Title: ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads 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 # ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/20066195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/da603c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/c873f444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/8b5f2cb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260900/111260839/466c1e74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads McKenzie Bay is a small tranquil cove that epitomises coastal beauty. The bay is surrounded by lush green hills and native pohutakawa trees that bloom with vibrant red flowers in summer. It’s pristine, crescent-shaped sandy beach and turquoise waters are perfect for swimming, kayaking, fishing or simply relaxing. Kitchen, Lounge, dining and outdoors spaces. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Hiking nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) - First aid kit ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916700/37916694/1fdafa9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! 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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 Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number 1021880 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.83203%2C174.53145&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q73RqtjMmbwDgkJMEgYTvwo-sxk=) Whangarei Heads, Northland #### What's nearby - Taurikura Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Ocean Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - Town Basin Marina - 36 min drive - 23.1 miles - Ruakaka Beach - 48 min drive - 13.6 miles - Waipu Cove Beach - 61 min drive - 26.4 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬53 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬53 min drive - ‪Smith & Local - ‬11 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬53 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads located? > Nestled on the beach, this Whangarei Heads cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Taurikura Bay, Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia. Bream Head Coast Walks is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ‘BAYHAVEN’ on the waters edge at beautiful McKenzie Bay, Whangarei Heads Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Unspecified U. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely beautiful house, view, surroundings, everything was perfect .will be back! ##### Unspecified U. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M. 6 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely 1 night stay A quiet pleasant stay ##### Valerie M. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy S. 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful place Lovely location, host goes to extra lenghts to make your stay memorable. Highly recommend. ##### Joy S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb P. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous little house It is just stunning. So well presented. Great beds..Lovely treats provided. Can’t wait to book again ##### Deb P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taygen E. 4 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! The view from the accommodation was outstanding, especially watching the sunset over the lake. Betsy was a tremendous host. Highly recommend. ##### Taygen E. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah J. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise My partner and I and a couple of friends stayed at Bayhaven and it was a perfect getaway. The house was very nice and had everything we needed. The hosts are very generous! It was the perfect spot for swimming and kayaking and exploring the area. Highly recommend!! ##### Hannah J. 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