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Taupo-Lake and River-

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Deck
Living area
Kitchen
River below house
Deck at dusk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nukuhau, Taupo
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cabin Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cabin Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Taupo-Lake and River-

This is a Lockwood house and cabin. The house has been extensively renovated including a new kitchen. It looks out over the Waikato River and its marina.From the deck on the eastern side there are views of river,lake, Mount Tauhara and the
Kaimanawas.

There is river swimming from the river bank(100m) or from the beach at the marina entrance (300m). The property opens onto a grass reserve which runs down to the river. It is a short walk(15 minutes) to Taupo township.

There are two large decks with barbecue.One minute to boat ramp. Plenty of activity to watch and tons of room on the reserve for the kids and the active.

There are 2 bedrooms in the house, 1 queen and one with foldout double
Cabin
2 double bedrooms one queen and one with 2 singles (or can be king (with shower and toilet) in the cabin. Extra mattresses available
Special conditions:
3 night minimum stay
4 night min. Stay 26 Nov 2nd Dec 2015
14 night min. stay Dec 15th to January 15th 2015
Cleaning fee of $85.00 applies to all visitors.
Smoking outside only
Pets allowed with prior approval
Families preferred
Internet available on request

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Margaret Woodbridge

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taupo

Located in Nukuhau, a neighbourhood in Taupo, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupo. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Nukuhau, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bubu Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Taupo-Lake and River- pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Taupo-Lake and River-?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Taupo-Lake and River-?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Taupo-Lake and River- located?

Located in Nukuhau, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Waikato River. Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is so wonderful
The are is wonderful, the view outside plus the cabin makes it really cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Nicely appointed house in a lovely area. Very good vibes - would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy place
We had a lovely time at this bach. Great location, so easy to get in and out of town. Has a lovely view, even prettier in real life. We loved the fire place at night and the deck area was lovely for a bbq. Spacious and had everything our group needed. Hosts were easy to get a hold of. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location
Lovely weekend away! House is nice & central. Fireplace & heat pumps were awesome! Everything you need is here. Check in process was super easy too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dianna B.

Older style home Nice place. Comfy bed. Lots of crockery etc
River not easily accessible for swimming directly behind section. Quick walk to love area further Dow. Not ideal for dogs as reserve is dog free. Easy to find. Quiet area. Nice place to atay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kiely C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location.
Perfect spot for a couple of families to share. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill O., Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location/views
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Waihinau, quiet location, close to town, very helpful host with all our needs met. Thank you for allowing us to take Amelia, our little dog with us - she loved it too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope H., Kerikeri. Northland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family friendly spot
We were so happy with this little place. It was modern, beautifully presented, warm, close to town, quiet and private. The view to the marina is pretty at night and theres a nice big grass area to walk the dog. Our family really loved our stay. The extensive library was welcome on rainy afternoons. Margaret was a great communicator and we would highly recommend this place for families. We hope to come back again. Thanks so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nukuhau Taupo
Absolutely love this property, the facilities are fantastic,the communication is great and it is quiet and peaceful and so close to everything you need. We have stayed here twice now and would definitely love to make it a regular holiday
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot!
Wonderful warm home to stay in. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great birthday weekend
Perfect location for a family gathering easy walk into town lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great for families. REally enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anzac weekend
Fantastic property with great view over the marina and just a short walk/ride into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, with a view and an easy walk to town
Such a great place for a family get together and so appreciated that it is also pet friendly. I’d love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
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6/10 Okay

The house was in a great location and we enjoyed our stay.
The house was in a great location and we enjoyed our stay. One problem we did have was the large amount of dead insects on the beds and floors in the outside cabin. This was easily fixed with the vacuum, but the rooms should have been cleaned prior to our arrival. We apologize for using the linen on the beds, but as the beds were made up when we arrived we assumed it was ok to use them.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended - definitely stay again!
Highly recommended - definitely stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay!
Excellent place to stay! We would love to go back :)
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10/10 Excellent

This property had it all.
This property had it all. Plenty of heating on a freezing weekend which made it comfortable. All the necessary amenities required for an enjoyable stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Shame we didn't get to enjoy it during the day as we were at the Taupo race track but he location was easy for driving to the track and the supermarket.

8/10 Good

Justine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo weekend
Fantastic location & well appointed. Our stay was during winter and the heating was excellent. Only issue was the sleep out bathroom which didn’t have hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alix L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely bach
Very friendly, well-lived family bach, with a fabulous library. We wished we could have stayed longer to read more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous bach
Great Bach for families, has everything you need and more. Excellent location and quiet. Absolutely loved our weeks break
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Nukuhau
Fantastic house, great location, lovely view from the deck, everything you should need for a great time away 😍 We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Shirley H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Taupo Stay
We enjoyed our stay, but were not impressed that fridge had not been properly cleaned and there was old and mouldy food left in it (margarine).

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning place to stay
Fantastic place to stay. Clean tidy and plenty of room situated in beautiful location close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lovely house
Nicely renovated. Well stocked. Excellent view. Bookshelves to keep you busy for a year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Woodbridge

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What makes this property unique

10 minutes walk to Taupo Central

Languages:

English