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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 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.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪58 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

About this property

Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!

Aranui Lake House is a well-apportioned, sunny bach with a big back yard for the kids to run around on with a trampoline. Clean and tidy with super comfy beds - read the reviews! It's a 2-minute walk to the lake front. Relax on the beautiful back deck at the end of your daily activities.

"The house had everything we needed and more. It was quiet, comfortable and clean. Lovely location with a large lawn and trampoline."

Note that all linen and cleaning is included ($100 per booking).

Waipoua Lake House is next door if you need more space - on another listing.

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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: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20028978
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 mountain biking and hiking.
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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
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 51 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Huka Falls - 56 min drive - 76.9 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 58 min drive - 85.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 17 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! on 26 Aug, 2026 start from S$413, 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 11:00 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. 51 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 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

Brinley C.

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

David G.

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

carmen fletcher f.

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

Jos v.

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

Debbie R.

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

Colin B.

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

laurie l.

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

Nicola T.

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

Phil L.

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

Chelsey M.

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

Carley L.

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

Louise F.

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

Rob J.

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

Geoff E.

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

Vicki A.

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

Karl H.

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

Liz S.

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

Trevor N.

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

Craig B.

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

Rebecca M.

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Fantastic property.

Fantastic property. Great Reno, fresh & comfortable. Great place to come back to after a days riding.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

Beautiful bach! Excellent location.

Beautiful bach! Excellent location.

About the host

Hosted by Grant Harris

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We're a family who lives in Auckland and this is our getaway spot; we love spending time in here as it's so off-the-beaten-track from our city life!

Why they chose this property

The bach is located in the 'golden triangle' of Mangakino, with the easiest access to the lake.

What makes this property unique

Sun-drenched deck to catch those rays while sipping your cider.

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