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Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Barbecue

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location

Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
Classic kiwi bach with retro charm!
When this house was built in the 70s it was the only bach in the area. The kids used to build huts in the bush, explored nearby sheep trails and ponds. Mangawhai has changed since then and the kids have grown up (and now they own the bach!) but the bach has had a makeover and extension whilst retaining its retro charm and awaits your visit
Built on a large section with lots of mature trees, the house is ideal for a summer holiday as the beach is only a short stroll down the road and the shops and cafes at Wood St are also a short walk.
Please note this property does not have Wi-Fi
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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

About the area

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting.
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Mangawhai Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Matakana Village - 40 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Omaha Beach - 46 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location?

As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heads Bach - Cute, pet-friendly, old school kiwi bach - no frills, just a great location located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely 5 nights, our first Bach House experience. It is in a great location, easy walking distance to beach, shops and eateries. It was comfortable and clean and we would definitely like to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Basic cottage handy to the beach and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need. Comfy. Secure. Not Fully fenced for pets, but managable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen H.

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

Great stay in a perfect little Bach at my fave beach.

Great location, facilities, comfortable and clean. Have stayed before, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leena C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

It was a nice place. A few areas of the batch were not clean we went but otherwise good stay.
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Selena P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Cozy older style bach within easy walking distance to estuary and Wood Street shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marie B.

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

Good location in a traditional Bach

Good location for walking to the beach and shops. The Bach had lots of character, and was a good place to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

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

Great spot

Classic batch with everything needed for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Great place excellent location

We stayed for 3 nights. Great location, easy walk to local shops, estuary and beach. Pet friendly. The place isn’t fully fenced and reasonably close to the road (if you are bringing a pet).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prue T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

Ideal location for trips to the surf beach, Waipu and handy to the Wood St shops and also Mangawhai Village with Bennett's Cafe and local gallery. Beach at the end of the road great for swimming and also for evening walks. Plenty of other walking trails nearby. Tracey (and Bianca) were very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carla I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mangawhai magic

Great, easy little bach to stay at. Had everything we needed in a very central to everything location. We had a lovely week in magical Mangawhai! Thanks 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Darryl C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mangawhai

Property was cool. I was a wee bit
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle w.

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

Cute old school bach

Great wee Bach at the heads. Walking to the estuary every day and surf beach. A day at Te Ārai. Just great. And dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charl M.

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

School holiday April 2023

Very nice and comfortable stay, with an easy walk to the lagoon. The family enjoyed it and the kids wished we could stay longer. Good value for money. Thank you very much for the stay. The Mortimers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Blast from the Past

A real kiwi bach. Reminded us of holidays at family baches in Hawkes Bay in the sixties. Cosy and comfortable, old china, lots of books, games. Perfect location, close to beach for walking our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Heads Bach

Great little traditional bach.NB - no freezer. Otherwise perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2025
Hi Ross, thank you for your comments, glad you enjoyed this traditional bach. Owners at Heads Bach have since put in a freezer in the garage, so if you ever return, it will be there for you next time. All the best. Bach Stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

December 2024

There for wedding so didnt spend much time at accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

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

Great Little Bach

Fantastic little bach with everything that we needed for 3 adults and one largish dog. Clean and tidy. Full kitchen. Great location and easy to find. Amazing property manager who went above and beyond to help us out. Massive board games and dvd collection. Fully recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

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

Old school kiwi bach

We loved this pad warts and all (sticking front door, no freezer, traffic noise, few clothes pegs). It had a great dvd and book collection, (loved dipping into The Fast Show, Extras and Robert Lacey's Great English Tales). Beautiful morning sun on deck, well equiped kitchen, close to estuary and surf beach, dog friendly - thank you for making your charming home away from home available to other kiwis!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Penny Z.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Bach

The photos need to be updated. We were expecting a basic Bach but the bathroom and toilet really need a coat of paint and walls/doors a clean. Close to surf beach but noisy road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2024
Hi Penny, we will pass your comments onto the owners. Hope your enjoyed your stay and the fantastic weather we have been having.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Weekend Away

We did not expect the Ritz but were still a bit disappointed. Curtains are tatty and need replacing. Front door window as well as the one above the bed have blankets hanging over them held up by bulldog clips! Garden was overgrown and lawns needed mowing. The road is very busy and noisy. House was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Thanks for your review Sandra and we have passed them onto the owners. The curtains are in the process of being replaced and it seems we missed mentioning this situation to you. It should be done in the next few weeks hopefully. Hope you still enjoyed your time here in Mangawhai.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Great Kiwi bach

Very typical Kiwi Bach. If you want all the mod cons then this is not the place for you but we had a lovely weekend mostly device freejust relaxing. I close to local shops, and takeaways, pizzeria, and coffee. Short drive to main surf beach and estuary and super fun sand dunes, so remember to bring something to slide down them on. The Bach has everything you need for a comfy stay, and extra beds set up to in garage for extra teens if you needed. My son loved the DVD collection and the badminton set, the close line makes a perfect net. You have the option of paying a bit extra for linen but we chose to take our own and there is a washing machine if needed. The kitchen is well set up and a weber BBQ is available to use as well. We were able to take our small dog with us but property is close to a main road and not fully fenced so not suitable for if you have a dog that runs off but main deck could be easily closed off with a baby gate to keep young kids and dogs secure. We loved sitting on the deck with a a wine listening to the birds and looking down at the view, and despite traffic we still found it peaceful. The markets on a Saturday at the school and tavern were lovely and enjoyed lunch, a beer and the amazing view afterwards. We also enjoy browsing the local op shops. Tracey from Bach care was very friendly and helpful, and so was good to know if you needed any help at the Bach she was a phone call away. Thank you for hosting us. torberbacktcomingebackni
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2024
Thanks for your feedback, I am glad you enjoyed your stay and you summarised Heads bach very well. I am glad our Bach Stay staff were able to provide the help you required for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristalle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice space for a mini family holiday! House also has a couple of freezers now - wanted to mention that, as in a past review, it said there was none.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynne L.

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

A great spot

Had a lovely relaxing time away, perfect location so close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

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

Great place!

Really nice bach, with everything you need. Great location, easy check-in/check-out. Thanks for an awesome stay, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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