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Amazing LakeVista House

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A wooden deck with a pergola, outdoor furniture, and a view of a lake and hills.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, sink, and a dining area with a chair.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with two windows, a bed, and a view of a green landscape.
A rural house with a satellite dish, surrounded by a grassy field and a forested hill.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled at the lakefront, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy activities like tubing, hiking, and biking nearby. Outdoor areas include a patio and deck with lake views, while the nearby golf course caters to sports enthusiasts. The stay is pet-friendly. Explore attractions such as Mangakino Recreation Reserve and Lake Maraetai.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Huka Falls
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

4th Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Amazing LakeVista House

Large 4 bedroom house with expansive views of Lake Maraetai, golf course and reserve from the living area. Massive deck that flows down to the reserve which borders two sides of the section, so it feels like your own large space.

Fully insulated and double glazed with a heat pump. Newly carpeted throughout.

Located in a quiet culdesac with loads of space to play on both the section and reserve.

Fully setup house with BBQ, washing machine, electric frypan, microwave, fridge freezer etc. Freeview TV (although weather can interfere with reception so may not always be available), DVD, stereo (CD player + 3.5mm input for MP3 players). Please note that there is no WiFi at this house but the cellular reception is good.

Pillows, duvets and blankets provided, please bring your own linen (linen can be provided at an extra cost if required). Guests are expected to clean before they leave, optional cleaning $90 per stay.

Lake Maraetai at your doorstep (fishing, skiing and wakeboarding).
Golf course just below the house.
Motocross track a few kilometres away.
Close to Waikato River Trails (can walk/bike from the house to Whakamaru along the edge of the river without being on the road).
35mins to Taupo, 1 hour to Rotorua, 1 1/2 hours to skifields.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed with prior approval only.
Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$90 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Clean the house before you leave, ready for the next people to move in.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Pets allowed with prior approval

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only.

Guests are expected to clean the house before they leave unless they have requested and paid for the optional cleaner.

All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20025644
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mangakino

Located in Mangakino, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Mangakino Golf Club and The Timber Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mangakino Recreation Reserve and Lake Maraetai. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

  • Lake Maraetai - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 51 min drive - 71.2 km
  • Huka Falls - 55 min drive - 75.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 84.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Takeaways - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Green Fairy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing LakeVista House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing LakeVista House?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing LakeVista House on 2 Oct 2026 start from £227, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Amazing LakeVista House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing LakeVista House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing LakeVista House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing LakeVista House located?

Situated in Mangakino, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangakino Golf Club and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Waikato River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property was perfect in every way. It was central and an easy walk to the shops. The rooms and bed layouts were great. We loved staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, we had a really enjoyable stay.
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Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has been our second stay at this property. The owner is great to deal with and the property has an amazing deck with an outlook over the golf-course to the lake. Close to the local shops and pet-friendly, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has amazing view nice family home we really enjoyed our stay thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Lake Vista in Mangakino while accommodating our staff team. The house was clean, comfortable, well equipped, and in a great location.Communication throughout was excellent, and the hosts were friendly, accommodating, and easy to deal with. The property worked perfectly for our team during their stay.Thank you again for your hospitality and kind message — it was very much appreciated. We would absolutely stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice little place to stay close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was a great communicator. The place is exactly as described. Area is nice and quiet and conveniently situated to shops and cafes. Easy place to have kids at as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

Location was excellent, super quiet and relaxing. Perfect for a holiday. Had everything we needed and was super clean. Exactly as per listing, very happy with our stay and would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Brilliant view, very private, lots of room. Best place I’ve stayed at in Mangakino.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This Mangakino gem had everything we needed with beautiful views in a quiet location.

Great spot - thank you very much to our hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Easy to find, convenient, had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spot

Lovely location, we enjoyed our stay. Great communication from the owner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mangakino

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Amazing place and hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Awesome views! Nice house ! Suited us well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place loved it kids had plenty of space

Loved it,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Backwash Paradise

Great spot, no hassles, dog friendly, plenty of bedsCheers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet

Had a great stay, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Space and location

Fantastic spacious holiday home, with great location, views and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taniwha

Great location, fun area to explore with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bike trip stopover

Loved this place. Great views and great location. Everything was clean and set up well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Mangakino

Lovely outlook over the lake and golf course. Good facilities. Beds were comfortable HUGE deck area. Great place to stay if your riding the river trail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy mangakino

Wonderful stay with super lovely communication from host. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great house with an awesome view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim

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What makes this property unique

I love the views across the reserve and golf course to the lake. With reserve on two sides of the property, it feels like you have all this open space just to yourself. With massive ranch sliders opening onto the deck, there is great indoor/outdoor flow.

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