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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
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Mangawhai Heads, Northland
- Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk7 min walk
- Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach8 min walk
- Place, Omaha Beach47 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).
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).
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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
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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.

Mangawhai Heads, Northland
What's nearby
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Mangawhai Heads Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Matakana Village - 41 min drive - 55.8 km
- Omaha Beach - 47 min drive - 63.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mangawhai Tavern - 9 min drive
- Wood Street Freehouse - 4 min drive
- Cove Cafe - 17 min drive
- Bennetts Cafe - 8 min drive
- The Little Red Fish - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Sue H.
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sue H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay at Jandals
Richard W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Ian J.
8 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location but property needs some maintainance
Ian J.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicola Y.
24 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Kiwi bach close to the beach
Nicola Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
angela r.
9 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location Great views
angela r.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
27 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach, well managed
Richard W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gary C.
7 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Gary C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
6/10 Okay
andrew b.
1 Jan 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Holiday
andrew b.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Craig S.
26 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Craig S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
bridget b.
22 Apr 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
bridget b.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
18 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of this world
Scott S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
8/10 Good
Diana P.
10 May 2019
A great place to relax
Diana P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Ali E.
6 Feb 2019
Character kiwi bach. Relaxing holiday.
Ali E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Victoria W.
8 Jan 2019
Classic Kiwi bach which is well equipped and had everything we needed...
Victoria W.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
dawn m.
1 May 2018
This is the second time we have stayed at Jandals.
dawn m.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Sharon P.
5 Apr 2018
Classic kiwi Bach in wonderful location, basic however very clean and comfortable, would recommend a
Sharon P.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Andrea C.
19 Mar 2018
Jandals is a great property located so close to the Surf Beach and Picnic Bay.
Andrea C.
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6/10 Okay
Heidi L., Auckland NZ
15 Jan 2018
Awesome spot for a magical holiday.
Heidi L.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Charles P.
6 Jan 2018
The location of th Bach was fantastic!
Charles P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Marni E.
24 Nov 2017
great location
Marni E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent
24 Feb 2017
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