Title: Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach! Holiday home in Mangawhai with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107280000/107271200/107271171/28d1938d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107280000/107271200/107271171/e1e55a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107280000/107271200/107271171/cf9caf59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107280000/107271200/107271171/3c1855d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107280000/107271200/107271171/569c3e48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the laid-back vibe of Kanuka Kastle, an original kiwi bach with modern comforts like WIFI. Enjoy a peep of the sea from the sunny private deck, take a short walk to the main surf beach or estuary and unwind in your open plan lounge with comfy couch. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach! Kanuka Kastle is an original kiwi bach - no frills but all the modern conveniences including WIFI. Peep of the sea from the deck, close to estuary and short walk to main surf beach. Bach has two bedrooms, plus 2 sleepouts. Master bedroom with access to deck has a queen bed and TV with chromecast. 2nd bedroom has king single trundle bed. Sleepout 1 has queen bed and ensuite. Sleepout 2 has double bed and ceiling fan and tv. Open plan Lounge with large comfy couch to watch TV or just chill out. Sunny private deck for outdoor dining and sunbathing. Private deck and plenty of room for kids to run around. Centrally located easy walking distance to estuary and main surf beach. Free Shuttle bus runs at the end of the street to and from surf beach over the holiday period. Handy position, close to main surf beach, and naeighbouring beaches, estuary, boat ramp, golf course, bowling greens, activity zone (skateboarding), shops, and restaurants. Popular cliff top and other bush walks are all close by. Mangawhai Village 8 min drive - Bennetts Chocolate Factory and Cafe, Craft markets on Saturdays at the Village and also down at the Mangawhai Tavern. Tennis at the Domain and plenty of cycle/walking trails in the area. Short drive to Langs Beach, Waipu Cove to the north and Pacific Beach and Te Arai Point to the south. Further afield, visit the Kauri Museum in Paparoa, Kai Iwi Lakes- well worth the trip. Whangarei only an hour away ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 - 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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 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 Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting. [Visit our Mangawhai travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangawhai.dx6342444) [View more Holiday homes in Mangawhai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangawhai-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6342444-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.08863,174.58766&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ztf%7BE%7Bcrh%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40U%40QBQBQBSBQBUBQDQDQBQDQDODQFQDQDOFQFQFOFQFMFSFMHOFOHMHOHOHMHOHMHOJKHOJKHOJKJKJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLIJGLKLILILGLILELGNILELELINELELENANELENCNELANCNALCNCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNDL%40NDNDLDLHLDLDNHLFLDLHLFLHLHLJJFLHJJLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJJJJHNJJJNHJHNHLHNHLHNHNHLFNHNFLFRFLFPFNFPFLDRDPFPDPDNDPBPDPDPBPBTBPBRBPBP%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPATAPAPATAPAPCRARCPCPCPCPCTCPEPERCPEPELERGPEPEPGNGPGNGNGNGPGNINGLININILININILINIJKNKJILKJKJKLKJKJMJKJKJMHKHMHKHMJMFMHMHMFMDMHOHMDMDMFMDODODMBODMDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOEOCMEMEOEMGMEMEOIMIMEMGMIMIMGMKKIMIKIMIKKKKMKKKKKKMKKKKIMKKIOKKIOIMIOIOIMIOIOGMIOGOGQGOGOGOGQGQEOEQGQESEMEQCQESEQCQCUCQCQCQCQASASCQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rgJQlL81pzCKhyCEZFs-Dr9NhmY=) Mangawhai, Northland ### What's nearby - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Mangawhai Golf Club - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles - Mangawhai Village Market - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles - Lang's Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 63 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cove Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Brewed As Collective - ‬19 min walk - ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Dune - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach! located? > Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Heads Beach. Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kanuka Kastle- 5min from the beach! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Lovely location good amenities, barbecue could do a bit clean but overall a lovely week in a delightful spot ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary W. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Gary W. 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