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The Rose Cottage

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Rose Cottage
View from deck
Covered back deck
Kitchen
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mangakino, Mangakino
  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mangakino Golf Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Lake Maraetai
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout 1

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Rose Cottage

The Rose Cottage is a lovely 2 bedroom holiday house with a fully insulated 2 bedroom sleepout. It has spacious living, across from a reserve in a quiet culdesac. The lounge opens through french doors into the front deck, with the deck, lounge and bedrooms offering expansive views over the reserve, golf course, and lake.

Great fireplace in the house to keep you toasty warm in the winter with firewood provided. There is a heat pump in the house also, if you don't want to light the fire.
Newly carpeted throughout.

The large, flat section provides plenty of room for boat parking and tents. Fully fenced and safe for kids.
Fully setup house with BBQ, picnic table, washing machine, electric frypan etc. Freeview TV, 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).
Has an open front deck with a covered back deck.
There is a reserve out the front gate, with loads of space to play.
Pillows, duvets and blankets provided, please bring your own linen and towels (these can be provided at an extra cost if required). Please note that one of the single beds inside is a long single. Guests are expected to clean up before they leave, optional cleaning available $90 per stay.

Small amount of secure garage space available for storing bikes, water toys etc.

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.
Smoking allowed outside only.

EXTRAS: Optional cleaning service available (NZ$90 per stay). NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Kim
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed with prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Mangakino

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mangakino, Mangakino

What's nearby

  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mangakino Golf Club - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Lake Maraetai - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Lake Taupō - 45 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Huka Falls - 49 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dam Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hui Hut - Bar & Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Diya Backcountry Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Russmans - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rose Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rose Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rose Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rose Cottage 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 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lois p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was great and very comfortable

A great property to stayat very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chelsea f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great little bach, perfect for the family. Close to shops and nice view of lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marieta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Enjoyed it VERY much. Communication and bach was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shylo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

House was very warm very lovely place for me and my family for afew days it was absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rose Cottage

We used Rose Cottage as a 1 night stop over for our Auckland to Wellington trip. The cottage was perfect for us and we enjoyed the side trip drive off SH1 to get there. Kim is a great host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect for our group of mixed adults on a mountain bike trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Good place to stay. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Night away

Fantastic place to say - amazing that the spa was heated and ready to soak in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Kiwi bach

Loved our one night stay, nice quiet location, appreciated the communication on clarifying what to expect from a Kiwi Bach. Definitely had the old school vibe, girls loved the spa and their own sleepout. Huge outdoor space and lots of nice covered decks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Whole family enjoyed our night here, the quiet rural vibe and especially liked good spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Chris J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Nice little cottage, pricing needs some work though considering cleaning and linen requirements, particularly for one night stay. Might be worth getting a local to service it after every guest?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matatangi Stay

Awesome Quiet spot, house was as advertised, Had a awesome 2 nights away Thanks Guys
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot and perfect

Lovely views over the lake, and the spa was a bonus. Rose cottage was comfortable and warm - we lit the fire and were super cosy. Thanks :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A warm and cosy base for a great weekend away

We spend a few days riding the Waikato River trails and the Rose cottage was a great base. Warm and cosy and the spa was just what we needed to soothe the aching muscles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax.

Very enjoyable. Had everything we needed. Clear, friendly communication with the host and lots of helpful instructions about aspects of the property such as how to get the oven working.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & cosy

Really enjoyed our stay at Rose Cottage. It had everything we needed & was very warm and cosy with the fire going. Loved the spa pool too, very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Lovely warm cosy cottage. Well fitted out kitchen. Warm blankets and lovely view of the lake. Close to the 4 square and cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good property

Well fenced good for kids, TV played up abit and hard to work but otherwise good warm whare. Thanks for having us Kim
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very happy

We were very happy with our stay at the rose cottage. It was nice to find a fully fenced property for our dogs! Everything was well equipped, spa was lovely. The air con was a godsend on a 30 degree day! Communication was excellent.Thank you for having usOverall very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanlee j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home

Would come stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Pokeno

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday home

Great location for a half way overnight pit stop to head south from Auckland. House has everything you need to survive while away. Great outdoor space for the dog to run around and being fully fenced is perfect Owner was easy to deal with and communicated well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Lake Location

We stayed over the Xmas / NY period with our adult family and enjoyed the lake, the trails and quieter living in Mangakino. Comms leading up to our stay and afterwards were great and the Rose Cottage was well equipped and comfy Short drive to explore loads of surrounding interesting spots too, and great our doggo could join us 😅
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

caroline c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stat

Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Claire A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rose cottage

Comfy beds, good fridge,roses needed some tlc and weeding.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim

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What makes this property unique

I love this place because you can enjoy the awesome views over the reserve and golf course to the lake from either inside the house or relaxing on the front deck. In summer the roses out the front of the house are spectacular. In winter, the easy to light fire gives it a great, cosy feeling.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests