Araca Lodge - Cute sunny, pet friendly with fenced backyard, close to estuary

Mangawhai, Northland
$156 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Please note for New Years bookings you must ENQUIRE first before booking as we have different requirements for this period.
Handily located on Taranui Place is this newly renovated family and pet-friendly retreat. This holiday home delivers coastal charm and modern comfort in a location ideal for enjoying all Mangawhai Heads has to offer. Just a few minutes stroll from the golden sands of the estuary, and handy for the surf beach, golf course, cafes and shops, it is the perfect place in which to relax and recharge.
Surrounded by lush greenery and iconic pohutukawa trees, Araca Lodge offers privacy and tranquility. The open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge flows out onto a partially covered deck. Enjoy the fully-fenced back garden, perfect for kids and dogs to play safely, while you relax by the barbecue and catch the distant sounds of the ocean.
This stylish, family-friendly hideaway features:
Three bedrooms: A master bedroom with king bed, a double, and a kids room with a set of single bunk beds
Modern amenities: WiFi, Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix, a Nespresso machine, air fryer, ceiling fans and a heat pump for year-round comfort
Beautiful garden setting: Unique outdoor shower, kids' playground with slide and playhouse, tree swing, outdoor shower, and a lower lawn perfect for ball games and adventure
Entertainment for all: Books, board games, croquet, ptanque and cornhole plus kayaks so you can explore the estuary in full. We provide one double and one single kayak, each with its own trolley so you can easily walk them down to the water
It is a true home away from home, we hope youll love it as much as the owners do!
Notes:

This property allows one dog, if you have a second dog please check with us first. Due to the height of the fences it is most suited to small to medium dogs.
The bunks are suitable for children only.

LINEN OPTIONS: To keep your holiday more affordable, for this property we offer linen as an optional extra for guests who prefer to bring their own. If you choose to bring your own linen, you will need to supply top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, towels and bath mats. Pillows, Duvets and Duvet covers will be provided.
Alternatively, a rental linen package is available for $25 per person. To request this service, please add a note to your booking specifying the number of people requiring linen and which beds you would like prepared.
BOOKING PAYMENT: Although your credit card details are taken during the booking process, we won't automatically charge your credit card. Once your booking is approved we will send you a payment email with a choice of credit card payment (a 3% surcharge applies) or bank transfer (no charges).

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Charlotte M.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 3, 2026

    Great outdoor area to relax. Really comfortable house, having everything we needed. Excellent and secure for our dog to play outside. Two weeks there was bliss.

  • Mark A.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    It was ideal for what we need, with our two dogs. The fenced backyard was great for this, and is a rarity when we search for places to stay.Overall, the location is great, the house is great, so no complaints at all. Cheers!

  • Debra D.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    Very nice modern family bach with great private outdoor space ... lawn games for children, BBQ, dining, social seating and fairy lights a nice touch. Estuary beach a short walk, excellent for children. Sadly ran out of time to use kayaks! We sincerely enjoyed our stay.Thank you to the host and the bookabach agent. Definitely recommend. enjoyed ourstay.

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Total

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$156+
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