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Collie’s beach house

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Main House
Kitchen
Dining Room
Open plan living
Superb for family and catering

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Baby, Upper Queen Room 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Lower Guest Room 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Lower Guest Room 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Lower Queen Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Lower Queen Room 4

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout Room 5 (via deck)

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Upper Bunk Room 7 ( Sleeps 4)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Landing 8 (Kids only)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Master Queen Room 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Ground Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2 - Ground Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - Laundry Included

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - Shared Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Collie’s beach house

GOLD WINNER of the 2021 Bach of the Year!
*Please note Red Tractor will be onsite from December 2024 to January 2025*

Originally built by ex-All Black Ant Strachan, designed for families to get-away, this bach is a top pick for NZ travellers, especially made for families and groups, top 10 finalist of book a bach 2021!

Modern purpose-built 9 bedroom beach house located just 30 metres from the waters edge.

- 10 minute walk to one of Northland's finest Link golf course and bowling club.
- 1 km from the Mangawhai Heads Shopping Centre, cafes and restaurants.
- The boat ramp is 250 metres down the same road as the beach house
- 6 off-street parks with a lockable gate
- Aircon in every room
- Indoor fire place
- BBQ for outdoor cooking
- Swing set and Trampoline to entertain kids

Large north facing deck for evening BBQ's. Additional north facing upper deck which is the perfect spot for breakfast or afternoon drinks.

Being fully fenced with a cot set up in 1 room, swings and a trampoline the property is very child friendly, sit back and let them roam at their own will.

Pricing starts from $85 per head per night at adult capacity (two-night minimum stay).

Special conditions and information:

*NO STAG DO'S* Events to be pre approved, No smoking indoors, Swing for toddlers only, $500 refundable bond required, any damages or extra cleaning will mean deductions from the bond upon receipt. Check in 3pm-check out 10am. Noise to be kept low outside after 10pm.

**NOTE: Small creek located at rear of section (through gate) - children must be supervised**

NOTE: Please bring your own beach towels. Extra blankets in winter are also advised to bring along if you would like a bit more warmth.

We appreciate these are difficult times and hope you keep safe and well. Any cancellations within 60 days are non-refundable.

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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

1x cot provided, bunk beds for kids.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20006720
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Mangawhai

Located near 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 horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai Heads

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Matakana Village - 40 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Omaha Beach - 46 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Collie’s beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Collie’s beach house?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Collie’s beach house on 18 May 2026 start from AU$601, 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 Collie’s beach house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Collie’s beach house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Collie’s beach house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Collie’s beach house located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 273 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacques l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great indoor and outdoor flow. Sitting outside with the fire was awesome. Lots of rooms !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is amazing, suits our large family of 21 perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was pretty awesome for our group - big enough that we could each have our own space when needed, and awesome facilities for communal cooking and sharing of meals. It was very clean, and the kitchen in particular had everything we needed. Great location too for walks and swims.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy Lyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second group family weekend. Mixed ages from 5 to 78 and met all of our needs. Close to the estuary beach and near to ocean beach and shops. Will be back! Thsnk you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful, confortable, spacious home. well equipped. would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great spot for our family stay in Mangawhai. The home was comfortable, well equipped, and felt welcoming from the moment we arrived. Quiet location but still close to everything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very comfortable stay. Host was very contactable whenever we needed. Beautiful location and relaxing. Great for a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing property for groups. We had an extended family getaway - 10 adults & x8 children from age 0-13. We had sun, rain & wind & no matter what the weather there was enough room for everyone to spread out & enjoy themselves.Plenty of plates, cutlery, glasses etc, including plastic ones for kids. The kids loved the swings & having the beach just across the roadGreat indoor/outdoor flow & atmosphere with indoor & outdoor fires. Only note was cot was quite flimsy & old, would recommend taking a porta cot instead with a black out cover. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Well set up for our large family!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

Great place to stay

Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhiannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host and everthing else was great - however the dishwasher broke and we had A LOT of dishes to do by hand daily, which was a real pain. It couldn't be fixed whilst we were there either which was a real shame as everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent family stay here. The house was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 7 children (4 to 17). Clean, spacious, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and trampoline and swings for the kids.
Outdoor fire was popular for toasting marshmallows
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latoya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place and perfect for a large group! We had a beautiful stay for the weekend with extended family. All the kids were entertained throughout and with the open areas, the adults were able to keep a look out while relaxing. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Driena M.

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

Great Stay

Great location and lots of communal space to gather with family
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shyju J.

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

Excellent location, grate properly for big groups of families and friends

Good location.Grate property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eitan y.

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

Great holiday house

We had a great stay.The location is perfect And got everything we needed. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Fantastic Xmas at Mangawhai Heads

Awesome property for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl D.

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

Beach family fun

Great stay! Perfect size for our large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Naomi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family get together. Outdoor fire and seating area was awesome. The only things we’d have liked is more seating in lounge (there were no bean bags by fire as shown in pictures) and towel rails needed in some bathrooms. Otherwise met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anje N.

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

Beautiful home

We had a fantastic stay with friends! The house was spacious, clean, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable trip. The host was incredibly understanding and helpful, making sure everything went smoothly. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susanne R.

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

Golf trip

Good location, amazing outdoor area, suited our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

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

Great stay in Mangawhai Heads

Collie's house is a great place for getting together with family or friends. Plenty space to relax and comfortable rooms and beds. Location is good and close to shops, restaurants and golf course.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2022
Thank you for your kind words Derek!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Group stay

Perfect property for our large group of 5 couples. Plenty of room for us to be together or to split off for some quiet time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Highly recommended

Perfect for large family group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

golf trip

We were a group of 7 golfing friends who did not wish to share bedrooms so the house was perfect for this. Great entertaining space, lovely outdoor BBQ area and all round really well appointed.Really enjoyed our stay.Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Yasmin

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As a family man, James Collie wishes to create a divine holiday making space for all friends, family and colleagues alike in order to reconnect and experience the best of Mangawhai Heads. Known to the area for years and connected to the Wood Street Shops, the Collie family have opened up their beautiful holiday home to share with the world. Let us know your thoughts and past experiences at the Collies Beach House, or book in quick to savor the moments we gladly have on this Earth creating memories.

Why they chose this property

Opposite the Estuary and down the road from the boat ramp, this is the perfect destination for your holidays to explore the wonders of magical mangawhai!

What makes this property unique

Beautiful furnishings, spearated bedrooms for privacy, 4 bathrooms, 30 metres from waters edge, swingset and trampoline for the kids, outdoor lounge area, indoor and outdoor fireplaces. What is not to be loved her at your new favourite spot.

Languages:

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