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Island View - Designer holiday home with fabulous indoor outdoor living and spectacular views

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Exterior View
Dining Area
Living Area
Living Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Mangawhai, Northland
  • Mangawhai Public Library
    10 min drive
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    11 min drive
  • Mangawhai Museum
    15 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Island View - Designer holiday home with fabulous indoor outdoor living and spectacular views

Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.

This near new holiday home designed by architect Tim Dorrington offers all the mod-cons of a modern bach but in a peaceful rural setting. Nestled into native bush with mature kauri and totara on one side, the property faces out to panoramic views of the Mangawhai Harbour valley, the Hen and Chicken Islands and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

Enjoy the open plan living with fireplace for winter or bi-fold doors which open up to an outside lounge and covered deck area, with flat lawn for the kids to play. The property is light filled and sunny and every room has a beautiful outlook, the minute you step through the doors you will feel relaxed and won't want to leave. Please note the playground that shows in some photos has been removed.

Note as well as Freeview there is a Chromecast on the TV so you can cast your favourite apps.

Despite the rural location, it is ideally located as a base for all the local beaches as it is only 10 - 15 minutes drive away (check out Te Arai in the height of summer when Mangawhai Heads beach is chocka!). The shops, cafes and markets at Mangawhai Village are only a 5 minute drive and Mangawhai Heads just a few minutes further up the road. Waipu, Waipu Cove and Langs are only 15-20 minutes away.

The design and position of Island View holiday home guarantee a peaceful and unique beach holiday experience.

LINEN: Please note that other than pillows, duvets and duvet covers, linen is not included in the tariffs but can be rented for $25 per person, further details are provided in the 'Rooms and beds' section of the listing. If you wish to add linen, please add a note to your booking with what beds you wish to use so they can be made up. We have linen as an optional extra to make a more affordable holiday for those who wish to bring their own.

BOOKING PAYMENT: Although Bookabach/VRBO take your credit card details, all booking payments are made to Bach Stay NZ Limited who manage this property for the owners. Once your booking is approved, we will send you a payment email with a choice of credit card payment (a 3% surcharge applies) or bank transfer (no charges). Please note the amount stated as 'Deposit Paid at Property' on the Bookabach/VRBO quote is actually a refundable bond that will be collected as part of the accommodation payment, it is not collected at the property as the wording suggests.

Property manager

Bach Stay Mangawhai

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include SheepWorld and Goat Island. Action Ninja World and Blue Adventures are also worth visiting.
Map
Mangawhai, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Village Market - 11 min drive
  • Mangawhai Museum - 15 min drive
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 19 min drive
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 25 min drive
  • Lang's Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Nonna Italian Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island View - Designer holiday home with fabulous indoor outdoor living and spectacular views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island View - Designer holiday home with fabulous indoor outdoor living and spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island View - Designer holiday home with fabulous indoor outdoor living and spectacular views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island View - Designer holiday home with fabulous indoor outdoor living and spectacular views located?

Situated in Mangawhai, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mangawhai Village Market, Mangawhai Public Library and Mangawhai Museum. Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and wonderfully modern layout
Great stay in the rolling hills looking out over the island in the distance. Great layout offers nice kitchen, living, dining open area and separate bedroom wing. Perfect size for our family. Designed with clear thought, positioned for great views, highly functional. Had a great time! Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot in Mangawhai
Situated on a hilltop with beautiful views. We had a awesome time exploring the Mangawhai from this location which had all the amenities in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Great place to stay. Excellent house in fantastic location with privacy and views. Only 10 mins from Mangawhai, so nice and handy. Clean, modern and great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely mid winter stay
This was a lovely property, beautiful views, cosy inside with the fireplace and wood supplied, well appointed and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful escape from Auckland
We had a wonderful stay at this property in Mangawhai. The views are amazing and the house was great for a weekend away with family and friends. Highly recommend for others!

8/10 Good

Kylie B., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Location!
Our family absolutely adored our stay at this property. Dave & Steph from Bach Stay were great to deal with! The home had plenty of space for 2 families. Lots of room for entertaining & the views are phenomenal. The house had everything we needed including a couple of great toys for the kiddies & a good selection of DVDs. The bath is breathtaking! Only thing missing is a spa pool! 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manar A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
I already can't wait to come here again! The property manager was quick to reply to my messages and took the time to meet me in the town centre to pass on information. The place is beautiful with sceneary that you can stare at all day. Warm house, comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Cressa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend away - hosts were super friendly and easy to communicate with.
Gorgeous view, would love to wake up to that everyday!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Beautiful views, absolute peace in nature. My guests and I loved the location and house it was a perfect spot to unwind and rest. Seamless check in - just easy as a break away should be. Would love to stay again!

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE R., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here
Loved staying here, exactly as per the pictures, clean, spacious, comfortable, great for family, had everything we could want for cooking dinners and breakfasts. Lovely location near Mangawhai for markets, chocolate, food etc. Peaceful and quiet. Having fans in two of the rooms was great and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous holiday
I can highly recommend this property if you want a

10/10 Excellent

Clare C., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stylish home
Beautiful home with views over Mangawhai
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of Mangawhai Heaven!
Only marked down cleanliness as kitchen surfaces could have been a little cleaner on arrival however this property totally lived up to all expectations - spectacular bush and sea views and a lovely modern home with all the trimmings, a very comfy bed and lovely outdoor living. We'd love to revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views
Nice and Private and very clean :) host was amazing as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

kiri s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place was truly blown Away!
Amazing property with the most spectacular views, very warm and homely. Deck gets the best morning sun
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic modern house with stunning views over Mangawhai.
Fantastic modern house with stunning views over Mangawhai. Well equipped with everything you'd need, we had a great stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic modern house with stunning views over Mangawhai.
Fantastic modern house with stunning views over Mangawhai. Well equipped with everything you'd need, we had a great stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This place is so lovely, you almost want to keep it a secret.
This place is so lovely, you almost want to keep it a secret. My parents loved staying there for 3 weeks so much, they asked if they can buy the place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great location, great views and ideal if you want to relax away from the 'crowd'.
Great location, great views and ideal if you want to relax away from the 'crowd'.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Quiet, clean, great views, friendly manager.
Quiet, clean, great views, friendly manager. Highly recommend.

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