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Classic holiday spot, memories at Wharewaka Beach

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Experience a quintessential Kiwi bach at Wharewaka, with its retro charm and spacious layout. This fully fenced & gated haven is perfect for families and groups, with a large deck for BBQs, separate sleep out for teenagers, wash house facilities and plenty of room to bring your boat or bikes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Classic holiday spot, memories at Wharewaka Beach

Summary:
Original 1960's great Wharewaka holiday home full of character, only 2 mins walk to one of the best beaches in Taupo. Wharewaka comes alive at holiday time.
Bring the boat, canoes, jet ski, bikes spend the days at the lake and evening BBQ's on the deck. Fully fenced & gated, we are even happy if you want to bring the dog! Your visit will be packed with laughs, fun times & good memories. Based on my experience your kids will talk about this place forever. No WIFI.

The Space:
Linen included ...... Please note there is no WIFI. As you enter from the front door the front room has a queen bed with wheelchair access bathroom. The next two bedrooms have single beds. Down 3 steps to a shower with separate toilet, on into a large room with double bed and 2 singles. Wash house, washing machine, dryer, 2nd fridge and freezer. There is a separate sleep out with 2 single bunks (4 beds) and a bathroom. Prefect for the teenagers.

This is the quintessential bach not flash but clean and comfortable and a very special place for large groups.

Guest Access:
The whole home is yours to access and enjoy we hope enjoy the property.

The Neighborhood:
Safe and friendly neighbourhood. Safe beach, great holiday location.

Getting Around:
You will need a card or walking shoes.

Other Things to Note:
Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from.

Interaction with Guests:
We like to give our guests their privacy but Kerry is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Rules

No parties, no stag do's, no hens do's, quite time after 11pm

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Wharewaka, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting.
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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min drive

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Reviews

Classic holiday spot, memories at Wharewaka Beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola L.

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

Family trip

Perfect place to stay with family. Lots of space, and perfect location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

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

Awesome stay

We an awesome time. Place was very clean, lots of space and communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carne G.

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

Unwind weekend

Great place to stay and unwind. Perfect location with easy access to the lake and close to The Landing Lake Taupo for a range of activities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janie W.

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

Basic classic Kiwi bach stay

Our whānau reunion was great here. Relaxed, plenty of room. Basic amenities but comfy beds. Perfect for dogs. Awesome deck with views. Nothing posh but good for us. Sleepout really comfy too, with ensuite. Plentynof heating. Tiny kitchen so no gourmet cooking which suited us. Best fish and chips 5 minutes away at The Fish Box.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Retro Perfection

This house surpassed our expectations! It was like a retro timewarp - LOVED it! SSoo clean! Beautiful view to lake and great for larger groups. We had our family of 4 (2 kids 15 & 12), 3 men (2 over 76 years). They all said the beds were comfy and with the heatpumps, the house was lovely and warm. The new carpet added to the comfort and warmth underfoot. Close access to the lake with a walkway diagnonally across the road. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024