Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Parua Bay

Entertainers - Spa -Couples, Families & Groups

Stop scrolling, you've found your perfect stay! We're close to the estuary, surf beach, playground, skatepark, supermarket & shops The golf course, bowls club, boat ramp, Wood St Bar are just around the corner, or enjoy our Bach made for entertaining Show off your culinary skills with our woodfire pizza oven & watch the kids roast marshmallows(provided) We’re fully set up for tradies looking for weekday accom. Ask about cheaper weekday rates Pets (rules below) Groups 8+welcome just ask 1st

Ganeden Eco Retreat

Ganeden Eco Retreat is set overlooking valleys of native bush and pasture. Ganeden relies solely on solar power generation and is earth friendly. This retreat offers an experience in comfort & sustainability. You will be 5 to 15 km from some of NZ's great expansive white sandy beaches, stunning walks, cafes & outdoor pursuits. Your accommodation is half of the main house. It is completely closed off for your privacy with private access & outdoor deck. BBQ by request. Not suitable for children.

Fishmeister Lodge

This modern guesthouse with a 5 metre stud has a large mezzanine bedroom with a super king bed and two singles, open plan living/dining/kitchen area with extensive decks and concrete floors throughout. There is an outdoor hot spa, an indoor fireplace and indoor/outdoor dining areas, set on a 1 acre property. 2 minutes drive to market, restaurants and takeaways, including the iconic Mangawhai Tavern. 10-15 minutes drive to your choice of white-sand surf beaches and world class golf courses.

Garden Hill Cottage, Maungatapere

Away from the hustle bustle, enjoy this quiet serene spot. The property is well off the highway and the neighbouring orchards screen us from traffic noise. The cottage is nestled between small avocado and mixed fruit orchards, with a view out to the small pond and post’n’rail fenced paddocks beyond. Last minute bookings are usually no problem - we respond quickly. Relax with the family (with up to 3 children) in this organic permaculture lifestyle block with animals that love being fed.

The Annex - self contained unit .

The Annex is on a small farmlet, 6 km south of Whangarei, with harbour views. It was a sleepout, built in the 1980's, separate, but next to the main house. It has two bedrooms. There is a double bed and two singles plus a day bed in the living area. The living/ dining area, has a wood fire. There is a small shower room and separate toilet. It is situated about 100 mtr off SH1, so there can be road noise. There are no streetlights and it can be very dark if you arrive after sundown.

The Yurt Wai Rua

The Yurt at Wai Rua, west of Whangarei, is approximately 20 minutes drive from Kamo via Pipiwai Road. It is set in a beautiful tranquil farmland area beside a small lake, which is surrounded by native trees. Watch the native birds, ducks and pukekos whilst sitting on the deck. It has amazing rural views, including massive volcanic rocks. The yurt has a separate kitchen, with a small fridge and gas oven and 2hob burners. The bathroom has a hot water shower and composting toilet.

Coastal House with Stunning Views

Secluded, coastal home with stunning views located 5 minutes from Whangarei Airport and the nearest shops at Onerahi. Peaceful haven situated up a long driveway surrounded by native trees and birdlife. Two storey, three bedroom, recently renovated home with a wrap around deck perfect for indoor and outdoor living. Great location with the CBD of Whangarei located a 10 minute drive away, access to the beach a short walk away and a 10 minute drive to the beautiful Parua Bay.

Kelly’s Cottage by the Sea

This newly updated family cottage at Urquharts Bay is perfectly located to take full advantage of everything that stunning Whangarei Heads has to offer. Swimming in the bay or at nearby Ocean Beach; fishing from your boat or the fishing jetty; kayaking in the bay, with scenic walks and longer tramps right at your front door. The entire living space and main bedrooms have stunning views of Urquharts Bay. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful beach cottage retreat.

Beach house in unbeatable seaside location

This family house is located directly on the harbourside boasting wraparound decks offering amazing views of McLeod Bay, Mount Manaia, and Mount Albury. There are 4 bedrooms : three inside the house with a large bathroom, and a private cabin off the deck with it's own ensuite bathroom and private garden deck overlooking the bay. Living rooms are large and beautifully decorated to a relaxed resort-style atmosphere, opening out onto the massive wraparound deck.

Making Memories • Fires • Spa • Alfresco Dining

Finalist in the Airbnb 2025 Awards 🏡🎉 in the Best Family-Friendly Stay category! Make Memories in Mangawhai’s Tuscany Wake to stunning sunrises on our peaceful lifestyle property, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and walking tracks—just 7–10 minutes drive from the surf beach and village. Spend your days exploring, then return home to unwind on the sun-soaked deck, dine al-fresco by the outdoor fire, and soak under the stars in the hot spa.

Staffa Bay Iconic 70's Treehouse

Perched above Staffa Bay on the stunning Tutukaka Coast, this 1970s Warwick Lee–designed home is a true Kiwi bach — full of character, cosy, and surrounded by native bush with sweeping views over Woolleys Bay. Nestled among nikau palms and birdlife, this peaceful treehouse-style retreat offers direct beach access via a private track (just 25 metres from the house to the sand). The magical Whale Bay Reserve is also just a 5-minute walk away.

Waipū Thunder Domes no.1 offgrid eco glamping dome

In just 1.5hrs from Auckland, you can unwind in a geodesic glamping dome that is perched on a hill with spectacular sea and countryside views. Wake to golden sunrises over the ocean, watch fiery sunsets fade to a starlit sky, and enjoy the privacy of your own cozy dome, outdoor shower, and eco-toilet. Romantic, rejuvenating, unforgettable.