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So close to the sea!

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Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Northland
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mangawhai Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Child Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

So close to the sea!

Wake up to beautiful sunrises on the horizon, go for gentle walks on the beach or try your hand at something more adventurous. Magical Mangawhai has plenty to offer. This Lockwood home has recently been renovated with brand new beds, kitchen and bathroom fitted. A large deck overlooks the campground and estuary with views out to sea towards Great Barrier. Easy access to the estuary and a 10 minute walk to the shops. A must do is visit Bennett's Chocolate factory and the Saturday morning organic markets is full of treats for your stay including the best free range eggs, a local coffee bean roast and delicious cheeses. The local butcher has won numerous awards for his quality meat for the BBQ and the deli in the Heads has fantastic cheese sticks. There is a choice of restaurants, and at the surf club, during the fine weekends, you can get a delicious frozen fruit yogurt cone or coffee from the locals. If you are up for some exercise, the 3 hr Cliff walk from the surf beach is spectacular. There are other great walks and wineries to keep you busy. The newly built skate park and play area will entertain the children for hours. Special conditions: The bach is alarmed and helpful hints for your stay are on a card on arrival. Available from 4pm check in and 11am check out.

Extras: Wifi (Required, $7 per night); Cleaning (Required, NZ$150.00 per stay);
Linen (Required, $30.00 per person);

Please let me know what beds you would like to use at the time of your booking so we can ensure the right ones are ready for you.

Property manager

Natalie Stamilla
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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
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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mangawhai

Located on 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Cliff Walk. Travelling with kids? Consider Goat Island and Reptile Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mangawhai Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mangawhai Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is So close to the sea! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at So close to the sea!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at So close to the sea!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is So close to the sea! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mangawhai Heads holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk, Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Golf Club. Mangawhai Museum is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cliff T., Scotsburn, Nova Scotia, Canada

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

Really enjoyed the house. It was so relaxing and the views from the deck were fantastic

A great property in a nice location made for a fantastic holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

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

Lovely bach & great views

Lovely place to stay. Great views and well equipped bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Great location, beautiful house

Had a lovely stay. Hosts were great made everything so easy. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

marie B.

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

Lovely Bach by the campground

Great location and view
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Niccola P.

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

Seaside Getaway

Great location and property. Lots of local walks, fabulous view and tonnes of space to lounge about and do as little as possible! Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dinah W.

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

Felt like a holiday in an exotic location

Perfect location for a stay in Mangawhai Heads. Amazing views, plenty of room, well equiped and easy access to all activities and facilities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Helen H.

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

Beautiful views and very comfortable

Quick, efficient communication from the host, beautiful views, plenty of space for the 4 of us and perfectly warm for the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W., Auckland

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

Amazing spot with everything you need

A fantastic stay at this well maintained and clean properly. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN M.

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

A well equiped bach in a central location.

Great location with a really nice outlook. Everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time away in a beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Very enjoyable

House was amazing as described. Would love to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

Well presented and well equipped Bach in a fabulous location

Great communication with owner, excellent Bach in terms of comfort and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Great Bach, brilliant host

Natalie was quick and easy to deal with, Bach was perfect. Thank you for a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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

Happy Holidays!

Very clean well kept property with everything available for our needs. Great views and incredibly handy for us as we were with the Surf Club Camp. Kids had a ball, parents got the relaxation that was needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

Mangawhai Bliss

We had the best stay-awesome house,easy dealing with the owner-great property manager.I was sad to have to leave!.We will definitely be back.Thanks so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ange V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!

We had a great stay in Mangawhai. Had abit of a check in issue but wasn’t a big problem. House was clean and tidy, all amenities as described. Views were lovely. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Thank you

Great break from Auckland. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Great bach

The house was perfect for our week working in Mangawhai. Not too far from the job and close to shops and restaurants. It was great to have a private and quiet space to return to in the evenings. Communication was quick and easy. The space itself, was clean and tidy with safe off street parking for two work vehicles. We would highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alistair W.

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

Sunny and Easy

I found the property to be very easy to stay in, convenient location to estuary and a short drive to the local shops and cafe's. The house itself is a refurbished lockwood style home and very sunny ,warm and tidy with all the mod cons you need. Privacy was a key for me as I wanted to wind down and chill out, it was far more private than I thought it would be with the camping ground in front buts its perched behind and up the hill which affords a view, cool little house
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claude L., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Magical place, very relaxing

Very relaxing place with fantastic views over the harbour and sandspit. We stayed for 6 comfortable nights, cooked our own meals in the well-appointed kitchen, and enjoyed long walks around the estuary and at Te Arai beach. The house is as advertised. We liked that even though the interior was recently renovated, the owner have kept it simple like real kiwi beach house should be. It is very clean and tidy. Communication with the owner and manager were a breeze. We will surely try to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha R.

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

Great views, great location

A lovely property, super clean, well-stocked and well located to the estuary, Manawhai Heads Reserve. We loved our stay as did our kids (8 & 10) - especially loved all the cookbooks to browse through!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Very nice place!

This place was great. The house is stocked well and had plenty of space. The location is great! It was nice to be able to walk to the estuary and the kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

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

Wonderful

Fantastic place to stay. We really enjoyed ourselves. The view is just stunning. Communication and responsiveness from owners was superb. Thanks so much. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Emma D.

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

Lovely long weekend

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Fantastic location and well appointed house. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Fantastic views

Lovely house to stay in, no problems, awesome Internet service throughout storm 😂, comfortable beds and close to shops and beaches. Highly recommend 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janus C.

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

Great spot, great Beach house!

Even during a rainy week we were able to enjoy the Estuary view, Xbox, Foosball table and other games. Very tidy with everything you need for a great break!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Stamilla

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My name is Natalie, I am a kiwi married to an Italian. Mauro came out to NZ from Italy in 2003 and fell in love with the lifestyle here. We live in Auckland where my husband has a fire protection business and I do sculpture (when I am not looking after the 5 kids!)

Why they chose this property

We have five beautiful children and want to show them how to enjoy life! With beautiful scenery of which you never tire, so many things to see and do and many friends calling Mangawhai home, we knew it was the right place for us.

What makes this property unique

This home is fresh and new, simple but perfect for a getaway. It has the most stunning view which will always be interesting no matter what the weather, and it is so close to parks, the estuary and the village.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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