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Barbs Bach

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Front view
Large covered deck
Main bedroom
Second bedroom
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Mangawhai, Northland
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Barbs Bach

Barbs place offers an easy base in which to enjoy all Mangawhai has to offer. Just a short stroll to Bennett’s for your morning coffee or the village markets, Dunes, and the estuary. Located in a quiet location at the back of Mangawhai Park the bach has a large covered deck, parking for two vehicles, comfortable queen and double beds, great shower pressure, wifi and heat pump. Guests have access to the heated pool and barbecue area.

Linen is not included in the tariff so please bring top and bottom sheets, Pillowcases, towels bath mat and tea towels. Minimum stay is two nights.

Cleaning policy is leave bach as you find it.

Property manager

Barbara
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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
Children must be supervised by pool at all times
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Events

No events allowed
No parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry no pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house but on deck is okay

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
Note from host: No parties
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 is home to this holiday home. Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Cliff Walk reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Goat Island and SheepWorld. Action Ninja World and Reptile Park are also worth visiting.
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Mangawhai, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Village Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mangawhai Museum - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lang's Beach - 21 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dune - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Barbs Bach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Barbs Bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barbs Bach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barbs Bach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barbs Bach located?

Situated in Mangawhai, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mangawhai Village Market and Mangawhai Public Library. Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Barb was incredibly welcoming and accommodating, always available if we had any questions or needs. The pool was definitely the highlight, such an absolute pleasure to have a swim in! Barb's hospitality is second to none! Thanks Barb for such being such a wonderful hostess!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Barbs is a well kept property that suits two or four for short stay. Its a 7-10 min walk to shopping, entertainment and a drive to reach the beach. Being in a locked community it is quiet and feels safe. Barb was easy to deal with and helpful.The pool is a good temp for out of season swims.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great mini break spot for myself and two teens. Two bedrooms with comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Covered outdoor area was great for dining outside. Bonus extra is the heated pool which the teens loved. This property is a short walk to the Village for groceries, takeaways or a bit further to the Tavern for dinner. Bennetts chocolate factory is always on our go to list when visiting Mangawhai...only 6 mins walk. Overall this is a great property and situated at the back of the Mangawhai Park so quite peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Good base

Located at back of repurposed quiet campground it’s well located in mangawhai. The other people were very friendly. Nice deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a lovely stay at Barb's Batch. Nice and comfortable for my family of 4. Kids loved the pool. Bennetts, Mangawhai Domain and Mangawhai Village Shops all within walking distance and a short drive to the newly opened New World Supermarket. As this place is situated in a little park of houses its very safe and family friendly. Really enjoyed our stay and Barb is a fantastic host. Thanks for our stay in Magical Mangawhai we will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kids absolutely loved the pool, area in the park is so well looked after, also friendly neighbours. We’ll definitely be back next year :) Barb even brought the toy my son forgot at the bach back to Auckland , thank you so much again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A clean and tidy bach. The heated swimming pool was great. Walking distance very close to the shops, cafes and attractions. Short drive to the lovely beach and walking tracks there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

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

The ideal spot

Tidy and clean with a lovely outdoor space. Centrally located in the village it is a short walk to almost everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susie h.

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

A quiet little haven

A lovely clean little cottage in a quiet gated area. Everything we needed including a friendly neighbours cat (outside)!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Great property in great location

Nice cozy property in a great location. Easy access to restaurant and food stores only minutes away when walking. Clean property and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Great Stay

Hi. We had a great stay, communication with host was excellent and the property was as described with everything we needed. Use of the shared pool was a bonus. Easy walking distance to village and quick drive to the surf beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana T.

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

Nice bach

Nice clean bach, everything worked, comfortable, quiet neighbourhood, excellent pool. Bach was water tight and secure even during tornado on 26th Jan. Highly recommended. Barb is a very pleasant host.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA R.

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

Great holiday spot

Lovely little cabin for a short stay in Mangawhai. Great communication from the host. Very reasonsbly priced with excellent access to the village. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yui C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Barbs bach break

Quiet little Bach in walking distance to the shops, markets and chocolate factoryWith a warm pool to use
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria W.

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

V and family

Great little cosy bach for our little family, good location had pretty much everything you need , the pool was enjoyed by all of us and even though shared wasn't very busy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Nice stay in Barb’s bach

Well equipped small house with close neighbours, but it was incredibly quiet. Close to cafe and 4 square. There was a local power cut when we arrived and Barb kindly bought a large container of water for our use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim J.

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

Barb’s Cosy Cottage

An ideally located cosy cottage in an enclave of similar cottages - in the heart of Mangawhai village - suited perfectly our get away needs close to family that couldn’t accommodate us on their property!Occupants of other cottages were very respectful - and despite the cottage to cottage close proximity, noise was not an issue - all very peaceful - helped by Barb’s Cottage being at the rear of the enclave. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Pleasant stay

We had a lovely stay at Barbs bach, loved the facilities, cute and comfy with everything we needed. Enjoyed a swim in the pool too and it was a great location close to cafe and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

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

Peaceful Break

We had a great stay , Barb was very helpful in assisting with left behind items ! Good location , a nice walk to the Tavern and cafe . Picnic Bay was beautiful and we enjoyed our morning swims. Pool was nice for the evenings too !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Excellent accomodation

Classic kiwi bach style had all the amenities we needed. Convenient and very clean and tidy . Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Great spot for a relaxing Mangawhai stay

It's a very comfortable bach for a Mangawhai stay. The bonus is the great heated pool and pleasant garden area adjacent to it to relax in. It's an easy walk to the village and all the offerings there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

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

Cute place

Lovely quiet little place. Close to town very easy walk. Would def stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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