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You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
TV, offices
Exterior
TV, offices
Welcome to this modern and sunny 2-bedroom cottage in the Wharewaka strip, just 2 minutes from the lake and reserve. Enjoy endless sunshine in this holiday neighborhood, perfect for visiting friends and family while having your own space.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

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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.

You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!

Summary:
Modern, sunny 2-bedroom cottage in the popular Wharewaka strip. Visiting friends or family but want your own space? Just 2 minutes’ walk to the lake, Wharewaka Reserve, and playground. Located in a quiet, holiday-friendly neighborhood with all-day sun, this cottage is perfect for a relaxing break. Stylish, comfortable, and private — ideal for couples or small families looking to unwind near the water.

The Space:
This home is one of two homes on a shared site but private and comfortable for all. A heat pump to keep you warm on the cooler times and cool in summer.
PLEASE NOTE – This property is STRICTLY not suitable for parties, events, or loud groups.

Guest Access:
Access to all places in the photos.

The Neighborhood:
This is a quiet family friendly neighbourhood and close to the park and lake

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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)

General

  • Unit size: 538 square feet

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

Quiet after 10 pm please

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
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. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 12 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! located?

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

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Reviews

You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norma W.

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

Lovely place to stay

Ideal location for us ( 7km ) from centre of Taupo and a lovely walk into town.Lovely apartment and just as described.Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace V.

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

Quiet and cosy

Enjoyable stay with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa F.

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

2 Mins to Wharewaka Lakeside

Brilliant location, a 2 min walk from the lakefront with walks in either direction and plenty of good swimming spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni H.

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

Clean, warm, well located

Clean, warm, well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen C.

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

Good location

Bit messy outside and to close to neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great stay

The property was as described and fit us perfectly. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blinne F.

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

Perfect for what you need it to be.

We stayed for two nights. Everything you would need is there. It was a little farther away from the town area than we thought, but still walking distance as long as the weather is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Lovely spot

We loved our stay. A very clean and tidy unit. Soo close to the water and well appointed. Hope to stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deshia s.

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

Weekend away

Very clean tidy property, with everything that’s needed, short walk to the lake front
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasch V.

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

Almost perfect

Perfect location, great accomodation with everything you need. One minor issue, the toilet access is through one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanette W.

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

2 Sta ley

Great property close to lake with lake view. Unfortunately I didnt read bathroom details properly, luckly we were related Downside old TV no smart TV
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vineet G., Auckland

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

Clean & Tidy property

The property is located by the lake and has great views. We enjoyed the walk by the lake and liked the peace and calm. The property was clean and well maintained. The property manager responded promptly to any/all communication. Apart from a slow wifi connection, it was a great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lei S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Tidy but noisy

Very tidy property. But neighbors are noisy at night. We texted our host about the noise that night, but our host did not respond until the next morning. Host texted they can't do anything about the noise but for us to ring noise control. By then it was too late. For what we paid the noise and lack of response from our host ruined our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sara J.

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

A lovely wee space

We really enjoyed our family stay in Taupo at this property recently. It's in a superb location a 2 minute walk to a park and the lake. It's a lovely quiet suburban area (well it was in October!), and the garden space has some couches/ chairs which were lovely for lounging in, in the sun. Deducting a star only because it wasn't obvious from the booking page that the master bedroom is beside the kitchen and there's no wall, only a curtain that gets pulled across. That didn't bother us, and may not bother some people, but is worth noting. The toilet/ shower is also accessed via the master bedroom. There were a couple of things that required minor repair (running toilet that filled the cistern all night and the mechanism for the blinds above the sink was broken), but they were noted to the property manager so hopefully fixed for the next guests. The lighting was also a bit strange (might have been something else before being a bach?), but all worked just fine. Overall, this was a clean, tidy, well-appointed place to stay and we enjoyed our stay. Don't take this as a negative review, becuase it's not!, just a couple of things that others may want to know :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024