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Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads

Holiday home in Mangawhai with kitchen

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Exterior from backyard
Verandah which you can see glimpses of the dunes and the sea/estuary from.
View from living room
Master - Bedroom 1
Lounge/Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai Heads
  • Place, Mangawhai Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bunk room

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads

This family friendly property is situated in a quiet street in Mangawhai Heads enabling you to enjoy all services and attractions at both the Heads and the Village.

Suffolk Street Retreat is a ‘80s built pole house with ‘70s styling. It has three bedrooms. A master bedroom with Queen bed, a "bunk room" with two single bunk beds, and an additional single bed, and a third bedroom with two single beds. A port-a-cot is also available. In total the house can sleep up to seven guests (+ the port-a-cot). There's no linen on the beds so you'll need to bring your own including top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmat, hand towel, tea towels and so on. There are duvet covers on the duvets, and plenty of blankets.

The open plan layout of the living room, dining area and kitchen makes for relaxed holiday living. A ranch slider opens on to the sun trap deck. The balustrade on the deck has been “child proofed” with the addition of chicken mesh. The kitchen is fully equipped.

A separate laundry includes a washing machine with huge capacity to deal with the beach towels and other family wash requirements quickly and easily. An iron is also available. There is a large outdoor rotary clothesline for hanging washing and, in the event of inclement weather, a clothes line under the house enables you to get the washing dry despite the showers.

Attractions within walking distance include the:
• skate board park and playground, great for the kids and teenagers
• museum which has a cafe and displays for those who are keen on the history of the area which pre-school children also enjoy (check out the long-drop!), a good rainy day activity
• Estuary for safe swimming
• Mangawhai Golf Course in walking distance, Tara Iti Golf Course is 14 mins drive
• Op shops
• Wineries
• Walking trails
• Surfing
• Bennetts of Mangawhai Chocolate Shop, Factory and Cafe

Within a short car trip you can head south to the village to visit the shops, cafes, Tavern and Mangawhai Beach School markets and Bennetts chocolate factory. The surf beach is a five to ten minute drive to the north.

There is plenty of flat land around the bach that is suitable for bull rush and swing ball world championships.

There is no wifi available. This is a conscious choice to unplug when away on holiday. Kindred (https://kindredcoworking.co.nz/) is a local coworking space in Mangawhai Village should you want to access office facilities.

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person)

NOTE: Invoking the kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house, do the dishes and take your rubbish when you leave.

A cleaner can be arranged after you depart the bach for an additional fee of NZ$80.00. If you elect this option it is expected that you leave the house tidy, do the dishes, and take your rubbish when you leave also.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
The house is on tank water. Should the water run out within 7 days of your departure due to excessive usage, you may be liable for the refill.
Additional charges (+GST) will be payable for: 1. $30 for lost keys. 2. Missing linen at replacement cost.
Pitching of caravans or tents on the property without the written consent of the property owners is prohibited.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mangawhai

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai. Mangawhai Golf Club and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can 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 Heads

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 25 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Matakana Village - 50 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Omaha Beach - 58 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe Mangawhai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club. Mangawhai Public Library and Mangawhai Village Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julio R.

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

Great stay

Place is well described and for great value. Totally worth it, I would stay again when I come back to Mangawhai.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Ideal for big group

Ideal for our group of 7
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

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

Nice stay

Great stay heaps of games for outside and inside we had fun playing with board games doing puzzles etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tura H.

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

Travelling Bowlers

Awesome accommodation, only minutes away from Mangawhai Bowling Club, very convenient.Big enough for the 8 of us for the weekend. Full kitchen, laundry, nice big bathroom, bedrooms are the perfect size. Close to shops with a variety of eateries to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz & Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here 4 nights in August. The weather was very chilly, but the heaters quite easily warmed the place. Nearly all the furniture is art deco; these two older people enjoyed a blast from the past. There is a delightful display of numerous mirrors in the bathroom which allows for the shortest of short people. The owners were superb with communication. We would have liked better water pressure in the shower, but definitely not complaining. A delightful time away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

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

Quiet and comfortable

We enjoyed this quiet, comfortable, old style, well equipped bach at Mangawhai Heads. Lovely views and walks beside the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Love this kiwi Bach!

