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Amazing LakeVista House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
House
Deck looking to Lake
View
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
  • Place, Lake Taupō
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

4th Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Pets allowed with prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.
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.

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 next to a golf course and on a lake. 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 cycling and hiking.
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Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Lake Taupō - 36 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Huka Falls - 49 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 56 min drive - 81.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing LakeVista House pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Amazing LakeVista House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing LakeVista House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing LakeVista House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing LakeVista House located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Thanks from Parr family

Beautiful home thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., Sydney Australia

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

Mango rules

LakeVista House is awesome place to stay beautiful views of the lake and Golf Course. Kim is very welcoming and nice and easy to interact with any questions you haThanks again Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Great location - pleasant house

Older property but great deck and view over the golf course had everything we needed. Thanks Kim. I did give the shower a good scrub, there was recycling left outside but it wasn't ours.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anil B.

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

Anil Bandla

Very good location. Specious and tidy house. Coutcges and beds in the property are looks dirty and too old not comfortable for sleeping and sitting. Orher wise cery nice accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine C.

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

Lake vista review

Was such a beautiful place to stay, nice quiet street. There was some rubbish and a full recycle bin left from the last guests so we just dumped it with ours when we left. There was also some mess left in the freezer (looked like melted ice cream maybe) but other than that awesome place you have and would definitely book again! Thanks Kim 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is always our best place to stay & caters for our whanau when we all get together with such a great big space it’s just unfortunate when others don’t leave the property as clean as I would like to have it so I do tend to waste time cleaning on arrival as I always ensure it’s better than how we got it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Awesome

Amazing place and hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Great views and plenty around

Awesome little batch with incredible views. Loads of things in the extended area. We did plenty of day trips to Orakei Korako, Taupo and surrounds. We could take our dog which was a huge bonus. Very friendly people around and quite a few options for food and coffee in the immediate area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rob E.

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

Excellent location and lovely comfortable house

Great location for a group holiday. House is well equipped and comfortable, although shower a bit fiddly to get even temperature. Previous guests had not done a great job of cleaning after themselves, but otherwise very much enjoyed stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great spot for relaxing

Wish we could have spent more time here relaxing. Had a action-packed weekend. Lovely deck and view to take in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Mangakino

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Awesome Stay

Awesome stay here first time staying few hiccups with the BBQ but certainly got there in the end. Was great for all my whaanau to spend time with us in such a sad time. Look forward to coming back Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachael c.

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

Peaceful

Such a peaceful, magical spot to relax. Host was amazing with communication 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

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

Gorgeous Property

Absolutely thrilled with our short stay - only wish we could have stayed longer! The photos really don't do justice to the view, and the house was well equipped with everything we needed. I have a strong suspicion that some of our crew will be returning again soon! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kim

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What makes this property unique

I love the views across the reserve and golf course to the lake. With reserve on two sides of the property, it feels like you have all this open space just to yourself. With massive ranch sliders opening onto the deck, there is great indoor/outdoor flow.

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