Chalet Cullen,

–Excellent location – show map
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Chalet Cullen in Mangawhai Heads offers a serene garden and a sun terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features a fully equipped kitchenette, balcony with sea views, and a cozy living room. Additional amenities include a private check-in and check-out service, concierge, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 1.2 mi from Mangawhai Heads Beach, Chalet Cullen provides easy access to local attractions. Whangarei Airport is 41 mi away, offering convenient travel options. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy fishing, cycling, and snorkeling in the surrounding area. The property offers scenic views of the sea, mountains, and local landmarks, enhancing the overall experience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bar
    Israel Israel
    “Everything, the place was perfect, well equiped and very clean, the host was great and very responsive if needed. We had a rented car to travel around so the location was great for it.”
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    “Lovely studio apartment with a view of the sand dunes sea. Very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the kitchenette. It was close to the Mangawhei Coastal Walkway.”
  • Judy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We loved the beautifully decorated room overlooking the estuary . Very tasteful and comfortable and not far to go for a good meal. It was so quiet even on a Saturday night. Margaret gave us a warm welcome.”
  • Marjorie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This accommodation is superb in every way, very spacious, lovely furniture, comfortable bed, good bathroom and fabulous view. Well maintained outside area, with deck, table and chairs etc, free on-site parking and excellent WiFi. It is very...”
  • Robin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location, just a short drive into town, wonderful sea views through large windows lovely and warm as we visited in winter lovely hosts we could take our dog which is the most important part for us!”
  • Penny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A very comfortable place to stay, great location, close to beach. Thank you so much”
  • Graham
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Love the location and view. Close to everything, but quiet. Margaret is a great host. Our second stay. Mangawhai is a great place for a few days break.”
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a lovely time here with our dog! Drinking coffee in the morning looking out at the ocean was something we really enjoyed. The whole apartment was super clean & Margaret is a lovely host.”
  • Jymah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The view along the estuary, the decor and the layout of the chalet with easy outside access, the seperate dressing room, excellent bed pillows and bedding, plenty of heating/ cooling, parking right by the door and a really nice host.”
  • Jodie
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely clean and peaceful accommodation. Margaret was very helpful. It’s a great spot!”

Hosted by Margaret Brookes

9.7
Host Review Score
Margaret Brookes
The Chalet is a stand alone open plan beach house. Our aim is to assure our guests of privacy, however, we are also available if needed for any queries or local information. The views to the front are of the estuary, sea and sand dunes and to the back, to the farm, garden and mountains.
I love living in a small friendly community as Mangawhai is, however, it does add another dimension to meet visitors to the Chalet from around New Zealand and around the world. I am proud of the environment we live in with so many things to do and places to go. I am a member of our beautiful golf club which is open to visitors. We have many local walks in particular the clifftop walk from the end of the beach. At the end of the day there are many places to have a meal or drink. Please ask if you have any questions or need suggestions for your time here in Mangawhai.
Our museum is well worth a visit if history is of interest to you. Further inland are 4 separate vineyards - the drive alone to see them is well worth the time. We have 2 major local markets on Saturday with fresh vegetables, cheese, wine, arts and crafts, clothing plus much more. We are within close range to many beaches including Langes and Waipu, both a 10 minute drive north. Our own beach is attended by life savers with the most crystal clear waters you could ever hope to swim in, and very regular surf for those liking the waves. Picnic Bay at the harbour entrance and the estuary provide more calm water swimming.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Chalet Cullen, takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Chalet Cullen, of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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