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Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary

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A house with a patio, outdoor seating, and two yellow inflatable kayaks.
An outdoor deck with a barbecue grill, wooden furniture, and a shaded area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden flooring, and a large window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Mangawhai, Northland
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting.
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Map
Mangawhai, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 12 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Matakana Village - 55 min drive - 68.7 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 56 min drive - 74.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary 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 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Comfy beds and pillows, great selection of streaming apps on TV, excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor area to relax. Really comfortable house, having everything we needed. Excellent and secure for our dog to play outside. Two weeks there was bliss.
Great bbq. Happy dog.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was ideal for what we need, with our two dogs. The fenced backyard was great for this, and is a rarity when we search for places to stay.Overall, the location is great, the house is great, so no complaints at all. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Mangawhai

Very nice modern family bach with great private outdoor space ... lawn games for children, BBQ, dining, social seating and fairy lights a nice touch. Estuary beach a short walk, excellent for children. Sadly ran out of time to use kayaks! We sincerely enjoyed our stay.Thank you to the host and the bookabach agent. Definitely recommend. enjoyed ourstay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2025
Hi Debra, thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at one of our newer listings. The owners have put a lot of work into the place to have it guest ready for wonderful holidays, so we are pleased to see it has been appreciated. We and our Bach Stay Agents thank you for being such great guests. Take care.
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