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Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads

This family friendly property is situated in a quiet street in Mangawhai Heads enabling you to enjoy all services and attractions at both the Heads and the Village.

Suffolk Street Retreat is a ‘80s built pole house with ‘70s styling. It has three bedrooms. A master bedroom with Queen bed, a "bunk room" with two single bunk beds, and an additional single bed, and a third bedroom with two single beds. A port-a-cot is also available. In total the house can sleep up to seven guests (+ the port-a-cot). There's no linen on the beds so you'll need to bring your own including top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmat, hand towel, tea towels and so on. There are duvet covers on the duvets, and plenty of blankets.

The open plan layout of the living room, dining area and kitchen makes for relaxed holiday living. A ranch slider opens on to the sun trap deck. The balustrade on the deck has been “child proofed” with the addition of chicken mesh. The kitchen is fully equipped.

A separate laundry includes a washing machine with huge capacity to deal with the beach towels and other family wash requirements quickly and easily. An iron is also available. There is a large outdoor rotary clothesline for hanging washing and, in the event of inclement weather, a clothes line under the house enables you to get the washing dry despite the showers.

Attractions within walking distance include the:
• skate board park and playground, great for the kids and teenagers
• museum which has a cafe and displays for those who are keen on the history of the area which pre-school children also enjoy (check out the long-drop!), a good rainy day activity
• Estuary for safe swimming
• Mangawhai Golf Course in walking distance, Tara Iti Golf Course is 14 mins drive
• Op shops
• Wineries
• Walking trails
• Surfing
• Bennetts of Mangawhai Chocolate Shop, Factory and Cafe

Within a short car trip you can head south to the village to visit the shops, cafes, Tavern and Mangawhai Beach School markets and Bennetts chocolate factory. The surf beach is a five to ten minute drive to the north.

There is plenty of flat land around the bach that is suitable for bull rush and swing ball world championships.

There is no wifi available. This is a conscious choice to unplug when away on holiday. Kindred (https://kindredcoworking.co.nz/) is a local coworking space in Mangawhai Village should you want to access office facilities.

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person)

NOTE: Invoking the kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house, do the dishes and take your rubbish when you leave.

Exit cleans can be arranged for an additional fee of NZ$65.00. If you elect this option it is expected that you leave the house tidy, do the dishes, and take your rubbish when you leave also.

Property manager

Linley and Alex

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Suffolk Street Retreat
Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads Mangawhai Heads
Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads Private vacation home

About the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai Heads

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lang's Beach - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club. Mangawhai Public Library and Mangawhai Village Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Suffolk Street Retreat - Mangawhai Heads Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay, excellent hosts thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Place is well described and for great value. Totally worth it, I would stay again when I come back to Mangawhai.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The location is ideal—just a short walk to the beach and close the town center. The place itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, perfect for a family getaway. Communication with the owner was excellent, making check-in and our overall stay smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay heaps of games for outside and inside we had fun playing with board games doing puzzles etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

The bach had everything you need. It was in a good location close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Hoping to stay again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Property exactly as detailed, had everything you could ever need. Great location, and to to complete a perfect stay we had fantastic weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Everything we needed and more from the kids to the parents. Excellent communication. We will be back. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

House was lovely, everything you need, cozy and a unique style. Location was really awesome, short walk to the water with awesome sunrises and close to the mangawhai beach as well as some lovely bush walks. My friend and I really enjoyed our stay, we are both very keen to go back! Highly recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely property and super location, would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Loved the location of the property. Beds were comfy. Had an amazing view. Nice and peaceful. Overall loved it all and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Good clean house with amazing small views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Quick and easy check in, great communication with owner, lots of things for the kids to enjoy. We had a great long weekend here
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

This places feels like the home the second you walk in with beautiful wall arts etc and plenty of things to do to keep you entertained. We reallt enjoyed our time in thid batch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We enjoyed this quiet, comfortable, old style, well equipped bach at Mangawhai Heads. Lovely views and walks beside the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Very helpful owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

The homely house was a great place to stay, whether for a short stay or a longer break. It is within walking distance of the beach, golf club, Bowling club and shops. We felt at home at the very start and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Was clean and basic and perfect for a get away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

It was suitable for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

House itself is styled old school including furniture and even the massive stack of old school board games. Warm and gets a good breeze because of position. Plenty of parking. Bach is close to everything. Down the hill to the supermarket. 5 mins from golf course and coffee down the road. Over the hill to the mangawhai beach. 15 mins to Langs. Half day trip to the Waipu caves. Great spot and fun to show kids the throwback style.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Feels very homely with everything you need. Nice big windows in lounge with elevated views, deck and large section.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

My husband said it reminded him of his grandparents batch! Everything a family could need plus much much more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

This was a last minute booking but we were so grateful to have found accommodation that was family friendly. There was a wide selection of board games and activities for our family to enjoy. The rooms are nice a clean and the home is cosy. We enjoyed our christmas very much
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Really enjoyed our relaxed stay here with our 2yo over a few nights early in Dec. Easy play times with lots of books and Wendy house/sports equipment outside, and great location to playground and beach/Mangawhai/Waipu for exploring too. Easy communication with Alex prior to and during our stay. Thank you :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023