This kiwi bach has a charm all of it's own. Large upstairs north-facing balcony gets all-day sun, while downstairs has a rumpus area providing additional bedding with 2 double fold out couches giving kids/teenagers somewhere to hang out, out of Mum and Dad's hair! Bean bags and hammocks available to relax in the sunshine or read a book. Additional bonus of the large front lawn for cricket or sunset pentanque.
Fiber + Wifi ensures that everyone can stay connected as much or as little as they want. Internet-enabled TV means you can cast your favourite movies or sports channels.
A short stroll to the estuary and children playground near the campground or 15 minutes walk to surf beach if you want to avoid parking challenges in summer. There is a fireplace if you wish to plan a sneaky winter getaway.
No linen provided. Guests to provide own sheets, pillow cases, towels & tea towels.
Property manager
Dallas
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai. Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Cliff Walk reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Mangawhai Heads, Northland
What's nearby
Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Mangawhai Heads Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Mangawhai Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Lang's Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Whangarei (WRE) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Mangawhai Tavern - 7 min drive
The Cove Cafe - 14 min drive
Bennetts Cafe - 6 min drive
The Dune - 6 min drive
Brewed As Collective - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic bach close to estuary and surf beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Classic bach close to estuary and surf beach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Classic bach close to estuary and surf beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Classic bach close to estuary and surf beach located?
Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cons: My wife had to wipe black mould off the bedroom curtains and walls. The stove top elements don't heat up. Cockroach infested, had to buy spray from the shop to stop some of them going into our food at night.
Pros: Beds were comfortable. Good location.
A lovely property overall. Heaps of ants and cockroaches everywhere sadly. But we would definitely stay again. Close to beach and had everything we needed.
The property was an older style bach type house. Worked well for us with plenty of beds and good amount of room. Bathroom a bit tired but everything worked. Would stay again.
Fiona K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Robin N.
13 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Classic bach at Mangawhai Heads
The old bach was much as the owner had described- roomy, comfortable enough, given its age and condition, safe with a fenced, gated lawn in front. We would advise cleaner pays more attention to details, like replacing used up soaps, filling liquid soaps and kitchen detergent and cleaning dead insects from all window sills. Little things but they make a difference. Road noise was considerable at times, but the location for an easy walk to the beautiful estuary and little beaches around it was great and it is a 3 minute drive to surf beach or shops. Beds were all very comfortable. Thanks for our classic bach weekend Dallas.😊
Property was in a nice central location, an excellent choice for families with teenagers with the bedroom n rumpus downstairs. With it's late 70's batch vibe, was perfect for us, not the ritz so not forever worried the kids don't touch something they're not supposed to.
Dallas was absolutely accommodating to our special request and communication with him was excellent, thankyou again Dallas.
Will be back for sure.
We enjoyed staying at this property, good old 'Kiwi Bach' which is in a good location to the beach/estuary. The place was clean and we had good communication with the owners. There is a couple of updates they need to make to make the place more comfortable ie BBQ and stove, but other than that, we really enjoyed our time :)
Had booked this last minute! And it exceeded all my expectations. The house is so big and roomy and felt really comfortable! So close to the beach and restaurants.
Dallas was so nice and was easy to get a hold of. The home is equipped with everything!
Beds were so comfy!
Most of my family are over 6 foot so we struggled with the shower a little bit. Everything else was amazing! We had the best time.
We will definitely book again!
We had a lovely weekend away at this bach. It was a great size, so much space for a family or group! Very clean and the host gave lots of info/communication. Highly recommend!
Had plenty of friendly info from owners. The property was very nice on a whole and just what we were expecting. Could have been a little tidier, lots of dusty areas and spiders around but I overall, was clean and comfy. Would recommend to a family or large group.
We had such a great time during our stay and we certainly hope to do it again.
Accommodation: The accommodation was just what we were looking for, clean, cozy, comfortable and so convenient being a quick walk to the estuary and easy drive to the surf beach.
Area: The area is awesome with options in the estuary for quiet play, or fun in the waves at the surf beach. It really does cater for families of all ages.
I certainly would recommend both the accommodation and the area for a wonderful family break