Located in Mangawhai (Mangawhai Heads), this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. .This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Mangawhai Museum and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Mangawhai Golf Club.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Classic bach close to estuary and surf beach
This kiwi bach has a charm all of it's own. Large upstairs north-facing balcony gets all-day sun, while downstairs has a rumpus area providing additional bedding with 2 double fold out couches giving kids/teenagers somewhere to hang out, out of Mum and Dad's hair! Bean bags and hammocks available to relax in the sunshine or read a book. Additional bonus of the large front lawn for cricket or sunset pentanque.
Fiber + Wifi ensures that everyone can stay connected as much or as little as they want. Internet-enabled TV means you can cast your favourite movies or sports channels.
A short stroll to the estuary and children playground near the campground or 15 minutes walk to surf beach if you want to avoid parking challenges in summer. There is a fireplace if you wish to plan a sneaky winter getaway.
No linen provided. Guests to provide own sheets, pillow cases, towels & tea towels.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Dallas
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Kayak
Basketball nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: There are internal stairs.
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 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
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
Property is also known as
Classic Bach Estuary Surf
Classic bach close to estuary surf beach
Classic Bach Close to Estuary and Surf Beach Mangawhai
Classic bach close to estuary and surf beach Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Anika M.
11 Feb 2024
Close to beach and lovely vibe
A lovely property overall. Heaps of ants and cockroaches everywhere sadly. But we would definitely stay again. Close to beach and had everything we needed.
Anika M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
2/10 Terrible
Tim A.
8 Jan 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Xmas Holiday - Dec 2023
Cons: My wife had to wipe black mould off the bedroom curtains and walls. The stove top elements don't heat up. Cockroach infested, had to buy spray from the shop to stop some of them going into our food at night.
Pros: Beds were comfortable. Good location.
Tim A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jono M.
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Pull Through of Doom
Awesome place too stay has all the necessities you need too survive all weather elements thrown your way.
A nice Bach feeling too it.
Jono M.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
lance r.
23 Apr 2023
Old y but alright
Very old and not so clean 1 shower down stairs but very handy position
lance r.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Fiona K.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
The property was an older style bach type house. Worked well for us with plenty of beds and good amount of room. Bathroom a bit tired but everything worked. Would stay again.
Fiona K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Robin N.
13 Mar 2023
Classic bach at Mangawhai Heads
The old bach was much as the owner had described- roomy, comfortable enough, given its age and condition, safe with a fenced, gated lawn in front. We would advise cleaner pays more attention to details, like replacing used up soaps, filling liquid soaps and kitchen detergent and cleaning dead insects from all window sills. Little things but they make a difference. Road noise was considerable at times, but the location for an easy walk to the beautiful estuary and little beaches around it was great and it is a 3 minute drive to surf beach or shops. Beds were all very comfortable. Thanks for our classic bach weekend Dallas.😊
Robin N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt J.
12 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant owner.
Very helpful owner. Went the extra mile to help.
Matt J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elvira H.
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great hosts, cozy accommodations. Great value. Would stay again given the opportunity!
Elvira H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve E.
29 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay
Property was in a nice central location, an excellent choice for families with teenagers with the bedroom n rumpus downstairs. With it's late 70's batch vibe, was perfect for us, not the ritz so not forever worried the kids don't touch something they're not supposed to.
Dallas was absolutely accommodating to our special request and communication with him was excellent, thankyou again Dallas.
Will be back for sure.
Steve E.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monika G.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Old school Bach stay
Nice little holiday away, Bach is close to the estuary and has a nice garden.
Monika G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Chris H.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great overall stay
We enjoyed staying at this property, good old 'Kiwi Bach' which is in a good location to the beach/estuary. The place was clean and we had good communication with the owners. There is a couple of updates they need to make to make the place more comfortable ie BBQ and stove, but other than that, we really enjoyed our time :)
Chris H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Richard H.
22 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Great host to deal with and had a great time
Richard H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna P.
13 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great bach
Had a great stay in this cool retro bach. Great location and lots of room for the family. Thank you
Anna P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angielique P.
7 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Summer Bach
Great communication with Dallas. Thank you again for having us stay in this lovely batch. So spacious & close by to beach and shopping centre.
Angielique P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ripleigh E.
29 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected.
Had booked this last minute! And it exceeded all my expectations. The house is so big and roomy and felt really comfortable! So close to the beach and restaurants.
Dallas was so nice and was easy to get a hold of. The home is equipped with everything!
Beds were so comfy!
Most of my family are over 6 foot so we struggled with the shower a little bit. Everything else was amazing! We had the best time.
We will definitely book again!
Ripleigh E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Sarah C., Auckland
22 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Mangawhai Bach
We had a lovely weekend away at this bach. It was a great size, so much space for a family or group! Very clean and the host gave lots of info/communication. Highly recommend!
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Janine S.
12 Feb 2021
Good location
Had plenty of friendly info from owners. The property was very nice on a whole and just what we were expecting. Could have been a little tidier, lots of dusty areas and spiders around but I overall, was clean and comfy. Would recommend to a family or large group.
Janine S.
10/10 Excellent
James B., Auckland
11 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, relaxing break
We had such a great time during our stay and we certainly hope to do it again.
Accommodation: The accommodation was just what we were looking for, clean, cozy, comfortable and so convenient being a quick walk to the estuary and easy drive to the surf beach.
Area: The area is awesome with options in the estuary for quiet play, or fun in the waves at the surf beach. It really does cater for families of all ages.
I certainly would recommend both the accommodation and the area for a wonderful family break
James B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jack B.
5 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for what we needed, great location.
Managed to find this house in short notice, wicked location, beds were clean and comfortable. Would happily stay again.