Title: Good times at the Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Good times at the Lake Vacation home in Mangakino with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/610e5146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/a3b733a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/65e7c76f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/a28e5998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/89adc837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Good times at the Lake, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### 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! ## 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554689/122b942e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Rose Cottage Mangakino - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 202 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=33554689&PinnedHotelID=33554689&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116308500/116308434/a912438a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic Kiwi Bach - unplug from the world and relax. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.36841,175.77686&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l%7DciFklzo%60%40%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40SBSBSBQBSBSBQBSDQBSDSDODSDQDQFQDQFODQFQFSHMFQFOHQFOHMFOHOHQJKHOHMHOJMHMJMJKJOJKJKJKJKJMLKJGLKLKJILGLMLGLILGLILELINELGLELENELENELGNCNCLENCNANCLANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNBNFLDNDLDNDLDLFLDLHNDLHLFLHLFJLLFLHLJJFLJJJJLJJLJJJJJHNJJJLJLHLJNHLHLHLHPHNHNFLHNFPHNFPFLFRFPDPFNFPDPFPDPDRBNDRDRBPDRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40RBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPATAPARCRARAPCTCPCPCTCPEPCPETEPCREPEPGPEPGPGNEPGPGPGNGPINGPINGNILINIPILIJINKNILKJKNKJINKJKJMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHMFKJMHMHMFMHODMFMDMHMDODMDODMDODODMBODMBO%40O%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCMCOAOAOCMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMEMIMGMIMIMKMGKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOIOIMKKIQIOGMIOGOIQGOGQIOGQGQEQGOEQGQEQEQEQESEQCUEQCQCQCUCQCQCUCQASASASCQ%3FUAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UI7wIjlO62N8XNQiYnK6DF_SjnI=) Mangakino, Waikato Region #### What's nearby - Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Lake Maraetai - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Lake Taupō - 37 min drive - 66.2 km - Skyline Rotorua - 55 min drive - 90.4 km - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 56 min drive - 82.1 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬20 min walk - ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Good times at the Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Good times at the Lake? > As of Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Good times at the Lake on Nov 27, 2025 start from CA $182.02, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangakino-Hotels-Good-Times-At-The-Lake.h116306792.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Good times at the Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Good times at the Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Good times at the Lake located? > Situated in Mangakino, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mangakino Golf Club and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Waikato River are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question