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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Explore the area
Mangawhai, Northland
Mangawhai Village Market
Place, Mangawhai Village Market
‪1 min drive‬
Mangawhai Museum
Place, Mangawhai Museum
‪2 min drive‬
Mangawhai Public Library
Place, Mangawhai Public Library
‪2 min drive‬
Whangarei (WRE)
Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
‪65 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access
Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
Beautifully located on the Mangawhai Estuary, with uninterrupted views over the water, sits this classic Mangawhai holiday home!
Set right up against the edge of the estuary, you can enjoy private access via the estuary boardwalk or just sit back and relax on the spacious decks while enjoying the ever-changing view. There is easy access to a small beach with good swimming around high tide.
Ideal for families, Back Bay Beauty has three bedrooms that sleep up to 7 guests, a great place to come to and call home the next time you and the family are planning a little getaway.
Back Bay Beauty comes equipped with the essentials for easy summer holiday living, including a BBQ and outdoor dining area for those al fresco meals in the warm summer evenings. A kayak and dinghy are available to explore the estuary, and there is an outdoor shower to wash off the sand and surf after a day on the surf beach!
Or if you're planning a winter stay, snuggle up in the comfy lounge area in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine.
If you feel like stretching your legs you can walk to the village shops, cafes and markets, otherwise it is only a couple of minutes drive. Mangawhai Surf Beach, walking tracks and vineyards are less than a 10 minute drive away or check out Te Arai, Forestry, Langs and Waipu Cove for other great beach options nearby.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
This property is within a gated community which gives privacy and a safe internal driveway. Please respect the neighbours who also enjoy their seclusion.
As there is unfenced access to the estuary and mangroves at the rear of the property, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water. **The slide is no longer available**
LINEN: Please note that other than pillows, duvets and duvet covers, linen is not included in the tariffs but can be rented for $25 per person, further details are provided in the 'Rooms and beds' section of the listing. If you wish to add linen, please add a note to your booking with what beds you wish to use so they can be made up. We have linen as an optional extra to make a more affordable holiday for those who wish to bring their own.
BOOKING PAYMENT: Although Bookabach/VRBO take your credit card details, all booking payments are made to Bach Stay NZ Limited who manage this property for the owners. 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). Please note the amount stated as 'Deposit Paid at Property' on the Bookabach/VRBO quote is actually a refundable bond that will be collected as part of the accommodation payment, it is not collected at the property as the wording suggests.
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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
Located in Mangawhai, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Arai Reserve and Mangawhai Cliff Walk, while Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights. Goat Island and Reptile Park are also worth visiting.
Is Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access on 9 October 2026 start from NZ$318, 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 Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Back Bay Beauty - pet-friendly kiwi bach with lovely estuary views and access located?
Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangawhai Museum, Mangawhai Public Library and Mangawhai Village Market. Mangawhai Golf Club is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property was perfect for our dog and very handy to shops, markets and beaches. Peaceful and quiet on a huge flat section. House was sunny and homely with great indoor/outdoor flow. Would definitely stay again.
The property was well appointed with its secluded location. Having the mangroves just on the lawns edge was fantastic especially the walk and access to the kayaks. We will be back.
What a beautiful location, amazing views even in the rain!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and was super nice to be-able to bring our elderly dog along with us. The house was very clean and well appointed, would highly recommend!!
Andrea G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2026
Hi Andrea
Thank you very much we so appreciated you getting amongst it even in the storm! Glad it all worked out and all had a good time. We hope to see you back some time.
Kind regards
Bach Stay
Despite the weather we had a lovely stay, The house was well equipped with lovely views and close to amenities.Would definetely stay her again
Marian K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2025
Thanks Marian for not reviewing us on the weather! Glad it was a lovely and cosy stay regardless of the wild weather you encountered. We look forward to having you back.
Regards
Bach Stay Team
Me my wife and a little dog enjoyed our 10 days stay the view is amazing plenty of grass for your dog and the mangrove trail loop walked it everyday we highly recommend it everyday highly recommend
Edwin E.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Awesome, we are glad to hear it thank you! Bach Stay Team
Convenient, relaxed position. Supermarket across road but you would never know it being positioned behind a large shelter belt. The outlook was nice and would stay again
We had such a relaxing stay at this Bach, even during winter it was cosy and warm and lovely to look out over the estuary. Conveniently positioned we all had a lovely stay.
Great holiday home with all the required amenities. Our kids really enjoyed being able to explore the estuary and having the skate park so close by. Lovely deck overlooking the estuary for evening drinks/dinner.
Lovely place to stay. Clean and tidy, really big lawn- great for outdoor games! The walk out the back of the house was really cool. Deck on both sides of the house for shade and sunshine. Both families really enjoyed staying here.
Was a nice spot for a relaxing weekend. Kids loved the DVD collection which was great due to the weather not being the best. Even though the weather wasn't great, was still a lovely weekend away.
Another very pleasant stay in this light and simple house with beautiful garden and views of the inlet.
Addition of Wifi would make for a perfect stay!
Caryl H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
Thanks for your review, Caryl. I have passed your comments onto the owners. Hope to have you back again
We had a great time. Bach was super clean, lovely bedrooms. The view was amazing, so quiet and secluded! I will be back. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Very comfortable accommodation in a quiet, private location, perfect for a few days away. Warm and cozy even in the cooler weather. Good location for seeing the area. Dog friendly which was great (although not fully fenced). Would stay again!!
Was a lovely property in a great location. Only hassle was finding it, the instructions were not clear as it is down a private driveway that google maps got confused about.
Pru N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay and sorry about Google Map's confusion, I have made a slight change to our arrival procedure instructions which should help for future guests.
We stayed for a few nights in winter. Easy access to walkway. Great house with good privacy and space. Super handy being close to the supermarket and quick drive to places we wanted to visit. Recommend it.
Great location on the estuary - close the the Supermarket.
On the main road but quiet with large grounds and walkway from section over the mangroves. Our pup loved it.
House great for stay - not flashee, but warm and cosy with everything you need. Highly recommended and will stay again.
Mai and Graham
Graham C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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