10/10 Excellent
Charlotte P.
14 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything you need & close proximity to water & shops & bike trails
Charlotte P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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Mango Time Bach, Lake Maraetai
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mangakino, Waikato
- Mangakino Recreation Reserve6 min walk
- Mangakino Golf Club8 min walk
- Lake Maraetai14 min walk
- Taupo (TUO)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Mango Time Bach, Lake Maraetai
Mango Time Bach is a comfortable, renovated, 2-bedroom bach (2x Queen) and 1-bedroom (1x Queen) new cabin with French doors opening onto a large sun-drenched deck.
This bach is in a great location with easy access to the lakefront reserve, skate park, bike trails, bush walks, golf course and local shops.
The kitchen is fully equipped, and a wood-burner fireplace exists for those cooler evenings (wood supplied). An air fryer is available. At the rear, outdoor seating and dining is on a large private deck with a louvre system pergola plus an outdoor firepit and gas bbq (it is stored during winter so please ask if you want to use it during those cooler months).
Enjoy the old school DVD collection and normal TV viewing on a large screen flat TV. WIFI is not available.
The section is private and fully-fenced with plenty of space to park cars and boats.
The shower water pressure is excellent, with hot water being on gas.
Duvets, blankets and pillows are all provided, but under Kiwi bach tradition, you are expected to bring all of your own linen and towels.
Complimentary Tea, plunger Coffee and sugar are provided.
A complimentary hair dryer and straightner is provided.
House trained dogs are welcome, with a food and water bowl available. However, we insist that dogs are refrained from accessing couches and beds, thank you.
Mangakino is a great location from which to base your holiday, being 90min to Whakapapa for the snow, 50min to Rotorua and 40min to Taupo. Mangakino has six fresh water lakes in close proximity, making it a great location for wakeboarding, water-skiing, rowing and powerboating.
Special conditions -
- two nights minimum stay, three nights over long weekends
- pets allowed with prior approval (incurs an extra cleaning charge)
- BYO linen and towels
- No events or parties
- max occupancy is strictly 6 persons
- minimum age limit for booking is 25 years.
Optional Extra Cleaning ($65 per stay)
Optional Linen Use ($65 per stay)
This bach is in a great location with easy access to the lakefront reserve, skate park, bike trails, bush walks, golf course and local shops.
The kitchen is fully equipped, and a wood-burner fireplace exists for those cooler evenings (wood supplied). An air fryer is available. At the rear, outdoor seating and dining is on a large private deck with a louvre system pergola plus an outdoor firepit and gas bbq (it is stored during winter so please ask if you want to use it during those cooler months).
Enjoy the old school DVD collection and normal TV viewing on a large screen flat TV. WIFI is not available.
The section is private and fully-fenced with plenty of space to park cars and boats.
The shower water pressure is excellent, with hot water being on gas.
Duvets, blankets and pillows are all provided, but under Kiwi bach tradition, you are expected to bring all of your own linen and towels.
Complimentary Tea, plunger Coffee and sugar are provided.
A complimentary hair dryer and straightner is provided.
House trained dogs are welcome, with a food and water bowl available. However, we insist that dogs are refrained from accessing couches and beds, thank you.
Mangakino is a great location from which to base your holiday, being 90min to Whakapapa for the snow, 50min to Rotorua and 40min to Taupo. Mangakino has six fresh water lakes in close proximity, making it a great location for wakeboarding, water-skiing, rowing and powerboating.
Special conditions -
- two nights minimum stay, three nights over long weekends
- pets allowed with prior approval (incurs an extra cleaning charge)
- BYO linen and towels
- No events or parties
- max occupancy is strictly 6 persons
- minimum age limit for booking is 25 years.
Optional Extra Cleaning ($65 per stay)
Optional Linen Use ($65 per stay)
Property manager
Viv Bradley
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets not allowed on furniture, beds or mattresses.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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 first aid kit
About the area
Mangakino
Located in Mangakino, this cottage is 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 Waikato River. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Mangakino, Waikato
What's nearby
- Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Mangakino Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Lake Maraetai - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Lake Taupo - 39 min drive - 54.2 km
- Skyline Rotorua - 54 min drive - 75.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Dam Cafe - 7 min drive
- Fred's Pizzeria - 6 min drive
- The Hui Hut - Bar & Eatery - 7 min walk
- Diya Backcountry Restaurant - 9 min walk
- Russmans - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Lisa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise M.
24 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the history
Denise M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margo M.
4 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome summer stay
Margo M.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shane H.
20 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot
Shane H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
fleur b.
2 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiwi bach
fleur b.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Leanne H.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint house
Leanne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Cindy M.
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant
Cindy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Annie B.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Annie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leigh G.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, perfect holiday bach
Leigh G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Toni S.
24 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Toni S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony A.
25 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Tony A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Julie J.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and summer property
Julie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mellissa H.
21 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
Mellissa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam R.
10 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome kiwi bach.
Sam R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Martin P.
30 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mangakino - Great little village
Martin P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Ronnie N., Hastings
6 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Ronnie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellie N.
5 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend escaoe
Ellie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rob A.
29 January 2023
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Rob A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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Vanessa B.
11 January 2023
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Magic in Mango
Vanessa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karley W.
17 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend retreat
Karley W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Viv Bradley
We love Mangakino and have been holidaying there for almost 20 years. We invite you to enjoy the quintessential kiwi bach holiday experience. Mangakino is almost like walking back in time. What we call baches today, were once small homes built for single men or married couples, for those who were employed to build the Dam; there's much to discover about the area.
Why they chose this property
Our bach is a real cutie; we've worked hard over the years to make it comfortable and easy to live in while staying true to some of its original decor like the 70s kitchen wallpaper, duck egg blue bathroom and inherited crystal cabinet. Sanding/carpeting the floors is our last big job to do. The water pressure is wonderful (yummy after a day in the water) and we love the back deck, which extends to the funky monopitch cabin.
What makes this property unique
The unique benefit of this kiwi bach is having separate sleeping areas to suit. Six guests can stay which can be a mixture of children and adults, or just adults. There are 3 Queen beds. Two are inside the bach with the third bed in the new cabin. Some couples sharing the bach enjoy privacy, or families with teenagers; or put grandparents in the cabin; it's easy to mix it up to suit. The backyard is fully fenced and our awesome border collie dog stays, so you can rest assured the backyard is secure for kids and animals. We are happy for you to bring your dog /s or cats with prior approval. Note there is an extra cleaning fee for pets.
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