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Waterfront Old World Class

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Welcome to Mabel's
1860's Classic
Sitting area
Maori Rain Cape
Lounge area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Mangonui, Far North
  • Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Coopers Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hihi Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Waterfront Old World Class

What a little honey... they don’t make them like this anymore! Mabel has been round a bit and can tell a few stories! Recently updated and beautifully furnished she is ready to start her next era – come and be part of that! She has 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2 toilets.

Mabel may look small but she’s actually surprisingly roomy and airy. You’ll delight in the stunning views from every window, and she’s literally just 7 paces from back door to water’s edge!

This charming cottage provides you with a very comfortable and stylish base to explore our wonderful area. No matter what the weather you’ll luxuriate in Mabel’s ambience and space. At almost 150 years old she is well versed at having people stay and it shows. Mabel’s of Mill Bay is definitely worth a visit.

Special conditions:
Rates are for 2 people and include linen and towels. Extra people are charged at $20 per person per night.
If you stay includes a public holiday then please ask for a quote as rates vary.
Pets are welcome but please advise prior to arriving

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Richard Dunbar

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
NOT on furniture, beds or in front garden.
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mangonui

Mangonui is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and Coopers Beach, while Butler Point Whaling Museum and Fern Flat Pottery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Mangonui, Far North

What's nearby

  • Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coopers Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cable Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Taipa Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Hihi Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop & Takeaways - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Beachbox Coffee & Gelato - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Thai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Restaurant and Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Old World Class pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront Old World Class?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Old World Class?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront Old World Class located?

Situated in Mangonui, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Butler Point Whaling Museum and Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve. Coopers Beach and Coopers Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect bday weekend.
Mabels was the perfect place to spend a long weekend and celebrate my birthday. The cottage was clean and full of everything we could have needed. As Mabel is part of my extend whanau we enjoyed all the little touches to the history of the area and Mabels family. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Delight
Peaceful, comfortable, homely, quirky. Great host very knowledgeable about the history and area. Lovely walks, local eateries. Mabel’s Cottage was a delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very tidy, nice and warm in winter with fireplace, and lots of really nice art and decoration to this old character home. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvelous Mabels
Cool during the day warm and cosy in the evening. Stroll to the shops, it was just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Loved the cottage. Very cute and everything inside well thought out and we didn't want for anything. Beds really comfortable and the view amazing. Loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and location
A lovely cottage with real character and all the facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. A perfect spot and great to walk out the door for a swim at high tide.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute little old house
Little historical old house have everything you need! Right next to water and we enjoy our stay in the Mable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A special little cottage in an amazing part of Northland.
We're chuffed that we chose this place to spend our holiday. We enjoyed the peaceful harbour location, being so close to the water and the history and cuteness of Mabel's.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Beautiful and cosy, well appointed and in a fabulous location. Richard is a pleasure to deal with. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coopers Beach stay Paua Cottage
Richard found us this property as our original booking changed due to unforeseen events. The property was perfect for us and our pooch. We had a fabulous view of the beach to Karikari peninsula. The beach was an easy 3 minute walk. Lots to do in the area. Mangonui was also an easy walk. We had a fabulous stay and loved hearing the waves day and night.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great waterfront location
Mabel's in Mangonui is a delightful waterfront setting and impressive views. Richard is a welcoming host. The cosy cottage is in a prime location near shops and the bay and made for an incredibly enjoyable experience. Overall, it was a highly recommended and enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannalize B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Perfect location, close to everything, clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Sweet and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a stunning part of NZ
A beautiful cottage with such an interesting history. Perfect location for exploring the local area and beyond. Loved having the cozy fire to come back to after our daytime travels and a comfy bed to rest up. The fresh bread and wine as a lovely touch. The house really had everything you could need. We really need to come back as our two nights was just not enough time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanti J., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Awesome!
Such a cute place to stay with everything you need. Love the fireplace, history and treats. Super comfortable bed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
Wonderful cosy environment. Cottage was amazing definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful house with lots of history. A beautiful little covered deck with sun with water views
Overall amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mega
Absolutely amazing little house right on the water. The most tranquil mornings. Richard was an amazing host - thanks a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treasure in Mill Bay
We have admired Mabel's on our visits to Coopers Beach/Mangonui over the years and the cottage is a step back in time with a modern twist. Richard is the perfect host and had made a fresh loaf of bread, brought some wine and then dropped off some fresh fish caught that day with some delicious homegrown potatoes from his garden. We couldn't have asked for a more urbane host. The cottage is a delight and is decorated in a gorgeous eclectic style of tasteful kiwiana and bright colours. The bed is very comfortable and Richard welcomed our spoodle with a bowl of fresh water. We both loved reading the history of the cottage and there are some very special figures in NZ history who are associated with its original family owners. The only tiny thing I'd comment on is the tiny bathroom. The shower is over the bath and if you are taller than 175cm then it can be just a little bit uncomfortable. However, the space is compact and all amenities are there. The kitchen and laundry are well fitted out too. We really wanted for nothing. Thank you Richard for a most pleasurable holiday experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pablo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage by the bay
Peaceful stay in lovely historic cottage right on the water's edge. Enjoy sunset from the sheltered deck, or cosy up in the charming cottage. Great choice of local eatout options or get takeaways and enjoy them at home. Everything is an easy walk from here. Generous and welcoming hosts made our stay feel extra special ...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Gorgeous little cottage with amazing views! Despite the weather not being the best, we loved Mabel’s. Super cozy with the fire place going. An amazing location to have as your base for the Far North. Great hospitality and communication from Richard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage by the sea
We really enjoyed this quirking place full of history and interesting unique decor. Our little dog felt right at home by the roaring fire. A lovely winter get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location.
Beautuful bach in a stunning peaceful location. Had everything we needed for our family holiday. Close to shops, pubs, take aways and numerous beaches. Would love to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to come back!
A little gem in Mangonui, warm and cosy, a home away from home for our mid winter break.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Everything was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mabels cottage...Richard was a great host and we loved the homemade bread on arrival..we will be back again someday soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Dunbar

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