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Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunkhouse

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Third bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bunkhouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach

Situated at the southern end of the settlement that still retains the character of the 50's Retro style batch, you will find our batch nestled among beautiful Kanuka and other native trees enjoying privacy, sun, and lots of space which is ideal for the kids or parking cars and boats. We are only 50 meters from the beach and a boat launching spot.
Our batch has been recently renovated and repainted. It includes up-to-date appliances, gas cooking, and a dishwasher. We have a large open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room which is great for entertaining. We can accommodate 2 families and have a separate bunkhouse with its own bathroom.
An additional charge applies if the bunkhouse is used, see rate below.
Many days are spent on the deck watching the kids, sipping on a glass of wine, or if it's cold relaxing in front of our log burner fire.


Hatepe is approximately 20 minutes from Taupo and 20 minutes to Turangi with the ski-fields a further 40 minutes away. The fly-fishing in the Hinemaimai River is some of the best with arguably some of the biggest trout in Taupo coming from this river. We have all been smashed by them but can confirm that some have come to the net just look on our wall, I may even share a secret spot or two, and the harling and trolling from the boats is brilliant right out front.

All year round there's plenty to do, walks, runs up the river, mountain biking, fishing, Sika deer hunting, or just relaxing and listening to the amazing birdlife that surrounds us this is a fabulous place to come for a relaxing weekend, holiday or a romantic getaway. We have brought all of our kids up holidaying regularly in Hatepe and have always felt that it's a very safe and caring environment. Hatepe truly is a very special place so come and share our family batch and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Special conditions:
*2 nights minimum stay.
*Smoking allowed outside only.
* Pets allowed with prior approval
*There will be an increased charge of $100 per night on the nightly rate if the bunkhouse is used in addition to the main home. A local cleaner will undertake cleaning and this is charged at the rate of $40 per hour with a minimum 3-hour charge for the home and 1 hour for the bunkhouse charged at the outset and is additional to the nightly rate.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$120.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Ali46

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: dogs (limit 2 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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number Vrbo20019360

About the area

Hatepe

Located in Hatepe, this holiday home is on a river. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Five Mile Bay. 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 hiking nearby.
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Hatepe, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 22 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 22 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Huka Falls - 28 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Native Xpresso - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lake Taupo and within 12 miles (20 km) of Five Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupo. Three Mile Bay is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Close to city centre and lake 🙂 lovely place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in good location
The house was nicely located just a few steps from small beach to the lake. Owner was extremely helpful and communication was very responsive and quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hatepe stay
Only about 12 minutes away from Taupo and 25 minutes from Turangi. Great location right by the lake side. I enjoyed the trees and the bird song when you were out on the deck. We enjoyed some great walks and cycle trails close by. The house was well equipped with everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natassha d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo lake hideaway
Our stay at Rieger Bach was just what the doctor ordered. So close to the lake but nice and hidden away for complete privacy. Bach was well suited to our needs for a long weekend away and we enjoyed our stay. Alistair was an excellent host and we most appreciate him. Looking forward to more stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kat E., Palmerston North, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas get away
Great place to stay and unwind. Lake was a great distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in a cosy town!
Really enjoyed our trip to Hatepe! The house is well set up and in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Vicki D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Annual family getaway with friends
We had a nice time, Property says it is dog friendly but it isn't fenced. Great location near the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

kate T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Weekend
The property was in a perfect location but does need some items refreshing eg pillows and curtains in bedrooms were mouldy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing weekend
Great property, perfect for our stay. Thank-you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hatepe bach
We had a great time and the bach had all we needed. The sleepout downstairs was really useful to spread the families out a bit. Super close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely be back.
Lovely little Bach with plenty of beds for family and friends awesome spot perfect for a nice relaxing weekend. Will be keen to come back next year with the boats.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lara T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hatepe
Great location - loved being so close to the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a FANTASTIC location
My goodness, very cool rustic house in an AMAZING location. The neighborhood is great, and the locals are so friendly. So close to the water, and only 15 minutes out of Taupo. Alistair the host was great, was a pleasure staying at his house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous location by the lake
We had a lovely stay and will be back. It is just a 1 min walk to the lake where we could swim or kayak. The beds were very comfortable and the bach was dry and clean. It had a great shower and a well-kitted-out kitchen. The village's tennis courts have astro turf and were great to play on. 20 mins one way to the Tokaanu hot pools and 20 mins the other way to Taupo for shopping. We came away very refreshed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaye E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
This property is set in amongst a peaceful little community close to the lake. Secluded. A wonderful range of native birds ,wood pigeons,fan tails and others, were observed while sitting on the elevated deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Chester G.

Good place and location
House was good. The major issue was the lack of heating in the house, the wood for the fireplace was wet so we had to use the electric heaters provided but that was not enough to warm the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Great place to stay. Good for a group. Close to lake and nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm quiet getaway
Meet up with family for the weekend of the Lake Cycle Challenge - central location, warm and quiet. The bach had everything we needed. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family holiday
The property was clean and very relaxing. We loved getting to spend time together as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Zoe M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location for snow and taupo activities, house is a little run down however it's warm and cozy and we all have a great stay , thank you very much .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Margot M., Palmerston North

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Typical Kiwi Bach
Great location. Had everything we needed. Alistair was great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Peaceful
Despite the weather being awful, we enjoyed our stay in this quiet bach which is tucked away really close to the water. The host is really easy to communicate with and all was as per the listing. If you want a stay in a family bach in a lovely location, then can highly recommend this one :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Melanie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in a rustic Bach
Hatepe is a lovely spot with great fishing right on the doorstep. The Bach is functional with a good shower and comfortable bed in the main bedroom and the kitchen is well equipped but could do with a good clean some of the draws had debris and dead ants in. The carpets were stained and the soft furnishings are in need of freshening up. Unfortunately there was no DVD player as listed which was disappointing as I had bought my husband a box set for his birthday to view during our stay. Overall it’s an OK Bach in a great place......which could benefit from a bit of TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hatepe Magic
Awesome location character home with everything we needed. We had 6 adults and 3 toddlers and we all had a great time in beautiful Hatepe. Easy walk to the lake and river. Will definately stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

simon j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and classic kiwi bach
We stayed for a weekend fishing, great location in Hatepe. The host was very helpful and we look forward to returning.

About the host

Hosted by Ali46

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What makes this property unique

Sunny sheltered and safe for kids.
Unbelievable fishing in the Hinemaiai River and deer hunting in the Kaimanawa's.
Easy launching of your boat off the beach 50 meters from our bach.