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Interior
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lake Maraetai
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mangakino Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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Studio unit self contained, peaceful setting, awesome views

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (44)
The price is CA $115
per night
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Studio unit self contained, peaceful setting, awesome views

About the area

Mangakino

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Waikato River and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Mangakino Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mangakino Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Taupo - 39 min drive - 54.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 55 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hui Hut - Bar & Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Diya Backcountry Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Russmans - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waipoua Lake House

Freshly renovated bach. Light and bright in a peaceful location to kick back and relax with an easy stroll to the boat ramp, lake front reserve or the local shops.

“We had a great trip to Mangakino, was a bonus that we could bring our furry friend Jack. Tidy fully fenced section and well appointed cute home with everything we need.”

NOTE: Cleaning is provided for $45 per booking stay. Duvets/blankets and pillows are provided - linen and towels are available for an additional $55 per booking/stay.

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

Property manager

Grant Harris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Waipoua Lake House
Waipoua House Maraetai
Waipoua Lake House (Lake Maraetai) Mangakino
Waipoua Lake House (Lake Maraetai) Private vacation home

Waipoua Lake House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
“Dam”great place
Accommodation like new inside, accurate description. Heat pump fab after a hot day riding. Grant was communicative. Great place to be based to explore the Waikato River Trails.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
...clean and funky batch, we all loved our stay, would reommend and rebiook. Thanks Grant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay
The place is exactly as described and quiet. It is an ideal place to stay to go exploring from. Easy drive to Taupo and Rotorua.The host is quick to respond to any questions and is very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cara

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to escape the crazy Auckland busy lifestyle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay
Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage. Loved the location being so close to the lake.Everything was clean and tidy. There were dog Poos left behind from previous tenants so we cleaned them up. My only suggestion would be to please leave a manual for the oven. Had us totally confused! We were here for a dog Trial in Tokoroa and hesitated about the travel each day but was definitely worth it. Again, many thanks. Maree
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mangakino return
Enjoyed our stay...comfortable and relaxing.. na mihi :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The property was clean and simple. We have a 1 year old and didn’t have to move too much to make it baby safe. Recommended if you have young ones.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute
Perfect for a brief catch-up, central to both our locations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant midway point for Taupo footy tournament
A magical place to stay. My kids were thrilled. It was difficult to get them to leave! Beautifully modernised and with all that we needed. Super comfy and cozy. Outstanding communication and helpfulness from host. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort in a time of sorrow
We travelled to say goodbye to our Nan. To be able to come back to a clean, comfortable and light space after days of grief was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a rowing camp weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family catch up
The house was clean and cozy easy access and easy the get hold of the host suited our family one night stay could off stayed more will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness
close to golf course, why we were there for,
tidy, cute cottage, enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mangakino stay
Thoroughly enjoyed the little house and our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mangakino
Great base for our weekend racing at the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Revamped lovely bach stay near to lake
Really lovely place. Old bach, but all revamped inside and super nice. Easy quick walk to the waterfront. Really lovely quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
We had a lovely stay in Mangakino. The house has everything we needed as a family and plenty of toys/games for the kids. Awesome back deck to sit and enjoy the evening on. Lovely and clean too. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely renovations make it a great place to stay
Lots of work has gone it into this place and it shows. Wonderful to have a fully fenced yard for the dogs too. Keen to stay again and maybe bring the family next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

lee n.

It was pretty good !!!
Newly renovated and nicely decorated, but it listed that one of the rooms had 3 beds and only had a bunk bed & that there was a “hotub”… it had a lovely big bath in a beautiful bathroom but not a hot tub (maybe just wrong on the booking sites information, the emailed info didn’t say it). And the dishes/cutlery weren’t the cleanest- could be from the last guests? But I’d say definitely worth the price and description, lovely large yard excellent communication with owner the house accommodated all my needs (excluding the booking sites description)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
A few comments were a little harsh, we found this place perfect and definitely excellent value for money! The renovations done are pretty good, double glazing, new carpet, new kitchen, bathroom and even Netflix. The bed were great and a great layout for a family trip! Summer will be amazing in this house. We had our Dog with us and she met one of the locals which was sooo funny, a little bulldog. Thanks Grant, youve done a great job :-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mango accomadation
Great little place. It is exactly as described and very clean, tidy and comforfable. Great communication from owners. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately we were there for a very short time only, just enough time for a sleep ..
My co worker and I had a 2 day job in area and needed accommodation . Your book a bach seemed a great idea. I suppose we only had time for a sleep, shower and coffee in the morning. Shower was great and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Clynton W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant
Was very happy with the bach and would recommend to other whanau.....nga mihi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023