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Family friendly Clifftop home/ One price for up to 16 people

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Views from large deck with dining
South Lounge Dining
South side Kitchen
North side Lounge Dining area
North kitchen from Lounge/dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 1660 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai
  • Mangawhai Museum
    7 min walk
  • Mangawhai Golf Club
    19 min walk
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    5 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    67 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Family friendly Clifftop home/ One price for up to 16 people

Handy to estuary, surf beach, shops, golf course, restaurants, cafes, walking tracks and Mangawhai Activity Zone - skatepark, playground, bike & running trails & sports fields.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the views.

Don't worry about the kids - they'll be fine in this large fully fenced property, jumping on the safe trampoline, playing in the sandpit or kicking a ball around in the front yard.

With 7 bedrooms - 5 double beds and 6 singles (mainly in bunks) + 2 portacots, this unique house is perfect for large groups, or multiple families. The house is set up as 2 stand-alone houses which are joined at each end - one with sound barrier double doors between the two lounges. Open them up to give flow through to one large room, or close them off to keep the noise down or gain a bit of privacy. Two kitchens, toilets, bathrooms, lounges, wet area shower etc means you can have a bit of space to yourself, while still enjoying the company of your mates and their kids.

This property is set up to make holidays easy. Especially with lots of kids. One of the lounges is set up with full sound-resistant insulation to virtually sound-proof off the area. The adults can stay up late watching the cricket or rugby, and the kids can be up at the crack of dawn - without either disturbing the quiet sleeping areas throughout the rest of the house. There is plenty of room if the weather is not good.

Unlimited-use, ultra-high-speed fibre internet (up to 900Mbps down & 450Mbps up) along with wifi to most areas in the house means you or the kids can go crazy on netflix, spark sport, youtube or minecraft or whatever necessary if it happens to rain. Freeview or BYO sky box - we've got a dish installed ready to go so you can watch the rugby or cricket on the 65" 4k TV.

A fisherman's dream setup, there's plenty of parking for the boat, washdown facilities handy, a large filleting table with barrels for transporting fish remains and a large wood-fired hot/cold fish smoker with wood supplied.

Enjoy outdoor dining on the deck or by the pizza oven and BBQ . Outdoor seating around a brazier.

2 x kayaks and life jackets available- sizes available on request.
Special conditions:
New bookabach members must supply a reference for acceptance.

This house is two connecting flats. North flat (sleeps 4), South Flat (sleeps 12).

Heating is small heaters for bedrooms & the two lounge dining areas each have large heat-pumps for heating in winter & cooling in summer. Feather duvets are supplied on all beds in winter and summer weight bamboo in summer.

In summer there are fans available also.

No smoking,
Families preferred. No late night loud parties.
Max 16 people. Additional by negotiation.
Tents / camping by negotiation.


Extras:

Cleaning (Required, NZ$200.00 per stay);

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (personal towels/ bed sheets & pillowcase/ and personal flannels). We supply duvets, mattress protector & pillow with pillow protector, Teatowels, Dishcloths, Hand towels, Bathmats.

Linen Hire: Sheets, personal towels & flannels are available for hire @ $30 per person.

Property manager

mangawhai-clifftop
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
No loud parties. Quiet get togethers okay

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking
Guidelines for children on bunks is no one under the age of 9 years on the top bunk because of the risk of injury.
Linen is NOT included in rental price. It can be requested at $30 per person. This will be left on the bed for the guests.
Please do not move large furniture unless previously approved.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: No loud parties. Quiet get togethers okay
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Mangawhai

Located in Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Cliff Walk 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 Heads Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Goat Island and Reptile Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Museum - 7 min walk
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 19 min walk
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 5 min drive
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 6 min drive
  • Lang's Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly Clifftop home/ One price for up to 16 people pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly Clifftop home/ One price for up to 16 people?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly Clifftop home/ One price for up to 16 people?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly Clifftop home/ One price for up to 16 people located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club. Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Mangawhai house
This is a beautiful property and was perfect for our large group. The multiple bedroom configurations worked well and having two kitchens and two lounges provided ample communal space. The house was spotlessly clean and tidy. Communication from the managers was very professional. which is to die for!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thushari K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Place was so lovely and way way better than you can imagine looking at the pictures. Heaps of space even for a big group.. specially for kids to runaround (both inside and outside) I would love to visit again and recommend it for anyone..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic for families
This is our 4th time staying, it works so perfectly with multiple spaces & facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
We loved the spot. two kitchens was very handy. Plenty of room for eveyone. Just wish we had longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri T., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous holiday making memories
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, great property and layout for families especially the two kitchens and multiple bathrooms. Great communication with owner. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

