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Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
open plan living
Kitchen, circa 1970

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai
  • Mangawhai Museum
    3 min drive
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    4 min drive
  • Mangawhai Golf Club
    5 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    66 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 King Bed

Second

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.

Come stay and kick back at our real kiwi bach. It's a basic 80's box! and a mod con free zone eg. no wifi. More importantly it is a short walk to estuary (which is swimmable in all tides) and boat ramp, short drive (or longer walk) to ocean beach.
The Wood St shops and eateries are in close walking distance, as is the golf course.
Large deck and large fully fenced and level section. Great for small kids on bikes and BYC.
Great base from which to explore the beaches, walks, vineyards and other attractions of the Greater Mangawhai area.
Special conditions:
We wont charge a cleaning fee but please leave the bach as you found it.
A dog may be possible, by prior arrangement, please talk to us. Please note that we will ask that dogs are not invited onto beds or couches.
No parties or loud music.
No extra people beyond the number booked.
Please tell us a little about yourself and your visit.
Family groups preferred.

Please bring own bed linen and towels

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; and remove all rubbish from site. More info after booking.

Property manager

LyndaE

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small elevated pond on property - pls ask for info

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please check with us about your pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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 Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Museum - 3 min drive
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 4 min drive
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 5 min drive
  • Lang's Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary. located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mangawhai Golf Club, Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Cliff Walk. Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Village Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wee gem in a great location
A great kiwi bach in an ideal location. Easy walks to beach and shops this is a great place to stay and has everything you need for a restful holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorcan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Beach Spot
Lovely little place, was very well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great homely bach fab location
The bach is lovely and has a very homely feel. Beds comfy and shower good. Nice outside area and plenty of room to park off street. Quick stroll to the shops or estuary in a quiet street. Well equipped and we would love to stay again sometime. It was height of summer so I took a small fan which was good for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Loved the location of this cool kiwi batch, walking distance to estuary and all the cool eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C., Arlesheim , Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just brilliant
This Bach is all you could ever want. Walking distance to the beach, the shops. Obviously loved and used by its owners. And best of all it’s not flashy and it’s easy to clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday at the bach
Great to arrive at the bach. Heaps of room and we wanted for nothing, it had all we needed and more. Went out for a fish in my little boat, which we towed up there. More than enough room for our two cars plus the boat. Caught 3 good sized trevally. We also took our Papillon "Louis". Great to walk on the white sandy beach. Went out to dinner for one night, good food. Good to taste tank water again, after the not so good Auckland water. We will be going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Kiwi bach
Great stay. Fabulous kiwi bach. Perfect for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic kiwi batch experience, spacious setting, great location
Thanks so much for sharing your batch with us. Was a great family long weekend for my partner and me, 2 kids and Finn our 12mo pup. Our first time staying in Mangawhai - we were treated to a great weekend of sun, sand and surf. Made all the more enjoyable by staying at this lovely batch. Fully fenced on a quiet street within walking distance to the inlet, Foursquare and eateries. That said, the batch was so well equipped we ate in every night. As mentioned the oven has a few simple quirks and the beds are a bit tired themselves but these are all a bit part of the experience. Made up for the huge selection of family games (yes we taught the kids to play poker and they promptly cleaned us out ;) .. spacious indoors and out. We're already talking about popping back. Thansk again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinead S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Great place in a good location. Loved the outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good little bach
A clean and tidy bach that worked well, for my husband-and me and our dog Eddie—good location, close to beach and shops. A nice stay unfortunately cut short by the cyclone warnings.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Location
We really enjoyed our stay at Mangawhai and liked being able to easily walk up to the shops. The house is clean and comfortable - a traditional Kiwi bach. We felt well accommodated and the communication with Lynda was excellent. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Perfect bach holiday for our small family in Mangawhai. Walking distance to estuary which the kids loved, short drive to surf beach. Bach is basic but well stocked with everything you need. Communication was simple and easy with Lynda. Thanks for enabling us to have a wonderful holiday st your bach :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ygnacio c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and the best location in Mangawhai Heads!
Loved everything! Big house with big garden for our kid to explore and also lots of games for her to play. Absolutely best location in the area, close to everything and also private!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
Very nice setting. Easy to get to and great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traveena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic kiwi bach
We had a great stay in Mangawhai, the bach is in a great location, walking distance to the shops and the estuary. The bach was actually better than we had expected, it is very spacious and has everything you need, it is the classic kiwi bach. We would definitely recommend staying here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great bach. Excellent location. Great to be able to walk to the wood st shop's.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the quiet location and proximity to the estuary.
Great basic Bach. The only aspect which may bother a tenant is that the heating is reliant on the fire and the fire wood could be less than straightforward for those less familiar with setting fires etc. loved the value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
Bach bigger than expected with excellent outside deck & large fully fenced garden. Perfect for small children & dogs. Excellent location - walking distance to estuary & Wood St shops, short drive to surf beach & Village shops. Owners lovely to deal with - no problems. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location n bach
We stayed a week with our 2 dogs, great fully fenced and secure property in a good location. Easy walking distance to shops and estuary, which was perfect for the dogs to have a swim. Simple but spacious bach with a great deck and the property was clean n tidy. Very responsive owner who ensured an easy and pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Kiwi Bach
We loved our stay. The place was spacious, kitchen very well equipped, beds comfy and there was lots of outdoor space for kids and sitting enjoying summer (even though we visited in a cyclone). We 100% want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Great location and amenities, couldn't fault the communication, comfy place to stay, would definately stay again. Thxs for having us Kirsty and Greg
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
While a traditional Kiwi bach the property has a well equipped kitchen, great selection of games, spacious section for yard games and is a shirt walk to the estuary. The property is fully fenced so with a.little puppy very pet friendly. Lynda was an excellent communicator and our entry to the property was easy and the early check in appreciated. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Had a wonderful relaxing long weekend in this great Bach. Very close to shops and lovely walk to the estuary and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The quintessential kiwi Bach
Kick off your shoes, and get ready to wind down. This cute wee batch just makes you relax. Short stroll to the shops, and the main estuary- great location to take the kids on a bike ride. Thanks for the lovely getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach in a fabulous location
Really easy to deal with. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

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