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Location, location, location

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬1 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.

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Reviews

Location, location, location Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Quiet and clean.

Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Perfect

Amazing place, great Host. would Definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giles B.

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

Stay at Location Location Location

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Exactly what we were after

Great location and house has everything needed for comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

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

Perfect for a stay in Mangakino

Very nice cottage. Perfect for what we needed. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Smith L.

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

Great tidy batch handy to lake and shops

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolás A.

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

Cozy House

The area and the house are very cozy. The dining room and the balcony welcomed us with a nice sunshine. The house has everything you need (BBQ, HeatPump, Oven, WiFi, TV, etc) and is located meters from the lake. I highly recommend this place if you want to stay on a quiet town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana L., Auckland

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

Recharge weekend

Beautiful and cozy retreat home. Needed a recharge space for the long weekend. Mangakino and surroundings provided all that and more. Amazing nature views and lots of trails to suit anyone. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Fabulous cosy cottage

Communication with owner was excellent. Cottage & amenities true to how listed. Stayed for 1week as great location for a base to ride the Waikato River Trails. Fully fenced large back yard was great for our small dog to explore safely (or equally great if have young children). Highly recommend ! Thankyou Janna
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great we hope to get back

Quiet, well equipped, comfortable and homely. Lots of character snd close to the lake. We had everything we needed and more. Loved the fridge freezer, shower, cooking facilities. Indoor and outdoor flow. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Singh L.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole G., Garson, Canada

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed our walks to the lake and the Waikato River Trail. Our last 2 days were rainy days but we were comfy cozy. A beautiful place! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Golf Weekend

Very neat and tidy good location to golf club and lake
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jan P.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DALE M., Whanganui nz

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

Great wee nangokino

Stay was great. Everything we anticipated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amish G.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Nice spot

Lovely clean bach that had everything i needed. Quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina C.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jozef C.

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

Great stay with Janna

It was just great!!! Thanks Janna!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

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

Great stay

Quiet location, handy to bike trails and lakefront. Clean. Had everything we needed. Would recommend and we will be back. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023