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Top of the Lake - Taupo

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TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, free WiFi
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Top of the Lake - Taupo

Providing great accommodation for up to 8 guests this lovely holiday home with views to the Lake and mountain is perfectly positioned with all amenities you could need close by!
Split across two levels the ground floor has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living area plus a large internal access garage. Head upstairs and you will find an open plan modern kitchen that flows out into gorgeous gardens. The back garden is fully fenced and completely private - your own little oasis.
There is a further two bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. You can enjoy lovely lake and mountain views as well as the picturesque night lights of Taupo from the upstairs lounge and front deck.
Right next door at the Hilltop Shopping centre you will find a dairy, hairdresser, beauty salon, tailor as well as Grasshopper fish, chips and chinese takeaways and The Mole & Chicken a very popular family restaurant.

Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.

Property manager

Lakeside Accommodation and My Stays

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Garden

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Map
Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Embra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the Lake - Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top of the Lake - Taupo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the Lake - Taupo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Top of the Lake - Taupo located?

Located in Taupō Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupō and Maori Carvings. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Top of the Lake - Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

House was lovely and great location and view. Plenty of space and very clean. Appreciated that the spa pool was ready to use. Communication with property manager was great too. Prompt reply's to questions and clear instructions for entry. We had a perfect stay:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We had a great time staying at this lovely "bach" in Taupo. It has heaps of room, perfect location and is an oasis on rainy days. And, with teenagers, great wifi too Highly recommend and we will be back Darrin
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

Property was as described and that lake view was beautiful! Great location, walkable to town through residential neighborhoods. Well appointed kitchen had everything we needed. The layout was usual but created a lot of spaces so that there would be room for many people without feeling like you’re all on top of each other. The washer and dryer were easy to use and laundry soap was provided. Being able to park your own car in the garage was also a very nice perk. The only downside is that the property is a bit dated and could use some TLC. The upstairs mattresses were older and dipped in the middle and we either couldn’t find the light switches for the lights in the back yard or the bulbs were burned out. The dining room ceiling and wall had some obvious water damage that hadn’t been repaired. Also, the Nespresso machine needed to be descaled and we were forced to run the full descaling cycle to clear the reminder so we could make coffee. Overall, the location and amenities served our needs well, but with the fixes and maintenance stuff we ran into I couldn’t rate it 5 stars. We told the property manager so hopefully they fixed the easy things for future guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Absolutely loved the location and layout of this house. It is named Top of the Lake for a reason. The view is even better than the picture in the listing. With tons of windows all around, you can see the lake and the surrounding mountains, and experience a gorgeous sunset from just about anywhere in the living area. The house is also a convenient to walk to the lake (although uphill on the way back) and a short drive to town. The garden was totally private. The hot tub looked amazing – unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to use it. We did take advantage of the gas grill for multiple meals, which was awesome! The kitchen was well appointed with dishes, glasses, pots, pans, etc. And super organized with pictures of what belonged in each drawer, shelf, and cupboard. Made it so easy to find everything. Our family of 8 fit around the dining table for meals together. Guests have access to the large garage. We used it to store our luggage and extra items. The washer and dryer are in the garage, which worked out fine. The owner/mgmt. company was very responsive – they answered any questions we had promptly. We appreciate them having a highchair that we could rent, and appreciated the late check-out. The only downside is that the carpet and the wooden blinds show signs of age, and the carpet had an unpleasant odor, which went away when the doors and windows were open to let fresh air in the house. Even with that I would recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Great layout for dinners and hanging out but close (drive) to all the main attractions and short walk to playground and the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10

Amazing property, many options for large groups as is a very large property. Amenities and location were very good. Little hiccup when arrived as the code I was given to open the property didn't work. The garden was really good and self contained (great for small people) Couple of things to mention/help improve: Outdoor furniture (lounge chairs) are a write off... I was lying reading a book and they just collapsed cause too old, wood just crumbled. Don't leave this items cause you think they "look good" they don't and they can create a far greater accident that they in my case ( neck bang and back scratch) Also, would be nice to have dish wash soap and laundry powder available... there was none.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10

the property was large enough to accomodate us all. Amazing views and close enough to everything. The property could do with some TLC. The garden isn't very 'usable' as its a dust bowl and thistle weeds.. so i'm glad we don't have little kids who need to tun around. The wall lights on the stairs are loose and the ceiling in the lounge has a portion falling away with a large crack that you should attend to. ( its obvious but above the rear sofa by the garden door) Two toilet seats lids have large splits in them - Just fyi really so you can replace them. We had a lovely time there and its well appointed to feel like a home from home , nice for next door pub and chip shop but in reality town is only 4 mins away !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

2/10

This is by far the worst experience i have encounter with via Book a Bach. This bach is listed in multiple platform. When I enquire for this property, I've asked if they allow free cancellation in the event of a regional lockdown - They do, which is good! We made the payment immediately, but failed to received any instruction on the access. We thought it will only be sent closer to check in date. A few days before traveling to Taupo, I had sent a couple of messages to get the instruction to the property. Only to received a message on the day that the bach was doubled booked and they have another unit available. We had booked a 4 bedroom house but got downgraded to a 3 bedroom apartment without any form of compensation. When i questioned on the number of bedrooms, the response received - "Unfortunately this is the only property that we have available so I am unable to offer a 4 bedroom alternative. If the 4 bedroom is your preference, I will call the other guests and move them to that apartment so you can stay at the original house with four bedrooms." This just goes to show how unprofessional it is that their only response was to "kick" the other party out of their booking so we could have the 4 bedroom when it is their system that messed up. We weren't that fuss and didn't want to disrupt the other party and agreed to stay in the 3 bedroom apartment. We have 2 young kids, so we make do by squeezing them both in the master bedroom with us so my in laws can have their own space. We checked in at 4pm and it was indeed a beautiful unit. Brand new and very clean. Although the unit was quite far from town, the new furnish made up for it. Upon entering, we switch on the air conditioning to cool the house down as it was one of the hottest summer we ever experienced. After an hour, the house was still hot as an oven, so I've dropped a message and called the property manager and she only responded at 8pm. She said she couldn't get a contractor out to look at the issue and may try to get one the next day. I've asked for alternative solution for her to provide some fans and very rudely she response that she can't do that and if we are not happy about it we can check out now and she will refund us. 8pm at night with young and old at peak period at taupo, this is absurd. Apart from that the upstairs curtain was infested with beetles. No Compensation given apart for another free night stay if we booked again! What a service this has been!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Tidy comfortable place with everything close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

Great views and great space. Fantastic stay in a superbly setup place with an incredible amount of places to relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10

Worth spending and staying in the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Awesome place for a girls trip, great view and a perfect amount of beds and bathrooms and well set up to cook and relax. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021