Premium #18204

Our Eco Haven

House • Mangawhai New Zealand

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Primary home

Exchange types accepted

Simultaneous

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal & Globe

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Listed January 2023

General overview

Newly built, our little home is our haven. Set on 2 acres of fruit trees, grassland and forest, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of town (15 minutes drive away) it is the perfect place to rejuvenate,  whilst still having access to the nearby beach, restaurants and wonderful forest walks.

The space

The house consists of open plan living room with fully equipped kitchen, one private bedroom plus 2 open lofts. Plenty of mattresses for loft sleeping, also a pull out single sofa bed in the living room. Bathroom with tub and shower and picture window to enjoy the view. A cozy 'Sparky' wood fireplace for the colder months. Outdoor seating area/deck on both sides of the house, to enjoy the amazing views. One is covered. The garden is quite wild. There is a mowed lawn leading from the deck, but other than that and the vegetable garden we let nature do her thing. Part of the property has a covenanted wetland and native bush area where it is so peaceful to wander through or just sit and contemplate!
We will respect your property to the utmost, as I am sure you would do for ours.

Notes

Property has a pond, something to be aware of with small children. We have a green house and vegetable garden which might require occasional watering. An outbuilding is near the house with a workshop (no access) and an art studio. No animals to look after. We are open to car exchange if this makes things easier

Features

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Washer

Dishwasher

Oven

Coffee machine

Fridge

Iron

Heating

TV

WiFi

High Speed Internet

Bathtub

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguisher

Bed sheets

Towels

Workspace

Fireplace

Garden / yard

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

Weekend

Adventure

Budget

Romantic

Sport and leisure

Foodie

Relaxing

Eco

Village

Beach

Water

Hiking

Golf

House rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Dog free

Carpet free

Smoke free

Fragrance free

Low allergen

Dates of Availability

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Available

Neighbourhood

Mangawhai village is approx a 10 minute drive away (sorry no public transport). Another 5 minutes and you arrive at 'the heads', where you'll find the most scenic ocean beach. There is a 2 hour cliffwalk with stunning views of the estuary and distant coastline. Swimming, kayaking, surfing, you'll enjoy it all here. Nearby horse riding and golfing too. And beautiful forest walks.

Getting to my home

Driving 1+ hour from Auckland city

Nearest airport

2 hours drive from Auckland international airport, or get a connection to regional Whangarei Airport, then 1 hours drive.

Getting around

Car is necessary

Map of Approximate Location

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Feedback

We stayed at Jocelyn and Andrew's home to complete a non-sim exchange. We absolutely loved it! It is very much the sort of home that we would like to have when we retire and down size, so we took away lots of ideas. The house was beautifully clean, warm and comfortable and had lovely views. The welcome gift of local avocadoes was also much appreciate.

Home Feedback: Pauline stayed with Jocelyn 2 months ago

Glad you enjoyed the convenience of our home in Mount Maunganui, and the home itself.

Guest Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Julia 1 month ago

Jocelyn, Andrew and Tracey were great guests. Really good communication and left the house spotless. Recommended!

Guest Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Pauline 8 months ago

Pleasant and punctual discrete family I found the house very clean and a nice bouquet of flowers as a gift I advise to receive Jocelyn and her family without reservations

Guest Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Danièle 1 year ago

It was wonderful to get to know Jocelyn and her family. I was traveling with the kids but Maik was very happy to get to know them all. The communication before and after was very friendly , clear and open. while at our house I got the feeling that Maik wanted to move right beck in. He enjoyed his time together with all of you very much. It will be wonderful to come to NZ. Which won’t be this or next year but then…… so we hope you won’t forget us . We are already excited - just that this excitement has to last for a bit longer! Please come back ! You are very welcome again! All the very best from all of us! Kathrin, Maik and kids

Guest Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Kathrin 1 year ago

Jocelyn, Andrew and their family stayed in our house while we were on another exchange this summer. They were newbies but understood the need for good communication both before and during the exchange. They were the perfect guests, treated our house well and left it clean and tidy. So we highly recommend them as exchange partners and look forward to being able to go and stay with them in New Zealand sometime in the future.

Guest Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Annemette & Ole 1 year ago

Jocelyn and her husband were reliable and cleaned up the place, even watering the plants before they left. It seems they enjoyed their stay in Berlin.

Guest Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with hanns 1 year ago

We had a lovely stay at Julia's home. The house was spacious and so clean and tidy. Mount Maunganui is a great place to visit - a vibrant beach scene, lots of restaurants, a fantastic beach and stunning walk up the 'mount'. The house is in a quiet street just 10 minutes walk away from the centre and there's a great cafe just around the corner from the house that we frequented most mornings! Julia met us at the house and walked us through everything so as to ensure we had a relaxed and enjoyable stay. Thank you Julia!

