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Mangawhai Heads Cottage

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A bedroom with a bed, a view of a wooden deck, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with plants and a wooden chair.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai
  • Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the area

Mangawhai

With a stay at this cottage in Mangawhai (Mangawhai Heads), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. .This cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mangawhai Museum and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Mangawhai Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Matakana Village - 40 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Omaha Beach - 46 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mangawhai Heads Cottage

Our self contained cottage is privately situated in a garden setting close to beaches and shops and cafe's.

The surf beach is only a 4 minute drive away or a 20 minute stroll or if you prefer the Estuary it is only a 5 minute walk away. Close to Wood street shops and cafes, the Golf course and MAZ Activity Centre. Visit Bennetts chocolate factory, local vineyards or pop in into the buzzing Saturday Morning markets at Mangawhai village.

Kitchenette includes a small fridge, microwave, electric frypan, and a portable electric cooktop. We also have a bbq on the back deck.

The bathroom has a shower, toilet and small hand basin.

The bedroom features bifold doors which open out on the the back deck. In the living area we have 2 divan beds which are set up as daybeds.

Sheets and bedding and towels are supplied.
*please bring your own beach towels.*

The cottage is totally separate and private from our main house (we are not always onsite and the cottage has its own driveway access.)

Ideal for couples or a small family.
Special conditions:
2 nights minimum rental.
5 night minimum rental 24 Dec - 4 Jan
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This cottage features designated smoking areas, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Mangawhai Heads Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful couples weekend. The bed was very comfortable everything was clean. The location was only short distances to shops and beach. The hosts supplied us with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for me. Was nice to be able to grill out on the nice deck
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen was fine.Only minor thing was their was no coffee.I didn't know how to use the machine.sorry im old school.But other than that i will do it again.love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth S.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, the kitchen was well resourced. It was great to have lovely cutlery and a nice supply of cooking bowls which were microwave safe. Nice to find pepper and salt, and a little cooking oil and an electric frying pan to use, if the weather was too unsavoury to use the barbeque. However, for two nights, we were lucky enough to use the barbie. Think, the gas bottle, may need to be refilled as it didn't get very hot..however, we got there. A couple of things that I thought would be useful to provide , was, a grater, scissors, handy towels, plastic food wrap to use to cover food placed in the microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John and Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Asha B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is absolutely perfect! Amenities are great and it’s nice being able to cook for yourself. Host left some great info about the area as well, which was handy when looking for things to do. Have previously stayed before and was also amazing. Overall 10/10 and would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy, welcoming and good host hospitality. The amenities are all very good quality, the soaps and skin prodicts are all hand picked high quality products. They even accommodated a linen mishap with our young son. Lovely place and the perfect location to be in near the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glen H., Milford AUCKLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous accommodation in a fantastic location with walks, shops, reataurand surf beaches nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The clttage was really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H. V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay and the natural feel of the feel of the place.We appreciated the attention to detail in the set-up.We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a gorgeous place. Thank you for letting us enjoy it. Peaceful and private. I highly recommend this place.
Lovely relaxing space
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hosts and great spot
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baden W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cosy little house very neat. And everything we could need. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The whole place was beautifly set and tidy, equipt with everything that had been described.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute little cottage, it had everything we needed and a great location as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage! Just what we needed for a 3 night stay. Beautiful, peaceful back deck for a quiet coffee in the morning sunshine. Lovely, communicative host. Good location to local shops and beach by car.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lola a.

Liked: Cleanliness
was such a lovely stay. house was clean and well equipped. great location and would definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the most wonderful stay! The house was absolutely beautiful – even better than we expected from the photos. Everything was spotless, tidy, and so welcoming. The view from the deck was breathtaking, and we found ourselves spending so much time just enjoying the scenery.What really stood out were the thoughtful little touches that made the place feel extra special – like the chocolates waiting for us in the fridge and the small bath cloths marked for makeup. It’s those little details that really make a stay memorable.We couldn’t have asked for a better spot for our girls’ weekend, and we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculately clean, thoughtful decor and equipment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate, comfy beds, easy access, cosey, friendly host. Beautiful all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025