Title: First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=40150602&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home Cottage in Mangawhai with kitchen ## Photo gallery for First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home ![Interior - First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai Village)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40150700/40150602/0740975a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai Village)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40150700/40150602/50883e09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai Village)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40150700/40150602/231bb369.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai Village)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40150700/40150602/dc8fbb06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home (Mangawhai Village)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40150700/40150602/4ed56d33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Mangawhai Village, First Choice in Mangawhai offers a modern retreat for families. Enjoy year-round comfort with air-conditioning and a heat pump, then fire up the BBQ on warm summer evenings or relax on the deck with a drink after an adventure-filled day. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home First Choice in Mangawhai It's all in the name! A 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home with wi-fi - there is no compromise on comfort or modern luxuries here. The open plan living, dining and kitchen open out to the deck - creating some great indoor/outdoor flow. Fire up the BBQ for an al-fresco meal fresh off the grill on those warm summer evenings. No matter the time of year you're planning your trip, with air-conditioning and a heat pump you'll enjoy year-round comfort. This is a wonderful holiday home for families, close to the heart of Mangawhai Village and easy walking distance to the weekend markets, Bennett's chocolate factory & cafe, supermarket and school playground. And you're just an 11-minute drive to Mangawhai Heads surf beach! After a day of adventures, return home to enjoy a drink on the deck. Magical family memories await at First Choice in Mangawhai! Please Note:This property does not include access to laundry facilities. A washing machine and dryer are not available for guest use.The electric door is now disabled, and entry is only accessible via the main door using the key provided.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.The spa pool shown on the main photo is not available for guest use. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48412300/48412226/3161f7bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Restaway - Mangawhai Holiday Home Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=48412226&PinnedHotelID=48412226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95690000/95682000/95681985/8fd84481.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Seeker - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Home Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=95681985&PinnedHotelID=95681985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60260000/60258300/60258214/c7c12473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic bach close to estuary and surf beach Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=60258214&PinnedHotelID=60258214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111160000/111151100/111151093/4fb9a9e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mangawhai Marvel - Mangawhai Heads Holiday Unit Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=111151093&PinnedHotelID=111151093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107280000/107271200/107271171/ec93eede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach! 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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 596815 First Choice in Mangawhai With Spa Mangawhai Holiday Home First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home Mangawhai ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.13305,174.57637&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ljo%7BEi%7Doh%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQBQBQBQBUBQBSDQDQBQDQDQDODQFQDQFOFQDOHQFOFOFOHOFOHQFMHOHKJOHOHMHKJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKLIJKLGLILGLILILGLELINELGLELENGLENENALENCLENANCNALCNCNAN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FPBL%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBNBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDN%40LDNDLFNDLDLFLDNHLDLFLHLHLFLHJFLJLHJJLHJJJJJJLJJJJJHLLJHLJLHLJJHLHNHNHJHNHLFPHNHNFNFNFNFPFNFPDNFPDPFPDNDPBPDPDPBPDRBPBTBPBPBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPAPATAPCPATAPCPCPCPCTCPEPCREPEPCPEPENGPEPGPENGPGLGRGLGRGLININGPILINIJINILINKJINKJILMJILKJKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMFMJKHMHMFMHMFMHMDOHMDMFMDOFMBOFMDO%40MDOBODMBO%40O%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FQBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOAOCMEOCMEOAOEMGOCMGMEMGOEMIMEMIMGMIMGMIMIKKMGMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIKKOIKIOIMKOIKIOGMIQGOIOGMGSGMISEMGQGOEQGQEQEOEQEQCQEQESCQCQCUCQCQCQCQAUAQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3URS1PIvTieKqs-d9D8vHWH89n0=) Mangawhai Village, Northland #### What's nearby - Mangawhai Village Market \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Mangawhai Public Library \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 7 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Matakana Village \- 34 min drive \- 30.6 miles - Omaha Beach \- 41 min drive \- 35.5 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬13 min walk - ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Brewed As. - ‬6 min drive - ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home? ### Where is First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## First Choice in Mangawhai - Mangawhai Holiday Home 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hira G. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Lovely home. We had everything we needed Close to amenities. ##### Hira G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### geoff e. 30 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice house - wheres the washer? nice house but only 3 beds made up for 4 people, they assumed somone would be sharing a double but as it was a company we had to sort - also washer is it locked away in the garage? ##### geoff e. 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