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‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads

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Miscellaneous
Interior
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Whangarei Heads, Northland
  • Mount Manaia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mcleod Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocean Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Whangarei Heads

When you stay at this cottage in Whangarei Heads, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia. .This beach cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mcleod Bay and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Bream Head Coast Walks.
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What's nearby

  • Taurikura Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mount Manaia - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mcleod Bay - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Ocean Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local Parua Bay - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬14 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.

‘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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Betsy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 Registration Number 1021880

‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous little house
It is just stunning. So well presented. Great beds..Lovely treats provided. Can’t wait to book again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful place
Lovely location, host goes to extra lenghts to make your stay memorable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely 1 night stay
A quiet pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taygen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
The view from the accommodation was outstanding, especially watching the sunset over the lake. Betsy was a tremendous host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025