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Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mangakino, Waikato Region
  • Place, Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Maraetai
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mangakino

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Mangakino Golf Club and within a mile (2 km) of Mangakino Recreation Reserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Maraetai - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Taupō - 39 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 52 min drive - 51.0 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 58 min drive - 54.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Good times at the Lake

Welcome to your perfect lakehouse getaway!
This charming 3-bedroom retreat is your ideal spot for relaxation, celebration, or simply enjoying the outdoors. With your own fully renovated space, you'll feel right at home the moment you arrive. Step into your fantastic outdoor room—perfect for hosting your friends and creating your favorite memories.
Your mornings can start on the lush lawn, sipping coffee while surrounded by nature in your own secluded paradise. Just a 10-minute walk brings you to the lake, where your adventures await. Make this your home away from home—you deserve it!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Mangakino, just steps from Mangakino Golf Club. You'll also find Waikato River and Mangakino Recreation Reserve within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Good times at the Lake?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Good times at the Lake on Apr 5, 2026 start from $290, 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.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Good times at the Lake good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Good times at the Lake have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Good times at the Lake?

Yes, every accommodation at Good times at the Lake comes with a deck.

Good times at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeanette F.

Location & amenities where great although a frying pan would have been nice also the BBQ could have been cleaned but overall most enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DUNCAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome host and house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sylvia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean and roomy batch
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025