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Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views

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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 673 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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McLeod Bay, Northland
  • Place, Mcleod Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Reotahi Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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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, privacy 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 Super-king bed, 2 single beds, a fold down double bed, and 2 spare mattresses.

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

Do not delay, inquire today!


Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Mcleod Bay. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes on foot from Mcleod Bay and a 2-minute drive from Mount Manaia
As a guest of Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Whangarei Heads cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

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 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 786 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 to 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 rubbish
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

  • No pets 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James and Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great, we were really happy staying
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, flixible owners, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful views. Fairly private. No wifi. Great kitchen. Bed ok.
View from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This bach was the perfect base for our weekend in Whangarei Heads. Lovely views of McLeod's Bay and with the house backing onto the bush, we enjoyed seeing the native birds. We even thought we heard kiwi at night. The bach was just the right size for our family of two adults and two kids, very clean and tidy, and had everything we needed. The kids loved playing badminton on the front lawn. The owners were very responsive to all our questions, and gave detailed instructions on finding the bach and the check-in procedures. Overall fantastic value. We hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Lovely spot, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot tidy house

Great trip with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful McLeods bay bach stay

This is a lovely bach in a beautiful quiet bay and had all the amenities that we needed. The view is amazing and we really enjoyed our stay. Our elderly father was easily able to move from the car to inside the bach, no stairs and enjoy the wonderful views. Thanks so muchLiz & whanau
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sybil G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

phill c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Visit

Back was everything promised. The view of McLeod’s Bay was a great surprise. The bird watching was great ; at least a dozen different birds all easily seen and id’ed. Evening star gazing and the properties over all solitude added greatly to our stay. Would definitely book this back again. Phill and Jan
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely piece of paradise

We had a lovely break away. The property fitted our requirements perfectly as far as confiquration and location. Loved the seaview. The house was perfectly clean, comfortable and very well appointed. Excellent communications from Tuppi- thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great summer getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Jin Won J., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding views

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

harmony s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very straight forward service. Clean and tidy house all necessities there and a beautiful stay.

Property gave a typical bach style. The beauty was in the view. The sounds of the birds at night and a getaway worth the quite. The town was slighlty ghostly because it was mid week however very well needed. The beach was warm and easy access from the bach. Not far to drive to other bays and very close to township o whangarei. Over all 10 out 10 stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

What a beautiful home away from home. Everything was perfect. Loved hearing the Ruru at night. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

martin h.

Liked: Cleanliness

easy place to chill out.

highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pru P.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a view

We got there pretty late but the place was perfect. It had everything needed for our stay. Beautiful view of the water during the day and the stars at night were amazing. Hosts were very lovley people. Let us extend our checkout time. Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Between the forest and bay - a tranquil stay 😊

Lovely little house. Tidy and tranquil between the bay and forest. We could hear the kiwi calling at night. Very communicative and kind hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024