Hilltop Retreat - This large home with views in a serene setting is a great spot for your next family retreat
Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period. Perched on top of a hill and set on 10 Acres of bush you will find Hilltop Retreat! This huge family home offers panoramic views over the Brynderwyn ranges, surrounding hills and countryside and distant views of Mangawhai and the Ocean - all only 5 minutes drive from Mangawhai Village AND Mangawhai Heads shops and our beautiful beach. Here your group has total privacy and is ideal for 2 families or larger groups who want to get together for a peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle but still very close to the shops cafes and all else that Mangawhai has to offer. Whether you are coming for a summer break (beach is down the road or try sunbathing in privacy on the upper deck!) or a winter break (relax by the fire and enjoy a lovely winters meal and a few wines at the massive dining table) Hilltop Retreat will suit your needs. Hilltop Retreat is purposely priced to be affordable for smaller groups but is also great value for larger groups too. 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 Bookabach/VRBO take your credit card details, all booking payments are made to Bach Stay NZ Limited who manage this property for the owners. 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). Please note the amount stated as 'Deposit Paid at Property' on the Bookabach/VRBO quote is actually a refundable bond that will be collected as part of the accommodation payment, it is not collected at the property as the wording suggests.
Property manager
Bach Stay Mangawhai
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Mangawhai
Located in Mangawhai, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mangawhai Village Market and Matakana Weekend Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Cliff Walk. Goat Island and SheepWorld are also worth visiting.
Mangawhai, Northland
What's nearby
Mangawhai Heads Beach - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Mangawhai Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Mangawhai Village Market - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Mangawhai Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
Lang's Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Whangarei (WRE) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Mangawhai Tavern - 9 min drive
The Cove Cafe - 14 min drive
Bennetts Cafe - 7 min drive
The Dune - 8 min drive
Brewed As Collective - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hilltop Retreat - This large home with views in a serene setting is a great spot for your next family retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hilltop Retreat - This large home with views in a serene setting is a great spot for your next family retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hilltop Retreat - This large home with views in a serene setting is a great spot for your next family retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hilltop Retreat - This large home with views in a serene setting is a great spot for your next family retreat located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk, Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Village Market. Mangawhai Public Library and Mangawhai Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Comfortable well-equipped large house about 10 mins out of town. Situated on hill ensuring beautiful views from top storey. Especially appreciated it being pet friendly.
The house is a great size for extended family with areas where we could all be together but also enough space to be apart and do our own thing when we felt like it We all really enjoyed our stay!
Awesome property for our needs. Two Families and a Grandparent. Lots to do and see. Loved the Glow Worm caves. Beaches were great too. Very fortunate we had awesome weather the week we were there.
Brilliant place, just as advertised. Private, Clean, Spacious, lovely views, all the mod cons. Great communication and very friendly communication by owners. Highly recommended, would book again.
Every two years our family of 2 grandparents, 3 parents and 4 grandchildren gather together from abroad and elsewhere in a suitable house in a nice location. Not easy to find a nice place in a nice location that works for our group of 9. This place was perfect. Totally comfortable and clean and contained everything we needed. Would stay again.
What a wonderful place to stay. having 3 families in one play usually means that you are falling over each other , but here was so good . Quiet space upstairs and family gatherings down stairs.
Would stay here again .
Loved everything about the house! Everyone had their own room and space. Had everything we needed for an amazing weekend getaway. Bonus was the fact that we could bring our 4 legged friends!! Thank you we will definitely be back.
We loved our stay, everything we needed was available, my whole family loved the CD collection and fuse ball table. Great sized rooms with two living areas.
Bach was in close proximity to supermarket, takeaways, petrol station, the Saturday market was an extra bonus.
The bach was spacious and well appointed. We had a great time and would definitely recommend for larger groups who are looking for a peaceful get away.
The property was very nice and comfortable and close enough to the town. one or two small maintenance issues but nothing that detracted from having an enjoyable weekend away.
If you want to escape city life this property is our recommendation. Close to civilization but peaceful and relaxing. Spacious house, place for groups and big families. We realy had very relaxing time.
A lovely clean property with plenty of room for our extended family where we made some special memories. Will be back for sure.
Kirsty N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Matt R.
20 Feb 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great views nice and private
Place was perfect for a large family group such as ours. Loads of space. Fully equipped kitchens, laundry, lots of games and toys. Shame about the condition of a couple of beds and BBQ.
Good place, was as advertised and lots of room for our family. Foosball table was nice. Only downside is that some mattresses weren't in good condition.
Plenty of room for all the family. We had plumbing issues during our stay and the property manager went above and beyond to sort issues for us. Thank you
Family group made up of 5 adults and 6 children, sooo much room for us all did not feel cramped at all heaps of books and games to keep us entertained during the cold wet weather, such a warm and comfortable home thank you so much for having us 🥰
My husbands colleagues however were the ones that stayed at the house and after the feedback received from the hosts totally disappointed in my husbands colleagues.
Puhihuia W.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Bach Stay Mangawhai
What makes this property unique
Multiple Seperate Living Areas - Ideal for large groups
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests