Title: Amazing LakeVista House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6342546&destination=Mangakino%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=33557586&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Amazing LakeVista House ## Photo gallery for Amazing LakeVista House ![Outdoor dining - Amazing LakeVista House (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557600/33557586/abdcaeca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo - Amazing LakeVista House (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557600/33557586/c4e93a3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, bed sheets - Amazing LakeVista House (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557600/33557586/b615fa8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Amazing LakeVista House (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557600/33557586/060af8c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Amazing LakeVista House (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557600/33557586/9551177c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a quiet cul-de-sac, Lake Maraetai House offers expansive views of the lake and reserve from its spacious living area. Flowing seamlessly onto a massive deck, this large 4-bedroom house is perfect for outdoor lovers with loads of space to play and BBQ facilities at hand. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Amazing LakeVista House Large 4 bedroom house with expansive views of Lake Maraetai, golf course and reserve from the living area. Massive deck that flows down to the reserve which borders two sides of the section, so it feels like your own large space. Fully insulated and double glazed with a heat pump. Newly carpeted throughout. Located in a quiet culdesac with loads of space to play on both the section and reserve. Fully setup house with BBQ, washing machine, electric frypan, microwave, fridge freezer etc. Freeview TV (although weather can interfere with reception so may not always be available), 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. Pillows, duvets and blankets provided, please bring your own linen (linen can be provided at an extra cost if required). Guests are expected to clean before they leave, optional cleaning $90 per stay. 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 only. Smoking allowed outside only. Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$90 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Clean the house before you leave, ready for the next people to move in. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking outside only. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request ### Location highlights - In a village - Next to a golf course - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/78599b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turangi Leisure Lodge Turangi - 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All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave. ### Pets Pets are 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 outside only. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 that 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 ### Property is also known as Amazing Lakevista House Mangakino Amazing Lakevista House Private vacation home Amazing Lakevista House Private vacation home Mangakino ## About the area Located in Mangakino, this holiday home is next to a golf course and 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 Lake Maraetai. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. [Visit our Mangakino travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangakino.dx6342546) [View more Holiday homes in Mangakino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangakino-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6342546-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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-38.37212%2C175.77736&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3SP285oVSxcm-h48vnKnHk_Emjw=) Mangakino, Mangakino ### What's nearby - ![Huka Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/11fcc376-171c-46ee-b5c1-4b53d0a9eed0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Huka Falls 42 min drive \- 41.3 miles - ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 51 min drive \- 50.8 miles - ![Polynesian Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/7dcc835d-d3bf-4b0d-a95e-6b3666a422cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Polynesian Spa 57 min drive \- 53.7 miles - Mangakino Recreation Reserve 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Lake Maraetai 1 min drive \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - The Dam Cafe & Lodge 6 min drive - Fred's Pizza Place 6 min drive - Ata’s Bar & Eatery 4 min walk - Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club 2 min drive - Ned's Place 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Amazing LakeVista House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Amazing LakeVista House? ### What time is check-in at Amazing LakeVista House? ### What time is check-out at Amazing LakeVista House? ### Where is Amazing LakeVista House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing LakeVista House 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 121 8 - Good 38 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca S. 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to stay Location was excellent, super quiet and relaxing. Perfect for a holiday. Had everything we needed and was super clean. Exactly as per listing, very happy with our stay and would love to stay again sometime. ##### Rebecca S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Austin S. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Brilliant view, very private, lots of room. Best place I’ve stayed at in Mangakino. ##### Austin S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabe T. 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This Mangakino gem had everything we needed with beautiful views in a quiet location. Great spot - thank you very much to our hosts. ##### Gabe T. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Awesome views! Nice house ! Suited us well! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Spot Lovely location, we enjoyed our stay. Great communication from the owner ##### Robert H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard L. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Backwash Paradise Great spot, no hassles, dog friendly, plenty of bedsCheers ##### Richard L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy H. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet Had a great stay, great location ##### Andy H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam H. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a spot Great place, would definitely stay here again. I just wish we had more time to sit out on the deck and enjoy the outstanding view. ##### Adam H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne H. 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great house with an awesome view! ##### Leanne H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning views We really enjoyed our stay here. Enough space that the kids could have a room each and the views of the lake and hills are gorgeous. We stayed at a pretty chilly time, but the heat pump kept us nice and toasty. ##### Chris G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for relaxing Wish we could have spent more time here relaxing. Had a action-packed weekend. Lovely deck and view to take in. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rob E. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location and lovely comfortable house Great location for a group holiday. House is well equipped and comfortable, although shower a bit fiddly to get even temperature. Previous guests had not done a great job of cleaning after themselves, but otherwise very much enjoyed stay. ##### Rob E. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha C. 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views and plenty around Awesome little batch with incredible views. Loads of things in the extended area. We did plenty of day trips to Orakei Korako, Taupo and surrounds. We could take our dog which was a huge bonus. Very friendly people around and quite a few options for food and coffee in the immediate area. ##### Samantha C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chamara G. 29 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thats verry good plase That plase verry verry good plase for family .becase my kids are verry safe.and everything good .thanks for the service . ##### Chamara G. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna G. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mango rules LakeVista House is awesome place to stay beautiful views of the lake and Golf Course. Kim is very welcoming and nice and easy to interact with any questions you haThanks again Kim ##### Donna G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xiaohong Z. 25 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house with great view. We enjoyed our stay at the lovely house, it has stunning view, it’s quiet and very beautiful! It has a really nice deck, double glazing! My family really enjoyed the stay, a pity it was too short. Will come come again. :) ##### Xiaohong Z. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Anil B. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anil Bandla Very good location. Specious and tidy house. Coutcges and beds in the property are looks dirty and too old not comfortable for sleeping and sitting. Orher wise cery nice accommodation. ##### Anil B. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise M. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house has amazing view nice family home we really enjoyed our stay thanks so much ##### Denise M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Atea V. 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was a great communicator. The place is exactly as described. Area is nice and quiet and conveniently situated to shops and cafes. Easy place to have kids at as well. ##### Atea V. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadia S. 12 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Nice little place to stay close to everything ##### Nadia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kate O. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view Had a lovely stay ##### Kate O. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### sheryl m. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place loved it kids had plenty of space Loved it, ##### sheryl m. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne S. 12 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place Easy to find, convenient, had everything we needed. ##### Joanne S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Amazing place and hosts! ##### Melissa M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel K. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mangakino Enjoyed our stay ##### Daniel K. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ---