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Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mangawhai
  • Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City

Peaceful and private holiday home surrounded by beautiful gardens and established trees.

Great space to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Plenty of room for bringing your toys for the beach, whether it is boat, jetski, surfboards, golf clubs and cart, friends with the motorhome, there is plenty of parking space.

Close to amenities, beachs, boatramp, golf courses, restaurants, vineyards.

Linen is included.

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

House has stairs

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs under 10kg allowed inside.Others outside only

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs under 10kg allowed in house, others to stay in outside area. There is a $50 charge per stay to have your pet stay with you. Maximum 2 pets.

Minimum 2 night stays on Friday and Saturday nights from mid November through till the end of April

Sofa bed will be left as a sofa unless you request to have it made up as a bed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9992950ha
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

Mangawhai Heads, a neighborhood in Mangawhai, is home to this vacation home. Mangawhai Golf Club and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting.
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Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mangawhai Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City?

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City on Aug 1, 2026 start from $199, 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 Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mangawhai Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Museum is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family Christmas.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for family getaways.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, really comfortable and perfect even for large families
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house was so lovely and clean! beautiful location, and nice and quiet. the host was responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. we had a great stay and would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teale V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was great

We loved it- very awesome and beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2024
Thanks Teale, Glad you liked our place and your stay. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene D.

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

Great stay

Peaceful, clean, cozy and everything you need. Close to amenities and beach. Great little tranquil place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Girlfriends get away

Lovely property to enjoy for the weekend. A restful home with a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feeling like at home. Good communication and great support. Kindly treated is the best key for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

Perfect spot

Perfect location. The house was immaculate as weee the grounds. Lovely and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi M.

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

Gorgeous property

What a beautiful property full of established trees and planting. We enjoyed listening to and watching the birds as we drank our morning coffee. Plenty of room, very tidy and well thought out spaces. Loved the underfloor heating as it was a chilly night when we arrived!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Owen Frost

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