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Waipoua Lake House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Smart TV
Interior
Combined shower/bathtub, toilet paper
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Located in peaceful Mangakino, Aranui Lake House offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the newly renovated bach with its modern kitchen and bathroom, surrounded by tranquil surroundings that invite relaxation.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Add dates for prices

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

Freshly renovated bach. Light and bright in a peaceful location to kick back and relax with an easy stroll to the boat ramp, lake front reserve or the local shops.

“We had a great trip to Mangakino, was a bonus that we could bring our furry friend Jack. Tidy fully fenced section and well appointed cute home with everything we need.”

NOTE: Cleaning is provided for $45 per booking. Duvets/blankets and pillows are provided - linen and towels are available for an additional $55 per booking/stay.

Aranui Lake House is next door if you need more space - on another listing.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Exterior

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  • Washer
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  • Air conditioning
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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 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 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
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 area

Map
Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

  • Lake Maraetai - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mangakino Golf Club - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Lake Taupō - 46 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Huka Falls - 50 min drive - 67.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Diya Backcountry Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waipoua Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Waipoua Lake House?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waipoua Lake House on 4 Nov 2025 start from NZ$273.5, 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.

What time is check-in at Waipoua Lake House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waipoua Lake House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waipoua Lake House located?

Situated on a river, this holiday 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suini P.

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

Weekend getaway

Perfect location, close to shops and a short walk down to the lake. House was really warm and cosy and clean. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone W.

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

Mangakino

Excellent stayDefinitely worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was super clean and beautifully presented. So cosy and warm with the heat pump going. We loved our stay. Thanks!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Jacqui M.

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

All Round Gem

Good communication and prompt to respond. Lovely layout and well presented, with all that was promised. Fully equiped for the number and age of persons offered to cater for.Easy and quick access to biking and walking trails, shops, golf club, and lake. Would go back again for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

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

Great place

The property was clean and simple. We have a 1 year old and didn’t have to move too much to make it baby safe. Recommended if you have young ones.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash M.

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

Comfort in a time of sorrow

We travelled to say goodbye to our Nan. To be able to come back to a clean, comfortable and light space after days of grief was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania W.

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

Very good

Very nice batch
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

8/10 Good

Simon H.

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

Good

Nice tidy property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Goleman Team

The Team enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

Waikato River Trails base

The Waipoua Lake House worked well for us and 2 young adult children. The bach was comfortable and well equipped, there was also plenty of room for bikes & cars. Communication with Grant was prompt and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa W.

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

“Dam”great place

Accommodation like new inside, accurate description. Heat pump fab after a hot day riding. Grant was communicative. Great place to be based to explore the Waikato River Trails.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

Great Place to stay

The place is exactly as described and quiet. It is an ideal place to stay to go exploring from. Easy drive to Taupo and Rotorua.The host is quick to respond to any questions and is very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

Kate K.

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

Cute

Perfect for a brief catch-up, central to both our locations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie H.

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

Brilliant midway point for Taupo footy tournament

A magical place to stay. My kids were thrilled. It was difficult to get them to leave! Beautifully modernised and with all that we needed. Super comfy and cozy. Outstanding communication and helpfulness from host. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024