More than meets the eye, this cosy, coastal cabin is glamping at its very best.

The studio unit offers a kitchenette with ample storage and looks out to palms for that holiday feel. The living area with a fold out couch provides a living room come bedroom at night. Adjacent, the bathroom offers that little bit of luxury with a fully tiled and plumbed bathroom (a great cost saving when you decide to build) and handy when heading back after a paddleboard or dip in the estuary (only 900m). The central covered decking is the perfect place to kick back for summertime drinks and dining or a place to soak up the sun on a winter's afternoon. The sliding screens create privacy and sunshade when desired, or open up to watch the kids playing on the lawn.

Set up so you can park and connect a camper or caravan, there is also plenty of room for tents, and with fencing on three sides it is well sheltered and would be easy to create a fully fenced area for children or pets.

This property is in a fantastic location being on the northern side, at the end of a cul-de-sac yet an easy stroll to all the fun. Mangawhai village enjoys Saturday markets , an amazing range of eateries, shops, a library, sports grounds and the well known Bennetts cafe and chocolate factory. Imagine wandering down along the estuary edge to the markets on a Saturday morning to get your fresh produce and check out the other offerings, enjoying brunch with live music and smelling the sea breeze. In the evening there is an excellent range of eateries whether dining in or taking home and options abound for a cold bevvy or a cheeky cocktail and you don't need to take the car - life doesn't get much better than this.

Continue to enjoy this exciting escape as is or start designing your beach house or all year rounder. Only 70 minutes from Auckland, Mangawhai is a desirable location for holiday homes or permanent residences alike. Whether your city escape, romantic getaway, or for family fun, don't delay, vendors want sold.