Title: Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116702297&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home Vacation home in Mahia with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home (Mahia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116710000/116702300/116702297/w1918h1280x2y0-9d5d7f75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils - Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home (Mahia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116710000/116702300/116702297/w1917h1280x3y0-cb314fd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home (Mahia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116710000/116702300/116702297/d7dc5fad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home (Mahia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116710000/116702300/116702297/b6e5abac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home (Mahia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116710000/116702300/116702297/25a60d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home Ideal for a couple, small family, or beach-loving adventurers, this cosy holiday home is your perfect base for enjoying the natural beauty and laid-back charm of the Mahia Peninsula. Step inside and you’ll find a welcoming, open-plan living space that captures the essence of easy holiday living. The lounge is bright and breezy, with comfortable furnishings and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. A compact kitchen provides all the essentials for preparing meals during your stay, and the dining area is perfect for casual breakfasts or evening dinners after a day outdoors. This one-bedroom retreat sleeps up to four guests, with a queen bed and a set of bunks in the same room a great setup for a couple with young children. Please note, the bunks are suitable for children only. A tidy bathroom completes the interior, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay. Step outside to enjoy the coastal air whether you're sipping your morning coffee, reading a book in the sun, or planning the day’s adventures. The beach is just a short stroll away, where you can swim, surf, fish, or explore the wide sandy shoreline. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an easy base for exploring all that Mahia has to offer, Mahanga Dunes Retreat offers a simple, comfortable, and convenient getaway close to nature. Please note that this property is suitable for 2 adults and 2 children, the bunk beds are smaller beds and only 1.5 metres long.Please note: There’s a section of the driveway with sand that is only suitable for 4WD vehicles, as 2WDs may get stuck. The main grassed accessway is fine for 2WDs.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111450000/111440200/111440121/7dc4a532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Summer Getaway close to the beach Tamarau - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Toys/Games [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=111440121&PinnedHotelID=111440121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116430000/116429600/116429521/ecb921c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mahia Bliss - Surf & Serenity Holiday Home Mahia - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=116429521&PinnedHotelID=116429521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=116702297&PinnedHotelID=116702297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=116702297,111440121,116429521) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### 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 ### 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 657399 ## About the area Mahia is home to this vacation home. Māhia Golf Course and Morere Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mahanga Beach and Mahia Beach. [Visit our Mahia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mahia.dx6352862) [View more Vacation homes in Mahia](https://www.expedia.ca/Mahia-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6352862-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.01859,177.88039&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60%7DbmFmgu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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5uVEmey5k-o21sw7LSxJfb7FYuw=) Mahia, Gisborne ### What's nearby - ![Great beaches in this area all sand, and a of choices for swimming as its a peninsula, the odd space rocket gets fired off too :-)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352862/23ce0738-c135-4af5-b1da-05b133660fd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mahia Beach 20 min drive \- 13.2 km - Mahanga Beach 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Māhia Golf Course 17 min drive \- 11.5 km - Morere Hot Springs 21 min drive \- 30.0 km ### Getting around - Gisborne (GIS) 73 min drive ### Restaurants - Rocket Cafe 20 min drive - Sunset Point 17 min drive - Morere Tea Rooms 21 min drive - Smokey Bros BBQ Cafe 21 min drive - Rocket Cafe 20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home? ### Where is Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mahanga Dunes Retreat - Mahia Holiday Home 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy K. Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the whole thing, weather was wonderful.People in the area are great & everything was easy to use. ##### Amy K. 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