finau t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
new years family trip
beautiful home, MikLyn were were friendly and helpful catered to my big family, 9kids and 8 adults..perfect, view n fully fenced house with big yard is a bonus especially with 1-3yr olds.. would recommend this beautiful house. we definitely coming back thank you, HENRY
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal bach for large families with kids
Couldnt ask for a better place to stay in mangawhai! Lots of space for the adults to relax and kids to play. Not to mention there is a very short walk down to the water from the house. Everyone in my group was very happy with the stay and said they would happily come again. The hosts Michael and Lyn were great at communicating and were very accommodating. Thank you again for letting us stay at your wonderful bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As per other reviews - amazing multi family stay
Made for groups of friends with young kids. I didn’t actually leave the place all weekend. The kids LOVED it. Plenty of room. Super handy having two kitchens and the plastic bowls/ plates for little ones was perfect. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families
We enjoyed many aspects of this property: 1. location to the estuary (walkway beside the property all the way to the waters edge) 2. Two well equipped kitchens/loungerooms - perfect for varying activites and conversation within the family/children groups. 3. Outdoor space with the most magnificent view! The 'dual' home is well set up for sport watching; family games and simply relaxing around the Pizza oven. We were especially fortunate to have a weekend of 'picture perfect' weather which meant we could utilise the outdoor space and views. Loved being able to speak directly with the property owner in order to do some planning before arrival. This made arriving with a large group of 12 adults and 2 kiddies so much easier! The owner was so very helpful with all my questions. Not being from the area, she was able to give me all the necessary 'pointers' to ensure our dream weekend was a huge success!. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well equipped
Excellent spot to stay with a larger family group spanning three generations. We loved the two kitchens and two lounges, which came in handy to avoid congestion when it came to meal prep time. Clean, tiny, and well equipped kitchens were useful too! Loved the deck, pretty view, and trampoline for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So good, we’ve stayed twice
An excellent property that is well thought out for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% recommend this large family home!
We loved our stay in this Mangawhai house! The convenience of two kitchens and living rooms was ideal for our stay with extended family. The house is very well organised and cleanliness is to a top standard. Communication with the owner was easy and detailed. The kids loved the large lawn area, trampoline and swing, keeping them busy for hours. Knowing the property is fully fenced gave us added peace of mind as well. Having the walking track down to the estuary right next door was very handy too. Thank you Mangawhai!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with amazing views
Great communication from the hosts-they we're very informative and helpful. The house was great with lots of rooms and an amazing view. The outdoor brazier and wood fired pizza oven was brilliant and the instructions were very helpful. Great indoor outdoor flow and our group really enjoyed staying here. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Bach
There was 14 of us (3 family groups) staying for a long weekend and it is just perfect, with so much space, lovely big decks and 2 kitchens, 7 bedrooms and now with the renovations having the ensuite and lovely new family bathroom is just perfect. Great spot and lovely views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We stayed for a wedding, with 6 children and 11 adults, and the house was able to cope with all those people easily. The large back yard (with a fantastic view) with a trampoline and (covered) sandpit was a hit with the kids keeping them out of our hair. The two kitchens also meant we could prepare multiple meals without getting in each others way. Great for extended family reunions!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family bach
We had such a lovely time in Mangawhai, the house is set up perfectly for families and has everything you need including a big outdoor area and trampoline for the littilies. Will definitely be coming back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Speaking to guys 10 of us they said the place was immaculate and we would not hesitate to rebook
Perfect for a golfing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Great place for large groups or a couple of families staying together. So handy to the shops, beach and golf course. Thanks Lyn and Michael we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Auckland new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
A very clean, roomy property that catered to all our needs. Great outdoor space and facilities for the dogs and children to share and play. Amazing array of provisions well labelled and organised by the owners. This property exceeded our expectations. Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fraser P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for big families
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mangawhai Heads! We are a group of 6 families with very young children and the house and property were perfect for us to all hang out together, take trips to the beach and make hand-made pizzas to cook in the outdoor wood-fired pizza oven. The property is well taken care of and has an excellent layout that means you can get alone time or all come together in the large open spaces. The owners are fantastic communicators too, accomodating our large group with an early check in. We would stay again in future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family friendly bach
We had an amazing time with 4 other families and our kids. Perfect place to go with kids in mangical Mangawhai. Lots to do even in the accommodation for the kids. Owners were also very prompt and comprehensive with info and comms. Thanks for the stay. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family house
Wonderful family property for everyone. 2 kitchens and plenty of rooms for my whole family. Everything well thought of, portico available, washing machine and dryers on site too. Beautiful veiw and so close to the water. Whole family throurougly enjoyed their stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri T., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families, excellent location
Excellent communication with owner, detailed instructions, fabulous views, and great location, easy walk to estuary, big outdoor area. Loved the outdoor pizza oven and BBQ. Wished we had booked longer than just two nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group booking of 12 male golfers
Great property for a group of 12 men who all wanted their own beds. Lots of room to relax and close enough to the golf course, cafes and restaurants to walk

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation.
Absolutely loved the property - very welcoming and warm over a wet and windy weekend. Superb setup for multi aged family group ranging from 5 years to 88 years (the birthday boy!) Thankyou for sharing it with us - would love to do it again! BTJ
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by mangawhai-clifftop

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We are locals. We have lived most of our life in the surrounding area. Our home has been in the family for 26+years and before that the family lived in Mangawhai 40+years. We have put our home on Vrbo -Bookabach as we want other families to also enjoy our beautiful home and its surroundings as we have with our extended family.

Why they chose this property

This property was purchased by our parents who were getting elderly and needed to be on one level and also whose daughter had Motor Neurone Disease. She needed to be close by for support and at that stage the home was in two independant flats. We purchased the home off one of our parents, as the others had past away, and they wished to move into a retirement village. This home was perfect for them being elderly and disabled, and as the views of ocean & beach from our home are amazing and continually changing. Always something to enjoy.

We have altered the home to now have 7 bedrooms as we have a large family (23+?)with grandchildren etc, and we love to all get together and hang-out. We are able to have our own spaces when needed and love the facilities that Mangawhai itself offers.

What makes this property unique

Outdoor living with custom-built furniture, outdoor sounds, pizza oven, BBQ, brazier, fish smokers, trampoline, sandpit. It has a completely fenced-in area for keeping the children and pets safe. It is only a few minutes walk to the water & MAZ -Mangawhai Activity Zone, and there is room to park a boat for fishing, diving, wakeboarding, sea biscuiting etc .

The home has space for everyone with extra bathrooms, kitchens & lounges. For the disabled, we have a large shower room (toilet included ) with a small lip into the shower with sliding door, but we do have a few small steps to enter the house. The house is all one level once inside the home. We have ultra-high-speed, unlimited use fibre internet available. Hoping for Starlink soon. Freeview, multiple TV's, surround sound etc.

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English

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