Title: Off Grid Big Sky Views - 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 cabin # Off Grid Big Sky Views Cabin in Mangawhai with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105310000/105308600/105308562/0e4fa3dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105310000/105308600/105308562/888b83a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, stovetop, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105310000/105308600/105308562/890ca9eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105310000/105308600/105308562/34914e9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105310000/105308600/105308562/d24bf755.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience serenity at this secluded retreat in Mangawhai. Relax on the covered deck, where sunrises and sunsets unfold before your eyes. This private cabin features a queen-sized bed, TV with DVD player, sofa heater and small dining/kitchen area. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Off Grid Big Sky Views Relax in privacy on a covered deck with amazing , changing views, clear night starry skies and lovely sunrises & sunsets. 800m off the main Rd through tree lined driveway brings you to this exclusive piece of Mangawhai. Just minutes from Mangawhai Village & 10 mins to Heads Beach. Close to local amenities yet still in the peace and quiet of the countryside. Off grid, self contained, 3m x 7m cabin complete with queen sized bed. Sofa, TV, heater, bathroom/shower and a small dining/kitchen area. The space Own private driveway and free large parking space for several vehicles, or a motorhome or truck. Good large turning space, even with a trailer. Cabin is private & 100m away from other dwellings, All mobile phone providers get good reception at cabin. We can offer an inflatable single mattress to a 3rd guest. No WiFi. 24/7 laundry available in village. Cabin has TV and a DVD player and a big selection of videos. Guest access Check yourself in after 3pm. Cabin is down a 800m long shared driveway with our neighbor's. Cabin has its own private entrance, with large parking area, closing gate and driveway. Other things to note Cabin is totally off grid and we ask that any lotions or cleaning fluids put down the sinks be reasonably eco friendly in order to keep our bio tank friends happy :) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Microwave - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Eco-friendly toiletries ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629220/d675acf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mangawhai Retreat Apartments Mangawhai - 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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¢er=-36.113472,174.52959&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bpk%7BE%7Dxfh%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBQBQBUBQDQBQDSDQBQDMDSFQDQFQDOFQFMFSFMFQFOHOHMFOHQHKHOHMHOHOJKHMJKHOJKJKJKJKJMLKJKJKLIJKLGLKJILGLILILGLELINGLELELINELENELENCLENANELCNANCNCLANCN%3FNAL%3FP%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40NBLDN%40LDNBLDNDNDLDLHLDNDLFLDLHLFLHLHLFLHJJLFLJJHLJJJJJJLJJJJJJJJJNHJJLHJHNHNJLHJHNFPHNFLHNFNFPFLHRDLFPFNDPFPDPDRDLDPBPDRDPBPBPBTBPBPBPBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FRARARANATAPAPATCPCPCRCPCRCRCPEPEPCPEPENEPEPGPERGLGPENIPGNGPGNILGNILGRILIJKNINILIJKNIJKNKJKJKJKJKLKHKJMLKFMJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMFMFODMDMHMDODODMDO%40MDOBMDOBO%40O%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAQ%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOAMCOEOCMEOAMEOEMEOEMIMEMEOGMIMEMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKKMGKMKKMIKMKKKKKKKKIOKKIOKKIMIOIOIOIIISGMIOIMGOGQGOGQGOGQEMGSEQGQEQEOCQEQEQCQEQCSCSCQCSCQAQAUCQAQAUAOAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GNENDdDdid_9iJwxRHOE6NwZY2o=) Mangawhai, Northland #### What's nearby - Mangawhai Village Market - 11 min drive - 6.4 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 14 min drive - 10.3 km - Mangawhai Golf Club - 17 min drive - 9.6 km - Lang's Beach - 18 min drive - 15.0 km - Waipu Cove Beach - 29 min drive - 19.3 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cove Cafe - ‬19 min drive - ‪Cafe Eutopia - ‬16 min drive - ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Off Grid Big Sky Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Off Grid Big Sky Views? > As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Off Grid Big Sky Views on Oct 26, 2025 start from CA $94.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangawhai-Hotels-Off-Grid-Big-Sky-Views.h105308562.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Off Grid Big Sky Views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Off Grid Big Sky Views? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Off Grid Big Sky Views located? > Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mangawhai Village Market and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Mangawhai Public Library. Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Off Grid Big Sky Views Reviews 9.4 ### 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa W. Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome wee cottage with huge views. Had everything we needed and lots of privacy tucked down a lovely tree lined long driveway. Great communication with owner. Great base to explore the local markets, beaches and trails. Will definitely be back. ##### Teresa W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Graham Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great views even if obscured by the weather. Some more signs to exact location would have helped us to find the unit easier. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay ##### Graham Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie M. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Absolutely serene Loved our Stay hereDoes need signs to find the place though but other than its absolute bliss would definitely go back there again .Didnt quite get to meet the owners but spoke from afar ##### Stacie M. 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