10/10 Excellent
Cat L.
31 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Cat L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Oasis in the Heads
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8100 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mangawhai, Northland
- Mangawhai Heads Beach4 min drive
- Mangawhai Golf Club6 min drive
- Mangawhai Village Market7 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)63 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Cabin
1 Queen Bed
Container - Guest (double + single bunk)
1 Single Bunk Bed
Container - Master
1 Queen Bed
Tiny house
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Cabin
Toilet · Shower only
Container
Toilet · Shower only
Tiny House
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Oasis in the Heads
Welcome to our Oasis in the heads!
Boutique accomodation with 2 “Ecospace” tiny homes, and a converted double 40ft container home.
This is the perfect getaway for families, and groups to relax and unwind in nature.
Set in a private rural setting, with multiple communal spaces and amenities to enjoy on site.
Just 2 mins drive to the surf beach, Heads township, and golf course, it is a great base for exploring the wonders of Magical Mangawhai and all that the Northern region has to offer.
Boutique accomodation with 2 “Ecospace” tiny homes, and a converted double 40ft container home.
This is the perfect getaway for families, and groups to relax and unwind in nature.
Set in a private rural setting, with multiple communal spaces and amenities to enjoy on site.
Just 2 mins drive to the surf beach, Heads township, and golf course, it is a great base for exploring the wonders of Magical Mangawhai and all that the Northern region has to offer.
Property manager
GAVIN BARR
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Mangawhai
Located in Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mangawhai, Northland
What's nearby
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
- Mangawhai Heads Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
- Mangawhai Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
- Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Lang's Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mangawhai Tavern - 8 min drive
- The Cove Cafe - 12 min drive
- Bennetts Cafe - 7 min drive
- The Dune - 7 min drive
- Brewed As Collective - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Greg H.
13 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Setup
Greg H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dharshika D.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny House Stunner
Dharshika D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve R., Wellington, New Zealand
4 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Steve R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate S.
14 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Kate S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma L., Whangarei
11 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Emma L.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ben G.
1 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
Ben G.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Marie G.
3 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot for a catch up
Marie G.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katrina C.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
True Oasis! Top accomodation
Katrina C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalie W.
26 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Natalie W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Philippa B.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great set up
Philippa B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joanne N.
22 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Joanne N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon J.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
G
Sharon J.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fiona P.
18 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
Fiona P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Sharleen F.
13 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setup outside with bar and bbq. Great with separate areas. Queen beds not that comfortable.
Sharleen F.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dineke K.
11 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday
Dineke K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon J.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simon
Simon J.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
leonie t.
28 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had an awesome time,thanku for making our stay tumeke
leonie t.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kit A.
11 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Kit A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
jilliane s.
24 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
jilliane s.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
2/10 Terrible
Chris
7 October 2022
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicky W.
12 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Nicky W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ben S.
8 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Summer Digs
Ben S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gillian D.
8 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great option for couples gathering
Gillian D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Jan L.
22 April 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jan L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
About the host
Hosted by GAVIN BARR
My name is Gavin,
I am a 31 year old builder with a renovation company called GBARR Construction based in Auckland, I also run a company called Ecospace, which is an off shoot from the construction company. This is my passion project building sustainable, luxurious prefabs, cabins, and tiny homes.
I love surfing, boxing, golf, anything to do with outdoors and nature, and absolutely love coming up to the bach and enjoying the Magical Mangawhai Heads!
I am a 31 year old builder with a renovation company called GBARR Construction based in Auckland, I also run a company called Ecospace, which is an off shoot from the construction company. This is my passion project building sustainable, luxurious prefabs, cabins, and tiny homes.
I love surfing, boxing, golf, anything to do with outdoors and nature, and absolutely love coming up to the bach and enjoying the Magical Mangawhai Heads!
Why they chose this property
I bought this property during the first lockdown to get onto the property ladder, as well as having a place to showcase my Ecospace buildings for interested clients. I built everything from scratch myself, in my spare time and after hours to create this "oasis in the heads".
Two of these Ecospace dwellings, The Tiny home and cabin are based on the property, and I use it as a showroom as well as Holiday home and Bach Rental.
The container home was a last minute opportunity i decided to go ahead with thanks to one of my best friends, who worked within the bank it came from, It was a old obsolete bank building, which i shipped up from Palmerston North as it was rotting and rusting away in a storage yard, and I completely gutted and renovated it to its current state today.
Two of these Ecospace dwellings, The Tiny home and cabin are based on the property, and I use it as a showroom as well as Holiday home and Bach Rental.
The container home was a last minute opportunity i decided to go ahead with thanks to one of my best friends, who worked within the bank it came from, It was a old obsolete bank building, which i shipped up from Palmerston North as it was rotting and rusting away in a storage yard, and I completely gutted and renovated it to its current state today.
What makes this property unique
Unique, Luxurious sustainable tiny homes and container home in a beautiful peaceful rural setting, nestled into nature with a spacious outdoor entertainment area.
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