We absolutely loved this Bach! Old school charm but so tidy, comfortable, warm, private and exactly what we wanted for a quick couple of days away from the city.Has everything we needed to switch off for a while, our family enjoyed board game tournaments, 1000 piece puzzles, movies, cricket and football matches in the backyard, basketball shots, snuggly sleeping, we loved our time.This won't be our last time staying here. Thank you Alex, who was an excellent host with great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Exactly what we needed

Everything we needed and more from the kids to the parents. Excellent communication. We will be back. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Old school kiwiana bach!!

Feels very homely with everything you need. Nice big windows in lounge with elevated views, deck and large section.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

We had a magical time

We had a lovely time in this cozy bach with our extended family. The property is a classic kiwi bach, not far from the mangawhai lagoon. It was nice and clean. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

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

Accurate and authentic

We had a great time staying in Mangawhai. Linley and Alex were excellent hosts and their home was amazing. We enjoyed the authentic kiwi bach. It was stocked with absolutley everything. The location was perfect for exploring the area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect toddler stay

Really enjoyed our relaxed stay here with our 2yo over a few nights early in Dec. Easy play times with lots of books and Wendy house/sports equipment outside, and great location to playground and beach/Mangawhai/Waipu for exploring too. Easy communication with Alex prior to and during our stay. Thank you :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Proper old school kiwi bach

House itself is styled old school including furniture and even the massive stack of old school board games. Warm and gets a good breeze because of position. Plenty of parking. Bach is close to everything. Down the hill to the supermarket. 5 mins from golf course and coffee down the road. Over the hill to the mangawhai beach. 15 mins to Langs. Half day trip to the Waipu caves. Great spot and fun to show kids the throwback style.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the retro vibe of the property. Everything available you need for a great holiday. Nice and central and all at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aamina Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in excellent condition. Everything was clean and well maintained. Our kids loved the abundant games and puzzles as well as the outdoor swing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

Super cute kiwi bach

A cute little old school kiwi Bach in a lovely location. Perfect for our needs as a family with 4 teenagers. Super clean & well set up, with amazing communication from the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel m.

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

Great place

The property was exactly as listed perfect for us Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

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

Cute 70s retro vibe

Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim w.

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

Great spot

Great stay, excellent hosts thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

Great little Bach

A very comfortable stay once you get used to the rocking and swaying of a stilted house. Even walking down the hallway felt like an earthquake to other guests. This home is well equipped with everything you could need and more. Right down to the kids toys, inside and out. If I was really scratching for any improvement, the only thing I could say is a shelf in the shower for our shampoo and conditioner would have been nice, otherwise fantastic. Thanks for sharing your Bach with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ygnacio c.

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

Lovely place

The location is ideal—just a short walk to the beach and close the town center. The place itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, perfect for a family getaway. Communication with the owner was excellent, making check-in and our overall stay smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julia S.

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

Retro feel, Estuary glimpses, fun!

Quirky older bach with a comfortable, homely feel and some great retro furniture! Good location, easy access to everything in Mangawhai Heads, and wonderful to get some glimpses of the Estuary and beyond! All we needed for a fun weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Alison S.

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

Perfect

Hoping to stay again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jitjutha R.

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

Good for family and nice location

The bach had everything you need. It was in a good location close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tia G.

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

Awesome house and great location

House was lovely, everything you need, cozy and a unique style. Location was really awesome, short walk to the water with awesome sunrises and close to the mangawhai beach as well as some lovely bush walks. My friend and I really enjoyed our stay, we are both very keen to go back! Highly recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Linley and Alex

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What makes this property unique

Peeks of the dune to the south east

Languages:

English