person. To request this service, please add a note to your booking specifying the number of people requiring linen and which beds you would like prepared.
BOOKING PAYMENT: Although your credit card details are taken during the booking process, we won't automatically charge your credit card. Once your booking is approved we will send you a payment email with a choice of credit card payment (a 3% surcharge applies) or bank transfer (no charges).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Cliff Walk, while Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights. Goat Island and Reptile Park are also worth visiting.
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Mangawhai Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Matakana Village - 41 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Omaha Beach - 47 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach.?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach. on 22 Oct 2026 start from £77, 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 at Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jandals Bach - Original Kiwi Bach with fantastic views and short walk to estuary and surf beach. located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Fab stay again

Another occasion of staying in this great located bach. Perfect for the family long weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Perfect stay at Jandals

A fabulous location with lovely views. And everything here is so easy and well organised. Makes for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ll feel better once our deposit has been returned
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian J.

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

Great location but property needs some maintainance

We knew this was an old kiwi batch when we booked and this was reflected in the price. There are however a few basics that need some attention. The set up worked well for us with kids down stairs with their own bathroom. Nice view from deck and nice and close to main beach and inner harbour beach. We had some issues with toilets and tap plumbing but was attended to by property manager very quickly, they were very good to deal with. A few other things need some attention by owner including tv (worked periodically) , general taps were old, leaky and need replacing with new mixes, toilet upstairs needs replacing, upstairs shower walls were rotten and imagine leaking inside the walls, some attention to the deck areas, felt soft and possible rotten in some spots , bbq only had 3 of 4 burners working and with no oven we relied heaviliy on this for cooking. Main path is quite steep and uneven, not great for older people. Quite a busy rd with traffic to surf club but imagine this will be limited to peek times. None of the above really effected us from having a great stay...we hit the jackpot with the weather
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Y.

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

Great Kiwi bach close to the beach

We had a lovely time enjoying the deck, walking the beach and catching up with friends. The house is big enough for two families.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

angela r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location Great views

Great little place with a lovely outlook close to Surf Beach . Accomodation a little tired but comfortable.. Misleading photos as it looks much bigger than it actually is . Bedroom downstairs is comfy but you have to use the outside stairs to get to it . When it’s raining you need your brolly ! 2 bathrooms were handy Enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Lovely bach, well managed

It was excellent, simple and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Great weekend

Perfect spot even with a cyclone and tsunami warnings
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

andrew b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Holiday

Great location and view Bach a little tired, could not lock doors, no washing machine for use, some windows were not able to be opened and Bach wasn’t very clean. Overall an okay stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig S.

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

Great spot!

A short walk from the beach, Jandels bach is beautifully located and a cosy spot. Great for a smaller family getaway. The deck and BBQ area are excellent with a good view of the sea - to the host, we'd highly recommend installing an outdoor light to help guests enjoy the deck area after dark. Overall, a good spot for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

bridget b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Jandals is a typical kiwi Bach, it’s not a flash set up but is in a great location so close to the beach. It could do with a bit of maintenance as lots of light bulbs were blown and the duvet covers needed a wash. No tea or coffee so bring everything you need .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Out of this world

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Super close to the surf beach and even closer to the safe swimming estuary. The view is unparalleled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana P.

A great place to relax

We loved our stay at ‘Jandals’. The view is wonderful from the main bedroom and decks and the bach has everything needed for a relaxing break. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali E.

Character kiwi bach. Relaxing holiday.

Great location close to the Heads and estuary swimming. Character bach with adequate facilities for our 4 night stay. Clean with a comfortable bed with a beautiful view across to the spit and all the way down to Te Arai. We loved lying out on the deck on comfy deck chairs in the afternoon sun. A bonus to be able to have our dog with us. A lazy walk across the road to swim on the estuary. Or Devine morning walk with the dog down Mangawhai Heads beach and back. Great coffee up on the reserve to start the day. Host welcome was friendly and informative. Had a very relaxing time. Thankyou.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Classic Kiwi bach which is well equipped and had everything we needed...

Classic Kiwi bach which is well equipped and had everything we needed for a great holiday. We loved the amazing view from the deck and easy walking access to both the surf beach and the estuary. Have already re-booked for next year!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

dawn m.

This is the second time we have stayed at Jandals.

This is the second time we have stayed at Jandals. We love it’s perfect location to the beach. Whilst simple and functional, it has everything we need. Wel’ll beback again for sure. Thanks
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Classic kiwi Bach in wonderful location, basic however very clean and comfortable, would recommend a

Classic kiwi Bach in wonderful location, basic however very clean and comfortable, would recommend and look forward to staying again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrea C.

Jandals is a great property located so close to the Surf Beach and Picnic Bay.

Jandals is a great property located so close to the Surf Beach and Picnic Bay. It has beautiful views from the deck and a really traditional bach atmosphere. The bach is equipped with everything you need for a wonderful holiday including a most extensive range of coffee plungers and platters ( great for entertaining). Two bathrooms was handy and the showers are fine. Perfect little spot for a long weekend away.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Heidi L.

Awesome spot for a magical holiday.

Awesome spot for a magical holiday. Great access to the beach and the Bach was clean and tidy. We loved sitting on the deck and soaking up the view and hope that we can do it again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Charles P.

The location of th Bach was fantastic!

The location of th Bach was fantastic! Just 200m from th beach exactly what we were after 5mins to thshops n other amenities too th small tank wasn't problem as we've lived on tank water before the small stove and no washing machine wasn't a major it's what beaching is all about!??
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marni E.

great location

great location
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice traditional Bach

Nice traditional Bach
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb location so close to the beach, awesome views clean character Bach would highly recommend, fa

Superb location so close to the beach, awesome views clean character Bach would highly recommend, family had a blast, thanks for being available
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property, exceptional location.

Amazing property, exceptional location. Highly recommend

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