Title: ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111260839&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads ![Interior - ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/b734df60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/466c1e74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/e57e3fab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/20066195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/da603c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads McKenzie Bay is a small tranquil cove that epitomises coastal beauty. The bay is surrounded by lush green hills and native pohutakawa trees that bloom with vibrant red flowers in summer. It’s pristine, crescent-shaped sandy beach and turquoise waters are perfect for swimming, kayaking, fishing or simply relaxing. Kitchen, Lounge, dining and outdoors spaces. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 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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 Registration Number 1021880 ## 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-35.83203%2C174.53145&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q73RqtjMmbwDgkJMEgYTvwo-sxk=) Whangarei Heads, Northland #### What's nearby - Taurikura Bay \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Town Basin Marina \- 29 min drive \- 37.4 km - Ruakaka Beach \- 45 min drive \- 22.2 km - Matapouri Bay \- 59 min drive \- 78.7 km - Waipu Cove Beach \- 61 min drive \- 42.4 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬53 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬53 min drive - ‪Smith & Local - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬53 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Unspecified U. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely beautiful house, view, surroundings, everything was perfect .will be back! ##### Unspecified U. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M. Feb 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely 1 night stay A quiet pleasant stay ##### Valerie M. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy S. Feb 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful place Lovely location, host goes to extra lenghts to make your stay memorable. Highly recommend. ##### Joy S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb P. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous little house It is just stunning. So well presented. Great beds..Lovely treats provided. Can’t wait to book again ##### Deb P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taygen E. Feb 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! The view from the accommodation was outstanding, especially watching the sunset over the lake. Betsy was a tremendous host. Highly recommend. ##### Taygen E. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah J. Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise My partner and I and a couple of friends stayed at Bayhaven and it was a perfect getaway. The house was very nice and had everything we needed. The hosts are very generous! It was the perfect spot for swimming and kayaking and exploring the area. Highly recommend!! ##### Hannah J. 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