Title: Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6123307&destination=Mangonui%2C+Northland%2C+New+Zealand&selected=61543816&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views ## Photo gallery for Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views ![TV - Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61550000/61543900/61543816/w1440h1077x0y3-e874e0ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61550000/61543900/61543816/e59b3599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61550000/61543900/61543816/eb991471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61550000/61543900/61543816/973404e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views (Mangonui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61550000/61543900/61543816/492a887f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in historic Mangonui, Water Light offers a serene retreat with picture windows showcasing the ever-changing harbour view. With a king-size double bed in the master bedroom and an open-plan living area, this renovated haven features fine views from its shaded deck and extensively landscaped gardens. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - 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. ### Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views The combination of elevation and proximity to the harbour offer an unusual and pronounced slowly evolving view through the picture windows at Water Light. Look up from your book and the once green water is beige or silver or blue. Cloud cover, arc of the sun, ebb and flow of the tide. A calming, rhythmic slow-motion captivating scene. Mangonui is one of New Zealand's earliest European settlements. Many of the buildings from that era remain. There’s a Heritage Walking Trail mud-map available at the Information Centre and descriptive plaques on each building. Two of them are across the road. It’s one of the few remaining minor ports that operates on a commercial basis, fishing boats unload their catches onto the wharf. Water Light has undergone extensive renovations inside and out, completed in 2020\. King-size double bed in the surround view master bedroom. Queen-size double in the other. Open plan living, new kitchen and bathroom. Fine harbour views from the shade sail protected deck, carport and extensively landscaped and maintained gardens. Set well back from the quiet one-way road. Water Light is right on the perimeter of Old Mangonui and an easy 2 minute walk to the restaurants, supermarket, shops and historic pub. An ideal central base from which to explore all the Far North has to offer; Down to the Bay of Islands, up to Cape Reinga or over to the Hokianga Harbour. Note: There is a tenant living in the 1 bedroom flat beneath Water Light. Each space has a separate entrance. Water Light has a strict 'No Pet' policy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: If you must, it must be outside. ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Vrbo Property Water Light Mangonui Harbour views Water Light - Mangonui Harbour Views Mangonui Water Light - Mangonui Harbour Views Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Mangonui, this holiday home is near the beach. Butler Point Whaling Museum and Fern Flat Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dancing Petrel Vineyard and Whangaroa Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Mangonui travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangonui.dx6123307) [View more Holiday homes in Mangonui](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangonui-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6123307-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-34.99075,173.53165&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bgptEy%7Bcb%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40Q%40SBS%40QBQBQBSBQBQBQDQDQBSDODODQDSFQDMFSFMDSHMFQFOFMHOFOHMHOFOHMJOHMHMHMJKHOJKJKJKJKJKJKJMLKJKJILILIJILGLKLELILILGLILENELGLELENGLENENALENCLENANCNALCNCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBNBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDN%40LDNDLFNDLDLFLDNDLHLFLHLDLHLJJFLHLHJHLHJJJJJLLJJJJJHJLJHJJNHJJLHLHLHNHLHNHNFLHNHNFLFNFPFLFRFLDRFLDPFRDLDRDNBRDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40RBR%40P%40P%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FRARAPARAPCPARARCPCPCPCPCRCPEPEPCPEPEPENGPEPGNEPGNGPGNGPGLGNINILGNINILINILINIJKNIJKLILMJIJKJKJMJKJKLKHMHKJMFMHKHMJMFMFMFMHMFODMDMHMDODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMEMGMIMGMIMEMKMIKIMGMKKIKIMMKKKKKKKKKKKKKMIMKKIOIKIOKMIOGMIOIOGMIOGOGMGQIOEQGOGQEOGQEQEQEOEQCQEQEQCQCSCQCQCQCQASCSAQAQASAQASAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0ANdHWGPSbo3589qEb6aCZ0Th5w=) Mangonui, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Karikari Peninsula](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248627761185097/eb2b6b36-b6f7-4c72-ba2a-ca8dc592fd78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Karikari Peninsula 12 min drive \- 8.7 miles - Coopers Beach 1 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Coopers Beach 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Tokerau Beach 23 min drive \- 21.1 miles ### Getting around - Kaitaia (KAT) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Mangonui Hotel 7 min walk - Waterfront Cafe & Bar 5 min walk - Mangonui Fish Shop 10 min walk - Beach Box Coffee & Gelato 4 min drive - Remarkable Cafe 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views? ### What time is check-in at Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views? ### What time is check-out at Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views? ### Where is Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Water Light - Mangonui Harbour views 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 16 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea 15 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Excellent walking distance to shops, bars, pub and jetty for fishing. ##### Andrea Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jemima O. 28 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family really enjoyed staying at Water Light. Lots of natural light, fresh air, a wonderful view and modern amenities. A quick walk to Mangonui Village and a brilliant base for exploring the North. Thank you! ![Misty morning at Water Light](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dee5c9d8-5019-4d7c-aa6a-bb21618321cf-1766947810488.