Waipoua Lake House (by the lake)

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Entire home

Dining and kitchen, through to bedrooms.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 660 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mangakino, Mangakino

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front bedroom (master)

1 Queen Bed

Middle bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Rear bedroom (with cot)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Beautifully renovated bach with new kitchen and bathroom (Sep 23). Peaceful, light and bright location to kick back and relax in the peaceful surroundings that Mangakino is.

NOTE: Linen and cleaning is available at $100 per booking - just mention you'd like this when you book, otherwise it's BYO linen (towels/sheets/pillowcases/tea towels) and do your own cleaning.

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

Property manager

Grant Harris

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Similar properties

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 5 min walk
Lake Maraetai - 13 min walk
Mangakino Golf Club - 14 min walk
Lake Taupo - 39 min drive
Skyline Rotorua - 55 min drive

Getting around

Taupo (TUO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fred's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
‪The Dam Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪The Hui Hut - Bar & Eatery - ‬13 min walk
‪Tom and Shorty Café - ‬14 min walk
‪Diya Backcountry Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waipoua Lake House (by the lake) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waipoua Lake House (by the lake)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waipoua Lake House (by the lake)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waipoua Lake House (by the lake) located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Waikato River and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Mangakino Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Clean and comfortable, great stay.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice and quiet area and very comfy little house

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Gisborne

27 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Enjoyed our stay here, scenic views the whole drive there, the lake is literally 1min walk away, Definitely be staying again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Hannah V.

15 Apr 2019

Cute little bach

Lovely little house, even if a bit rustic and retro! Had everything we needed and comfy beds with plenty of blankets. Could've done with a vacuum and fridge clear out though. But overall we enjoyed our brief stay. The view of the lake in the morning had us wishing we could stay longer!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ash M.

19 Sept 2024

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

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

Ian C.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma P.

2 Apr 2024

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

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.

28 Feb 2024

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

close to golf course, why we were there for,

tidy, cute cottage, enjoyed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert F.

16 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication

Mangakino stay

Thoroughly enjoyed the little house and our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

25 Jan 2024

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

Mangakino

Great base for our weekend racing at the lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

22 Dec 2023

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

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.

11 Dec 2023

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

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.

6 Nov 2023

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

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.

31 Oct 2023

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

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.

27 Sept 2023

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

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.

9 July 2023

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

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

5 June 2023

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

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.

2 June 2023

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

Very pleasant

Was very happy with the bach and would recommend to other whanau.....nga mihi

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jocelyn Daphne G.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

I can't believe it

This place is really run down. The only thing that wasn't was the windows and the heat pump. The decor and furnishings were new but the dinning table needs repairs. The shower is rotten and has holes where water damage has appeared. Paint is peeling off the ceiling and walls with holes in them. It was not clean. I cleaned it better than I found it. The mugs had coffee/Tea built up in them or were very stained. The coffee container was empty. The place is well fenced for dog. Host was good to communicate with. Very over priced. Unfortunately this is the worst place we have ever stayed in all round

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey E.

7 Feb 2023

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

Best spot for a break away!

Best host, relaxing bach, everything you need and beds so comfy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan L.

3 Feb 2023

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

Perfect for a family

We had a great mini break at Waipoua Lake House…with 3 kids aged between 2-13 the house was perfectly laid out to suit their needs (esp appreciated the cot in one of the double rooms and the high chair) and although it was cozy for all of us there was plenty of seating in the lounge and we never felt cramped. Very clean and having the option of linen supplied was a bonus. Ample parking for our car and boat and good fenced in section - we will ask if we can bring the dog on our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania W.

27 Jan 2023

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

Very good

Very nice batch

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

26 Nov 2022

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

Great property. Beautiful spot

Grant fabulous to deal with. Property clean and tidy and had everything needed. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

15 Nov 2022

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

Bed for weary cyclists

Great location for cycling sections of the Waikato River Trails. Responsive hosts. Comfortable and well appointed. We paid for linen, etc and cleaning ($100) since we were cycling along the trails - bit surprised no milk was provided for this - we had to head out again on our bikes and buy milk for our overnight stay. Very convenient and comfortable overall.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parents P.

13 Nov 2022

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

Our weekend away

Great place for a family to stay. Especially if interested in boating, mountain biking or walking the tracks. Also a great place to sit back and relax. Plenty of deck space for sitting around the BBQ socialising. We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back sometime.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022