Title: Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay 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 # Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay Holiday home in Whangarei Heads with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay ![Property grounds - Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay (Whangārei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113428700/113428637/9ea85e99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay (Whangārei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113428700/113428637/ade584e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay (Whangārei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113428700/113428637/ed7f9de1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay (Whangārei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113428700/113428637/b802880a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay (Whangārei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113428700/113428637/a3ee65a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - 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. ### Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay Manaia Willow, a cozy cottage awaits you in Whangārei Heads. With 3 bedrooms including a California King bed 2 other queen bed rooms, one with ensuite, This quaint property offers all the comforts you need for an enjoyable, peaceful stay. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a washing machine, WiFi, fire box (wood available), fully equiped kitchen, two ovens if you like to cook, butlers pantry and more. The 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers ensure a stress-free experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our place. Taurikura Bay is a short walk away. If you don't want to cook New Look Cafe, Parua Bay provides wonderful curries and will deliver or enjoy Fish & Chips from the chippie at McLeouds Bay, alternatively you can dine at the Deck located next to the chippie. The Deck also provides milk, Herald and a few other basics. Ocean Beach is a 10 minute drive for those who love to surf or simply enjoy an ocean swim. Many local beaches for more serene swimming. Many walks, Mt Manaia, Mt Aubrey, Smugglers Bay to name a few. Manaia Willow is nearly 100y old, set in almost an acre with amazing views to the very majestic Mt Manaia. You feel like you are in the middle of the countryside, very quite, although you may hear many birds including kiwi calling at night and this is the reason we don't allow pets, in fact it is discouraged by our local council to not allow dogs in the area due to our area being a Kiwi habitat Whangarei is a fast developing city and many improvements. to enhance the area. The loop is a great walk with nearby playgrounds and bike parks for younger people. Stroll around the basin and enjoy the many cafes or visit the Hundertwasser, Burning issues art centre and watch the amazing artisans blow glass. Clock Museum and take time to be mesmerised by the Whangarei rolling clock ball, a truely interesting time piece. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Wood stove ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/88a96702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Riverside - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.8 Good 602 reviews £101 includes taxes & fees 14 Feb - 15 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=54874&PinnedHotelID=54874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3290000/3281500/3281414/a6f3eab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lodge Bordeaux Avenues - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 270 reviews £106 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=3281414&PinnedHotelID=3281414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/08105a37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Whangarei Whangarei Central - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 295 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=10029493&PinnedHotelID=10029493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98490000/98483500/98483464/ef8e1489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hideout Mangawhai - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=98483464&PinnedHotelID=98483464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44340000/44330600/44330512/21707b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views Wheki Valley - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews £91 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=44330512&PinnedHotelID=44330512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89736200/89736140/d8c1c9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamptons Coastal Cottage 2mins from beaches, huge deck Whangārei Heads - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=89736140&PinnedHotelID=89736140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110628900/110628817/2a8e213f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront weekend stay. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: Further guest numbers by arrangements Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 Whangarei Heads is home to this holiday home. Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia. [Visit our Whangarei Heads travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Heads.dx6353304) [View more Holiday homes in Whangarei Heads](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Heads-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6353304-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.822784,174.52069&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hwryEiaeh%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQ%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40QBU%40QBQBSBQBQDQBQDQDQBSDQFQDQDOFQFQDOFQFMFSHMFOFMHSFMHOHOHMHKHOJOHKJMHKJOHKLKJKHMJILMJKLKJGJKLILILKLGJILGLILENILELGLENGLGNELCLENENELCNANELANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDL%40NBNDLDNDLBNDLFLFNDLFLDLHNDJHLFLHLFLJJHLHLJJFLJJJJLJHJLJJJJJJJNHJJLHJJNHNHJHLHNFNHLHRFLFNFLHRFLFPDNFPDPFNDPDPDPDRDPBPDPBPDPBP%40RBPBPBT%40P%40PBP%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FRAR%3FPATAP%3FPATCPAPAPCTCPCPAPCPERCPEPCPERENEREPEPGNEPGPENGPGLIPGNGLGNIPINGNILINIJINKNIHKNIJKNKJKJKJKJKJKJKLMJKFMJMHKFMLMFMFMHKHODMHMBMHODMDMHODM%40ODMDOFO%40MBODM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCMAOEOCMAOGOEMEMAOEMIOEMEMIMCOIMEMIMIKGMGMMMGMIKKKGMKKMMKKKIKKKMKIKKOIKKOIIKOIOIKIOIMIOGOIQGOGMIOGQGMGQEOGQGQEOEQGQESCOESEQCQEQCSCQCQCQAQCUAQCQAQAUAQ%3FQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IiofbUuE25sK__cPHQfS6hWDscw=) Whangārei Heads, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Ocean Beach which includes a sandy beach, island images and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610971/56fc8d19-634b-44bf-897c-37ecd41e7466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ocean Beach 8 min drive \- 4.9 miles - ![Whangarei which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563223482/be6eb1b5-4dab-4aaf-8d22-a062deaf6860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Town Basin Marina 32 min drive \- 22.2 miles - ![Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/d79d953f-da8e-4b38-8276-37a2d5c7e794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matapouri Bay 59 min drive \- 45.1 miles - Taurikura Bay 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Ruakaka Beach 47 min drive \- 11.8 miles ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Parua Bay Tavern 13 min drive - Smith & Local 10 min drive - Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant 52 min drive - McLeod Bay Fish and Chips 3 min drive - Ruakaka Tavern 52 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay pet-friendly? ### Where is Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Manaia Willow, an comfortable 3-bedroom house, Taurikura Bay 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui P. 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a beautiful home to relax in after sightseeing and visiting local beaches. Taurikura bay is in walking distance and great for a swim. Our host was very engaging and responsive. We would love to stay here again in the future. ![fabulous swimming spot.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5973a9b0-7281-49b6-9dd4-37285e2b9c49-1767582170598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Welcoming entrance.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/09fac882-ca5e-4f9a-bc49-5a0548057550-1767582170503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![relaxing on the back deck with a terrific view.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/55e12aed-e433-407d-acd9-2b6c6469fdc6-1767582169905.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jacqui P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey F. 14 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had the most amazing weekend away with friends in such a beautiful spot. Our hosts were fabulous and dropped off fresh produce to us.Super clean house with easy communication.Thank you, we will definitely be back again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8d2e1131-a5a0-4b0b-84f3-ed91a25ac3ee-1768364086036.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tracey F. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff K. 1 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our hosts were more than accommodating! Fresh eggs and items from the garden daily. Patio was ideal to enjoy coffee and meals. Kitchen was the favorite of our groups chief! ##### Jeff K. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imogen F. 12 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Imogen F. 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