Title: Good times at the Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Good times at the Lake Holiday home in Mangakino with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Good times at the Lake ![Terrace/patio - Good times at the Lake (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/7a32c722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Good times at the Lake (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/7f788dcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Good times at the Lake (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/31c62cd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Good times at the Lake (Mangakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/4ce4f7b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo - Good times at the Lake (Mangakino)](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. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £252 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan ## 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116308500/116308434/318fe0e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic Kiwi Bach - unplug from the world and relax. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## 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 \- 0.6 miles - Lake Maraetai \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Lake Taupō \- 39 min drive \- 39.8 miles - Polynesian Spa \- 50 min drive \- 53.9 miles - Skyline Rotorua \- 55 min drive \- 56.2 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ned's Place - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬20 min walk - ‪The Green Fairy - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Good times at the Lake pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Good times at the Lake? ### How much is parking at Good times at the Lake? ### What time is check-in at Good times at the Lake? ### What time is check-out at Good times at the Lake? ### Where is Good times at the Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Good times at the Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Sylvia A. 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice clean and roomy batch ##### Sylvia A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ---