Unwind on Spinifex

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  • Bedroom 1 - Queen and Single bed
  • Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
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  • Seperate toilet and main bathroom
  • Bedroom 3 - King bed
  • Bedroom 4 - Queen bed
  • Bedroom 5 - Master bedroom, King bed
  • Bedroom 5 - Walk-in wardrobe
  • Bedroom 5 - Ensuite
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  • Hot/Cold outdoor shower
  • Estuary
  • Surf beach
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10
Max Guests
5
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

A spacious, 5 bedroom, modern holiday house perfect for entertaining all year round on Spinifex Road, Mangawhai Heads. The open plan kitchen/dining/lounge flows onto a large deck featuring an outdoor BBQ and entertainment area. Ceiling fans in 4 bedrooms to keep guests cool during those warm summer nights. A heat pump, double glazing, cuddly duvets and blankets to keep you toasty during the winter months. Complimentary wifi with a Bluetooth sound bar for added TV theatre sound (or for playing your own music selection). The separate double garage has been designed with the kids in mind. It is carpeted, has 4 foam mattresses, 3 Bestway double sized airbeds and a sofa bed. There is a hot/cold outdoor shower, perfect for use once you’ve returned from the estuary/surf beach or to wash the dog. There is plenty of parking, it is fully fenced at the rear of the property to ensure the kids/dog are safely contained. The booking is for up to 10 guests but the house/garage can accommodate more if stated in the booking. Bedroom configuration: Rm1 - Queen & Single bed (Ranch slider door access to deck) Rm2 - Queen bed (Ceiling fan) Rm3 - King bed (Ceiling fan) Rm4 - Queen bed (Ceiling fan) Rm5 - King bed (Ceiling fan, Ensuite/toilet) We have tried to make the booking as simple as we can! - No extra cost for having your fur baby stay as long as you respect the property and furniture. - Bedlinen is supplied with beds made up ready for use. - Kitchen linen is supplied. - Initial supply of teabags, instant coffee, Nespresso coffee pods (10), Council recycling/rubbish bag, toilet paper, is provided.... you may need to bring/buy more. - A bathmat and hand towel is supplied in bathrooms - you are required to bring your own beach & bath towels. Guests will be delighted with this Holiday Home as you deal directly with the owners (and we are perfectionists). :-) Come, unwind, and enjoy!

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: Accessibility: please enquire
Accessibility: please enquire
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Amenity: Heat pump
Heat pump
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Bath
Bath
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Garage
Garage
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: Bikes
Bikes
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage

Bed layout

2 King(s), 3 Queen(s), 1 Single(s), 4 Mattress(es), 1 Sofa bed(s)

Special Amenities

Please note: There is an open storm-water drain to the side of the driveway (young children will need to be supervised in this unfenced area). Floodlight/security camera at the front of the property - driveway view only.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Magical Mangawhai is located an hour and a half north of Auckland City and offers plenty of entertainment, ie. safe estuary to swim in – 15 min walk, patrolled surf beach – 5 min drive, fishing, diving, golfing, walking trails, cafes, shopping, restaurants, Weekend Markets, Bennett’s cafe and chocolate shop. The museum and Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) and MAZ Loop walk, with skate ramps/bowls which are popular for International/National events is a short drive down the road. You’ll have to check out the Mangawhai Cliff Walk, described as one of the best coastal walks in New Zealand as well as Langs Beach and Waipu Cove Surf Beach which is only a 20 min drive away. Bunnings and New World are a new addition to Mangawhai. So much to see and do!

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
27 total reviews

Megan MacFarlane
17 Spinifex is a beautifully presented house to stay in with everything provided to relax and enjoy a great holiday. Very clean, spacious and excellent sized bedrooms. It's also within walking distance to the Mangawhai Heads shops which includes restaurants, cafes and a 4 Square.
Response from Owner
I’m so pleased you had a relaxing weekend away!
Shannon Bird
The perfect space for us! Beautiful house and Bonita was so lovely to deal with. Couldn’t recommend more!
Response from Owner
Thanks so much for the lovely comment. Hope you come and stay again!
Lynn Thom
Lovely home, well equipped, very clean, comfortable beds. Bonita was exceptionally professional and friendly to deal with, and went the extra mile. Will definitely come back.
Response from Owner
I’m so thrilled you all had a wonderful, comfortable stay! We would love to accommodate you again.
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Availability

  • 11 Dec – 13 Dec 2025 Unavailable
  • 18 Dec – 06 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 16 Jan – 23 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 12 Feb – 14 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 01 Apr – 05 Apr 2026 Unavailable
  • 22 Oct – 25 Oct 2026 Unavailable
  • 27 Dec – 07 Jan 2027 Unavailable

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
23 Jan - 25 Jan $500 / Night for 10 guests$253 Nights
5 Feb - 7 Feb $500 / Night for 10 guests$253 Nights
3 Apr - 5 Apr $500 / Night for 10 guests$253 Nights
29 May - 1 Jun $500 / Night for 10 guests$253 Nights
1 Jun - 31 Aug $375 / Night for 10 guests$252 Nights
9 Jul - 11 Jul $500 / Night for 10 guests$253 Nights
23 Oct - 26 Oct $500 / Night for 10 guests$253 Nights
21 Dec - 27 Dec $500 / Night for 6 guests$256 Nights
Rest of year$500 / Night for 10 guests$252 Nights
23 Jan - 25 Jan
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 3 Nights
5 Feb - 7 Feb
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 3 Nights
3 Apr - 5 Apr
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 3 Nights
29 May - 1 Jun
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 3 Nights
1 Jun - 31 Aug
$375 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
9 Jul - 11 Jul
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 3 Nights
23 Oct - 26 Oct
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 3 Nights
21 Dec - 27 Dec
$500 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 6 Nights
Rest of year
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
Long weekend - 3 night minimum stay
Christmas week of 25th Dec - minimum 5 night stay
$210 exit cleaning fee and $500 refundable bond applies to the booking
Cleaning fee is $210.00.

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