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Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō

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Nestled in Old Wharewaka, one of Taupo's most sought-after areas, this spacious Holiday home offers the perfect retreat. Take a short stroll to the Lake edge and children's playground or drive 5 minutes to Taupo town centre and its many attractions. With two living rooms, modern kitchen with dishwasher, outdoor entertainment areas with BBQ and large deck overlooking the lake - there is something for everyone.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym

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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.

Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake

This impressive spacious Holiday home is located in Old Wharewaka one of Taupo,s most desirable areas.
It is only a short walk to the Lake edge and childrens playground.
A 5 minute drive and you are in the middle of Taupo town centre and even less time to restaurants, new supermarket , Bowling alley, Cafe . Mini golf course and boat ramp.
Inside this beautifully presented home you will find 3 double bedrooms .master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. 2 living rooms. Family bathroom . Modern kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher
new hob and oven.
Double garage with auto door . Laundry with washing machine and dryer.
Plus outdoor entertainment areas with BBQ and large deck with Lake views.
Bedding consists of 2 Queen beds and 2 single Linen and Duvets are supplied.
2 extra parking spaces..
This is a lovely quiet area with excellent views.
Pease vacate property by10.30am.
enjoy your stay cheers.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Registration Number 9802360

About the area

Wharewaka, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Four Mile Bay
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Five Mile Bay
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Three Mile Bay
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's Cafe
    11 min drive
  • Mavericks
    13 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Cafe Baku
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake located?

Located in Wharewaka, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Four Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. The Landing Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Great stay

Great place to relax clean and awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne L.

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

Great location.

We enjoyed our stay. The house is very roomy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verity G.

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

Perfect for our stay

Perfect place for our stay, neat and clean and great location so close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice modern home with all amenities. Close to everything. Would book again. Host very communicative so check-in easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great home for a family or group of friends to enjoy a holiday together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Lovely property and great location

The property was roomy, clean and tidy. It's in a great location right next to the river. Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie and Riki C.

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

Great place to stay

Fantastic house, in a nice quiet location. Thanks Lorraine for allowing us to stay in your lovely house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette T.

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

Relaxing stay

This is a very spacious house with a wonderful living area. We felt really comfortable relaxing, sharing a meal, having a drink on the upstairs deck at sunset. Close to the lakeside so good for lovely walks as well. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Taupo holiday

Great spot. Nice place. Good views from top floor. Very spacious. Would certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemma M.

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

Great stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our little stay at this property. Great location, very spacious and tidy. The host was very easy to get in touch with and had great comms. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Perfect holiday home

We had a fantastic stay in Taupo celebrating my daughter’s 21st. The home had everything we could have wished for heaps of room for 6. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vuka N.

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

Highly recommended

Lovely and spacious home. Great location and close to the lake. Definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Perfect Holiday House

Loved this place, spacious bedrooms and plenty of room for guests to chill out in different areas. Would love to visit during summer to make use of the outside areas and close walk to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Deserae H.

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

Like staying with family

Spacious, clean, well set up and great location.We loved being here and having a view of mountains and the lake.lake.greslake which minute
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous

Could not fault the property, views amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Beautiful New Property

This was our favorite spot out of the 5 VRBOs we stayed at across the north island! Beautiful location and architecture with great amenities and cleanliness!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Beautiful spot

Had a great time in nice quiet neighborhood. House was setup to be your home away from home with all household amenities covered.Owner was a pleasure with excellent correspondence.Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa O.

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

Enjoyable weekend stay

Stayed in a lovely, spacious and clean property with a view of Lake Taupo and Ruapehu. Lorraine was lovely to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Perfect

We had a wonderful relaxing stay in this beautiful spacious lake home. Stunning views and everything there we needed for an awesome holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great location

The house was very spacious and it was such a convenient location being close to the lake. Supermarket and takeaways are also only a short drive away.a
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riaan M.

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

Quite, comfort, style, lovely neighborhood

Very comfortable, stylish, and homely stay in a beautiful and quite neighborhood with a very caring hostess!! I'd recommend this batch as a certain favorite!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great house to stay by the lake in Taupo.

Great communication. Lovely house with lots of room. Nice facilities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Ironman 70.3 weekend

We were impressed with the convenience of the property. Great location and well set up for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Comfortable spacious home

comfortable home away from home with plenty of space. Great views over the lake from the deck. Great for large family or a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Perfect home for a short holiday

Five star rating! Wish we could stay longer in this beautiful home. Very spacious, quiet neighbourhood and complete with amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024