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Amazing LakeVista House

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, bed sheets
Dining
TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Mangakino

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Mangakino Golf Club and within 20 minutes of Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features a living room, a TV and a DVD player. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Housekeeping is available on request. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Mangakino holiday home include Waikato River and Lake Moana-Nui.
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What's nearby

  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 51 min drive - 71.2 km
  • Huka Falls - 55 min drive - 75.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 84.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Diya Backcountry Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬2 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.

Amazing LakeVista House

Large 4 bedroom house with expansive views of Lake Maraetai, golf course and reserve from the living area. Massive deck that flows down to the reserve which borders two sides of the section, so it feels like your own large space.

Fully insulated and double glazed with a heat pump. Newly carpeted throughout.

Located in a quiet culdesac with loads of space to play on both the section and reserve.

Fully setup house with BBQ, washing machine, electric frypan, microwave, fridge freezer etc. Freeview TV (although weather can interfere with reception so may not always be available), DVD, stereo (CD player + 3.5mm input for MP3 players). Please note that there is no WiFi at this house but the cellular reception is good.

Pillows, duvets and blankets provided, please bring your own linen (linen can be provided at an extra cost if required). Guests are expected to clean before they leave, optional cleaning $90 per stay.

Lake Maraetai at your doorstep (fishing, skiing and wakeboarding).
Golf course just below the house.
Motocross track a few kilometres away.
Close to Waikato River Trails (can walk/bike from the house to Whakamaru along the edge of the river without being on the road).
35mins to Taupo, 1 hour to Rotorua, 1 1/2 hours to skifields.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed with prior approval only.
Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$90 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Clean the house before you leave, ready for the next people to move in.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

Guests are expected to clean the house before they leave unless they have requested and paid for the optional cleaner.
All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets allowed with prior approval

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Amazing Lakevista House Mangakino
Amazing Lakevista House Private vacation home
Amazing Lakevista House Private vacation home Mangakino

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing LakeVista House have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Amazing LakeVista House?

No, Amazing LakeVista House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Amazing LakeVista House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Amazing LakeVista House?

There is a golf course next to Amazing LakeVista House.

Amazing LakeVista House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, we had a really enjoyable stay.
Left
Ahead
Right
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has been our second stay at this property. The owner is great to deal with and the property has an amazing deck with an outlook over the golf-course to the lake. Close to the local shops and pet-friendly, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has amazing view nice family home we really enjoyed our stay thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was a great communicator. The place is exactly as described. Area is nice and quiet and conveniently situated to shops and cafes. Easy place to have kids at as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia S.

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

Great place

Nice little place to stay close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate O.

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

Great view

Had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Perfect place to stay

Location was excellent, super quiet and relaxing. Perfect for a holiday. Had everything we needed and was super clean. Exactly as per listing, very happy with our stay and would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

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

Great Place

Brilliant view, very private, lots of room. Best place I’ve stayed at in Mangakino.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabe T.

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

This Mangakino gem had everything we needed with beautiful views in a quiet location.

Great spot - thank you very much to our hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheryl m.

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

Great place loved it kids had plenty of space

Loved it,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Awesome views! Nice house ! Suited us well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Lovely place

Easy to find, convenient, had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Awesome

Amazing place and hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Lovely Spot

Lovely location, we enjoyed our stay. Great communication from the owner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Mangakino

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Taniwha

Great location, fun area to explore with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Backwash Paradise

Great spot, no hassles, dog friendly, plenty of bedsCheers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view speaks for itself ! , amazing uninterrupted. The fact that it was pet friendly was also very important to us as our dog was able to stay too . He is an Old Boy and enjoyed the view as much as we did . The whole process was simple , Kim was accommodating and responses were fast . All round it was a great experience and like I said The View !!! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Sweet

Had a great stay, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Space and location

Fantastic spacious holiday home, with great location, views and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

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

Bike trip stopover

Loved this place. Great views and great location. Everything was clean and set up well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

What a spot

Great place, would definitely stay here again. I just wish we had more time to sit out on the deck and enjoy the outstanding view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig B.

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

Great stay at Mangakino

Lovely outlook over the lake and golf course. Good facilities. Beds were comfortable HUGE deck area. Great place to stay if your riding the river trail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon B.

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

Easy mangakino

Wonderful stay with super lovely communication from host. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

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

Great house

Great house with an awesome view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023