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Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!

Mangakino vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Mangakino

On lake.Within a 10-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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Taupō - 39 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 51 min drive - 82.8 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 58 min drive - 87.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ned's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green Fairy - ‬6 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.

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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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

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

Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

carmen fletcher f.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern and comfort house

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

10/10 Excellent

laurie l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

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

8/10 Good

Nicola T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing batch

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey M., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

10/10 Excellent

Carley L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

8/10 Good

Louise F.

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

8/10 Good

Rob J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

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

8/10 Good

Geoff E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jos v.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

8/10 Good

Vicki A., Te Puke

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

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

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

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

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.