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Near Mangawhai Heads Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Washer
Onsite parking available
Fireplace
Explore the area
Mangawhai Heads, Northland
Mangawhai Cliff Walk
Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk
‪16 min walk‬
Mangawhai Heads Beach
Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Mangawhai Village Market
Place, Mangawhai Village Market
‪8 min drive‬
Whangarei (WRE)
Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
‪68 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Twin Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Main house bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Sleepout bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Vitamin Sea - Quirky holiday home in bush setting with views, walk to the estuary and surf beach
Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period. If you're feeling like it's time for a break, then maybe you should take a dose of Vitamin Sea. Situated on a lovely bush fringed, sunny section, this barn-style holiday home has the basic comforts and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the surrounding bush to the sand spit and ocean beyond. The house is a brief stroll to the calm, sandy estuary beach at the end of Pearl St, or walk a couple of minutes further to the stunning surf beach and avoid the summer traffic jams at the carpark. The main house has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with separate toilet, and the upstairs landing between the rooms also has a single bed. For larger groups (over 6 people) there is a sleepout which sleeps up to an additional 4 people and it has its own bathroom. Great for a couple of families and in a very desirable location at an affordable price, it is a great spot for your next Magical Mangawhai holiday. Go on get yourself a dose of Vitamin Sea. Please note that parking is limited to 2-3 cars and it is not suitable for a boat or trailer. 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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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 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 neighborhood
Mangawhai
Mangawhai Heads, a neighborhood in Mangawhai, is home to this vacation home. Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Cliff Walk reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park.
Is Vitamin Sea - Quirky holiday home in bush setting with views, walk to the estuary and surf beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Vitamin Sea - Quirky holiday home in bush setting with views, walk to the estuary and surf beach?
As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vitamin Sea - Quirky holiday home in bush setting with views, walk to the estuary and surf beach on Jun 29, 2026 start from $169, 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 Vitamin Sea - Quirky holiday home in bush setting with views, walk to the estuary and surf beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vitamin Sea - Quirky holiday home in bush setting with views, walk to the estuary and surf beach?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Vitamin Sea - Quirky holiday home in bush setting with views, walk to the estuary and surf beach located?
Located in Mangawhai Heads, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Museum 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.
Beautiful peaceful setting with amazing views. Easy walk to beaches and shopping centre with cafes and bars, supermarket, takeaways and a variety of shops. The property was comfortable, but needs some TLC. Can see some work has begun. The fire needed cleaning out before we could use it, however there was plenty of wood at our disposal. The property is best suited for younger people and families.
we had a lovely stay and house met all our needs. There were so many games and books for all ages, good music and the best outlook ever. Would definitely recommend
We had a great stay at this bach. Perfect fit for our group of parents, teens and doggo. Open plan and flexible areas worked really well. It had everything we needed at the bach, nothing too fancy so you dont have to panic about the kids damaging anything. excellent location, walking distance to both estuary and surf beaches. Nice and private feel to it with bush surrounding but not shading the house. Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful sunrise views and birdsong.
Angela K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Barbara S.
Nov 11, 2018
A very relaxing weekend
Spacious house and good location
Barbara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay - Bach Stay Mangawhai
This property was a fantastic stay, a true relaxing experience! Beach views that are unrivalled. Close to shops so its a really conveniently located property! We really enjoyed our time here.
Great location and a terrific view - house was clean and comfortable however the sleep out was musty and curtains were a little mouldy which added to the musty smell but overall a great place for a weekend away - would definitely come back
We really enjoyed out stay at 8 Claude Road - once we managed to find it! Great location. Handy to everything that one would need/want over the holiday period especially for a larger family group. Very well appointed inside. Highly recommended and we are very likely to be back.
A fabulous kiwi bach. Fantastic location and plenty of room for our family group of adults. Clean and well equipped. We would definitely recommend staying at Vitamin Sea
Property has what you need but the views are the real hit with this house. Great little walk to the beach
House definitely needs some updating as it's a bit old now, sofas etc would be nice to have some comfier options but overall a good experience
Brilliantly beautiful spot at Mangawhai Heads - 15mins walk to the beach (4min drive) and a really great space to hang out. Glorious views and a great CD collection! Thanks for having us, would love to come again!
House is spacious & has a relaxing vibe we enjoyed. Most of the beds were pretty firm would be the only complaint.
Easy walk to beach & surf. Hope to return soon for more Vitamin Sea. Thanks
Loved our stay, 3 big comfortable beds were a real bonus (1 soft, 2 firm), as were the much used guitar and keyboard, and the lovely fire place - the sun disappeared over the hill by 2pm (a small axe for kindling would be great). We even had some beautiful mid winter swims in the sea with the sun shining. Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in your cozy home away from home.
Teresa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your feedback. We will discuss with the owner getting a small tomahawk to cut kindling.
A great place but the house was hard to heat. It was a very cold weekend.
Joyce P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2023
Thanks for your review Joyce. Sorry it hear you had cold weather. I hope you lit a fire in the wood burner as it heats the house well. Glad you enjoyed the rest of your stay and hope to see you back again soon
Lovely Kiwi Bach within walking distance to Esturary & Beach
Property does need some maintance and attention. Outdoor chairs dangerous to sit on however overall the bach is great. We were a family of 8 and the bach accommodated all of us. Lovely view and an easy walk down to the water. Very reasonable rates for the time of year we were there. Would recommend especially if maintance attended to.
Maxine H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2025
Thanks Maxine, we appreciated your feedback and the owners have been back up and diligently addressed all items you mentioned. They hope when you return you will be pleased with the efforts made to make your stay even more enjoyable. All the best for 2025. Regards, Bach Stay Team
The listing makes it clear this is not a high end bach and it's not but, it lovely. Old, lived in and comfy bit like staying with your gran. We spent 2 nights "mini break" here with our dog walked the beach, went to the local bar, watched the sun rise/set from the deck.....perfect chill will go back.
Gerard M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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