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Collie’s beach house

Mangawhai vacation home in Mangawhai Heads area

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai Heads
  • Place, Mangawhai Cliff Walk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mangawhai

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Mangawhai Heads vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mangawhai Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Omaha Beach - 46 min drive - 38.7 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As. - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Collie’s beach house

GOLD WINNER of the 2021 Bach of the Year!
*Please note Red Tractor will be onsite from December 2024 to January 2025*

Originally built by ex-All Black Ant Strachan, designed for families to get-away, this bach is a top pick for NZ travellers, especially made for families and groups, top 10 finalist of book a bach 2021!

Modern purpose-built 9 bedroom beach house located just 30 metres from the waters edge.

- 10 minute walk to one of Northland's finest Link golf course and bowling club.
- 1 km from the Mangawhai Heads Shopping Centre, cafes and restaurants.
- The boat ramp is 250 metres down the same road as the beach house
- 6 off-street parks with a lockable gate
- Aircon in every room
- Indoor fire place
- BBQ for outdoor cooking
- Swing set and Trampoline to entertain kids

Large north facing deck for evening BBQ's. Additional north facing upper deck which is the perfect spot for breakfast or afternoon drinks.

Being fully fenced with a cot set up in 1 room, swings and a trampoline the property is very child friendly, sit back and let them roam at their own will.

Pricing starts from $85 per head per night at adult capacity (two-night minimum stay).

Special conditions and information:

*NO STAG DO'S* Events to be pre approved, No smoking indoors, Swing for toddlers only, $500 refundable bond required, any damages or extra cleaning will mean deductions from the bond upon receipt. Check in 3pm-check out 10am. Noise to be kept low outside after 10pm.

**NOTE: Small creek located at rear of section (through gate) - children must be supervised**

NOTE: Please bring your own beach towels. Extra blankets in winter are also advised to bring along if you would like a bit more warmth.

We appreciate these are difficult times and hope you keep safe and well. Any cancellations within 60 days are non-refundable.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 1x cot provided, bunk beds for kids.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Collie’s beach house to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.6 mi (66-min drive) away from the Whangarei (WRE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Collie’s beach house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Collie’s beach house to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Mangawhai Heads Beach and 5.9 mi (13-min drive) from Lang's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Collie’s beach house offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Collie’s beach house?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Collie’s beach house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Collie’s beach house?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Collie’s beach house have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Collie’s beach house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Collie’s beach house to downtown Mangawhai?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Mangawhai.

Collie’s beach house Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 263 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great spot for our family stay in Mangawhai. The home was comfortable, well equipped, and felt welcoming from the moment we arrived. Quiet location but still close to everything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a very comfortable stay. Host was very contactable whenever we needed. Beautiful location and relaxing. Great for a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful place and perfect for a large group! We had a beautiful stay for the weekend with extended family. All the kids were entertained throughout and with the open areas, the adults were able to keep a look out while relaxing. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Well set up for our large family!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A., Army Bay, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an excellent family stay here. The house was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 7 children (4 to 17). Clean, spacious, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and trampoline and swings for the kids.
Outdoor fire was popular for toasting marshmallows
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a family get together. Outdoor fire and seating area was awesome. The only things we’d have liked is more seating in lounge (there were no bean bags by fire as shown in pictures) and towel rails needed in some bathrooms. Otherwise met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shyju J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, grate properly for big groups of families and friends

Good location.Grate property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough wine glasses for 8 pax, we bought 4 and left in cupboard to share. Coffee machine does not have the correct basket in coffee holder to brew the coffee. coffee grinds were very hard to get out to make next one which made a hell of a mess. We wasted a lot of the coffee. If you put the correct basket in it will make a nice coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness

golf trip

We were a group of 7 golfing friends who did not wish to share bedrooms so the house was perfect for this. Great entertaining space, lovely outdoor BBQ area and all round really well appointed.Really enjoyed our stay.Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anje N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We had a fantastic stay with friends! The house was spacious, clean, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable trip. The host was incredibly understanding and helpful, making sure everything went smoothly. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

eitan y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday house

We had a great stay.The location is perfect And got everything we needed. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Xmas at Mangawhai Heads

Awesome property for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfect for the group family stay with enough to slightly seperate the individual sleeping areas but bring us together in the socialising areas. Beach was a blink away, outdoor areas covered for rain and sun. All cooking condiments ( and coffee) available for a few days use.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Driena M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great location and lots of communal space to gather with family
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Communication leading up to our stay with Jasmin was outstanding. Perfect accommodation for the big group that stayed. 17 adults and 7 children aged from 4 years old to 6 months old. Swings and trampoline with enclosed fence around property meant the adults could relax knowing the kids were safe. Loved the fireplace for cooler evenings. Great vibe throughout the house. Comfortable beds and one portable cot and one fixed cot was handy for the little ones.Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

Perfect for large family group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal house for big groups

Had the most amazing holiday here. 3 families, 10 kids in total and each family had our own section of the house and own bathroom. And there was space for a 4th family. Beautiful home, well stocked with laundry and dishwasher stuff and toilet paper, glad wrap etc which is always so handy with big groups. Fire places were brilliant, location was perfect. We just loved every minute. Host was really responsive too and even got a portacot for us to use. You won't be disappointed with this gorgeous home. An easy drive to so many great spots and a quick walk into town for supplies too
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

This is our second stay for our bi-annual Aunties & Niece's weekend. There was 20 of us, beds for everyone, 4 bathrooms, and plenty of sharing space to gather, great tables for sitting together, and great outdoor spaces too. Also just a hop skip and jump to go for a swim, followed by a warm outdoor shower. Everything you need is catered for, hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Beautiful House.

The house was huge and fully stocked with everything we needed. Just a 5min drive to the beach. There was so much fire wood and seperate relaxing areas. Communication was fast and great. Highly recommend staying here. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Group stay

Perfect property for our large group of 5 couples. Plenty of room for us to be together or to split off for some quiet time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

eitan y.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing place!!!

The Bach is super luxurious and spacious and in a greatlocation. It is so close to the estuary, shops and a short drive to the main beach. It located in a very nice and quiet street. And the host is very easy to communicate, and replying very quickly to any questions. We had such a wonderful time. Thanks Yasmin 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place for large groups.

We had a fabulous time, great location, so close to the beach/estuary or a short drive to the ocean beach. Ideal size and space for us all. There were 19 of us, 9 adults and 10 children aged from 13 years to 1 year old. They loved the swings and trampoline, couldn't find some of the toys mentioned, or the highchair. Loved the fabulous extra large outdoor table which was used for most meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family New Year!

There were 14 of us aged from 11montgs to70! We stayed for 5 nights & had a wonderful time enjoying the privacy with so many bedrooms & the great seating areas. We loved sitting around the fire for evening drinks & after dinner fun. We ate all our meals at home as much easier & enjoyed the oven etc Thank you so much for a fabulous holiday The location was great, close to the estuary & beach for swimming, & paddle boarding. A great holiday thank you…
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023