Title: Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33735365&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! ![Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books - Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735400/33735365/357ce1a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books - Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735400/33735365/51c026e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735400/33735365/6f240066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books - Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735400/33735365/9fc0da65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735400/33735365/de0db0b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! 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 daily activities. "The house had everything we needed and more. It was quiet, comfortable and clean. Lovely location with a large lawn and trampoline." Note that all linen and cleaning is included ($100 per booking). Waipoua Lake House is next door if you need more space - on another listing. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557600/33557586/abdcaeca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing LakeVista House Mangakino - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 167 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=33557586&PinnedHotelID=33557586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907836/479450b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The reviews say it all! 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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 Located in Mangakino, this vacation home is on a river. 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 Waikato River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Mangakino travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangakino.dx6342546) [View more Vacation homes in Mangakino](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangakino-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6342546-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.36317%2C175.77623&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l9AzlsfPY4KUVmfyBBeYDodUxBk=) 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 - ‪Ned's Place - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Green Fairy - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly!? ### Where is Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your private slice of lake life! Pet friendly! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### carmen fletcher f. Jul 4, 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. ##### carmen fletcher f. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie R. Jan 27, 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! ##### Debbie R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. Dec 28, 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. ##### David G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jos v. Nov 11, 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. ##### Jos v. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin B. Nov 16, 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. ##### Colin B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### laurie l. Jul 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Awesome place . Very clean and tidy. Host is exelent ##### laurie l. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicola T. Dec 21, 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. ##### Nicola T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil L. Nov 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing batch Awesome stay. Batch well appointed. Everything you need for wonderful weekend in Mangakino. ##### Phil L. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsey M., Tauranga Nov 1, 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! ##### Chelsey M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 7, 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Oct 7, 2020 #### Loved the log burner fire on a cold winter night. Loved the log burner fire on a cold winter night. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 6, 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. Jul 12, 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. ##### Carley L. ### 8/10 Good #### Louise F. Feb 24, 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 :( ##### Louise F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Rob J. Feb 9, 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!! ##### Rob J. ### 8/10 Good #### Geoff E. Jan 31, 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 ##### Geoff E. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Vicki A., Te Puke Mar 31, 2019 #### Water ski racing weekend Gorgues Bach. So comfortable. Great spot . Close to lake which was awesome . Would definitely stay again 😊👍 ##### Vicki A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl H. Mar 22, 2019 #### A Gem! Awesome place to stay, always super clean and tidy. Everything you need to have a wonderful holiday! ##### Karl H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz S. Mar 14, 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! ##### Liz S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor N. Feb 17, 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. ##### Trevor N. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig B. Nov 12, 2018 #### Great holiday house Great renovated holiday house with deck and glimpse of the lake. Mangakino is a lovely spot for a quiet holiday. ##### Craig B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca M. Apr 26, 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! ##### Rebecca M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul F. Apr 3, 2018 #### Fantastic property. Fantastic property. Great Reno, fresh & comfortable. Great place to come back to after a days riding. ##### Paul F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl H. Mar 20, 2018 #### Beautiful bach! Excellent location. Beautiful bach! Excellent location. ##### Karl H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela F. Mar 15, 2018 #### Great property, styled beautifully, everything you need. 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