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Family Fun - Sunny, fully-fenced, holiday home - walk to the village, markets, Bennetts, Tavern and more

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Deck
Living Area
Living Area
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mangawhai, Northland
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family Fun - Sunny, fully-fenced, holiday home - walk to the village, markets, Bennetts, Tavern and more

Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
Located at the end of a quiet street in the heart of Mangawhai Village is this modern, sunny, fully-fenced holiday home ideal for families. Large wrap around decks with bi-folding doors off both sides of the living area provide for great indoor/outdoor flow. An outdoor setting with sun canopy is great for al-fresco dining and provides a welcome relief from the summer sun. A large, flat, fully-fenced backyard provides plenty of space for the kids to safely run around or play games and there is a large sandpit (note the trampoline shown in the pictures is no longer available). In addition, a table tennis table and foosball table in the garage provide extra entertainment options, particularly great if the weather isn't suitable to be outside. There is also now a basketball setup in the driveway if you feel like shooting some hoops.
Behind the property is the domain with playground, tennis courts (Tennis racquets available in the garage for your use) and large playing fields. Enjoy the proximity to Mangawhai Village and all it has to offer with a gentle, flat stroll to Bennetts, the weekend markets, restaurants, takeaways, butchers and more. If you fancy a cool off, stroll down to the estuary for a dip.
Notes:
1. This property will accept 1 small to medium, house-trained, non-shedding dog. Please specify the breed of dog when booking.
2. There is currently a new build in completion next door so there may be some building noise during work hours on weekdays.
The local region has some great beaches, with Mangawhai Surf Beach and Estuary (10 minutes), Te Arai (15 minutes) and Langs Beach (20 minutes) all a short drive away. 3 Boogie boards, a surf board and a skim board are available for your use.
Family Fun, a great base for your next beach holiday!
LINEN OPTIONS: To keep your holiday more affordable, for this property we offer linen as an optional extra for guests who prefer to bring their own. If you choose to bring your own linen, you will need to supply top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, towels and bath mats. Pillows, Duvets and Duvet covers will be provided.
Alternatively, a rental linen package is available for $25 per person. To request this service, please add a note to your booking specifying the number of people requiring linen and which beds you would like prepared.
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.
Mangawhai is the perfect summer holiday destination or coastal retreat. With its beautiful swimming and surf beaches and abundant marine life, Mangawhai is a popular spot for sailing, fishing, surfing, diving and summer family fun. The clear waters of the estuary provide safe family swimming.
Enjoy the vibrant art and cafe scene, local farmers market and the famous Bennetts Chocolate Shop. Soak up the natural beauty of this slice of coastal paradise, beachcombing, bush walking or just relaxing in a comfy chair with a glass of something cool.

Property manager

Bach Stay Mangawhai

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 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 Golf Club and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland 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 Cliff Walk. Goat Island and SheepWorld are also worth visiting.
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Mangawhai, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Village Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 19 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lang's Beach - 22 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Dune - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Fun - Sunny, fully-fenced, holiday home - walk to the village, markets, Bennetts, Tavern and more pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Fun - Sunny, fully-fenced, holiday home - walk to the village, markets, Bennetts, Tavern and more?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Fun - Sunny, fully-fenced, holiday home - walk to the village, markets, Bennetts, Tavern and more?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Fun - Sunny, fully-fenced, holiday home - walk to the village, markets, Bennetts, Tavern and more located?

Situated in Mangawhai, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mangawhai Public Library and Mangawhai Village Market. Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

nick s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Clean tidy and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
We were only in the area for a few days and this location was perfect for us - close enough to walk to Maungawhai hub area but off the main road and very quiet. Also being next to the sports park and having a dog was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family holiday
We had a fantastic stay in Mangawhai! The location is ideal and the house is spacious, comfortable, and family-friendly, with plenty of room for the kids to play including a games room. Thank you for a wonderful stay we would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig & Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
Spacious 3bdrm. Huge deck, fully fenced, garage with games and open plan living. Not close to the beach, but a great park just down the alleyway and ducks to feed across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Great location, walking distance to the Village, school and Tavern markets. Shoet drive ro New World at Mangawhai Central then a bit further to the Heads and then Beach. Great walk along the estuary and up in the dunes. Refreshed and ready for a new week. House itself was roomy, big deck and great yard. Kids loved the games room set up in the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Perfect for a quiet getaway. Fantastic communication. Close to markets. Great for teens; perfect for the pup.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebration o/nighter
Comfortable sunny position, well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jono M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boom Shaka laka
Nice place spacious awesome garage entertainment for friendly competition with the table tennis and foos ball even taking it to the rim bball hoop. Would be more awesome with a dryer though. Cheers.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay***
Lovely house, local to everything with nice deck and yard. Trampoline and ping pong 🏓 to occupy the kids. Walking distance to Bennetts chocolate 🍫😋 and eateries. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cathi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Micro break
Sufficient house for small family. Fully fenced for dog which was great however underneath of house is open so be mindful of small dogs that like to explore 😝 While it is definitely walking distance to Bennett's and a few other places (butchers/ shops / Dune) we chose to drive due to changeable weather. Managawhai, Mangawhai Heads and further up the coast are lovely relaxed, dog friendly areas. We had a great chilled stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had a great time at this bach and would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G., Stillwater Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and Tranquil
Another restful stay with our fur babies at magical mangawhai, recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location
We had a great time at this house. The location was fabulous and the kids really loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great place for families and plenty enough to keep kids entertained with walkways to discover etc. Tidy place, and having the domain close by is handy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G., Stillwater Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil and Private
Delightful property, very quiet, private setting & close to all amenities. Fenced secure garden for my small fur babies, perfect. Looking forward to our return trip and enjoying hopefully some nicer weather. Would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very handy to our relations and great for entertaining.
The only thing that we were dissapointed about was the smell of dog and middle bedroom had locked wardrobe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joanna D., Waihi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Relaxed
Lovely property- quiet neighbourhood in close proximity to shops and restaurants- short drive to the heads. Very clean and tidy with everything you need +
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nigel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable short break
Overall a positive experience and would return to same property, but standard of cleaning and kitchen equipment could be improved
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Wd had a great time is this ideal property. Easy walk to town, Bennetts, The Tavern
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
We had a great time here. Our stay was made even easier by the fully fenced property, trampoline and sandpit. This helped with young children and keeping them entertained and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Magical Mangawhai!
Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

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