10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peter M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Spacious Coastal Bach | Hot Tub| Pizza Oven | Perfect for Families & Groups
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 123078.5 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mangawhai, Northland
- Place, Mangawhai Museum11 min walk
- Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk5 min drive
- Place, Omaha Beach44 min drive
- Airport, Whangarei (WRE)65 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bunk room
1 Double Bunk Bed
Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen room
1 Queen Bed
Rumpus room
1 Double Bed, 1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Spacious Coastal Bach | Hot Tub| Pizza Oven | Perfect for Families & Groups
Location, location, location
We’re just a short stroll from the estuary, surf beach, playground, skatepark, supermarket and local shops. The golf course, bowls club, boat ramp and the Wood St Bar are all just around the corner — or stay in and enjoy a Bach that’s set up for entertaining.
Fire up the wood-fired pizza oven, show off your culinary skills and let the kids roast marshmallows (provided).
*Perfect for Tradie weekday stays — ask us about discounted weekday rates.
🐾 Pets welcome
👨👩👧👦 Groups of 8+ welcome (please ask about bedding configuration if sleeping arrangements are important)
The Space - Tucked down a quiet ROW, you’ll find our fully fenced property with off-street parking for up to 4 vehicles (or 3 plus a boat).
You’ll arrive to a north-facing outdoor entertaining area, complete with:
Outdoor dining table & lounge
Weber BBQ
Wood-fired pizza oven - ingredients inc, plus a bread maker for dough
Private spa pool
Further back is the outdoor shower and fish prep bench - absolute must-haves after a day at the beach.
Inside, the Bach features an open-plan kitchen and living area with a dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. Sink into the plush couch for a movie, challenge each other to board games, or gather around for good food and better company.
Downstairs:
Large bedroom with queen bed
Single room with bunk - Double on bottom, single top
Bathroom - bath and shower
Separate toilet
Upstairs is your sanctuary - a sunny master bedroom with ensuite and private patio overlooking the Brynderwyns.
We know what it’s like living with teenagers, so we’ve converted the garage into a rumpus room / fourth bedroom. Fully carpeted and insulated, with a heat pump for winter, and air conditioner for summer. It includes fold-out sofas, bunk beds, entertainment and loads of space - comfortable, fun, and just far enough away.
Extras You’ll Love
Basketball hoop
Cornhole & Kubb
Bikes (bring your own helmets)
Boogie boards
Two large eskies
A cupboard FULL of board games
Play Station 4 Kiosk - Like in the stores
There’s space to park most recreational boats — please enquire first.
We’re a Kiwi family who love surfing, being social and staying connected, and we’ve created a space that reflects that. We hope you love it as much as we do.
We’re just a short stroll from the estuary, surf beach, playground, skatepark, supermarket and local shops. The golf course, bowls club, boat ramp and the Wood St Bar are all just around the corner — or stay in and enjoy a Bach that’s set up for entertaining.
Fire up the wood-fired pizza oven, show off your culinary skills and let the kids roast marshmallows (provided).
*Perfect for Tradie weekday stays — ask us about discounted weekday rates.
🐾 Pets welcome
👨👩👧👦 Groups of 8+ welcome (please ask about bedding configuration if sleeping arrangements are important)
The Space - Tucked down a quiet ROW, you’ll find our fully fenced property with off-street parking for up to 4 vehicles (or 3 plus a boat).
You’ll arrive to a north-facing outdoor entertaining area, complete with:
Outdoor dining table & lounge
Weber BBQ
Wood-fired pizza oven - ingredients inc, plus a bread maker for dough
Private spa pool
Further back is the outdoor shower and fish prep bench - absolute must-haves after a day at the beach.
Inside, the Bach features an open-plan kitchen and living area with a dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. Sink into the plush couch for a movie, challenge each other to board games, or gather around for good food and better company.
Downstairs:
Large bedroom with queen bed
Single room with bunk - Double on bottom, single top
Bathroom - bath and shower
Separate toilet
Upstairs is your sanctuary - a sunny master bedroom with ensuite and private patio overlooking the Brynderwyns.
We know what it’s like living with teenagers, so we’ve converted the garage into a rumpus room / fourth bedroom. Fully carpeted and insulated, with a heat pump for winter, and air conditioner for summer. It includes fold-out sofas, bunk beds, entertainment and loads of space - comfortable, fun, and just far enough away.
Extras You’ll Love
Basketball hoop
Cornhole & Kubb
Bikes (bring your own helmets)
Boogie boards
Two large eskies
A cupboard FULL of board games
Play Station 4 Kiosk - Like in the stores
There’s space to park most recreational boats — please enquire first.
We’re a Kiwi family who love surfing, being social and staying connected, and we’ve created a space that reflects that. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Mangawhai
Located in Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach, while Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Goat Island and Reptile Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Mangawhai, Northland
What's nearby
- Mangawhai Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- Mangawhai Heads Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- Matakana Village - 37 min drive - 52.5 km
- Omaha Beach - 44 min drive - 60.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mangawhai Tavern - 4 min drive
- Wood Street Freehouse - 3 min drive
- Bennetts Cafe - 4 min drive
- The Little Red Fish - 4 min drive
- Brewed As. - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Janine H.
1 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Janine H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty M.
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kirsty M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
About the host
Hosted by Janice
My partner Chase and I live in Auckland. We have 4 very active children, so we are very busy! We love to share our slice of paradise with others, and we get a real kick out of people enjoying our bach as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
We are a family who all love surfing, the outdoors and the beach, Managwhai Heads offers all of the above. Our Bach is in a lovely peaceful ROW, so you can be as active or inactive as you please!
What makes this property unique
We genuinely care about you having a great time, so we have many added extras (free of charge) like marshmallows for smores, a Nespresso coffee machine, lots of board games, games for outdoors, bikes, ingredients and a bread maker to make the dough for the pizza oven (you just need to add ingredients)!
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