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Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings

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Main Entrance
Entertainers Kitchen
BBQ on private deck
Private deck area
Driveway Entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rainbow Point, Taupo
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Guest Bedroom (4 bdm)

1 Double Bed

Kids Bedroom (cottage)

1 Single Bed

Kids Bedroom #1 (4 bdm)

1 Single Bed

Kids Bedroom #2 (4 bdm)

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom (4 bdm)

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom (cottage)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings

23 Rainbow Drive is two dwellings on the one private secure site only a 100m from the lake edge via an access way off nearby Oregan Drive.

The 4 bedroom rear house is an entertainers dream with open plan living and great indoor/outdoor flow onto a large rear private and sun-filled deck. The house is well insulated and toasty warm with heat pump and panel wall heaters throughout the house. A large garage area also provides a rumpus room for the kids on wet or cold days and when they need to burn some energy! (This property sleeps 4 Adults and 4 Children. Any additional adults and children can utilise the seperate 2bdm cottage for the additional adult/children charge).

The 2 bedroom cottage on the front of the property is a cute and cozy separate home that provides options for additional family or friends that may be invited to stay - Great for family reunions or sporting groups / events.

Rainbow Point has the nearby Dairy for all your essentials and kid treats, along with the fantastic fish and chip shop for takeaway night. The Ploughmans restaurant will cater for your night out and all of these are just a short walk away.
Being so close to the lake and Lions walkway may mean that a walk to town along the lake front becomes a regular venture for your morning coffee.

Plenty of off street parking for vehicles or boats and secured behind gates for that peace of mind.
Special conditions:
• Use of both houses will incur additional adult charges over standard 4 adult allowance for the 4bdm house as per pricing schedule.
• Use of the separate 2bdm cottage is available for the additional adult/children charge as listed.
• Deck not suitable for very small children

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$95.00 per house); Linen (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person);

Property manager

JonoSt18

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Taupo

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Rainbow Point, a neighbourhood in Taupo. The Landing Lake Taupo and Taupo Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park 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 hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Rainbow Point, Taupo

What's nearby

  • The Landing Lake Taupo - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings located?

Located in Rainbow Point, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupo. Four Mile Bay and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

andrew p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Great position. Needs some basic maintenance but overall good. Lakes just around the corner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
We all had a brilliant time, staying at rainbow retreat. There was plenty of space for everyone, the open plan style leading to the outdoor are was perfect for the family to enjoy the sun together. Great location! Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P., Paraparaumu

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Great family holiday plenty of room great location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great place for big group
Great stay for our small group. Plenty of room to accommodate more. Great to have the garage to store our bikes in overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

A. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice place to stay, handy having the extra cottage and a fully fenced section. Great location close to the lake and supermarket.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for groups
Very nice house heaps of room for all guests
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Property is awesome loads of space and everything there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy
Easy stay, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Granny’s 70th
Perfect for large family group with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

andrew p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Whānau time
Great location, safe and easy access to the lake Property could maybe do with a little love however we would happily stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Large property, with deck, BBQ and everything we need for a great holiday, in an awesome location. Excellent communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
Everything we needed and more. Easy check in and out. Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo Kings birthday weekend
Great weekend, short walking distance to lake, quiet area. Good size for group or large families. Could do with another chair in lounge, new frypan and coffee machine but apart from that very suitabke and had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

owen a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, space and quiet
Had a great stay for the week , perfect location for peace and quiet , close to supermarket and short walk to the lake . Would definitely stay here again and bring more people as there is loads of room ! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Liane W., Kelowna, British Columbia, and Tauranga NZ

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and property to spend time with family.
This property was perfect for our needs. The main house is well set up for families with plenty of space and fully fenced for the little runaway Grandchildren. We were able to retreat to the little bach on site to get a break! Beds in the bach werent very comfortable. Overall would stay again for sure.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab place
Great place to stay. Had all you need. Place was clean and tidy inside and out. Fully fenced to keep all the little ones in. Just a short walk down to the lake. Great communication throughout the booking process. We will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Raphael B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Was good for what we needed it for .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Oasis in Taupo
Beautiful well-kept property, with an amazing proactive host that was available for any questions and very responsive. I would highly recommend this property if you have a large group as it will accommodate easily without feeling cramped. The second house was a bonus. Thank you, Jono, for your exceptional service and property. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chester B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
4 of us were in Taupo for the cycling trails. The property was very suitable being spacious. It is open plan with good outdoor flow. The kitchen and bathroom were modern. The large garage was great for locking up our valuable e bikes. The only improvement is the main bathroom lacks a mirror but that’s minor. The property would be ideal for large or multiple family holidays and is well located by the lake and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

belinda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location and loads of spacr
We (a group of 5 adults) stayed for a week while training in Taupō. The house and cottage provided loads of space and location is convenient to the lake and all Taupō has to offer. The property was clean and tidy. Everything you need for a short stay. Earlier communication regarding linen would have been helpful. It was a bit confusing as to whether this was included in the initial payment or not.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Accommodation For 13
3 Families, 6 adults 7 kids ranging from 5-16 were comfortably accommodated here. Plenty of seating and two large tables (1 indoor 1 covered outdoor) gave a lot of options. A decent amount of indoor and outdoor space for everyone to spread out when home. Very close to the lake, township and Countdown. A great time was had. I would note though for planning, 2 of 4 sets of bunk beds would suit average to small sized teens / children only.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feedback
Water pressure in smaller house almost non existent. BBQ filthy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

George W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
House tired
Property in need of maintenance hot plates in main kitchen not working properly BBQ disgustingly dirty water pressure in cottage shower pathetic block out blinds in bedrooms 1 and 2 laying on the floor not usable a lot of money for a very run down property
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay in Taupo
Having the two houses was amazing - and allowed the large group (of 3 families) space. All amenities were great and there was plenty of space for everyone to be really comfortable (and extra bedrooms in the garage). Excellent location (off the main "Taupo Strip") but perfect with the Countdown, Pub and Dairy just up the road. Nice and quiet - the only noise we heard was the wind on one night when Cyclone Gabrielle passed through. Main house cleanliness was adequate but upon our departure, I noticed when cleaning that it could've been a bit more thorough - the BBQ was a bit grim when we got there, but we cleaned it up and replaced the fat drip / tray. I think we also may have left the BBQ cooking mat there :) Check in was a bit tricky (due to a missing email) but we got there in the end. All in all - a great place top stay with heaps of space and everything you could possibly need! Would highly recommend and would absolutely go back again! Thanks for having us! Sarah
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea T.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by JonoSt18

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What makes this property unique

Two separate dwellings make it ideal for group/extended family gatherings or sporting groups