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Ithaci Villa
Mangonui, Doubtless BayOnce a bustling whaling and trading port, the scenic historic village centre is home to some truly exquisite heritage buildings - today housing mainly shops and cafes. It remains a port of entry to New Zealand with commercial operators using it as a base. There are several fine retail shops selling everything from local arts and crafts, gifts and quality New Zealand souvenirs to locally-produced food and wine. There are numerous waterfront cafes with alfresco dining, the historic hotels and courthouse plus the 'world-famous' fish shop. Additionally, there is the Doubtless Bay Information Centre, bookshop and stationers, general store with postal centre, garage/petrol station with marine services, several real estate agents, computer and internet facilities. High above the village waterfront is picturesque St. Andrew's Church and the primary school. From the Mangonui wharf you can see commercial fishing boats off-loading their catch and you can even try your hand at hooking fish from the docks. Standing on the wharf, it is evident that agriculture and fishing still remain the biggest occupational groups in the area. Around the corner from Mangonui village is Mill Bay, an artist's dream with its backdrop of the dominant Rangikapiti Pa, its yacht anchorage and other marine craft. A visit to Rangikapiti Pa will reward you with a panoramic view overlooking Mangonui Harbour on one side and the whole of Doubtless Bay on the other. Points of Distinction:Welcome to ‘Ithaci Villa' . With a warm sub-tropical climate, over 70kms. of unspoiled coastline and an abundance of safe beaches, Doubtless Bay on the Pacific Ocean is a holiday paradise and an ideal base for a holiday in the Northland of New Zealand. The Doubtless Bay area extends from Taupo Bay in the east to the Karikari Peninsula in the west. It includes the settlements of Hihi, Coopers Beach, Cable Bay , Taipa and Whatuwhiwhi, with its centre in busy Mangonui. ‘Ithaci Villa' was custom built and completed in September 2005 and offers luxurious accommodation with panoramic harbour views overlooking the Mangonui harbour inlet. ‘Ithaci Villa' was named after the birth place of my late father, Jerry Andrews. He was a carpenter by trade from Palmerston North. My Dad was born on the beautiful Island of Ithaci , one of the Ionian Islands in Greece . He migrated to New Zealand with his family at the age of 6 years. Description:Ithaci Villa is luxurious, superbly appointed and designed for comfort and relaxation. This new villa is tastefully decorated with beautiful views over the Mangonui harbour from all rooms, offering two spacious bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom (separate wings) the master bedroom with a queen bed, the second bedroom with a queen and single bed each opening out to the extensive deck. The middle section has an open plan designer kitchen with dual oven (electric ) and gas hobb plates, dining room and lounge which open on to an extensive deck. A compact laundry includes washing machine and dryer.
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