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Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.

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Spring at Hatepe
sleepout by main house
Kitchen
dining and kitchen area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Hatepe, Lake Taupo
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Huka Falls
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Separate Sleepout available as extra

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2 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.

This property was a much-loved place where my parents would escape to. A quintessential New Zealand Bach. An idyllic retreat that is 3 minutes' walk from the edge of Lake Taupo. Good trout fishing with many bush walks and bike tracks once you have tired of swimming and boating. Three quarters of an hour's drive from Whakapapa Ski field and 20 minutes' drive in to Taupo. Tennis court available at the Marae. The native bird population is fascinating with lots of tuis, bellbirds, kereru, and quail.

It is to be noted that there is some road noise from the Main Road, please be prepared for this. Also note that the property is not fenced at the front it is open to the road for your animals. There is a long line that can be used to secure if your dog is a wanderer. In the village dogs are not allowed to roam free. There is no Wi-Fi but you do get good cell phone reception.

Also available is a separate self-contained sleepout that will sleep 8 and can be hired at an additional charge. The sleepout has stove, fridge, microwave and kitchen facilities, wood burner and separate bathroom Wonderful for two families. We have utilised is as the children sleep in the sleepout and the parents have quality time in the main house. Two bikes are available as is a double kayak only if the sleepout is being hired.

Minimum of 3 night's stay.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed but to be kept off furniture
Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels)

Extras: Cleaning (NZ$80.00 per stay will be a higher rate if sleepout is hired as well)

Property manager

jeanns552

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hatepe

Located in Hatepe, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Five Mile Bay, while Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Tongariro National Trout Centre are cultural highlights. The Landing Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Hatepe, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 22 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Huka Falls - 28 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Native Xpresso - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Lake Taupo and within 12 miles (20 km) of Five Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupo. Three Mile Bay and Four Mile Bay are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will book again
Awesome spot. Lovely community close to the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Wonderful Stay
Yet another awesome stay in the peaceful, happy, relaxing Hatepe bach, listening to birdsong, watching majestic kererū perch on & drink from the birdbath. Thank you for sharing Jan!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Fantastic Property, wonderful service, would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay in Hatepe
Wonderful, clean, well equipped. Consistently a great winner in bachs in Hatepe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The location was fantastic and was perfect for our stay. The property was clean and tidy and it was a little chilly when we stayed but there was plenty of firewood to make it cosy. Although close to the main highway, it wasn’t really noticeable and to be honest didn’t bother us at all. We all had a great time and plan to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Another fabulous stay in paradise. Thanks so much for sharing, Jan!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Awesome Stay
This is our second time and we another wonderful stay. Staying at the Hatepe bach is peaceful, warm and comfortable. So close to the lake, lots of walking & super near to Taupō. Make sure to read the book on Hatepe & Hinemaiaia ~ full of fascinating history! Thanks for having us again Jan!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax, refresh!
Thank you Jeanette, my daughter and I had a lovely time. Relaxing, recovering, and rejuvenating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

sally l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xnas 2023
We had a great time! Thanknyou
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Justine D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
3 nights stay
Even thou we were in the middle of no where it was to close to the road as trucks going passed all night so not much sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Heavenly in Hatepe
Hatepe is a fantastic location just 20 minutes from Taupo. The cottage is a great kiwi bach and has everything you would need for a holiday. We were there for work in Taupo and hadn't realised how close to the highway the bach was. Trucks noise was a bit disruptive at night. While we loved the location but the bach is very dusty, especially the bedrooms, and needs a good clean. Not so good if you are allergic to dust. The beds are very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerri M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Simple Minds weekend
We had a great stay, and the BBQ area was wonderful to use. We didn't know there wouldn't be any toilet paper, thank Goodness for tissues in the lounge. We went bought some and left two rolls there. The single beds are actually king singles so our fitted sheets didn't fit, luckily there was a linen cupboard that we utilized and washed the sheets before we left. The kitchen needed to be cleaner and the pantry was full of out of date food that didn't need to be there. Getting access was difficult as owner sent info to wrong ph number, partly my fault as they had left a number out which i didnt notice Luckily we were able to contact 0800 number and get it sorted
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriama G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Hatepe Bach!
Wonderful stay in a fabulous kiwi bach! Beautiful native birds providing birdsong, lovely outdoor areas & everything you want or need is provided. The bach is gorgeous, the beds super comfy, in a peaceful location. Jan was so kind, quick to reply & accomodating when I had to make some changes. Thank you so much & we’ll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house
Comfortable and well maintained batch. Easy to warm and sun all day when sunny. Nice spaces for outside and inside dining. We appreciated the citrus trees and the herb garden. Short walk to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Hamish M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Hatepe
Unfortunately the property had not been cleaned well. The add was misleading explaining that the main house split up to 6 when it didn't (this has been fixed) There was less than half a bag of firewood available for four nights plus some scraps of wet wood outside. The small oil heater wouldn't have cut the mustard, we ended up going to Taupo to buy wood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Love this Place
Perfect spot to get out of the rat race. Nature, flora and native birds just stunning. Friendly relaxed village.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Joanne c.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
location was lovely at front but highway was behind. It could have been cleaner.Overall satisfactory
as above
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Dylan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good winter bach
Nice tidy little bach, and very cosy with the wood fire. A short walk to the lake, and Hatepe is a nice rleaxed spot to stay. The only downside is how close the the main road it is - you can hear the trucks rumble through during the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelvin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
The location was perfect And the house was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cottage
Easy house to be in, had everything we needed. Beautiful, safe location for kids to be in. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Tina P., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend away
A last minute booking made to go away for the weekend. Lovely and cozy home and best of all we could take our schnoodle dog, Benji with us. Good and clear instructions given how to get to the house. Nice off track walk with our dog and a dip in the Hinemaia river - very refreshing. Thanks Jan for sharing your place. We enjoyed our weekend away. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect summer getaway
My extended family and I all had a wonderful time staying at this cosy, well appointed bach. It has everything you need, and such a great location. The kids really enjoyed biking around and spending days at the lake and river. Loved the fruit trees and herbs in the garden, and the native birds singing everywhere. Hope to stay here again one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Walking distance from the lake
Was a great stay. easy communication. great place. not much cell reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by jeanns552

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This property is a legacy and much-loved destination of our beloved parents. They absolutely adored Hatepe and spent much of their time enjoying this area. Mum and Dad fell in love with the Hatepe area when they camped with our small children at Hallets Bay many years ago and we have now owned a Bach in the area for over 20 years. Wonderful family memories have been made over the last 20 plus years with our extended family.

Why they chose this property

Plenty of car parking and suitable for boat parking too. Enables two families to rent house and sleepout with space for eight children in the sleepout and their own bathroom. The section is not fenced at the front of the property and dogs are allowed.

What makes this property unique

Sheltered from Lake Taupo wind and great for barbecues. Gets all day sun.

Languages:

English