Home Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Julia 1 month ago

Hi Jocelyn Thank you for your positive feedback, much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, and all that Mount Maunganui has to offer, it really is a stunning place. And thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy. Kind regards Julia

It was a pleasure to welcome Pauline and Matt to our home. They were superb guests, leaving our place spik and span. Wonderful couple, easy and uncomplicated to deal with. Would recommend them and welcome them back any time!

Guest Feedback: Pauline stayed with Jocelyn 2 months ago

What a wonderful stay we had at Pauline and Matt's place. We were welcomed and shown around on arrival and made to feel very comfortable. The house was perfect, right on the waters edge and a lovely view of boats bobbing on the tide. And no problems negotiating the low tide for driving in and out! Raglan is a delightful, wholesome surfie town - we absolutely loved the vibe. Pauline and Matt's communication was impeccable and they're a really friendly couple! We highly recommend a stay at their place 😊

Home Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Pauline 8 months ago

What a lovely stay we had at Danièle's home. She was there to welcome us and show us around her beautiful house, which was spotlessly clean and easily accommodated all seven of us! The house lacked nothing and was relaxing and comfortable, with a stunning view over the harbour. Danièle's communication was excellent and she provided many tips for visiting the area. The quaint seaside village of Erquy was a short walk down the hill, with many other walks accessable from there. We did hire a car as this made it easier to visit places further afield eg. Mont Saint-Michel! We enjoyed the peace and quiet of French village life, as opposed to being closer to a city. Danièle is a generous and friendly lady and I would have no hesitation in recommending her place as an exchange. Thank you Danièle!!

Home Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Danièle 1 year ago

We had a wonderful stay at Kathrin and Maik's home. They kindly accommodated all 7 of us in their cozy home. The house had everything we needed and our 4 year old was in heaven with the toys left out for her. We were lucky enough to meet Maik in person and not only did he make us feel welcome in his home, he even invited us out one day and we were able to enjoy a great time with him. It was our first time to Norway and we loved it! The house is very accessible to the city with public transport and beautiful walks nearby too. Maik and Kathryn are such friendly and generous people. We are so grateful to have met them and look forward to seeing them in New Zealand soon!

Home Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Kathrin 1 year ago

What a treat it was to stay in Annemette and Ole's house. The house was pristine and spacious, with ample room to accommodate our family of 7. We especially loved the kitchen that was so well equipped and the sunny living room. The house lacked nothing. They even provided some toys for our 4 year old - she thought she was in heaven! We were so appreciative of the welcome gift and personal message and immediately felt at home. Silkeborg is a great central point to explore the whole of Denmark. It is green and leafy with stunning lakes nearby the house. We hired a car which enabled us to freely explore areas further afield, though we have realized we'll need to come back one day to see the bits we missed! Annemette and Ole are a super friendly and generous couple and communication before and during our stay was perfect. As we were first time exchangers they offered lots of tips and we learnt so much by staying in their house, things that we will try to do as well. Though we didn't get to meet them in person we hope to do so when they come to stay here in New Zealand!

Home Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with Annemette & Ole 1 year ago

A lovely stay in a lovely area of Berlin. The apartment was cosy with everything we needed and stepping out onto the balcony felt like we were in a treehouse amongst the tall leafy trees. Easy access to transport and local cafes with delicious cakes! Our highlights for this visit was Charlottenburg palace and a bit further out a canoe ride through Spreewald - a tranquil break from the vibrant city life.

Home Feedback: Jocelyn stayed with hanns 1 year ago

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Jocelyn

Jocelyn and Andrew
We are relatively new to this platform but very keen to meet other like minded people. We live on a 2 acre property, tending it with sustainable permaculture principles in Mangawhai, about an hour north of Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew is soon to retire from the IT profession and Jocelyn works in the local community school. We love to travel, either within New Zealand and Australia or to visit our daughter in Europe.

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Premium #18204

Our Eco Haven

House • Mangawhai New Zealand

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Statistics

General overview

The space

Notes

Features

Washer

Dishwasher

Clothes dryer

Oven

Microwave

Coffee machine

Fridge

Iron

Hair dryer

Heating

Air conditioning

TV

WiFi

High Speed Internet

Bathtub

First aid kit

Wheelchair accessible

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguisher

Bed sheets

Towels

Workspace

Fireplace

Home cinema

Toys

Gym

Sauna

BBQ

Pool

Hot tub

Balcony

Garden / yard

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Covered porch / verandah

Kosher home

Meat-free kitchen

Gated community

EV Home Charger

Bikes

Camping gear

Kayak

Tennis court

Standup paddleboard