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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Island View - Designer holiday home with fabulous indoor outdoor living and spectacular views
Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
This holiday home offers all the mod-cons of a modern bach but in a peaceful rural setting. Nestled into native bush with mature kauri and totara on one side, the property faces out to panoramic views of the Mangawhai Harbour valley, the Hen and Chicken Islands and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
Enjoy the open plan living with fireplace for winter or bi-fold doors which open up to an outside lounge and covered deck area, with a large lawn for the kids to play. The property is light filled and sunny and every room has a beautiful outlook, the minute you step through the doors you will feel relaxed and won't want to leave.
This property features 3 bedrooms - 2 with a Queen, and the third with 2 sets of Single Bunks.
Note there is a Chromecast on the TV so you can cast your favourite apps and there is also Freeview.
Despite the rural location, it is ideally located as a base for all the local beaches as it is only 10 - 15 minutes drive away (check out Te Arai in the height of summer when Mangawhai Heads beach is chocka!). The shops, cafes and markets at Mangawhai Village are only a 5 minute drive and Mangawhai Heads just a few minutes further up the road. Waipu, Waipu Cove and Langs are only 15-20 minutes away.
The design and position of Island View holiday home guarantee a peaceful and unique beach holiday experience.
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 your credit card details are taken during the booking process, we won't automatically charge your credit card. 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).
This holiday home offers all the mod-cons of a modern bach but in a peaceful rural setting. Nestled into native bush with mature kauri and totara on one side, the property faces out to panoramic views of the Mangawhai Harbour valley, the Hen and Chicken Islands and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
Enjoy the open plan living with fireplace for winter or bi-fold doors which open up to an outside lounge and covered deck area, with a large lawn for the kids to play. The property is light filled and sunny and every room has a beautiful outlook, the minute you step through the doors you will feel relaxed and won't want to leave.
This property features 3 bedrooms - 2 with a Queen, and the third with 2 sets of Single Bunks.
Note there is a Chromecast on the TV so you can cast your favourite apps and there is also Freeview.
Despite the rural location, it is ideally located as a base for all the local beaches as it is only 10 - 15 minutes drive away (check out Te Arai in the height of summer when Mangawhai Heads beach is chocka!). The shops, cafes and markets at Mangawhai Village are only a 5 minute drive and Mangawhai Heads just a few minutes further up the road. Waipu, Waipu Cove and Langs are only 15-20 minutes away.
The design and position of Island View holiday home guarantee a peaceful and unique beach holiday experience.
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 your credit card details are taken during the booking process, we won't automatically charge your credit card. 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).
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About the area
Mangawhai
Mangawhai is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include SheepWorld and Goat Island. Action Ninja World and Blue Adventures are also worth visiting.

Mangawhai, Northland
What's nearby
- Mangawhai Public Library - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
- Mangawhai Village Market - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
- Mangawhai Museum - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
- Te Arai Reserve - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
- Mangawhai Heads Beach - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mangawhai Tavern - 10 min drive
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- Brewed As. - 14 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex K.
13 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot in Mangawhai
Alex K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gail B.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Gail B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Damien C.
19 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Damien C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shay K.
10 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views
Shay K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josh M.
15 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and wonderfully modern layout
Josh M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy J.
3 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Jeremy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deona G.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely mid winter stay
Deona G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gabrielle B.
17 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful escape from Auckland
Gabrielle B.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kylie B.
16 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Location!
Kylie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Manar A.
17 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Manar A.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cressa J.
2 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend away - hosts were super friendly and easy to communicate with.
Cressa J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jan-Louise L.
12 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Jan-Louise L.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JOANNE R.
5 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here
JOANNE R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Jo M.
27 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous holiday
Jo M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clare C.
20 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stylish home
Clare C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig F.
3 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of Mangawhai Heaven!
Craig F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kiri s.
4 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place was truly blown Away!
kiri s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
22 April 2017
Fantastic modern house with stunning views over Mangawhai.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
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24 February 2017
This place is so lovely, you almost want to keep it a secret.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
11 January 2017
Great location, great views and ideal if you want to relax away from the 'crowd'.
Archival
8/10 Good
8 October 2015
Quiet, clean, great views, friendly manager.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
5 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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