8/10 Good
Graham
18 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Graham
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Cabin
Off Grid Big Sky Views Mangawhai !
Cabin in Mangawhai with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mangawhai, Northland
- Place, Mangawhai Village Market9 min drive
- Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach11 min drive
- Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk11 min drive
- Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Off Grid Big Sky Views Mangawhai !
Relax in privacy on a covered deck with amazing , changing views, clear night starry skies and lovely sunrises & sunsets.
800m off the main Rd through tree lined driveway brings you to this exclusive piece of Mangawhai. Just minutes from Mangawhai Village & 10 mins to Heads Beach. Close to local amenities yet still in the peace and quiet of the countryside. Off grid (plenty of power) self contained, 3m x 7m cabin complete with queen sized bed. Sofa, TV, heater, bathroom/shower and a small dining/kitchen area. new wifi being installed.
The space
Own private driveway and free large parking space for vehicles with room for turning a trailer/motor home Good large turning space, even with a trailer.
Cabin is private & 100m away from other dwellings,
All mobile phone providers get good reception at cabin. We can offer an inflatable single mattress to a 3rd guest.
24/7 laundry available in village Cabin has TV and a DVD player and a big selection of DVD movies.
Guest access
Easy check in we unlock ranch slider by 3pm. Cabin is down a 800m long tree lined driveway. Cabin has its own private entrance on large covered deck.
Cabin is totally off grid and we ask that any lotions or cleaning fluids put down the sinks be reasonably eco friendly in order to keep our bio tank friends happy :)
800m off the main Rd through tree lined driveway brings you to this exclusive piece of Mangawhai. Just minutes from Mangawhai Village & 10 mins to Heads Beach. Close to local amenities yet still in the peace and quiet of the countryside. Off grid (plenty of power) self contained, 3m x 7m cabin complete with queen sized bed. Sofa, TV, heater, bathroom/shower and a small dining/kitchen area. new wifi being installed.
The space
Own private driveway and free large parking space for vehicles with room for turning a trailer/motor home Good large turning space, even with a trailer.
Cabin is private & 100m away from other dwellings,
All mobile phone providers get good reception at cabin. We can offer an inflatable single mattress to a 3rd guest.
24/7 laundry available in village Cabin has TV and a DVD player and a big selection of DVD movies.
Guest access
Easy check in we unlock ranch slider by 3pm. Cabin is down a 800m long tree lined driveway. Cabin has its own private entrance on large covered deck.
Cabin is totally off grid and we ask that any lotions or cleaning fluids put down the sinks be reasonably eco friendly in order to keep our bio tank friends happy :)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Mangawhai
Located in Mangawhai, this cabin is in a rural area. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mangawhai Village Market and Matakana Weekend Market. Goat Island and SheepWorld are also worth visiting.
Mangawhai, Northland
What's nearby
- Mangawhai Village Market - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
- Mangawhai Public Library - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
- Mangawhai Heads Beach - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
- Mangawhai Museum - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mangawhai Tavern - 7 min drive
- Cove Cafe - 19 min drive
- Wood Street Freehouse - 9 min drive
- Cafe Eutopia - 16 min drive
- Bennetts Cafe - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teresa W.
30 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teresa W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan D.
1 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jonathan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacie M.
25 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Absolutely serene
Stacie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Celia Adam
We are happy to have created a lovely space for our guests to enjoy and relax in such a lovely area. We enjoy farming, gardening & plenty of outdoor activities.
Why they chose this property
Mangawhai is a beautiful tourist spot & burgeoning area with the estuary, sand dunes ,surf beaches & nature walks incl the ever Popular Cliff /beach walk. There's Artisan & produce markets ,cafes & restaurants and a wonderful vibe to relax to:)
What makes this property unique
Walk onto a big deck overlooking expansive wide views over the country side with with rare sheep & lambs frolicking around our small farm. We've also newly renovated so it's a gr8 time to book!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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