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Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City

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Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City

  • Peaceful and private holiday home surrounded by beautiful gardens and established trees.

    Great space to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

    Plenty of room for bringing your toys for the beach, whether it is boat, jetski, surfboards, golf clubs and cart, friends with the motorhome, there is plenty of parking space.

    Close to amenities, beachs, boatramp, golf courses, restaurants, vineyards.

    Linen is included.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Dogs under 10kg allowed in house, others to stay in outside area. There is a $50 charge per stay to have your pet stay with you. Maximum 2 pets.
Minimum 2 night stays on Friday and Saturday nights from mid November through till the end of April
Sofa bed will be left as a sofa unless you request to have it made up as a bed.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs under 10kg allowed inside.Others outside only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: House has stairs

Events

No events allowed

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Golf Club and Te Whai Bay Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting. Visit our Mangawhai travel guide
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Map
Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • A beach with rocky foreground, sandy shore, and a forested hillside.
    Mangawhai Heads Beach
    9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and palm trees.
    Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mangawhai Museum
    8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club
    9 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bennetts Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Millars Vineyard
    16 min drive
  • Mangawhai Tavern
    9 min drive
  • Wood Street Freehouse
    3 min drive
  • Cove Cafe
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mangawhai Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Museum is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. Family & Pet Friendly. Escape the City Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for family getaways.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, really comfortable and perfect even for large families
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Peaceful, clean, cozy and everything you need. Close to amenities and beach. Great little tranquil place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house was so lovely and clean! beautiful location, and nice and quiet. the host was responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. we had a great stay and would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Perfect location. The house was immaculate as weee the grounds. Lovely and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous property

What a beautiful property full of established trees and planting. We enjoyed listening to and watching the birds as we drank our morning coffee. Plenty of room, very tidy and well thought out spaces. Loved the underfloor heating as it was a chilly night when we arrived!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family Christmas.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was great

We loved it- very awesome and beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriends get away

Lovely property to enjoy for the weekend. A restful home with a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feeling like at home. Good communication and great support. Kindly treated is the best key for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025