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Nestled in the picturesque lakeside town of Wharewaka, The White House offers a serene retreat with an upstairs open-plan living area, outdoor balcony with BBQ and fireplace. Perfect for relaxation or exploring Lake Taupo's attractions within walking distance to the lake’s edge and just a short drive to Taupo Central.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

The White House - Taupo Holiday Home

  • Welcome to The White House, a beautiful 4 bedroom property set in the beautiful lakeside town at Wharewaka, it is the perfect place to enjoy and discover Lake Taupo!

    Spend your days relaxing on the lakefront enjoying the beauty of the surrounding areas or travel around Lake Taupo discovering all the attractions.

    The home features an upstairs open, living, dining and kitchen area with plenty of space, perfect for spending time with family and friends. In the summer, enjoy the outdoor balcony with a BBQ watching the sun go down in the distance and in winter, retreat indoors and warm yourself up by the fireplace. With Queen and Single-sized beds, as well as Bunk beds, this home is able to accommodate all kinds of guests.

    The White House is just a short 5-minute walk to the lake’s edge, where you are able to go on long walks, enjoying the stunning views of the lake, all the way down to Five Mile Bay or further up towards the town of Taupo. Taupo Central is just a short 10-minute drive away with plenty of shops, stores, restaurants and any other things that you may need! This place is perfectly connected with Taupo airport being nearby.

    Find your happy place at The White House by Lake Taupo!
    Please be advised that no tents and no visitors are allowed at this property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,561 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 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
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

About the area

Wharewaka, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this cottage. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park. A.C. Baths and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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Wharewaka, Lake Taupo

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
    10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Four Mile Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Five Mile Bay
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Three Mile Bay
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Mavericks
    11 min walk
  • Waterside
    10 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's Cafe
    11 min drive
  • Roquette Restaurant & Bar
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The White House - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The White House - Taupo Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The White House - Taupo Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The White House - Taupo Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The White House - Taupo Holiday Home located?

Located in Wharewaka, this cottage 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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The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Taupo Stay

We were very happy with the property, very well presented, it had everything we needed. It really is a great property we had the best time there, lots of laughs and great memories. Would definitely recommend this house and if staying in Taupo again would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

The property was not up to the advertised standard.

Although a bbq was in the photos, no bbq, needless to say spoilt our plans for a bbq dinner. We had planned a bike ride, again none of the bikes were in working order. We probably should have guessed when it took ten minutes to unlock the front door, the lock obviously needs work. We were about to give up when it unlocked. We rang the numbers but of course no one picked up and still no one has bothered to get back to us. I think you can get the drift here, good house but in need of some TLC and needs a property manager to be available. Not value for money in my mind considering we paid $1600 for a two night stay. You guessed it we won’t be back and won’t be recommending this holiday house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great space for the family and children We slept well but broke a kitchen pot!!

Clean and well kept suited us to meet tog again, we cooked and ate together
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tidy property with lake views

Tidy property with lake views
Archival

10/10 Excellent

In a very good location and met our extended family requirements very well.

In a very good location and met our extended family requirements very well. Thank you.
Archival

4/10 Poor

The location is beautiful and the hpuse itself was nice once we cleaned it when we arrived.

The location is beautiful and the hpuse itself was nice once we cleaned it when we arrived.
Archival

8/10 Good

Location is great.

Location is great. Very close to the bay (5 minute walk) quiet neighbourhood, easy to find. The property is clean, tidy and roomy. Would definitely stay here again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great for larger families with kids, we had 5 kids under 5 and the big secure yard was safe for the

Great for larger families with kids, we had 5 kids under 5 and the big secure yard was safe for the kids to explore and play. Lots of sleeping options suited 3 families.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great for larger families with kids, we had 5 kids under 5 and the big secure yard was safe for the

Great for larger families with kids, we had 5 kids under 5 and the big secure yard was safe for the kids to explore and play. Lots of sleeping options suited 3 families.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house, very kid friendly - big, beautiful and warm! we had a lovely time.

Great house, very kid friendly - big, beautiful and warm! we had a lovely time. Thanks
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The house was a good size for a large group.

The house was a good size for a large group. The kitchen was great. The house was very clean and tidy and the central vacuum made cleaning very easy. The house was a lso in e nice and very quiet neighbourhood. And only 5min walk to the lakefront.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views of the lake, plenty of space, family orientated, fantastic backyard.

Beautiful views of the lake, plenty of space, family orientated, fantastic backyard. Great weekend away.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyed the stay.

Really enjoyed the stay. Very clean and tidy. Plenty of room for our team. Good supply of reading material. Great location.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, warm and spacious house in a great area.

Lovely, warm and spacious house in a great area. Highly recommended
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This house had it all!

This house had it all! A great location, beautiful views, fantastic facilities (lovely kitchen!) and something for every member of the family from the books to the games to the all important trampoline. Our family thought this 'property' was just marvelous. Far enough from Taupo township to enjoy the peace and quiet and stars, close enough to jump in the car to get milk. We wish we had three weeks instead of three nights.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The house is very roomy and perfct for a large family like ours Mum dad and 9 kids.

The house is very roomy and perfct for a large family like ours Mum dad and 9 kids. Attractions, Craters of the Moon and Wai-O Tapu about 40 mins away are a must see. Lava Glass works are graet to watch the artist at work.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, very handy to the beach and central Taupo.

Great location, very handy to the beach and central Taupo. The house was very clean and tidy, great for larger families/friends. Would recommend to others.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hi, the house was perfect for our needs.

Hi, the house was perfect for our needs. It was spacious, big enough for all staying. The house was also very close to the lake, a park and the town centre, either by car or within walking distance if you like a nice walk. We would rent again if in Taupo.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The White House was a fantastic place to stay in.

The White House was a fantastic place to stay in. It worked perfectly for two families or 4. Was very easy to heat with fire and plenty of heaters. Kitchen facilities were also great. A very comfortable house in an awesome area for kids with a great playground close by and fantastic bike riding paths.