Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!

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A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.
A bunk bed with striped bedding, a white wall, and a woven basket hanging on a hook.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a microwave.
A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mangakino Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mangakino

Located in Mangakino, this holiday home is on a river. 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 Waikato River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mangakino Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Huka Falls - 56 min drive - 76.9 km
  • Lake Taupō - 57 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Takeaways - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Green Fairy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! on 4 Nov 2026 start from £224, 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 Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps away from Waikato River and Lake Maraetai. Mangakino Recreation Reserve and Mangakino Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. Very tidy and comfortable. Excellent communication from the host. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything you need and Awsome spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern and comfort house

This is one of the most complete holiday homes we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

The house had everything we needed and more. It was quiet, comfortable and clean. Lovely location with a large lawn and trampoline.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This bach is an absolute gem. It is clean, well equipped and nicelynd will recommend it to anyone.

While Mangakino might not be everyone's idea of a holiday town unless you are a 'boatie', compared with Auckland it is quiet and peaceful. The bach fits very nicely into this environment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Beautiful property with wonderful feeling. Comfortable, clean and perfect size! Great backyard, perfect for kids! Facilities in the house spot on!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean bach with all the conveniences for a comfortable stay.

Was a lovely clean and tidy bach and nice location but the photo of the view is unfortunately no longer there as this has been completely built out, so that just needs updating as sadly there is no longer that view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent well appointed holiday home, loved our stay. Very quick and helpful comms from the owner. Thank you ever so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Awesome place . Very clean and tidy. Host is exelent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mangakino Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend away exploring the lake. The house was perfect for our needs, cute and tidy with plenty of things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing batch

Awesome stay. Batch well appointed. Everything you need for wonderful weekend in Mangakino.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’ll be back

We often stay in Mangakino with our hydroplane racing and this is by far our best experience of a rental batch. So clean and tidy. Everything you need, and the beds are very comfortable. Walking distance to the lake. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

High standard of furniture, bedding,kitchen utensils,dishes and white ware.

High standard of furniture, bedding,kitchen utensils,dishes and white ware.Good heater for Winter plus pot belly stove. Very near reserve and the lake, would highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved the log burner fire on a cold winter night.

Loved the log burner fire on a cold winter night.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect size, full of things like kayaks, a paddle board, darts, and heaps more to keep everyone ent

Perfect size, full of things like kayaks, a paddle board, darts, and heaps more to keep everyone entertained. Very clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable and felt very new.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need and more!

Awesome little property! Very cozy and tidy, with great outdoor areas. Toys/games for kids available.. dishwasher! Fireplace.. heat pump! Will definitely look to book again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect base for exploring the lakes

Had the best stay at the batch, house has absolutely everything we needed and the access to extra water sports gear was a treat! Only one small down side was that the house was not clean when we arrived. The previous guys had left their rubbish :(
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property!

Great little property, had everything needed for a weekend away. Friendly neighbours and such great weather!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Long Weekend Stay

We were asked if we could move to another property a few days before which we were told was very nice, and it certainly was. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and Grant was very easy to deal with and got back to our messages quickly. I will be in contact if we come to stay again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Water ski racing weekend

Gorgues Bach. So comfortable. Great spot . Close to lake which was awesome . Would definitely stay again 😊👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Gem!

Awesome place to stay, always super clean and tidy. Everything you need to have a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely refurbishment with deck overlooking garden

Nice and clean, good clear instructions, well stocked and 5 mins walk to the water. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exceptionally clean. Great spaces. Tasteful decor. Secure for the dogs.

Had a really good stay. Only gripe would be request to take our rubbish away as i would assume owners pay rates for this service. Otherwise all positives.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great holiday house

Great renovated holiday house with deck and glimpse of the lake. Mangakino is a lovely spot for a quiet holiday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We (partner and kiddies) here for a little weekend away from Tauranga and we absolutely LOVED it!

We (partner and kiddies) here for a little weekend away from Tauranga and we absolutely LOVED it! Such a beautiful, clean, warm and welcoming bach, a short walk to the lake/playground/shops it was perfect, exactly what we needed, we'll definitely be back!
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