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Aranui Lake House (by the lake)

Relax on a beautiful back deck after an action-packed day by the lake. Unwind knowing you’re staying in comfortable and clean surroundings.

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Lake
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Aranui Lake House (by the lake)

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 days of activities in the area.

If you're a larger group and need another bach, check out the next door property, Waipoua Lake House, which is just as comfortable.

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

Property manager

Grant Harris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling 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

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10 Waipoua Street, Mangakino

Waipoua Lake House (by the lake)

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 116 reviews
The price is AED 356
AED 477 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Waipoua Lake House (by the lake)

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
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) - 61 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Waikato River and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Mangakino Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

Aranui Lake House (by the lake) 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey M., Tauranga

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!
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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.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Loved the log burner fire on a cold winter night.
Loved the log burner fire on a cold winter night.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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.

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.

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

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!!

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

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.

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.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Fantastic property.
Fantastic property. Great Reno, fresh & comfortable. Great place to come back to after a days riding.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

Beautiful bach! Excellent location.
Beautiful bach! Excellent location.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Great property, styled beautifully, everything you need.
Great property, styled beautifully, everything you need.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Love this place! Second time we have stayed here.
Love this place! Second time we have stayed here. Place is spotless and modern. We will be back!