4.0★
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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Hot tub
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
32 Customer Review(s)
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Robyn 
“The only thing I would critic is the spa pool was not clean, it had a lot of sand in it.”
Plus the bed in the main room was a bit to noisy every time you rolled over in that bed it makes a noise, it would not be really suitable to have two people in that bed because of this. Apart from this really enjoyed the accommodation and would stay again.
Plus the bed in the main room was a bit to noisy every time you rolled over in that bed it makes a noise, it would not be really suitable to have two people in that bed because of this. Apart from this really enjoyed the accommodation and would stay again.
- Robyn, October 2024 -
Scott “We were pretty happy with the place and would potentially stay there again.”
Clean, nice to have a spa, 5 TVs was a bonus :). Very Sunny place. The only 3 downsides were, we took our dog and though the backyard is fenced, it meant we had to have the sunny side shut up making the place very hot. Needs to have a few fans. We ended up buying one. There is one bedroom which is in the middle of the house with no external walls so is very dark. That room is also VERY hot, hence why we bought a fan. Lastly, having the toilet in the bathroom means the place probably wouldn't suit more than 3-4 people in my opinion. But all in all, we thought it was a great place.
- Scott, December 2023Rachel “Second time we have stayed and will definitely stay again.”
Works so well for our family and we always have the best time. Thank you so much
- Rachel, October 2023Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Bachcare
Moira “Spa and TV's were great.”
Quite a cramped space for 6 people. We missed the small things: potato peeler, paper towels, salt & pepper, pegs. Trampoline not in good condition. Kids found things under the couches so obviously hadn't been vacuumed properly. 2 of the stovetop elements smoked when we turned them on so we couldn't use them....hadn't been cleaned properly. Not likely to stay here again!
- Moira, September 2023Thank you for your feedback on the maintenance that is required at the property, we are sorry to hear you felt that way about your stay. We're working on improvements to ensure this home continues to offer an amazing experience to our guests. Bachcare
Dee “A great place to stay - had everything we needed.”
The fully fenced property is perfect if you want to take your pet/s and the homely feel makes it easy to relax. Will definitely be back.
- Dee, September 2023Kathryn “Cute property but could be so much better for the price paid.”
Things we loved: - pet friendly - spa pool - back yard and outdoor dining spaces - well stocked kitchen - modern, usable bathroom Things that could have been better: - house was so uncomfortably hot. Carpets and rugs everywhere made it feel oppressive to be inside. The air conditioning helped a bit but only in the lounge. Stifling heat at night with no ventilation made it impossible to get a good nights sleep. This could be improved with hrv or even fans for each bedroom. And take out all the rugs! - clutter everywhere. This is clearly a much loved family bach but if you are going to rent it out less is more. We had to clear space in the kitchen and living areas, which were packed with the owners personal stuff, when really this should have all been done ahead of our arrival - internal bedroom was not great. This is described on the website but no mention that a glass sliding door is the only separation from the main living area. We were creeping about like ninjas trying not to disturb family in there. - the photos on the Bachcare site are lovely but don’t paint an accurate picture of the size of the place. It is tiny and really only suited to 2-4 people. - shared driveway. Ok as long as you are not taking a boat (which we were)
- Kathryn, December 2022Linda “We had a wonderful time.”
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. The home is well equipped for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The beds were comfortable with quality pillows and duvet covers. Everything we needed was there. The location was safe and private and the backyard was sheltered from the wind. We had marshmellows over the brazier in the evenings. The tv in the spa pool area was a bonus and i personally, loved the couple of hours alone in there while everyone else pottered around. I highly rate your home. Thanks again for sharing it with us.
- Linda, November 2022Kirsty “Lovely house!”
Spa pool was hot, clean and relaxing. It was easy to find, walking distance to the shops, and had everything we needed, 2 outdoor seating areas on different sides of the house so weather dependant we could sit comfortably outside.
- Kirsty, October 2022Carissa “We had the most lovely weekend staying at Sunnyside with our children.”
Didn’t want to come home! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property. We will be back!
- Carissa, August 2022Stevie “Awesome place for larger families/groups.”
Well equipped and spacious enough so as to not be in each other’s back pockets. I think basics ie. salt and pepper, sugar etc should be a minimum in the kitchen… Tv is wifi dependent and the wifi wasn’t great. Spa was great. Speakers on the spa tv sound blown and the exposed 4 plug could become an issue. Other than that, LOVED our stay. Great place. The games/toy cupboard was a wonderful discovery. Thank you
- Stevie, August 2022Hi Stevie, Thank you very much for your review. We are glad you “LOVED” your stay and appreciate you taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay. We are working with the local team and the owner on your recommendations. Bachcare
Jacques “The Bach was clean, comfortable and met all our expectations.”
It is relatively close to the beach and town centre. And when the weather was bad, the spa pool was a great place to wait for the sun to return.
- Jacques, July 2022Leanne “We had a lovely stay, it was winter so really nice to have the spa to relax in.”
The spa is very large, has fab jets and even a TV. The facilities were great, lots of TV's, games, the furniture and beds were comfy, shower is very large, good outside covered area and the kitchen was well stocked with plates, toaster, coffee machine etc. It was really lovely to be able to bring my dog and great that it's fenced at the back, but there isn't a lot of grass area, also you are asked not to close the front gate as there is another house on the property. This was a shame and meant the dog only had a small area to be in, not the whole property as on the pic. Overall the house was very clean and tidy, although some cleaning things had not been done like the dishwasher emptied, which should of been checked by the cleaner.
- Leanne, June 2022Annie “Great comfortable and clean place to stay at with the bonus of a warm spa on these cool winter days.”
