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Stunning family holiday home

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Living area
Aerial view
Beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+3
6 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning family holiday home

This spacious home is ideal for a large family to relax on holiday together. The views are absolutely stunning, and the huge open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area is ideal for unwinding.
You can head out for a two minute walk to the estuary for a swim, or play at the park. On rainy days pull out the board games and get cozy around the fire, or head downstairs for some table tennis.
Kids can explore the bush behind the house without mum and dad having to worry.
With a large wrap around deck on the main floor you can enjoy eating al fresco in the summer months or enjoy watching the wild sea from your cosy spot next to the fire during winter. With recently installed Wifi so you can stay connected it really is the perfect getaway spot throughout out the year.
Located only an hour and a quarter north of Auckland City, Magical Mangawhai has plenty of entertainment to offer the holiday maker. The estuary is ideal for smaller kids, while the surf beach is perfect for more confident swimmers. Go fishing or diving, golfing or kayaking. Visit the famous Bennets chocolate factory, the cafes or restaurants and the Saturday market.
Go for a tour around the local vineyards or a show at the infamous Tavern!
There are plenty of things to do and see in Mangawhai!!

* Linen is provided at $30 per person, ($45 for a single person in a double bed) but please bring your own beach towels. Please ensure that you indicate which beds you want to use if you have single adults in double beds.

Special conditions: Please leave the bach tidy, with all rubbish taken out to the road for monday collection, or additional cleaning will be charged. Dishes should be washed, things returned to where you found them.

If renting during a public holiday, rental must be for entire public holiday weekend.
Important - If more people are staying than have been paid for, your stay will be terminated immediately.

Extras: Wifi (Required, $7 per night); Cleaning (Required, NZ$200.00 per stay);
Linen (Required, $30.00 (or$45) per person);

Please let me know what beds you would like to use at the time of your booking so we can ensure the right ones are ready for you.

Property manager

Natalie Stamilla
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mangawhai

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai. Mangawhai Golf Club and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mangawhai Village Market and Matakana Weekend Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Goat Island and Reptile Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lang's Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning family holiday home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning family holiday home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning family holiday home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning family holiday home located?

This family-friendly Mangawhai holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk, Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Golf Club. Mangawhai Museum is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Stunning family holiday home

Thank you , would love to come back sometime soon
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Stunning is an accurate description!

Absolutely loved our stay here. I stayed with family to celebrate my birthday and the house layout was perfect to accommodate three couples and my teenage daughters. Everyone had their own space and it made for a relaxing, seamless weekend. The house itself is stunning with incredible views. Great location and very handy to shops and amenities.Would highly recommend for a getaway in Mangawhai.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Another Great Holiday

Had a great holiday again. With split levels, multiple living spaces, and bathrooms on each level it is perfect. Fantastic views over the boat ramp, across the Bar and Barrier. The pizza oven and wood fired grill allow you to cook old school style. We recommend this lovely home to anyone who is considering it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Stunning views

Fantastic property for a family, spacious home & amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Excellent property

Doors didn’t close as door frames were recently painted. Incredibly steep drivewayOther than that this property is an unreal location with breathtaking views. Would recommend this property to others
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel D.

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

Great stay, plenty of rooms for 2 families or even 3

We loved the stay. Location was beautiful and the layout was amazing. Great stay that can accomodate 2-3 families!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne R.

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

Golf trip

Excellent, stunning views, a great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great location

Amazing view and very family friendly. Great location, super close to the water but far enough back to enjoy a stunning elevated view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Lovely home to experience

Beautiful outlook, great spaces, really neat piazza oven. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Sam D.

The property itself was really nice

The property itself was really nice.

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

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

Family getaway

We had a large group of family come together to celebrate a special 80th birthday, we had a wonderful stay, plenty of space and the views were fantastic! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonty K., New Zealand

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

Excellent family property

Natalie made our experience seamless This property is well located and is excellent family holiday accommodation in a superb coastal destination Susie
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Great Views

Great place to stay. Excellent views of the harbor and sea. Making use of the wood BBQ and Pizza oven just make the experience even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

A great family holiday

The stay was fantastic a beautiful location and great for a family stay. Thanks so much :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Amazing location and view, with ample space for the whole family and more.

Amazing location and view, with ample space for the whole family and more. Great place whether it's rain hail or shine with plenty of room and a great layout

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Lovely place

A beautiful relaxing spot with great views. Lots of room with 3 floors, and very close to the estuary. We thoroughly enjoyed our family time at this place, thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Stunning views

Great house with stunning views. Ideal for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Great spot with amazing view, lots of space

Great spot with amazing view, lots of space

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Superb location.

Bach immaculate and views amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Michelle

A great Easter break for our family. House has stunning views and is well equipped for a family. Lots of space for us all
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin v.

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

Idealic location for a wonderful break

Such a comfortable and well set up house to completely relax. The open space upstairs, flowing out to the deck and exceptional views, was truly superb. Well organised management and comms. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

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

Magnificent Mangawhai

Highly Recommend this property! Property was very clean and the check in process was a breeze. The property itself is beautiful and the view is amazing. Everyone loved it and Will Definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jill D., Omata, New Zealand

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

Week away in Northland

We enjoyed this family Bach for our week in Northland. Highlights were R&R charters, a 5 min walk to the boat ramp & amazing view from property. Plenty of room & privacy when travelling with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN M.

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

Stunning home and location.

A beautifully equipped holiday home, amazing estuary views with thoughtful extras. We enjoyed being able to use the outdoor pizza oven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shane M.

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

Great place to relax and enjoy the views.

We really enjoyed the property and the great views, great to have the fire place on a cold night and crank the pizza oven up with few vinos whilst the sun goes down. Next morning wake to the sun coming up over the beach with a coffee then a Head to the beach for a morning walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Stamilla

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We are an Auckland based family with six (6!) children, two boys and four girls. We all really enjoy the relatively short commute up to Mangawhai to visit friends and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Why they chose this property

With such a beautiful view all year round you’ll never feel cooped up even if the weather isn’t on your side. It is so close to town, just a walk away as well from the estuary so there’s no need to get in a car every time you need to leave the house.

What makes this property unique

Lots to do; Very own bushwalk down behind the house for kids to explore.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests