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Bush backdrop and Bay views

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A kitchen with a large window overlooking a harbor with boats.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a car parked nearby.
A modern dining area with a glass table and black chairs, overlooking a scenic bay with boats.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a body of water and greenery.
A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5786 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McLeod Bay, Northland
  • Place, Mcleod Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whangarei Heads

With a stay at this cottage in Whangarei Heads, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Mcleod Bay and a 2-minute drive from Mount Manaia. .This beach cottage is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Reotahi Bay and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Taurikura Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Mcleod Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Beach - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Town Basin Marina - 37 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Whangarei Falls - 45 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Ruakaka Beach - 46 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Sharkeys - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬48 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bush backdrop and Bay views

Situated just 21km from Whangarei CBD, this tidy 2 bedroom abode awaits your arrival.
This home is very tidy, compact but spacious, well appointed, with elevated views of the water. Easy indoor/ outdoor flow, roomy private section bordering the bush, yet close to the water. Nestled between majestic Mt Manaia and the expansive Whangarei Harbour, McLeod's Bay is the perfect holiday playground
Plenty of room to park the boat, and large lawn for children to play safely. Not Wheelchair friendly.

McLeod's Bay has safe swimming, is great for all water pursuits, boats can be launched from the beach. Whangarei Harbour is renowned for fishing and diving with Whangarei Heads having beautiful East Coast beaches, and is the gateway to off shore Islands.
There is a store and cafe/ takeaway within the bay.
A tennis court and numerous walkways and tracks for all fitness levels within short distance. A Service Station is at Parua Bay, (only 8 km away) for fuel, dive and propane, a Four Square, liquor and bakery stores at the shopping center. The Pines Golf course 12 km towards Whangarei.
There are 2 bedrooms, 1 King bed, 2 single beds, and 2 spare mattresses.

This is the ideal time out for you, your family and friends.

Do not delay, inquire today!


Special conditions:
NO Smoking
50% deposit on confirmation, balance to be payed 7 days before stay.
Extras; Linen and Bath towels included. Bring your own swimming towels. Tea, Coffee, Sugar & salt & pepper supplied

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean and leave the house as you find it. Leave the Washing in basket provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 786 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

. Minimum 2 night stay.

To clean and leave the property as found, leave all used laundry in laundry basket. Lock up and leave key in appropriate place.

Pay 50% on booking and 50% 7-10 days prior to stay.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Large lawn to play on.Safe area away from traffic.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Bush backdrop and Bay views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James and Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, we were really happy staying
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great summer getaway

Loved our stay at the bach- perfect for us as a young family!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, flixible owners, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Wonderful location and property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bach was very clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The bay was a short walk away and the views were stunning. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to Whangarei Heads. Thank you to our Hosts for a lovely stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot tidy house

Great trip with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to relax

Great place to explore the area. House had everything you need to for a stay. Was a great relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a gem, excellent views,warm and cosy spacious.home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway!!

This property was perfect for our short trip North from Auckland. It had everything we needed, was very clean and comfortable and far enough outside the city to have peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry and Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Simple house with everything you'd need in a wonderful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So clean! Relaxing little get away

The family and I walked the bushes and beaches and this was the perfect spot from which to do that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Beautiful view, lovely and quiet location, great accomodation, perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday by the sea

Awesome clean property, Great location and communication. Very happy with the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sybil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful harbour views, clean and comfortable cottage.

Excellent communication from the hosts of this very clean, well equipped bach in a quiet and relaxing location with lovely harbour views. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location beautiful home x

Weather was up and down but this beauty home kept us warm and cosy x With beautiful views and nature all around x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Clean tidy basic house with a great view. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of Whangarei Heads

Nice property for a good price with everything you need plus very private with a great view. 10 minutes to Parau Bay Tavern (best place to eat) and close to Mt Mania and the Mania Club for cheap cheerful drinks etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jin Won J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Loved this Bach. Perfect place to relax and location is good to reach out all the beautiful place to explore. Communication was easy and house was clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place

Beautiful view of the harbour, close to great hiking trails, very quiet. We heard kiwi bird calls at night - very special!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding views

Lovely and clean, peaceful.Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bay Views

We absolutely loved this place. Gorgeous views across the bay, spacious, peaceful and so many fantastic walks close by. Kitchen very well equipped and great bbq. We would love to return some time. Thanks Tuppy and Don!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moira D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable weekend

Property was clean and comfortable, exactly as described. Wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

martin h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

easy place to chill out.

highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roof B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant Spot

Great property for our roofing staff for the week. Owner was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful batch

We had a great Stay, Calm batch with a Phantastic view, the way to Whangarei was longer than anounced, but the short way to the beautiful Ocean Beach made it up.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024