Plenty of couch space to relax on with a family of 5 too. Unfortunately we had some trouble with the WiFi dropping in and out most of the weekend which made it tricky to watch tv as all rely on internet to work... otherwise very happy with our stay.
- Annie, June 2022Ron “Well stocked.”
Great location. Good for a single family. A few things need attention.
- Ron, April 2022Clare “The house was clean and tidy.”
We enjoyed the trampoline and the spa pool. Just a note, the 3rd bedroom is internal therefore no windows to the outside. Besides that we were happy with the accommodation and would recommend it for a family.
- Clare, March 2022Chelsea “Lovely little spot.”
Air con was a treat and so was the spa. Homely and nice vibes
- Chelsea, February 2022Samantha “Great, fully fenced section and space for a family of six.”
Loved the spa and really appreciated being able to bring our puppy.
- Samantha, January 2022Hayley “Great to have the air con and the back garden being fully enclosed for the dog.”
Clean filtered tank water. Great to have Netflix/wifi provided, especially to keep the younger ones entertained. Trampoline and sports equipment a bonus. Spa pool makes this place so special and relaxing, don’t want to many people to book because I am selfish and want to come back! Love this place.
- Hayley, January 2022Jocelyn “A well resourced property that we all enjoyed.”
3 comfy beds and a choice of areas to sit. Within a short drive to the surf beach. The only down side would be the small space inside the property.
- Jocelyn, January 2022Debbie “Thank you for the opportunity of staying at your lovely Bachcare property; we had a wonderful holiday and so did our dogs!”
Thanks again!
- Debbie, August 2021Kylie “The bach was very well equipped with everything we required and it was very clean and tidy.”
The spa was perfect for our family especially after the Mangawhai Beach Cliff Walk which we would definitely recommend. A perfect place to stay and relax.
- Kylie, July 2021Paula “Everything we needed and more, ideal property for bringing your furry member of the family.”
..could not fault it and would definately recommend.
- Paula, April 2021Jillian “It is an awesome place to stay with regard to location and the spa bath.”
Also safe for dogs. Very low on resources (recycling bags, dishwashing liquid, coffee pods) so take your own (bags can be bought at 4 square which we only found out on the last day).
- Jillian, April 2021Basil “Beautiful home, perfect for family and friends!”
Wonderful location very close to the beach and village! The home felt like a home away from home, amazing house manager also!
- Basil, December 2020Sophie “The whole family enjoyed their stay.”
We could cycle to the town centre and the estuary. A few minutes drive to the surf beach. And we found lots to do in the area. The bach was very clean and comfortable with a great outdoor area, fully fenced for our toddler and little dog and in a quiet street. We were delighted to find a new spa and an outdoor fireplace. Great for all ages.
- Sophie, January 2020Brooke “Perfect bach to take children and dogs, had a really lovely time thank you”
- Brooke, December 2019Shilo “A great kiwi bach with all the mod cons plus old school favourites A+++”
- Shilo, May 2019Sarah “Our stay was fantastic, we always enjoy our time here”
- Sarah, January 2019Jennifer “Great property, massive fully fenced garden which was great for kids and we loved being able to bring our dog.”
The house is quite small but we spent most of the time outside. It is a little cluttered so there isn't a lot of room inside on rainy days.
- Jennifer, December 2018Hi Jennifer, so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in this bijou property. We have clarified the description of the property Bachcare
Janet “Nice fully fenced bach fairly handy to surf beach and Mangawhai Heads shops”
- Janet, December 2018Michelle “Awesome bach - had everything we needed.”
Great big backyard for the dog and trampoline for the kids. We would definitely stay here again!
- Michelle, October 2018Steve “This is a good basic property - clean and functional.”
It meet our needs and we had a great weekend. Inside is kind of funky and the room layout is odd. But the outside space and set up is brilliant. I would recommend it - especially in Summer when you can really live in the properties best social spaces - which are outdoors.
- Steve, October 2018Summary
- Bedroom 1: King Size Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen Size Bed
- Bathroom 1: Toilet, Shower
- Living, Dining
- Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
- TV, Wi-Fi
- Hot Tub
- Washing Machine
- Parking
- BBQ
- Pets allowed
- Sorry, no smoking
Linen
Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.
The property
Sunnyside Retreat is a 3 bedroom Mangawhai holiday home with Spa Pool. Everything you need for a comfortable home away from home is on hand, including easy indoor/outdoor living, just a 2-minute drive to the beach! This Mangawhai holiday home includes a cute open plan living area. The fresh and homely atmosphere offers a great base to relax, with fantastic outdoor flow onto the sheltered patio - chill out in the spa pool or enjoy cruisy al fresco living while the kids play in the sunny garden! The outdoor brazier makes the perfect addition for cooler evenings by the BBQ. Bedrooms 1 has a king-sized bed, and bedrooms 2 and 3 have a queen-sized bed each. There is an additional sofa bed in bedroom 1 if needed. When you are not soaking up the sun or enjoying family games in the sun, a short drive will have you at the harbour and ocean beaches, or make your way into the village for local shops, cafe's, and restaurants... This is a brilliant wee base for your next Northland getaway, welcome to your Sunnyside Retreat!
Please no boats at this property. The property relies on rainwater so washing of boats prohibited.
Please note that the trampoline featured in photos is not available for guest use. It has been removed from the property.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.About the location
Looking for Mangawhai accommodation? Just an hour and a half's drive from Auckland, the magical Mangawhai Heads has an epic surf beach for those searching for some wild waves, as well as a harbour suited for launching boats, safe swimming and kayaking. Bush and coastal walks will let you soak in the natural beauty of the area, with the best view in town being from the top of the Mangawhai cliff walk. All of our Mangawhai Heads holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.
