Title: A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home Holiday home in Whangaparaoa with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home ![Dining - A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home (Whangaparaoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108890800/108890795/a2a24103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home (Whangaparaoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108890800/108890795/792bdb7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home (Whangaparaoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108890800/108890795/035c9dc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home (Whangaparaoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108890800/108890795/5801b765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home (Whangaparaoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108890800/108890795/3dfdaa9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled amongst established trees, A Ray of Sunshine offers a tranquil retreat just 400m from Big Manly Beach. Relax in comfort and beauty with a wood-burning fire, billiards in the games room, and endless entertainment for everyone via Wi-Fi and smart TV. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home Welcome to a stylish and stately holiday-home approx. 400m to the golden sands of Big Manly via a quick walkway. Your group will love this gorgeous home full of charm and elegance in a tranquil setting. Relax in comfort and beauty at A Ray of Sunshine! Nestled amongst established trees and gorgeous landscaping around a pretty lawn, this inviting two-storied home adds a touch of class to your family gathering. Open the French doors to relax on the deck or the swing seat and immediately feel at ease. Days are best spent in this calming home around the table enjoying each others company here at A Ray of Sunshine. The house is a cosy retreat after a day of adventures with a wood-burning fire providing warmth and delightful atmosphere. Enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif over a game of billiards in the games room, before enjoying a meal around the large dining table in the open-plan living-dining. Enjoy the two spacious lounges while staying connected with Wi-Fi and a smart TV. With board games and books as well theres endless entertainment for everyone here! Your accommodation sleeps up to nine adults, plus one extra child, across four-bedrooms and three-bathrooms. Bedding includes two queens, king single & king single trundler, single and child's fold-out bed. A queen-sized sofa bed is in the games room downstairs. There is plenty of space for everyone to rest their head after a day at the beach, walking and enjoying the sublime Manly Sunshine. A carport supplies parking for two vehicles and a small boat (up to 5m), down the short driveway. Located just five minutes walk to Big Manly Beach, or a 10-minute drive to Gulf Harbour Marina, there may be no more perfect location to enjoy this beautiful area in such a private, peaceful home. Being on the peninsula, other beaches are minutes away. Cafes & restaurants are close by, as are supermarkets, tennis courts, golf courses, Hoyts movie theatre, Gulf Harbour ferry & Shakespeare park are right on your doorstep. Silverdale is not far away with shopping, Snowplanet & the Auckland Adventure park. With other beaches nearby such as Red Beach and Orewa, this is the perfect urban hide-away from which to explore the north Auckland coast. Your experienced host has enjoyed welcoming families to their home for many years, and you are sure to want to return. A Ray of Sunshine welcomes you! Please note that a 72 hour notice period is required for last minute bookings.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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104070000/104064100/104064001/5c92d9e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fully self contained guest suite, beautiful sea views. 7 minutes walk to beach Stanmore Bay - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=104064001&PinnedHotelID=104064001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109862600/109862596/19a9626b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet restful unit with seaviews Manly - Ocean view - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=109862596&PinnedHotelID=109862596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66850000/66845900/66845829/7fbd8de9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House - sleeps six near the beach Manly - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=66845829&PinnedHotelID=66845829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92810900/92810883/4077d2e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Manly Cottage - Manly Holiday Home Manly - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=92810883&PinnedHotelID=92810883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115830000/115829300/115829215/ebfbf217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### sun and sea at manly beach .the beach is a 2 min flat walk Manly - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=115829215&PinnedHotelID=115829215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102011500/102011441/dadb5fb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay and Relax at Beachfront Beauty Arkles Bay - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym - Parking available 10 Exceptional 5 reviews £157 includes taxes & fees 7 Mar - 8 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=102011441&PinnedHotelID=102011441&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=108890795&PinnedHotelID=108890795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=108890795,104064001,109862596,66845829,92810883) ## Policies ### 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 616489 ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Manly, a neighbourhood in Whangaparaoa. Silverdale Pioneer Village and Bohemian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gulf Harbour Country Club and Whangaparaoa Golf Club. Auckland Adventure Park and Zone Bowling & Timezone Wairau are also worth visiting. [Visit our Whangaparaoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whangaparaoa.dx6165936) [View more Holiday homes in Auckland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178233-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.6305,174.75995&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pop%7EEuxsi%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40QBU%40Q%40QBUBOBSBQBQBQDUDQBQDQDODQFQDQDSFMFQFSFMFQFOFOHQFMHOHOHMHOHOHMHKJOHOJKHKJMJMJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLIJKLGLILILGLGLILENGLGLGLENELELENGNELANENCLANENCLAN%3FNCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40NBNDL%40NBNDL%40NDLFNDNDLDLDLFNFLFLDLHLFLFLHLHLFJJLHJJLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJLJLHJJJJNHNHJHLHNHNHLHNHNFLHPFNFNFPHLDRFPFLDRDPFPDPDNDPBPDPDTBPBPBPBRBNBT%40PBP%40T%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAPATAPAPATCPAPCTCPCPCRCNCREREPCREPELEPGREPEPGNGPEPINGPGLGNIPGNILININILINILILILKNKJIJKNKJKJKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMDMHODMHMDMDODOBMFODM%40ODOBM%40ODOBM%40O%3FOBOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOCO%3FMAOCOEMAOCOEMAOEOGMCMEOEMEMIMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKOIKKKIOKMIMIMIOIMIOIOIMGOIQGOGMGQGOGQGQGOEQEQGSEQEMEQCSEQESCSCOCSCQCQCUAQAQCUAQAQAUAQAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lz-LH_6MDtgmnxHvru-VJWjFSag=) Whangaparaoa, Auckland ### What's nearby - Big Manly Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Little Manly Beach 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Arkles Bay Beach 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Matakatia Beach 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Matakatia Bay 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Auckland Britomart Station 35 min drive - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - The Archer 4 min drive - Mainsail 8 min drive - McDonald's 18 min walk - Manly Takeaways 11 min walk - The Beer Spot Whangaparaoa 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home? ### Where is A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? 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