Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Mangawhai Heads

Entertainers - Spa -Couples, Families & Groups

Stop scrolling, you've found your perfect stay! We're close to the estuary, surf beach, playground, skatepark, supermarket & shops The golf course, bowls club, boat ramp, Wood St Bar are just around the corner, or enjoy our Bach made for entertaining Show off your culinary skills with our woodfire pizza oven & watch the kids roast marshmallows(provided) We’re fully set up for tradies looking for weekday accom. Ask about cheaper weekday rates Pets (rules below) Groups 8+welcome just ask 1st

Matakana Escape - Short walk to Village Market

We welcome you to Matakana Escape. This modern 2-bedroom unit is the perfect place for your escape, to relax and unwind. It features stunning rural views and is bathed in afternoon sun. The large deck is perfect for BBQ’s and the outdoor area provides lots of space for kids to play. Matakana Village and Market are a flat 1km walk away. Private stand alone unit on our lifestyle property, seperate from house. The unit is well equipped with everything you need. Linen and towels are provided.

Fishmeister Lodge

This modern guesthouse with a 5 metre stud has a large mezzanine bedroom with a super king bed and two singles, open plan living/dining/kitchen area with extensive decks and concrete floors throughout. There is an outdoor hot spa, an indoor fireplace and indoor/outdoor dining areas, set on a 1 acre property. 2 minutes drive to market, restaurants and takeaways, including the iconic Mangawhai Tavern. 10-15 minutes drive to your choice of white-sand surf beaches and world class golf courses.

Boutique Coastal Retreat • Fireplace • Bath

Whare Iti is a boutique retreat in Mangawhai Heads, ideal for cosy winter escapes & sun-filled summer stays. With two super-king bedrooms, open-plan living with fireplace & Chromecast TV, freestanding bath, indoor & outdoor showers, BBQ, & north-facing terraces, it’s the perfect place to unwind. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, fenced garden & pet-friendly setting steps from the estuary. Shops & eateries are a short stroll away, while beaches, markets, golf, & coastal walks are all close by.

Vitamin Sea - great views, serenity + dog friendly

For groups of over 4 adults please click Contact Host to enquire first. If you're feeling like a break then maybe you should take a dose of Vitamin Sea. Situated on a bush fringed, sunny section, this barn-style holiday home has the basic comforts and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the surrounding bush to the sea.  The house is a brief stroll to the calm, sandy estuary beach or walk a couple of minutes further to the stunning surf beach. Refer to 'Other things to note' for details on linen

Solara cabin • Cosy Forest Retreat & Cinema

Escape to Solara Cabin, a peaceful retreat tucked into native bush in Dome Valley. Wake to birdsong, unwind in warm timber interiors, and enjoy cosy projector movie nights surrounded by forest. Perfect for romantic getaways, quiet weekends, or exploring Matakana wineries, beaches, and markets. Inside you’ll find a queen bed, mood lighting, modern kitchen, walk-in shower, and a calm lounge space for rest. Just 15 minutes from Matakana Village, beaches, vineyards, and weekend markets.

Kelly’s Cottage by the Sea

This newly updated family cottage at Urquharts Bay is perfectly located to take full advantage of everything that stunning Whangarei Heads has to offer. Swimming in the bay or at nearby Ocean Beach; fishing from your boat or the fishing jetty; kayaking in the bay, with scenic walks and longer tramps right at your front door. The entire living space and main bedrooms have stunning views of Urquharts Bay. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful beach cottage retreat.

Matakana Retreat - Luxury Off Grid Lodge in Nature

A unique hilltop and off grid eco-chic retreat located amidst 50 acres of mixed forest and native New Zealand bush. If you want a digital detox, this is a magical place to reconnect with nature while enjoying the bird life and beautiful views across the valley all the way to Hauturu / Little Barrier island. The house is a ten minute drive to Matakana Village, where you can enjoy the famous Matakana markets, local foods, wine, coffee and art experiences.

organic farm, beautiful setting on harbour.

We are only 75mins drive north of Auckland, 10 mins off the number one highway. The cottage is built from beautiful untreated hardwoods set in a tranquil private spot, nestled on the edge of a regenerating native forest. The cottage is only a 2min walk down to the beautiful Kaipara Harbour. Our place is part of a 25 year old 300 acre organic permaculture farm, which we were instrumental in setting up as a working farm and village style subdivision.

Lotus Cottage, Matakana

Overlooking a stunning tranquil lake filled with lotus lilies, the Lotus Cottage is a beautifully decorated fully self contained cottage which is located within the Lotus Estate Property. White peaking and stunning Cayuga ducks float gloriously by in one of the most serene environments you will ever see. A gorgeous covered outdoor dining area, in a country setting. Your own private outdoor double bath house, fire-pit and Japanese tea house on the lake.

Making Memories • Fires • Spa • Alfresco Dining

Finalist in the Airbnb 2025 Awards 🏡🎉 in the Best Family-Friendly Stay category! Make Memories in Mangawhai’s Tuscany Wake to stunning sunrises on our peaceful lifestyle property, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and walking tracks—just 7–10 minutes drive from the surf beach and village. Spend your days exploring, then return home to unwind on the sun-soaked deck, dine al-fresco by the outdoor fire, and soak under the stars in the hot spa.

Relax on the Kaipara Harbour

A lovely fully equipped modern cottage in a rural setting on the beautiful Kaipara Harbour (only 90 mins north of Auckland). Peaceful and private, you can lounge on the bean bags on the deck, or watch the tui as you soak in the bath. Native bush runs down to an estuary outside your floor to ceiling windows. Sheep, dogs, ducks and birdlife share the property with you as well as the occassional peacock harem.