Title: The Sun Trap with a spa in the Heads - Great for families and groups - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sun Trap with a spa in the Heads - Great for families and groups Family-friendly vacation home in Mangawhai with a hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113522400/113522376/b06786e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113522400/113522376/982d15af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113522400/113522376/b1201ef9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113522400/113522376/77e20f5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113522400/113522376/282d129b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Sun Trap with a spa in the Heads - Great for families and groups and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms3079 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer ## 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. ### The Sun Trap with a spa in the Heads - Great for families and groups 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 accommodation. Ask about cheaper weekday rates!! Pets welcome Groups 8+welcome just ask first The space Down a quiet ROW you'll find our fully fenced property, with off street parking for 3 vehicles (or 2 + the boat). You'll be greeted by our north facing outdoor entertaining area, complete with dining table, outdoor sofa, Weber BBQ, pizza oven (incl ingredients & bread maker to make dough) & private spa. Further back you'll find the outdoor shower & fish prep bench, both are a must at the beach!. Inside you'll find an open plan kitchen (with a dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine) & living area, we love our plush couch to sink into while enjoying a movie or playing one of the many board games or enjoying each other's company around the table. Finishing off the ground floor is a large room with queen bed, single room with bunks and bathroom. Upstairs you'll find a sanctuary, a large sunny master bedroom complete with ensuite and private patio with views out to the Brynderwyns. We know what it's like to live with teenagers, so we've converted the garage to a rumpus room (4th bedroom) complete with fold out sofas, entertainment, bunk beds and so much room for activities! Carpeted and insulated, its comfortable and importantly just that bit removed. We have decked the bach out with a basketball hoop, Corn Hole, Kubb, Bikes, Boogie Boards, bikes (just bring helmets) and two big eskies. We're a kiwi family that loves to surf, be social and be connected, we hope you enjoy the space we've created for just that. Space for most recreational boats to be parked, enquire first. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 3,079 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58170000/58160300/58160287/6822d470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spa and a 5 minute walk to the water Mangawhai Heads - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.10757%2C174.58574&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1Y4vu11V4hBvyXHx-Iec6FCYzZU=) Mangawhai, Northland #### What's nearby - Mangawhai Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Mangawhai Village Market - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 km - Mangawhai Golf Club - 9 min drive - 3.3 km - Lang's Beach - 15 min drive - 12.2 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬4 min drive - ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Dune - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Little Red Fish - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sun Trap with a spa in the Heads - Great for families and groups pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). ### Where is The Sun Trap with a spa in the Heads - Great for families and groups located? > This family-friendly Mangawhai vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club. Mangawhai Village Market and Mangawhai Public Library are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sun Trap with a spa in the Heads - Great for families and groups Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter M. Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house for family an dog ##### Peter M. 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