Laurels Retreat

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.6

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Laurels Retreat in Mangonui offers a holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy sea views, a sun terrace, and a balcony. The property features a kitchenette, dining area, and parquet floors. Exceptional Facilities: The holiday home provides free WiFi, water sports facilities, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Prime Location: Located on Hihi Road, Laurels Retreat is highly rated for its scenic location and convenient setting. Nearby attractions include fishing, walking tours, and hiking. Guests appreciate the scenic views and the friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Holiday homes with:

  • Landmark view

  • Sea view

  • Terrace

  • City view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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One-Bedroom House
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  • 1 double bed
US$289 for 3 nights
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One-Bedroom House
  • 1 double bed
Entire holiday home
323 feet²
Private kitchenette
Private bathroom
Balcony
Sea view
Landmark view
City view
Flat-screen TV
Barbecue
Terrace
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Detached
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Air purifiers
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max adults: 2
US$96 per night
Price US$289
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    “This is a lovely little cabin with a beautiful outlook and very quiet, peaceful surroundings.”
  • 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.”
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    “The little cabin in the middle of pastures overlooking a bay was perfect for us. Lynley is a caring and very friendly host. We enjoyed to talk and exchange our mutual interests.”
  • Ian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Coming out of the rat race of Auckland, it was so refreshing to find a little gem off the beaten track. It was quiet and clean, with everything one needed to relax. Loved the outdoor fire where you could warm yourself while taking in all night...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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 and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Laurels Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.