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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Laurels Retreat in Mangonui offers a holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, water sports facilities, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, balcony, and private check-in and check-out services. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, live music, and barbecue facilities. Prime Location: Located on Hihi Road, Laurels Retreat provides sea views and easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the convenient location and the scenic surroundings. Activities and Services: Guests can engage in fishing, walking tours, and hiking. Free on-site private parking is available, and the property offers streaming services and a dining table. Highly rated for its scenic location and excellent host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Josey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We absolutely loved the view and ended up staring at the changes for hours. We enjoyed the simplicity in the 2 room cabin. We quickly got used to the toilet, easy and practical. I liked the big fridge, good linen and towels, great shower. We...
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    This is a lovely little cabin with a beautiful outlook and very quiet, peaceful surroundings.
  • Stephanie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location so private and peaceful loved how quiet it was and the neighbouring donkeys. Would definitely stay again.
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, absolutely loved the peace and quiet (and the donkeys!), would highly recommend.
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely quiet location. Enjoyed the Donnie's. Everything you need. Complimentary honey and farm eggs a nice touch.
  • Jamie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful spot, it felt like we were so secluded but easy short drive to town and beach. Having our little dog with us was a bonus! The donkeys were super friendly especially with a few apples. Amazing sunsets! Can get a bit hot in summer facing...
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    The location was quiet. The owner was so helpful and easy to talk to, went above and beyond. The view is simply amazing
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing view, free range eggs, privacy, sweet Donkeys in the field behind. Clean and comfortable. Sustainable. Being in the middle of the country side
  • Jennifer
    Germany Germany
    Very cozy cabin with caring owners, a beautiful night sky and everything you need.
  • Amber
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was amazing, the location and views, the cabin was so nice, bed was super comfortable, little extra touches everywhere.

Hosted by Lynley

9.2
Host Review Score
Lynley
Kia ora! From the hilltop you will view the Mangonui shops. If the sun entices you and it tickles your fancy to make a wee commute over shore, you could bring your kayak and life jacket and paddle your way towards a morning coffee or dinner at the nation's famous fish and chip shop or better yet… both! For you animal lovers, we encourage you to share your stay with the donkeys. The 3 of them are docile and receive newcomers well. The donkeys likely will love a scratch and will watch you soak up the sun, curiously, from their corner. Fire pit equipment is available for use, but you must contact the owners before lighting one, to ensure the regional fire risk is low during your stay. The cabin is just a 10 minute walk from the main property, isolated from the farm’s main-stayers, but close enough to reach out should there be any concerns during your stay. Lynley's contact information can be found at the footer of this page. We welcome guests to take a walk around the farm and meet all of the animals and enjoy what it has to offer. IMPORTANT. If you bring any watersport equipment, are after a paddle or just keen to sunbathe, feel free to make use of the jetty at the base of the cabin. Do note however that we rely on quests to make consciously informed decisions around water safety and weather conditions, therefore we will not take any responsibility for anything that happens upon the use of this facility so please be water wise! IMPORTANT: Because this property poses natural risks we cannot have Children stay unfortunately. Please note: We endeavor to have the Donkeys at the cabin paddock but they may occasionally need to be away from there for their health requirements. PLEASE NOTE: To get to the bathroom is a walk on the deck on the OUTSIDE of the cabin. Taupo Bay for surfing Cape Reinga lighthouse the northern most point of New Zealand. Ahipara: Ninety mile beach; Giant sand dunes. Wineries: Karikari Vineyard Mangonui famous fish n chip shop
The property owners, Lynley and Michael have known the Northland region for their entire lives and are more than happy to debrief you either upon arrival or at any point during your stay on the local hotspots and attractions. However it is totally over to you and no offence shall be taken if you wish for us to remain completely out of the way!
The Hihi neighbourhood is a small beachside settlement that is quiet and peaceful. Mangonui township which is only a 15min car trip away is a quaint small seaside fishing village that has cafes and restaurants, to name a few places.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Laurels Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Laurels Retreat 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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