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Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary

Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
Handily located on Taranui Place is this newly renovated family and pet-friendly retreat. This holiday home delivers coastal charm and modern comfort in a location ideal for enjoying all Mangawhai Heads has to offer. Just a few minutes stroll from the golden sands of the estuary, and handy for the surf beach, golf course, cafes and shops, it is the perfect place in which to relax and recharge.
Surrounded by lush greenery and iconic pohutukawa trees, Araca Lodge offers privacy and tranquility. The open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge flows out onto a partially covered deck. Enjoy the fully-fenced back garden, perfect for kids and dogs to play safely, while you relax by the barbecue and catch the distant sounds of the ocean.
This stylish, family-friendly hideaway features:
Three bedrooms: A master bedroom with king bed, a double, and a kids room with a set of single bunk beds
Modern amenities: WiFi, Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix, a Nespresso machine, air fryer, ceiling fans and a heat pump for year-round comfort
Beautiful garden setting: Unique outdoor shower, kids' playground with slide and playhouse, tree swing, outdoor shower, and a lower lawn perfect for ball games and adventure
Entertainment for all: Books, board games, croquet, ptanque and cornhole plus kayaks so you can explore the estuary in full. We provide one double and one single kayak, each with its own trolley so you can easily walk them down to the water
It is a true home away from home, we hope youll love it as much as the owners do!
Notes:

This property allows one dog, if you have a second dog please check with us first. Due to the height of the fences it is most suited to small to medium dogs.
The bunks are suitable for children only.

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 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, 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
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬17 min walk

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Comfy beds and pillows, great selection of streaming apps on TV, excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor area to relax. Really comfortable house, having everything we needed. Excellent and secure for our dog to play outside. Two weeks there was bliss.
Great bbq. Happy dog.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was ideal for what we need, with our two dogs. The fenced backyard was great for this, and is a rarity when we search for places to stay.Overall, the location is great, the house is great, so no complaints at all. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Magical Mangawhai

Very nice modern family bach with great private outdoor space ... lawn games for children, BBQ, dining, social seating and fairy lights a nice touch. Estuary beach a short walk, excellent for children. Sadly ran out of time to use kayaks! We sincerely enjoyed our stay.Thank you to the host and the bookabach agent. Definitely recommend. enjoyed ourstay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2025
Hi Debra, thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at one of our newer listings. The owners have put a lot of work into the place to have it guest ready for wonderful holidays, so we are pleased to see it has been appreciated. We and our Bach Stay Agents thank you for being such great guests. Take care.
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