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Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views

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A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a patio. There is a beige sofa, a teal sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a small table with chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a kettle, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of the beach, a motivational quote on the wall, and a colorful artwork.
A bench overlooking a coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A dolphin swimming in the ocean with a distant island in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai
  • Place, Mangawhai Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1 - King Size comfortable bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - King Size comfortable bed

1 King Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Mangawhai

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mangawhai Village Market and Matakana Weekend Market. Goat Island and Reptile Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 14 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Matakana Village - 55 min drive - 67.7 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kōtare Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views on 10 Feb 2027 start from AU$733, 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 Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mangawhai Heads Beachfront Holiday Home Sea Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mangawhai Heads holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mangawhai Golf Club, Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Cliff Walk. Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Village Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views, super convenient location, perfect accommodation for a family and very lovely and responsive host :) Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer Break

Perfectly located between the Beach and The Village. Gorgeous outlook and easy walk to everything. The Bach had everything we needed for our short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing Little Bach

We had a wonderful stay at this bach. The view is remarkable from the lounge/deck and we enjoyed looking at it all day. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Glad you loved your stay. Also great we could let you check in earlier. We fixed the broken umbrella stand this weekend - must have broken in the wind. All sorted now. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mangawhai Heads

This is an older Bach with an updated bathroom and kitchen overlooking the estuary. The beds were comfortable, as were the couches. The kitchen is very well equipped. There is no Wi-Fi. There is a lightly traveled public access path about 5-7 meters from the front deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2025
Thanks Karl. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We don’t have wifi as per listing but loads of board games and tv :) Our perfect holiday spot. Kayak available too. Hope you enjoyed the sunrises :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise just out of Auckland

We stayed at this amazing Bach just after new years, and we were treated to amazing weather for our trip. The view from the front deck is spectacular, and it's just 50meters from the stair access to the beach where we went for daily swims. There are lots of little walks around that all start and finish on the front yard. The beds were amazing and you can tell the house has been very well looked after and loved. Overall blown away by how nice Mangawhai Heads is and how awesome the Bach was. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mangawhai perfection

Everything here was perfect. Location, cleanliness, comfort, and the welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

Great property and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter 2022 in Mangawhai

Lovely kiwi bach with amazing views over the estuary, sand dunes & sea. Very comfortable & clean. Wonderful place to stay for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location, spectacular view

Wonderful kiwi bach with everything you need and one of the best views in Mangawhai Heads
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sea view and more.

Great position, totally what we expected. Ideal for the whole family with the beach a short stroll away. Excellent communication with owners. Will return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential kiwi bach

Super cute kiwi Bach with spectacular view. Location was perfect to estuary which was great for fishing and water sports if you have a boat. Love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely spot, clean cute bach

views were amazing and bach very neat and tidy - perfect for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant views

We loved staying here. The view was spectacular. The house lovely. Spotlessly clean. With everything you need. Just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chilled and simple

We had a week in this lovely little spot. It is in a perfect location with a fantastic outlook over the water and near the swimming spots and shops. No wi-fi which suited us but might not suit all. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location was fabulous, beach right on your doorstep and really close to the little town centre!

The location was fabulous, beach right on your doorstep and really close to the little town centre! The house was as described, a kiwi bach. However, the bach wasn't particularly clean and needed a quick once over to make it respectable. There was also no door on the kids bedroom, which made bedtime a bit tricky especially as the bedroom is right next to the living room and kitchen. Saying that we loved our stay and for the price, location and overall holiday feel would definitely go again.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Carol. The cleaner had been in an hour before you arrived so sorry it wasn't cleaned. Can you send me a note or another text with more details as I will raise with our cleaner directly as this is the first I had heard of this. Many thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay beautiful place and location

great stay beautiful place and location
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bach was clean and neat. Perfect position to estuary, beach and shops

Loved the Bach. It was neat and tidy with everything you needed. The decor was very cute it felt as if we were definitely on holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location

Fantastic location. Loved the view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved the bach - it had everything we needed and the location is outstanding.

Loved the bach - it had everything we needed and the location is outstanding. We were blessed with stunning weather for the Easter weekend, perfect for beach time, relaxing and fun on our boat in the estuary.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little place to have family time.

Perfect little place to have family time. Has a real batching feel, allowing you to de-device yourself and break out the board games. TV if you want it but was hardly used. Great location close to the estuary, shops and has postcard perfect view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay here.

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay here. Lovely location and so handy to the beach. So lovely to stay at a quintessential Kiwi batch - very cosy and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is a fantastic "old school bach" property situated on the cliff top that we've rented

This is a fantastic "old school bach" property situated on the cliff top that we've rented on several occasions now. It has an amazing "infinity" view, one house away from the stairs to the estuary, 200m away from the central head shops, it is all about location. It's not modern in any way and it won't be to everyone's taste, but as far as a comfortable old style bach is concerned, this is right up there with the best. Thanks Cathy!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Old school cool.

Old school cool. Throwback bach makes a very pleasant change from the home away from home rentals of today. Didn't turn the TV on once over our 3 night stay. Enjoyed immediate access to estuary for swimming whatever time of day, and shops a 2 minute walk. Too easy. View breathtaking every day. Loved it. Thanks!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The location is wonderful and our grand children had plenty of area to play outside.

The location is wonderful and our grand children had plenty of area to play outside. We were lucky enough to see the full moon coming up over the water and this was truly special. We had everything that was needed for a bach holiday and would return in the future.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice property.

Nice property. Brilliant location
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