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Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa

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A modern, dark-colored single-story house with large glass windows, a visible interior with a bed and a chair, and a trampoline in the backyard.
A backyard with a hot tub, a barbecue area, and a covered patio.
A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There are three white stools and a colorful sofa with a cushion that says "Mrs. always right."
A modern two-story house with a covered porch and a white car parked in front.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Massages in spa
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Waikato
  • Place, Mangakino Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1. Main Bed (Front Room)

1 Queen Bed

2. 2nd Bed (Rear Room)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

3. Cabin Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4. Cabin Rumpus Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Dining Sofabed

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

5. Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

6. Cabin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

7. Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Mangakino

Located in Mangakino, this holiday home is next to a golf course and 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Mangakino, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Mangakino Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Huka Falls - 56 min drive - 76.9 km
  • Lake Taupō - 57 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Takeaways - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Green Fairy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa on 3 Nov 2026 start from £196, 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 Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Beauty - Spacious Family Retreat for 12 + Spa located?

This family-friendly Mangakino holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Mangakino Golf Club, Mangakino Recreation Reserve and Waikato River. Lake Maraetai is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely place, nice owner

We had a very good stay, will look forward to back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Thanks John, welcome back anytime !!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would definitely recommend this place to my family and friends

Lovely little getaway will tell my family about it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2021
Welcome back anytime. !!! THANKS.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Great communication with owners, everything we needed for our stay, clean, warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Hahaha, "Home away from home" is exactly how we as owners feel also!! Welcome back anytime. xoxox
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay. Awesomely kid and dog friendly. And the spa pool was an extra bonus for us. What a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable stay

Good house well placed for our mountain biking trips. Easy all round, thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
Perfect guests. Easy to deal with and welcome back anytime. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, The Addy’s
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Lovely house, well stocked with what you need on a holiday and great location. We enjoyed the spa pool and close location to the lake. Able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thanks Tamara, Glad you enjoyed and welcome back anytime. xoxox
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great property in a beautiful part of North Island. Fantastic communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent response from the owners and very helpful giving us early and late access. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best communication from host, ever!

Really excellent communication from host, made the whole process so seamless. Lovely place, spa was dreamy. Comfortable beds and everything you need! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thanks Frances, Glad you enjoyed and welcome back anytime. xoxox
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend StayCa Perfection

4 friends wsnting a relaxing night away. From the moment we arrived we were thrilled. SPA A Total bonus. Beds extremely comfy. Shower pressure was fantastic. We will absolutely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thanks Ree, Glad you enjoyed and welcome back anytime. xoxox
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brownlies stay

Great place to stay. Close to the wakeboarding event we were watching. Clean, tidy & well set out. Will be back. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2025
Absolutely great guests, understanding and perfect communications made the stay easy as. Left place well and are welcomed back anytime. Talk soon!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean and Tidy

Lovely Cottage. Very clean and tidy. Great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2022
You can keep up to date with improvements on Facebook @mangoblackbeauty/ Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Black Beauty

Great facility and property owner is really great to deal with. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome accommodation for the smaller group

The guys loved it, had everything they needed. Clean and tidy accommodation with awesome owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thanks Glenda, Glad you enjoyed and welcome back anytime. xoxox
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Away

Karl and Vanessa were amazing hosts! Their place is in a great location and has everything you need! Any issues were addressed immediately. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
You can keep up to date with improvements on Facebook @mangoblackbeauty/ Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at Mangakino

This property was perfect for our family of 5 (2 kids 9yrs and 12 and an infant). It slept us all comfortably and it was great to have a well equipped kitchen and a bath for the baby. The tramp was a bonus too! Super close to the lake and with plenty of boat parking. We look forward to more holidays at Black Beauty and Mangakino.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2021
Ainsley was our perfect guest. Easy to deal with, kind, clean and respectful. Her and the crew are welcome back anytime !!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mangakino Bach.

A kiwi Bach style holiday home. With well presented grounds and an interior more than in keeping with its bach style. Everything needed for our long weekend stay was there. Handy to Taupo and Pureora (Timber Trail) for MTB activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2020
Thanks Lew, and come back anytime. !!!!!
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