Title: Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6342444&destination=Mangawhai%2C+Northland%2C+New+Zealand&selected=108975256&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) ## Photo gallery for Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) ![Golf - Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108975300/108975256/961d54b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108975300/108975256/4a3c42a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108975300/108975256/eb037d2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108975300/108975256/5d9bb96a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) (Mangawhai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108975300/108975256/edf87c2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available £109 includes taxes & fees 21 Apr - 22 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) Come and enjoy Magical Mangawhai. Our beautiful new, contemporary 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom self contained accommodation. Set in a semi-rural location with plenty of parking for the boat or trailer. Only mins (drive) to the local village, MAZ skate park, Mangawhai Heads and estuary for all your shopping, restaurants, cafe's, fishing and swimming! Not forgetting bush walks and surf beach mins up the road! Te Arai Links Golf courses and Te Arai point for great surfing and peaceful beaches. We have an ooni pizza oven and webber bbq available on request. We can help you with laundry if required for a small fee. Although we are a close drive to all of Mangawhai's many attractions we are in a very quiet location on about one acre, that our guest love. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629220/116de016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mangawhai Retreat Apartments Mangawhai - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Barbecue grill 9.4 Exceptional 367 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 23 Apr - 24 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-23&endDate=2026-04-24&selected=9629220&PinnedHotelID=9629220&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Cottage, Garden View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98490000/98483500/98483464/9870c909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hideout Mangawhai - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 7 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 21 Apr - 22 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-21&endDate=2026-04-22&selected=98483464&PinnedHotelID=98483464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, dinner served; 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Quiet hours are 9.30 pm-9.00 am ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Note from host: Please ask if you want to bring a pet. Photos must ### 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 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area Located in Mangawhai, this apartment is in a rural area. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include SheepWorld and Goat Island. Action Ninja World and Blue Adventures are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Driftwood Apt-Hosted By Amanda&Dave Family & Pet friendly(must be requested) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette S. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rural Paradise Totally recommend staying in this property. From the booking, to check-in to meet and greet with David it was faultless. The place was spacious and immaculate. Just a shame we were only there for the 1 night. Wohld love to stayagain should the opportunity arise. ##### Lynette S. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine E. 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ist book a bach This was our first time with book a Bach and we were not disappointed. The unit was modern, clean and a pleasure to stay in. Basics (tea,coffee etc) were supplied and there was even a wonderful tray of fruit. We were greeted by Amanda and she was just lovely and so helpful. A wonderful stay. ##### Christine E. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warren 10 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great setting and lovely accommodation ##### Warren Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe B. 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful ##### Joe B. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David J. 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### David J. 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