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Waipoua Lake House (by the lake)

Escape to a tranquil haven where peaceful surroundings meet modern comforts. Find your serenity.

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Exterior
Interior
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 660 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 359
AED 480 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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 (by the lake)

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)

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  • Washer
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  • Free WiFi
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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 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

Waipoua Lake House
Waipoua House Maraetai
Waipoua Lake House (Lake Maraetai) Mangakino
Waipoua 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) - 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

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 55 lbs 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)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on a river, this vacation 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.

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Waipoua Lake House (by the lake) Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cara

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

8/10 Good

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Robert F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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

Stacey E.

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

Simeon

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

Jan V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alma P.

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

Erin W.

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

Jeff P.

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

Warren R.

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

8/10 Good

Clynton W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Very nice batch
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Celia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mangakino
Comfortable, clean and very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Really appreciated the deep bath and electric blankets after a looooong cycle.
Really appreciated the deep bath and electric blankets after a looooong cycle.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen L.

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

Vaughan L.

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

8/10 Good

lee n.

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

4/10 Poor

Jocelyn Daphne G.

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

6/10 Okay

Sidhika D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Wasn’t what we thought
We where so excited coming to the bach yesterday but where really shocked how it looked inside. Everything was nice outside and the dog LOVED the yard but inside was a whole different story. The carpet looks yuck and dirty and is a thin layer over just planks of wood, we know this because there are parts where the carpet is ripped up so could see the wood. The floor was just really hard and cold and didn’t look nice. The wallpaper in some places was ripped and it didn’t look nice. The shower was horrible. We tried to love it but the presentation just wasn’t it. We thought about booking back in for my birthday in Feb since it’ll be summer but it’ll have to change a lot for us to book in again. Hosts seems nice but didn’t really talk that much to him. Straight forward finding the keys and getting in and all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mangakino return
Enjoyed our stay...comfortable and relaxing.. na mihi :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024