Title: Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90104548&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home Vacation home in Mangawhai with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home ![Terrace/patio - Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104548/9568a616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104548/0ec93177.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104548/ef4dbf1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104548/559e005b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104548/1340560d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Mangawhai Village, Whai Awa Retreat offers a serene coastal getaway with modern comforts. Unwind in the open-plan living area, cook up a storm in the kitchen, and enjoy Smart TV or stay connected with Wi-Fi. The property is just minutes from kayak launch ramps and a short drive to Mangawhai Heads Beach. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - 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. ### Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home If you're looking for a peaceful coastal lifestyle and village culture, look no further. Walk out of your four-bedroom family home to the harbour reserve where you can gaze out across the water to the Te Whai Pa site. Welcome to Whai Awa Retreat! Enjoy spending time with your friends or family at this single level, four-bedroom holiday home, a perfect place to retreat to after spending long balmy days at the beach. The contemporary interior with coastal touches will set the scene wonderfully for you next holiday.This welcoming home is equipped with all the bells and whistles you need for a hassle-free stay, including a modern kitchen to cook up a storm, complete with modern stainless-steel appliances. The open plan living/dining area provides a bright and inviting ambience to make memories with your loved ones. Sit back and relax on the cosy couches while you indulge in the Smart TV provided at the holiday home, or switch on the Wi-Fi to stay connected and upload your holiday snaps. Surf, swim and sunbathe at the gorgeous Mangawhai Heads Beach just a 12-minute drive away from the accommodation. Launch your good life from Whai Awa Retreat which is situated right on the estuary with kayak launch ramps a two minute walk from the house. There are two kayaks provided in the garage. Whai Awa is conveniently walking distance to the historic Mangawhai Tavern, Saturday weekend markets, the Famous Bennetts chocolates, the Dune restaurant, shops and cafes in Mangawhai Village. Turn this getaway into a golf trip when you can drive just 10-minutes to the world-famous Tara Iti, and sister club Te aria links Golf Course only a 20-minute drive from the property. Whether it’s a fun family getaway or a friends escape, where you can even bring your furry friend, Whai Awa Retreat has got you covered for your next break away! Please note that a surveillance camera will be operating for added security during your stay. Rest assured these are for security purposes and are not used in areas where guests relax during their stay.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 - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75030000/75026800/75026791/219d89b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sunrise Bach - One Tree Point Holiday Home One Tree Point - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=75026791&PinnedHotelID=75026791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907837/f2cbb418.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunnyside Spa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home Mangawhai Heads - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=37907837&PinnedHotelID=37907837&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104400000/104399900/104399818/10e59dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Olive Hut - Mangawhai Holiday Home Wellsford - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=104399818&PinnedHotelID=104399818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=90104548&PinnedHotelID=90104548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=90104548,75026791,37907837,104399818) ## Policies ### 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 618767 ## About the area Mangawhai is home to this vacation home. Mangawhai Golf Club and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Goat Island and SheepWorld. Reptile Park and Action Ninja World are also worth visiting. [Visit our Mangawhai travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangawhai.dx6342444) [View more Vacation homes in Mangawhai](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangawhai-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6342444-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.12387,174.57332&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bqm%7BEgjoh%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40U%40QBQBQBQBUBQBQDQDSBQDQDODQFQDQDQFOFQFOFQFMFQFOHMFOHOHQHOHKHOHMHOJKHOJKHOJIJKJMJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLGJMLGLILGLILGLILENILELCLINELELENENCLENCNELANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDNDLDLHLBNDLHLDLHLFLHLFLHLFJLLFJJLHJJJJLJJJJJJLJJJHHNJJJNHJHNHLJNFJHNHLHRFNHLFNFPFLHPDNFPFNDPDPFPDNDPDPBPDRDPBPBPBTBPBPBP%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%40R%40R%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPATAPAPATAPAPCTAPCPCPCRCRCPCPEREPCPEPEPENGPEPEPGNGPENIPGNGPGNILGNIPILINGJKNILINIJKNKJINKJKJKJKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMDMHODMDMHMDODOBMFO%40MDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOAOGMCMEOEMIMEMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKKIOKKIOKKIOIMIOIKIOIQIMGOIMGOGQGOGQGOGQGOEQEQGQEQEOEQCQEQESCQCQCSCSCQCQAQAUCQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uAB0Oy2JH3kNIK90AXuo9AQdg-o=) Mangawhai, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Mangawhai Heads Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111690/be6602d9-6264-4656-82dc-ecf396237805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mangawhai Heads Beach 8 min drive \- 6.9 km - ![Waipu Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111694/7886553a-bb50-4ed4-99cb-1a92c460ab75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waipu Cove Beach 24 min drive \- 19.1 km - ![Omaha Beach. Auckland, New Zealand. Aerial view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150809/7f99a87d-9a31-4bd9-a036-f57723515373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Omaha Beach 42 min drive \- 58.2 km - Mangawhai Village Market 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Mangawhai Public Library 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) 72 min drive ### Restaurants - Mangawhai Tavern 14 min walk - Wood Street Freehouse 5 min drive - Bennetts Cafe 12 min walk - Brewed As. 6 min drive - Millars Vineyard 22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whai Awa Retreat - Mangawhai 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 #### Kerry J. Jan 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing in a new clean extremely functional house for a large family group It was a lovely clean new house. It had almost everything we needed for an extended family group. ##### Kerry J. 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