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jemima O. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben L. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Stay Good property. Nice and central to mangonui waterfront. ##### Ben L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrea d. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Break Great place to stay. Central to everything. We had a lovely break ##### andrea d. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Covered parking, great views to the East, easy walking to Mongonui 4 Sq supermarket, fish shop, Thai restaurant, local pubs, on the historical walking trail. ##### Robert Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria und Martin K. 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view and cozy flat We had an incredible time at the holiday house in Mangonoui with an incredible sea view! The cozy accommodation, combined with the mesmerizing Mangonoui harbour scenery, created the perfect getaway. Clean, comfortable, and serene – I highly recommend this haven for anyone seeking a relaxing escape by the sea. ##### Maria und Martin K. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### lloyd g. 27 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time in Mangonui The property is a great little spot. The space was very clean and tidy with a nice clean layout. I would suggest a couple of updated photos of appliances as the TV and coffee machine were slightly different to those in photos. That is really if I have to to mention anything negative. The communication with David the property manager was the best I have ever had with any managers before. He was prompt and very helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here. Thanks again. ##### lloyd g. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph F C. 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a short stay Really enjoyed the two night stay. The listing should be updated to remove the clothes dryer. ##### Joseph F C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 1 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The view is beautiful, the house light , modern, clean and the comfortable ##### Elizabeth Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A gem of a property in beautiful Mangonui Lovely spacious property with fabulous views over the bay . Great communication from David the property manager . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Stuart B. 20 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Below BBQ would be great, but otherwise was very comfortable ##### Stuart B. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kourosh D. 10 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy & clean The bach is nice and clean and has a great view to the beach. It is only minutes away from the town centre. The communication with the property manager was easy. I highly recommend this place. It would have been nice if coffee, sugar or some cooking ingredients were provided. ##### Kourosh D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin W. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Nice place to stay We had a few things that we had problems with, which we notified David about. It would be nice to have a few basic like, tea and coffee, soap, even hair dryer and an iron would be good . When you’re travelling around these littles extra are always helpful to have when you arrive at a place. ##### Kevin W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh R. 30 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mangonui - Water Light stay Great location, just a short walk from the main shopping area. Lots of options for activities. Every changing views of the harbour. Very tidy and roomy property. David the property manager communicated well and promptly. ##### Leigh R. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reg H. 9 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Zealand Property was excellent, location was within a 5 minute walk to water front stores and restaurants. We were able to visit various beach’s and hiking areas all within a hour and a half drive. House was very clean and well kept, large patio for sitting and taking in the views. David was excellent a met us at the property and was very informative on sites to see in area a local restaurants to check out. Would definitely recommend ##### Reg H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Waiora M. 2 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waiheke Absolutely enjoyed our stay. The facilities were perfect for what we wanted. Thank you for accommodating us. ##### Waiora M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross H. 1 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place, more than just a base. We picked this Bach to use as a base for exploring and enjoying the Far North. We discovered that it was a great holiday spot in and of itself, and this place was a great place to relax and enjoy the views over the harbour. Wished we'd been able to stay longer. ##### Ross H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ---