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Ocean and Country

Family-friendly holiday home in Mangawhai

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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Ocean and Country (Mangawhai Heads)
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room at Ocean and Country. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112583 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean and Country

Family-friendly holiday home in Mangawhai
Laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden are available at this holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with day beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside. (Butt buckets supplied)

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,583 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toys and games included

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Family group gatherings only. No large parties.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside. (Butt buckets supplied)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
Note from host: Family group gatherings only. No large parties.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Surf Turf
New Surf Turf
Ocean Country
New Surf Turf !!
Ocean and Country Mangawhai
Ocean and Country Private vacation home
Ocean and Country Private vacation home Mangawhai

About the area

Map
Mangawhai Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Omaha Beach - 47 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Goat Island - 54 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean and Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean and Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean and Country?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean and Country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean and Country located?

This family-friendly Mangawhai holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 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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Ocean and Country Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

Loved our stay, loved the views, check in and communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable and well serviced for a large family group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for family and friends

This is a great spot up on the hill looking out to the estuary and hills on either side of the house. The games room and kids toys were really appreciated and made our holiday break perfect despite some less than ideal weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

My friends and me had a lovely relaxing weekend away at the house. Andrew was a pleasure to deal with. The house was lovely and tidy with a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation

There was plenty of space for our group. The place is well set-out. It was appreciated that there were basic supplies available. Thanks, we enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house for family get-togethers

Lovely house with great views. Plenty of equipment, children's toys etc. Most enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for our group

Andrews property was perfect for our group over Easter. The house was so much bigger than expected with plenty of space for 3 families. Everything was clean and in great condition and communication with Andrew was easy before and during our stay. Location is great too, just a short drive to the surf beach or short walk down to the estuary. The kids loved the cupboard full of toys and it kept them busy the entire time! Thanks for a great stay, would highly recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and Family

Great home great location and great host Andrew was amazing at communicating with us and made sure that the home was ready for us, very clean and awesome views of the ocean and the valley. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home away from home, in Magical Mangawhai!

Our stay was absolutely fantastic! Such a great large space for our big family. This bach was well equipped with everything we needed and more. It is so thoughtfully set up with families and large groups in mind. So many amenities and little extras that were very well received by us. The 360 degree views were just stunning, sitting out on the deck to catch the sunset was just breath taking. The communication with the host was seamless from start to finish. Andrew touched base before our stay to make sure we were all set. He also checked in to make sure we settled in well, which we had indeed thanks to the well written Guest Manual. The location of this bach was also perfect, only minutes away from Mangawhai beach and the town centre for shops, cafes etc. If you are looking for a family friendly place to stay in Mangawhai, this will be perfect! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Maaike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location but frustrating hidden costs

We booked this house with a group of people in anticipation for a friends wedding. The house location is great, atop a slop that overlooks the Mangawhai Heads area. Access to the town and walking trails to the beach were fun and easy. The experience inside the house left a little less to be desired. Before arriving we were told that if we wanted bedding and / or towels for our beds - it would be an extra charge. We were all flying in from the United States so we obviously would need this. Frustrating but we dealt. Then, we were told that upon check-out we would have to pay an additional charge for our trash. These things would've been fine if there was the expectation set upfront in the listing. We also didn't have a working drying, which also wasn't disclosed until we got three. This was a big reason why we booked a house for our stay. There were some other small things that were challenging, like no beach towels that were borrowable. We had to buy our own but otherwise the house came well equipped. It's a great location, great recommendations for activities but average experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get-away

For 6 adults and 2 children getting together after being apart for 3 years this house was terrific. Spacious and sparkling clean it had plenty of room for us all plus separate areas to get away from each other if necessary. We loved the outdoor area and the views on both sides were spectacular. Thoroughly recommend it for family get togethers - Mangawhai is a wonderful place for kids and adults.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning View

Was an enjoyable stay, catered & accomodating to our specific requests, highly recommend. Great communication with host from beginning to end. We will definitely revisit in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family-friendly spot

This is a well-appointed property, very clean and spacious, with room for everyone, and lots of little extras to keep the kids happy. Thanks to the property owner for the great communication throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy place to enjoy

Good bedroom layouts and amenities are excellent. Decks superb with dining inside and outside opportunities. Very friendly hosts. Views from many perspectives. Two fridges very helpful for bigger groups ( we had 8 adults) and longer stays. Lots of extras available to be used.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Violet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kick back & Chillax

Views are stunning and house feels like a home as soon as you step through the door. Neighbours are great too. Spoil yourself you won't regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021