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Collie’s beach house

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Collie’s beach house

GOLD WINNER of the 2021 Bach of the Year!

Originally built by ex-All Black Ant Strachan, designed for families to get-away, this bach is a top pick for NZ travellers, especially made for families and groups, top 10 finalist of book a bach 2021!

Modern purpose-built 9 bedroom beach house located just 30 metres from the waters edge.

- 10 minute walk to one of Northland's finest Link golf course and bowling club.
- 1 km from the Mangawhai Heads Shopping Centre, cafes and restaurants.
- The boat ramp is 250 metres down the same road as the beach house
- 6 off-street parks with a lockable gate
- Aircon in every room
- Indoor fire place
- BBQ for outdoor cooking
- Swing set and Trampoline to entertain kids

Large north facing deck for evening BBQ's. Additional north facing upper deck which is the perfect spot for breakfast or afternoon drinks.

Being fully fenced with a cot set up in 1 room, swings and a trampoline the property is very child friendly, sit back and let them roam at their own will.

Pricing starts from $85 per head per night at adult capacity (two-night minimum stay).

Special conditions and information:

*NO STAG DO'S* Events to be pre approved, No smoking indoors, Swing for toddlers only, $500 refundable bond required, any damages or extra cleaning will mean deductions from the bond upon receipt. Check in 3pm-check out 10am. Noise to be kept low outside after 10pm.

**NOTE: Small creek located at rear of section (through gate) - children must be supervised**

NOTE: Please bring your own beach towels. Extra blankets in winter are also advised to bring along if you would like a bit more warmth.

We appreciate these are difficult times and hope you keep safe and well. Any cancellations within 60 days are non-refundable.

Property manager

Yasmin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1x cot provided, bunk beds for kids.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

About the area

Map
Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai Heads

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 5 min drive
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 5 min drive
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Lang's Beach - 13 min drive
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dune - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Collie’s beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Collie’s beach house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Collie’s beach house?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Collie’s beach house located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Collie’s beach house Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Perfect for large family group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal house for big groups
Had the most amazing holiday here. 3 families, 10 kids in total and each family had our own section of the house and own bathroom. And there was space for a 4th family. Beautiful home, well stocked with laundry and dishwasher stuff and toilet paper, glad wrap etc which is always so handy with big groups. Fire places were brilliant, location was perfect. We just loved every minute. Host was really responsive too and even got a portacot for us to use. You won't be disappointed with this gorgeous home. An easy drive to so many great spots and a quick walk into town for supplies too
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
This is our second stay for our bi-annual Aunties & Niece's weekend. There was 20 of us, beds for everyone, 4 bathrooms, and plenty of sharing space to gather, great tables for sitting together, and great outdoor spaces too. Also just a hop skip and jump to go for a swim, followed by a warm outdoor shower. Everything you need is catered for, hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Beautiful House.
The house was huge and fully stocked with everything we needed. Just a 5min drive to the beach. There was so much fire wood and seperate relaxing areas. Communication was fast and great. Highly recommend staying here. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group stay
Perfect property for our large group of 5 couples. Plenty of room for us to be together or to split off for some quiet time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

eitan y.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place!!!
The Bach is super luxurious and spacious and in a greatlocation. It is so close to the estuary, shops and a short drive to the main beach. It located in a very nice and quiet street. And the host is very easy to communicate, and replying very quickly to any questions. We had such a wonderful time. Thanks Yasmin 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place for large groups.
We had a fabulous time, great location, so close to the beach/estuary or a short drive to the ocean beach. Ideal size and space for us all. There were 19 of us, 9 adults and 10 children aged from 13 years to 1 year old. They loved the swings and trampoline, couldn't find some of the toys mentioned, or the highchair. Loved the fabulous extra large outdoor table which was used for most meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family New Year!
There were 14 of us aged from 11montgs to70! We stayed for 5 nights & had a wonderful time enjoying the privacy with so many bedrooms & the great seating areas. We loved sitting around the fire for evening drinks & after dinner fun. We ate all our meals at home as much easier & enjoyed the oven etc Thank you so much for a fabulous holiday The location was great, close to the estuary & beach for swimming, & paddle boarding. A great holiday thank you…
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Susanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf trip
Good location, amazing outdoor area, suited our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, large house
We loved our stay at this house - it was perfect size for 3 couples and 8 kids. Kids loved all the different bedrooms and bunk arrangements and gave the adults lots of options of where to best sleep - beside the kids or the opposite end of the house! The large kitchen living area was great for so many of us and we never felt we were on top of each other. Unfortunately the kitchen lacked a microwave and decent can opener. Sadly the fire wasn't working which was one of the places best features and we were really looking forward to sitting outside in the evenings but I was notified it was broken a few days before our arrival. The yard was perfect for some outside cricket and soccer and the swings were a mega hit. Loved the location right by the estuary with easy walks and swims. We couldn't find any of the kids games/toys that was mentioned in the house write up which was a shame as I didn't bring many games because of this. There were also hardly any power plugs in the rooms and none in bathrooms. But overall this house was a perfect set up and size for this large group. The host was very responsive to all messages and in a timely manner. Thanks very much, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Collie Beach House
The BBQ and the smoker were very dirty Oven had not been cleaned No blind in one room . Had to use a towel Blind chains were broken in two rooms Still had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach family fun
Great stay! Perfect size for our large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L., Taranaki, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars indeed
The layout for a big group was perfect. Never felt crowded and had everything we needed. Would recommend and be keen to come back to this beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taito A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mangawhai heads family getaway
Beautiful home. Family getaway for a week to celebrateour dad 70th birthday. Perfect size, and space, enough beds for everyone. There were 30 of us altogether adults and kids all under one roof. But we still took extra bedding (air beds and linens) House is very spacious. 3min walk to beach. Beautiful area. Would recommend for family group getaway. Host was very lovely to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is perfect for big groups
Yasmin was very easy to communicate with, thank you. The house is perfect for big groups. Has lots of space for doing different things. Location is perfect - close to the beach, convenience stores, and restaurants. It is also clean and tidy. We enjoyed our weekend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sir Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family holiday
It was perfect for our 52nd Wedding Anniversary celebration with all our family (5 children and partners, and 11 grandchildren). Great “super bach” which was superbly equipped for cooking, sleeping and enjoying our family, and great access to the very safe beach. It is the second time we have stayed there and we recommend it without reservation. We hope to return in 2 years time.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Family retreat
We have used this superb property twice now over the Christmas period. It's absolutely perfect in so many ways. We are a family of 20, ranging from 1 to 86. Bedrooms with air con, ample bathrooms, fabulous outdoor area, location and parking, good kitchen - although lacking some basic utensils and microwave. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place and location for a get together of friends and family. Room for everyone with easy living spaces to enjoy relaxing and having fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Times!
Fantastic layout for a large family gathering. Fun was had by all 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great group stay central to everything
Wonderful big house suitable for our large group. Walkable to the golf course and club, as well as small shop and bottle store. Everything we needed for a great trip! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek D., Richmond, Tasman, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Mangawhai Heads
Collie's house is a great place for getting together with family or friends. Plenty space to relax and comfortable rooms and beds. Location is good and close to shops, restaurants and golf course.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large family
A really good location with plenty of space for various activities. The covered outdoor space was very useful. The fold out bed was not as comfortable as the other beds. We were surprised there was no microwave in the kiychen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sama B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and Comfortable
We had the best work trip with lots of space for collaboration and plenty of rooms for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheree S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Amazing accomodation for a large group of people. Kitchen well equipped, comfortable bedding and spacious socialising areas. Such a warm house in the winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022