Fairport House - Sunny holiday home with large decks, lovely views and a short stroll to the estuary

Mangawhai Heads, Northland
$196 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

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.
Welcome to Fairport, a quintessential bach at Mangawhai Heads boasting stunning views, a quick 2-minute walk from the estuary, ideal for swimming and water sports. For beach lovers, the stunning Mangawhai Heads Beach is also a short 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk away, offering scenic walks, surfing opportunities, and refreshing ocean air.
Start your mornings with a freshly brewed cup of your favorite coffee, enjoying the sights and sounds of Mangawhai Heads. The front patio provides a perfect outdoor dining spot with expansive views across the harbour to the dunes. The rear patio is a sunny sheltered space on breezy days or if you simply want a quieter space to relax. Its perfect for cooler evenings with an outdoor fireplace to gather and enjoy the starry night sky. Inside, the bach features a spacious open-plan living area, ideal for bringing everyone together and creating cherished memories.
Whether you want to unwind with a good book, stream a movie, or stay connected with the WiFi, this space has you covered. For year-round stays, an indoor fireplace and heat pump in the living area allow you to set the perfect temperature and create a cosy atmosphere. There is a full-size kitchen plus a BBQ ready for you to whip up delicious feasts, with the convenience of a dishwasher making clean up a breeze.
The bach offers three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. This includes a Master with a Queen and private ensuite, another bedroom with a Double, and a third bedroom with a Single Bunk set and a Single with trundler bed, making it comfortable for families or groups. Fairport's location is ideal, with the local supermarket just an eight-minute drive away. If you're in the mood for something more, the town of Mangawhai is only 10 minutes away, offering a variety of cafes, restaurants, a chocolate boutique, and the famous Mangawhai tavern. Fairport promises balmy days filled with sun, sand, and surf!
NOTES:
1. There is a small sleepout shown in some photos of the exterior of the bach, please note this is not included in the rental.
2. Bedroom 3 now has a Single Bunk plus Single with trundler, so is different to the configuration shown in the photos of this room.
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

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • 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 Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • 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 : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Hariata T.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    The house and location is stunning. There is so much beautiful space to be with friends/family and the house has all the amenities one might need. I would recommend this spot for those reasons. I would like to share how the communication dynamic with the host felt uncomfortable and something to consider though. As a new VRBO user I was asked a number of personal questions that felt beyond necessary (i.e., profession, ID, description and age of all guests). There were a number of emails and messages in the lead up to the stay that felt more like a living/lease arrangement, rather than a holiday house rental. We were also required to coordinate timing with the house manager upon arrival and they entered the house while we were there in a way that felt invasive.

  • david s.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    I can't say enough good things about this bach. What a privilege to be able to stay here a few days. A great space, incredible views and location, and the whole place just had a lovely relaxed feel, and all the amenities and requirements one can need. Many thanks!

  • Hamish B.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2025

    Stayed Jan 13, 2025

    We had a great stay, really enjoyed our time at the house. It had everything we needed. Particularly enjoyed the large deck, water views, and the short walk to the beach.

  • Vincent B.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Great spot in Mangawhai, overlooks estuary and has a very short walk to get down to water. On the same road as surf beach so easy to get there as well. Has a Webber bbq and kitchen is all set up with everything you need to cook for large family/group. The house itself is very tidy as well. The front and back deck can also be closed off with a gate so you don't need to worry about toddlers escaping which was nice. Only suggestion would be to get the shade sail reinstalled as we were concerned about letting our toddlers play on the deck for extended periods of time with no shade. Really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a getaway to Mangawhai.

  • Lucille M.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    When you book a bach you’re never 100% sure until you get there. What a relief when we arrived! Stunning spot, close to the water with beautiful views. The house is very comfortable with a great layout and so private. Will definitely stay there again.

  • Aubrey C.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2021

    Stayed Dec 30, 2020

    We had a great time

  • Submitted Jan 3, 2017

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Fabulous location with beautiful views. We took our own umbrella as couldn't see any in the photos and was needed for the front deck. Short walk to estuary - loved watching the tides and the boats. Thanks to owners for the bottle of wine. Well appointed house with well equipped kitchen. Sheltered rear deck space was great too. Driveway exiting needed planning for that tight corner. Loved our week there.

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$196+
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