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The Rose Cottage

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A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a view of a park through large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator.
A single-story mobile home with a white picket fence, a front porch, and a chimney.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small table, and chairs.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a bookshelf with books.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Place, Mangakino Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout 1

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mangakino

Mangakino is home to this holiday home. 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 Lake Maraetai. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

  • Mangakino Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Taupō - 56 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 84.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Takeaways - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Russmans - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rose Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Rose Cottage?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rose Cottage on 18 Dec 2026 start from AU$402, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Rose Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rose Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rose Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rose Cottage located?

Situated in Mangakino, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangakino Golf Club and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Waikato River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 209 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house. Host were very accommodating and communicated promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Rose Cottage. We are looking forward to staying again in 2027.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, nice views of the golf course and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was great and very comfortable

A great property to stayat very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very nice and great communication House was perfect for us with kids they had there own sleepout, view was amazing could look a out all day watching people on the riverHouse had everything we needed; very tidy and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great little bach, perfect for the family. Close to shops and nice view of lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice no frills getaway

Great little out of the way place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Perfect for our group of mixed adults on a mountain bike trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

House was very warm very lovely place for me and my family for afew days it was absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Good place to stay. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice cottage

Whole family enjoyed our night here, the quiet rural vibe and especially liked good spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Nice and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy property to stay and perfect location for our family plans.Communication was excellent and informative, couldn’t fault.Very lucky to be able to holiday with our dog too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Matatangi Stay

Awesome Quiet spot, house was as advertised, Had a awesome 2 nights away Thanks Guys
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A warm and cosy base for a great weekend away

We spend a few days riding the Waikato River trails and the Rose cottage was a great base. Warm and cosy and the spa was just what we needed to soothe the aching muscles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Night away

Fantastic place to say - amazing that the spa was heated and ready to soak in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & cosy

Really enjoyed our stay at Rose Cottage. It had everything we needed & was very warm and cosy with the fire going. Loved the spa pool too, very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot close to golf course,good views

Good size property easy access
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My partner and I absolutely loved our weekend away here. Beautiful area and the Bach is clean and super cosy with a fireplace and heat pump. The spa is a plus, also being pet friendly! 100% would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend away

Was a great location, easy drive to Taupo for attractions and great outlook. Good place to wind down and relax with the family and pets. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm Escape

Was further away from everything than I thought, but still well worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home

Would come stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday home

Great location for a half way overnight pit stop to head south from Auckland. House has everything you need to survive while away. Great outdoor space for the dog to run around and being fully fenced is perfect Owner was easy to deal with and communicated well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Enjoyed it VERY much. Communication and bach was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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