Title: Location, location, location - 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 # Location, location, location Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58130000/58121300/58121201/1f6ff785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58130000/58121300/58121201/2283a57d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58130000/58121300/58121201/b6dbb33c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58130000/58121300/58121201/da4fec20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58130000/58121300/58121201/7e9acbcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Mangakino's northern area is home to this charming 1947 workers cottage, now renovated with modern comforts. Unwind on the front deck with a Weber BBQ, or retreat to the secluded backyard through French doors in the dining room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Location, location, location A renovated workers cottage built in 1947 and updated to include two bedrooms, cosy lounge, dining room with french doors to secluded backyard, kitchen with gas cooker and an up to date bathroom with the best shower ever. Also a lovely front deck with a Weber BBQ perfect for relaxing after a busy day with all that Mangakino has to offer. Located at the northern area of the town very close to the lakefront, boat ramp, Bus Stop Cafe, river trail, golf course and disc golf course. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Golfing 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) - 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Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews CA $88 CA $168 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=90059607&PinnedHotelID=90059607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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 Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock 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 Koru Cosy Lakefront Mangakino Koru Cottage...... Cosy Cottage Close to Lakefront Cottage Koru Cottage...... Cosy Cottage Close to Lakefront Mangakino ## About the area Located in Mangakino, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Mangakino travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangakino.dx6342546) [View more Cottages in Mangakino](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangakino-Cottages.d6342546-aaCottages.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-38.36404%2C175.77660&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_6TIttMAQg9EWKaymXk--AuSJqM=) Mangakino, Waikato ### What's nearby - Lake Maraetai - 13 min walk - 1.1 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) - 66 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min drive - ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬13 min walk - ‪Diya Backcountry Restaurant - ‬15 min walk - ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Location, location, location pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Location, location, location ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Location, location, location ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Location, location, location located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Waikato River and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Mangakino Golf Club are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Location, location, location Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 84 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken C. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend away We had a great stay, enjoyed the nearby lake, disc golf course and cycle tracks.The house was clean and comfortable, ideal for our family weekend away. ##### Ken C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. Apr 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and clean. Great stay. ##### Amy L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amish G. Jan 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice & relaxed place Great house with walking distance to the lake and we had a comfortable stay ##### Amish G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter T. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Amazing place, great Host. would Definitely stay there again ##### Peter T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Giles B. Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Location Location Location Excellent ##### Giles B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle R. Nov 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely We had a lovely stay, house was just like the photos, clean and tidy and well equipped. Was a great spot to stay and perfect for my family. ##### Michelle R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole S. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly what we were after Great location and house has everything needed for comfortable stay ##### Nicole S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonny N. Jun 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Very tidy, secluded and great place. Will stay again. ##### Sonny N. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeanette F. Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Golf Weekend Very neat and tidy good location to golf club and lake ##### Jeanette F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ekaterina C. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday house Very clean, great location. Being able to bring our dog with us on a holiday has been a bliss. Will come back! ##### Ekaterina C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jozef C. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay with Janna It was just great!!! Thanks Janna! ##### Jozef C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mangakino charm We had a lovely time staying here. Gorgeous home, clean and with everything you need. Amazing that it is fully fenced so we could let our dog safely potter about. Highly recommend ##### Claire B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne H. Sep 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place handy to bike trials The property was a great base for us as we did some of the bike trails in the district ##### Lynne H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula K. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect bach We really enjoyed staying in this bach. It was super comfortable, clean, and the perfect location. The shower is amazing - I wish mine at home was like this one. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet of Mangakino. Janna made our stay super easy and special. We will definitely return and stay here again! ##### Paula K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jan P. Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely old style holiday house. The house is very well equipped & comfortable. We had a pleasant restful stay with some nice strolls near the lake. Janna was very helpful and prompt in all communications. ##### Jan P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin D. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Great bach, great location, great weekend. ##### Martin D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha D. Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great wee cottage A fantastic wee cottage which had comfy beds, high pressure shower and plenty of room for our westie. Hope to come back in the future. ##### Samantha D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alayn C. Nov 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and peaceful Our first time to Mangakino. The home was very tidy, and the area was beautiful. A small and quiet piece of New Zealand, and we loved our stay. ##### Alayn C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne R. May 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Lovely little area to relax with family. Very close to the lake for a walk. Lovely little cottage ##### Leanne R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa E. Jan 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great bach Was the perfect bach for a few relaxing days stay. Had everything we needed. Was a short walk to the lake. Was fabulous to be able to bring the dog and she really enjoyed her walks in the area. ##### Melissa E. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant L. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a stay in Mangakino Very nice cottage. Perfect for what we needed. Will return. ##### Grant L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter S. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay in Mangakino We had a lovely stay in Mangakino. We used the property as a base to visit Waitomo and Rotorua. It was exceptionally clean and welcoming and very well equipped. The owner was very easily contactable and helpful. We found it compact but comfortable for our family of four adults. ##### Peter S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Singh L. Apr 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best stay ever Highly recommend this cute comfortable and very homely batch which had equate supply of everything anyone will need. It was home away from home. We enjoyed our stay and looking forward to come back again. Our shih tzu enjoyed the secured yard. Kids had a great time. ##### Singh L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sian F. Jan 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage A wonderful place to stay in beautiful Mangakino. Jana (host) made everything super-easy. :) :) ##### Sian F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy H. Jul 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and beautiful The communication with the host was very friendly and helpful. The house is very clean, cosy and warm. Good for a stay with kids. Very beautiful are the surroundings; we walked part of the Waikato River Trail - wonderful nature. ##### Mandy H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023