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Aranui Lake House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books - Aranui Lake House (Mangakino)

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Aranui Lake House (Mangakino)

Aranui Lake House, a sunny bach with super comfy beds, is just steps from the lake front and offers plenty of space for kids to run around in the big back yard. Relax on the beautiful back deck at day’s end.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space

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About this property

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

Aranui Lake House

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 all linen and cleaning is included ($100 per booking)

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
On a lake
On a river

Things to do

Bicycles
Kayak
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby

Safety features

No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 700 square feet

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

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 area

Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lake Maraetai - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Lake Taupō - 39 min drive - 64.8 km
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 51 min drive - 82.8 km
Polynesian Spa - 58 min drive - 87.5 km

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min drive
‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive
‪The Green Fairy - ‬6 min drive
‪Tom & Shorty - ‬14 min walk
‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Aranui Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Aranui Lake House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aranui Lake House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Aranui Lake House located?

Situated on a river, this holiday 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.

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Aranui Lake House Reviews

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9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10/10 Excellent

David G.

28 Dec 2023

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

carmen fletcher f.

4 Jul 2024

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

Jos v.

11 Nov 2019

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.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

27 Jan 2025

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

Awesome

Beautiful property with wonderful feeling. Comfortable, clean and perfect size! Great backyard, perfect for kids! Facilities in the house spot on!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

16 Nov 2020

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

laurie l.

11 Jul 2021

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.

21 Dec 2020

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.

14 Nov 2020

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

1 Nov 2020

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

7 Oct 2020

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.

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8/10 Good

7 Oct 2020

Loved the log burner fire on a cold winter night.

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10/10 Excellent

6 Oct 2020

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.

12 Jul 2020

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.

24 Feb 2020

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.

9 Feb 2020

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.

31 Jan 2020

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

8/10 Good

Vicki A., Te Puke

31 Mar 2019

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.

22 Mar 2019

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.

14 Mar 2019

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.

17 Feb 2019

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.

12 Nov 2018

Great holiday house

Great renovated holiday house with deck and glimpse of the lake. Mangakino is a lovely spot for a quiet holiday.

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

26 Apr 2018

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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