In a quiet cul-de-sac, The Rose Cottage is surrounded by tranquil views of the reserve, golf course, and lake. Unwind in the spa pool or cozy up by the fireplace with firewood provided. Enjoy BBQs on the open front deck or relax in comfort with Freeview TV and DVD.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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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.
The Rose Cottage
The Rose Cottage is a lovely 2 bedroom holiday house with a fully insulated 2 bedroom sleepout. It has spacious living, across from a reserve in a quiet culdesac. The lounge opens through french doors into the front deck, with the deck, lounge and bedrooms offering expansive views over the reserve, golf course, and lake.
Great fireplace in the house to keep you toasty warm in the winter with firewood provided. There is a heat pump in the house also, if you don't want to light the fire. Newly carpeted throughout.
The large, flat section provides plenty of room for boat parking and tents. Fully fenced and safe for kids. Fully setup house with BBQ, picnic table, washing machine, electric frypan etc. Freeview TV, DVD, stereo (CD player + 3.5mm input for MP3 players) - please note that there is no WiFi at this house (but the cellular reception is good). Has an open front deck with a covered back deck. There is a reserve out the front gate, with loads of space to play. Pillows, duvets and blankets provided, please bring your own linen and towels (these can be provided at an extra cost if required). Please note that one of the single beds inside is a long single. Guests are expected to clean up before they leave, optional cleaning available $90 per stay.
Small amount of secure garage space available for storing bikes, water toys etc.
Lake Maraetai at your doorstep (fishing, skiing and wakeboarding). Golf course just below the house. Motocross track a few kilometres away. Close to Waikato River Trails (can walk/bike from the house to Whakamaru along the edge of the river without being on the road). 35mins to Taupo, 1 hour to Rotorua, 1 1/2 hours to skifields. Special conditions: Pets allowed with prior approval. Smoking allowed outside only.
EXTRAS: Optional cleaning service available (NZ$90 per stay). NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
4 steps to reach entrance
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
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
Rules
Guests are expected to clean the house before they leave unless they have requested and paid for the optional cleaner.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: Pets allowed with prior approval.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
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 fire extinguisher
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
About the neighborhood
Mangakino is home to this vacation home. 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 Lake Maraetai. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Mangakino travel guide
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 3 mi (5 km).
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The Rose Cottage Reviews
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My partner and I absolutely loved our weekend away here. Beautiful area and the Bach is clean and super cosy with a fireplace and heat pump. The spa is a plus, also being pet friendly! 100% would book again!
Great location for a half way overnight pit stop to head south from Auckland. House has everything you need to survive while away. Great outdoor space for the dog to run around and being fully fenced is perfect
Owner was easy to deal with and communicated well.
Such a peaceful place to get away for a weekend
Kids had not been before and also really enjoyed the relaxing nature of this bach
Thanks so much for having us again
We will be back definately
Loved our one night stay, nice quiet location, appreciated the communication on clarifying what to expect from a Kiwi Bach. Definitely had the old school vibe, girls loved the spa and their own sleepout. Huge outdoor space and lots of nice covered decks.
This is an elderly bach in Mangakino. We had what we needed, chairs very comfy and a good nights sleep was had. Kim was very communicative which was great
Suited a group of active friends, undeterred by whatever the weather gods threw at them...with a spa to relax in afterwards, followed by home cooked dinners. We got lucky and once the fog lifted had three perfect days on three different lakes.
We were very happy with our stay at the rose cottage. It was nice to find a fully fenced property for our dogs! Everything was well equipped, spa was lovely. The air con was a godsend on a 30 degree day! Communication was excellent.Thank you for having usOverall very satisfied
We based ourselves here to go off and explore the geothermal area. It was fantastic to return to a quiet cottage and soak in the spa after a long day of activities. We originally chose it because we could bring our dog but decided not too since we weren’t going to be there during the day at all. Will come again.
An orignal wee cottage in a lovely quiet location, overlooking the golf course and lake. Had everything we needed. The heat pump is great, and we loved the spa after being out and about all day!
The nearby reserve is very pretty with walks and views. Our host was lovely - great xommunication and very easy to deal with. Thankyou!
Just back from a relaxing week away staying in the Rose Cottage. Communication with hosts was prompt and check in easy and straightforward. House as described, and comfortable and clean. Lovely flat section, perfect for our friends to park their motorhome on and still room for croquet in the back yard. Also being fully fenced was great for our small dogs.Teens enjoyed their own space in the sleep out and made good use of the spa. Peaceful location, with lovely outlook. Enjoyed two rounds of golf, handy being just across the road. Good location, close to shops and lake reserve. Not too far to drive to Lake Taupo, we went for day trips to Whakaipo Bay, a truly stunning bay where dogs are allowed which was a real bonus.
Host was very nice and great communication House was perfect for us with kids they had there own sleepout, view was amazing could look a out all day watching people on the riverHouse had everything we needed; very tidy and clean
Easy property to stay and perfect location for our family plans.Communication was excellent and informative, couldn’t fault.Very lucky to be able to holiday with our dog too.