Title: The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home Cottage in Mangawhai with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home ![Living area - The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home (Mangawhai Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44030000/44023900/44023814/039d36e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home (Mangawhai Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44030000/44023900/44023814/9ffa7672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home (Mangawhai Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44030000/44023900/44023814/5f7da4aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home (Mangawhai Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44030000/44023900/44023814/40f4ecbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home (Mangawhai Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44030000/44023900/44023814/60a7d434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Taranui Cottage, a traditional coastal bach with a spacious and sheltered front deck perfect for relaxing in the sun. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy alfresco dining on warm summer evenings. With private gardens, an 8-minute walk to the estuary, and just minutes from Mangawhai Surf Beach, this peaceful retreat has everything you need for a chill stay by the beach. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 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. ### The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home Only 4-minutes drive to the infamous Mangawhai Surf Beach is where you'll find The Taranui Cottage! If you are looking for a traditional coastal bach, fuss-free and laid back ready to help you enjoy some downtime and recharge the batteries - then this is the spot! Cosy, clean and equipped with the basics, The Taranui Cottage has all the essentials for a chill stay by the beach. With a spacious and sheltered front deck, you and the family will love being able to relax in the sun. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy eating alfresco on those warm summer evenings. Enjoying a peaceful position with private gardens, wander down to the estuary, just an 8-minute walk away. Take the quick drive to the local shops, takeaway and restaurant or the golf course for a cheeky nine holes! For a traditional coastal stay - Welcome to The Taranui Cottage! Certain sections of the deck feature fixed bench seats or lack barriers. Guests should exercise caution, and adults must closely supervise young children to prevent falls.Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.The super king bed on the second level can be split into two king single beds. Please specify your preference at the time of booking.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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106740000/106737300/106737237/1c28434f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pearl Magic - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=106737237&PinnedHotelID=106737237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887400/96887309/16d7927a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Chaser's Lookout - Mangawhai Heads Home Mangawhai Heads - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=96887309&PinnedHotelID=96887309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104290000/104282300/104282293/8cba08e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cabin - Mangawhai Heads Studio Mangawhai Heads - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=104282293&PinnedHotelID=104282293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60910000/60902600/60902598/98f7c6a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pipi Cabin - Mangawhai Village Bach Mangawhai Village - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Microwave 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=60902598&PinnedHotelID=60902598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107492600/107492578/68449778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home away from Home in 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Taranui Mangawhai Heads The Taranui Cottage Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home Mangawhai 595950 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.088398,174.58041&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jsf%7BEqvph%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40Q%40S%40SBQBSBQBQBQBUBQDQBQDQDQDODQDQFSDMFQDQFOFQHOFQFOHMFOHOFMHOHMJOHOHMHKJOHKJOJKJKJKJKJMJIJMLKJGLKLIJGLMLGLILGLILELILGNELELILENELENALENGNALENCNANALCNCNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBNBN%40N%40LBNDL%40NFNDL%40NDLDLDNHLDLDLFNHLDLHLFLHJFLLLFLHJJLFJJJLJHLLJJJJHJJJJNJJHNJJHLHNHNHLHNHLFNHNFLHNFPFNFPFNDPFLFPDRFPDPDNBPDPDPBPDPBTBPBPBPBR%40P%40RBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAPARARCPARARCPCPCPCPCTEPCPEREPCPELEPGREPGPGNEPGLGPGNGPINGNILGNILININILININKJILKJKNKJIJKJKJMLKJKJKJMHKJMFMHMJKFMHMHMFMDOHMFMDMDOHMDMDODMBODODM%40ODMBO%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOCOAOCMEOAOEMEOCMEOEMEMIMEOEMGMIMEMGMIMIMGMKKIMGMKKIMKKKKKKMKKKKKKKKKOIKKMIKIOIOKMIOIOGMIOGMIOGOGQIOGQGMEQGSEMGQESEQEMEQEQCSEQCQCUCQCQCQCQCSASAQASCS%3FQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lMhLH8xH3j_jptINEzbSrQ9Z2Jk=) Mangawhai Heads, Northland #### What's nearby - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Mangawhai Cliff Walk \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Mangawhai Golf Club \- 6 min drive \- 1.8 km - Omaha Beach \- 46 min drive \- 62.9 km - Goat Island \- 53 min drive \- 65.8 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 65 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 The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home? ### Where is The Taranui Cottage - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? 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