10/10 Excellent
Terri H.
6 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Terri H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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Drift Away - Sunny, pet-friendly kiwi bach, handily located in quiet cul-de-sac
Holiday home in Mangawhai with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mangawhai Heads, Northland
- Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach3 min drive
- Place, Mangawhai Golf Club6 min drive
- Place, Mangawhai Village Market7 min drive
- Airport, Whangarei (WRE)68 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Drift Away - Sunny, pet-friendly kiwi bach, handily located in quiet cul-de-sac
Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
This cute and simple family and dog friendly cottage with a heat pump, is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. It is warm and sunny with relaxing views to the sunset and Brynderwyn hills. The surf beach, estuary, golf course, shops and Mangawhai Activity Zone are all within a 5 minute drive or a 15-20 minute walk (30 minutes for surf beach).
Would suit families or mature couples. The perfect place to relax and enjoy Magical Mangawhai!
NB: The BBQ is only available from Labour Weekend to ANZAC Weekend. This property also does not have Wi-Fi
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 your credit card details are taken during the booking process, we won't automatically charge your credit card. 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).
This cute and simple family and dog friendly cottage with a heat pump, is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. It is warm and sunny with relaxing views to the sunset and Brynderwyn hills. The surf beach, estuary, golf course, shops and Mangawhai Activity Zone are all within a 5 minute drive or a 15-20 minute walk (30 minutes for surf beach).
Would suit families or mature couples. The perfect place to relax and enjoy Magical Mangawhai!
NB: The BBQ is only available from Labour Weekend to ANZAC Weekend. This property also does not have Wi-Fi
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 your credit card details are taken during the booking process, we won't automatically charge your credit card. 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).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Mangawhai
Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Golf Club and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity 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 Reptile Park are also worth visiting.
Mangawhai Heads, Northland
What's nearby
- Mangawhai Heads Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Mangawhai Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
- Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
- Lang's Beach - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mangawhai Tavern - 8 min drive
- Cove Cafe - 16 min drive
- The Dune - 7 min drive
- Brewed As Collective - 19 min walk
- Wood Street Freehouse - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nadene P.
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Nadene P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Ayesha M.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mangawhai long weekend escape
Ayesha M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
19 Apr 2019
Very comfortable
Kevin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Luen H.
3 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Luen H.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Sylvie S., Auckland
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
May holiday.
Sylvie S.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Raz V.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raz V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne T.
8 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spacious family home
Adrienne T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
mikaela s.
31 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Bach
mikaela s.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Annette M.
29 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not too far from beach or shops, easy to walk to.
Annette M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea F.
17 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Chelsea F.
10/10 Excellent
RENATA M.
13 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy
RENATA M.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020
8/10 Good
Hayley O.
17 July 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Hayley O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
6/10 Okay
Sharné B.
14 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
50 Driftwood Place Review
Sharné B.
10/10 Excellent
Robyn B.
3 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Bach
Robyn B.
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