Our place is located right on the reserve, overlooks the golfcourse and has lovely lake views. We walk to golf, the lake, park, the shops etc Perfect for watersports, golf, mountain biking, hiking or just a relaxing weekend. Large near flat section, huge covered deck & outdoor living area with spa pool, trampoline, little kids slide etc. The house is 3 bedrooms plus bunks in an open area, and there is a sleepout. PLEASE NOTE .. No WiFi, no tv :) This is our family bach, it's basic and not fancy but we love it. Bedroom 1 - Queen bed Bedroom 2 - Double bed Bedroom 3 - Cot & kids bunks (they are kids bunks and not full length) Open Plan - single bunks (please note this is not a separate bedroom and is open to the rest of the house). Sleepout - Double bed Please NO smokers staying, not even if you smoke outside. No parties. Check-In: Anytime after 3pm Check-Out: Anytime before 11am (If there are no other bookings, we are happy to be flexible on these times.) Our place is within walking distance to the local shops, there is a small grocery store, cafe, pharmacy and takeaways. The closest gas / petrol station is in Whakamaru, about 5 mins drive. Approximately 45mins - 1 hour from both Rotorua and Taupo. Mangakino is a small town located next to Lake Maretai and in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand, in the Great Lake Taupo region. Once a thriving town due to the construction of the many dams in the area and the forestry industry. It is now a small and quiet lakeside village and has become more popular with holiday makers and tourists alike. Mangakino is the perfect place to enjoy the stunning lake and forest scenery, great for watersports, golf, mountain biking and hiking or just a relaxing weekend away. Have a relaxing summer picnic lunch or dinner on the shores of Lake Maraetai while watching the thrills and spills of the wakeboarders out on the water. The lake also reaches comfortable temperatures for swimming during summer. You can also hire mountain bikes and kayaks at the lakefront. The perfect spot for hiking and mountain biking, the Waikato River Trails run along from the Mangakino lakefront to the Whakamaru Dam and features a 70 metre suspension bridge across the Waikato River, 4km from the Mangakino end of the trail. Hiking in the Pureora Forest is also popular, particularly the renowned Timber Trail. You will need a car to get here. There is no public transport. Approximately 45mins - 1 hour from both Rotorua and Taupo, and 3 hours from Auckland.