The couple bought the property in 2015 and lovingly refurbished it in 2018 creating a relaxed beach-culture style, inspired from their holidays abroad.
They love renovating properties — when Johnson was still playing for the Cronulla Sharks in 2020, they extensively renovated a house in Cronulla. And when they returned to New Zealand and Johnson re-signed with the Warriors in 2021, the couple did a smart do-up on their Ōrākei home.
Shaun Johnson and Kayla Johnson’s Mangawhai holiday home. Photo / Supplied
And the house has seen plenty of celebrations for the couple.
In late 2020, it was at the Mangawhai home that the couple — who had married in Byron Bay a year earlier — brought friends and family together for a double celebration. First daughter Millah’s “welcome to the world party” was combined with a surprise 30th birthday celebration for Shaun.
Shaun Johnson and Kayla Johnson’s Mangawhai holiday home. Photo / Supplied
The spacious single-level house has indoor/outdoor flow with a large kitchen and scullery that includes a wine fridge.
There is an adults’ games room, which includes a table tennis table, darts board, TV and beer fridge.
The house can sleep eight adults in four bedrooms and a garage/kids play area can sleep six children/teenagers on triple-stacked bunks.
Shaun Johnson and Kayla Johnson’s Mangawhai holiday home. Photo / Supplied
Outside the fun continues with a large lawn area and pool situated in a chic outdoor setting with an outdoor shower, trampoline and sand pit for the youngsters.
