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# Good times at the Lake

Holiday home in Mangakino with kitchen and patio

![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/610e5146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/a3b733a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/a28e5998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/65e7c76f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306800/116306792/89adc837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Amenities
-   Policies
-   Location

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.

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

-   Parking available
    
-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Washer
    
-   Pet-friendly
    
-   Fireplace
    
-   Air conditioning
    

£233

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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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.

### 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)
    

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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

Mangakino is home to this holiday 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.

[Visit our Mangakino travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangakino.dx6342546)

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Mangakino, Waikato Region

### What's nearby

-   Lake Maraetai - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
    
-   Mangakino Golf Club - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
    
-   Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
    
-   Lake Taupō - 46 min drive - 39.6 miles
    
-   Huka Falls - 49 min drive - 41.6 miles
    

### Getting around

-   Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive
    

### Restaurants

-   ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
    
-   ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive
    
-   ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬20 min walk
    
-   ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬17 min walk
    
-   ‪The Green Fairy - ‬5 min drive
    

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Good times at the Lake pet-friendly?

> Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

### How much does it cost to stay at Good times at the Lake?

> As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Good times at the Lake on 7 Oct 2025 start from £233.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangakino-Hotels-Good-Times-At-The-Lake.h116306792.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices.

### What time is check-in at Good times at the Lake?

> Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

### What time is check-out at Good times at the Lake?

> Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

### Where is Good times at the Lake located?

> Situated in Mangakino, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mangakino Golf Club and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Lake Maraetai and Waikato River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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