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Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay

Holiday home in Whangarei Heads with kitchen and patio

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Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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

Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay

Manaia Willow, a cozy cottage awaits you in Whangārei Heads. With 3 bedrooms including a California King bed 2 other queen bed rooms, one with ensuite,

This quaint property offers all the comforts you need for an enjoyable, peaceful stay. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a washing machine, WiFi, fire box (wood available), fully equiped kitchen, two ovens if you like to cook, butlers pantry and more. The 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers ensure a stress-free experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our place.

Taurikura Bay is a short walk away. If you don't want to cook New Look Cafe, Parua Bay provides wonderful curries and will deliver or enjoy Fish & Chips from the chippie at McLeouds Bay, alternatively you can dine at the Deck located next to the chippie. The Deck also provides milk, Herald and a few other basics.

Ocean Beach is a 10 minute drive for those who love to surf or simply enjoy an ocean swim. Many local beaches for more serene swimming. Many walks, Mt Manaia, Mt Aubrey, Smugglers Bay to name a few.

Manaia Willow is nearly 100y old, set in almost an acre with amazing views to the very majestic Mt Manaia. You feel like you are in the middle of the countryside, very quite, although you may hear many birds including kiwi calling at night and this is the reason we don't allow pets, in fact it is discouraged by our local council to not allow dogs in the area due to our area being a Kiwi habitat

Whangarei is a fast developing city and many improvements. to enhance the area. The loop is a great walk with nearby playgrounds and bike parks for younger people. Stroll around the basin and enjoy the many cafes or visit the Hundertwasser, Burning issues art centre and watch the amazing artisans blow glass. Clock Museum and take time to be mesmerised by the Whangarei rolling clock ball, a truely interesting time piece.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

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
Note from host: No cot available one fold away bed

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Further guest numbers by arrangements

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Further guest numbers by arrangements
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Whangarei Heads is home to this holiday home. Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia. Visit our Whangarei Heads travel guide
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Whangarei Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach featuring island images, a sandy beach and a bay or harbour
    Ocean Beach
    8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Whangarei showing sailing, a bay or harbour and a marina
    Town Basin Marina
    32 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.
    Matapouri Bay
    59 min drive - 72.5 km
  • Taurikura Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ruakaka Beach
    47 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parua Bay Tavern
    13 min drive
  • Smith & Local
    10 min drive
  • Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant
    52 min drive
  • McLeod Bay Fish and Chips
    3 min drive
  • Ruakaka Tavern
    52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay located?

Situated in Whangarei Heads, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Taurikura Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia. Reotahi Bay and Bream Head Coast Walks are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jacqui P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home to relax in after sightseeing and visiting local beaches. Taurikura bay is in walking distance and great for a swim. Our host was very engaging and responsive. We would love to stay here again in the future.
fabulous swimming spot.
Welcoming entrance.
relaxing on the back deck with a terrific view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the most amazing weekend away with friends in such a beautiful spot. Our hosts were fabulous and dropped off fresh produce to us.Super clean house with easy communication.Thank you, we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were more than accommodating! Fresh eggs and items from the garden daily. Patio was ideal to enjoy coffee and meals. Kitchen was the favorite of our groups chief!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025