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Quiet family home near hot pools & botanical garden

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Taupo, Waikato
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Quiet family home near hot pools & botanical garden

- Close to Hot pools
- Close to botanical gardens
- Includes WiFi

Roomy three bedroom home in charming and quiet lane way in Richmond Heights. Short drive to thermal pools, lake front and cafes. Sleeping up to seven people, with two lounge areas, heat pump and large backyard this is a great base for your family holiday in Lake Taupo.

The master bedroom features a walk in wardrobe and en-suite. Tri-bunks are in the second room, and two single beds in the third room providing a great set up for families. The large backyard is fully fenced providing a space for children to run around while you enjoy the afternoon sun and dinner on the BBQ.

This is a classic Kiwi bach as we know and love, it is a simple and affordable shared home with no frills, made for families to enjoy and make lasting memories of Great Lake Taupo.

Commercial linen is combined with the cleaning fee.
When making a booking request please include information on the age range of the guests intending to stay and your plans for while you are in Taupō.

We have a strict no large group or parties policy, disruption to the neighbours will not be tolerated. If we are notified of parties or illegal activity you will be evicted.

You will be required to complete a check in form prior to arrival (excluding identity verified, Airbnb accounts) which will include a copy of your ID and the details of all guests intending to stay at the property. Failure to complete this form will result in the booking being cancelled.

The guest named on the booking is responsible for the property for the duration of the stay and must take all reasonable care of the house. For breakages or damages be aware that you will be charged for the repair or replacement plus a 10% handling fee. It's your responsibility to familiarise yourself with potential hazards or situations during the stay and take appropriate care or actions if needed.

All properties must be left reasonably clean and tidy, ensuring all furniture and appliances are returned to where they were. A general service clean is included, but if the property requires extra cleaning, you could be charged an additional $50.00 per hour, this includes BBQ’s, excess rubbish, soiled linen and odour removal.

All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules.

Property manager

TaupoHolidayHomes
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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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

Waipahihi, a neighbourhood in Taupo, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupo Hot Springs and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting.
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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Embra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet family home near hot pools & botanical garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet family home near hot pools & botanical garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet family home near hot pools & botanical garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet family home near hot pools & botanical garden located?

Located in Waipahihi, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupo Hot Springs. Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Lake Taupo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip. Lovely stay
Thanks so much for your hospitality. We will def stay again!
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend get-a-way
Good sized clean property. Quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Functional but tired
Our Group debated long and hard how we should rate this property, whether a three or four star review. 3.5 would have been about right. The house was in a good location, about 4 km from the centre, a short walk to the lake front and handy for the Botanical gardens. It was functional and met all of our needs regarding accommodation - good sized kitchen, ample lounge space, large dining table.However, two things let it down. First, it could do with a serious redecoration and fixes. The decor is tired, verging on shabby, including damp in the bathroom areas. A minor, but also to arrive and find the lawns weren't even cut (they were done the next day) just gave an air of a neglected property.Second, and the one we just cannot comprehend is the instruction to take all of our rubbish away with us, i.e. bag it and take it to the tip! I mean, really? What sort of service is that, especially given the rates charged for renting the place?
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No issues
We have no complaints, we weren't there a lot, we were out and about and square dancing. Just needed a place to lay our head each night, so it served its purpose just nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Big house, plenty of room. A touch dated and due for a remodel/deep clean. Back deck furniture was dirty, but we didn’t use it. Also no grill as advertised. Hosts were super nice and easy to contact.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

graeme k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great size home with great heating for these winter months. Very handy to local amenities.
A well-presented property, nice space, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rubin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serviced our stay well.
No shower mats, with tile floors was a pain and slippery, no TV, and not able to use exterior door due to being locked. Heating was good along with good garage space. Quite a few roaches in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Stay
Great location for us, we were square dancing at the Intermediate school on Kotare St. Plenty of living space. Great that there was an ensuite, that meant 2 bathrooms for 5 people. Just FYI, there seems to be a bit of a cockroach issue. We killed and cleaned up maybe 10 of the little blighters. (and took them away in our rubbish). They were predominantly along the kitchen bench area under the kitchen window. We weren't too worried about it, took a pretty pragmatic approach. But no doubt there'll be more. Just thought you should know.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cushla C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Astella EmWay house
The house was great. Double bed with the bunk above had a terrible mattress. Other beds were good. There were lots of cochroaches on the kitchen bench and draws. Not nice at all. There is a lot of road noise from Napier Rd but was a good place besides those issues
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good weekend
Second time staying here. Very comfortable and suited us perfectly. I will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Beautiful house and location. Perhaps in check in email putting the check out process for clarity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Heni O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Laocation
Great location for us, good size, could do with black-out curtains, overall great stay Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL Z.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Cocroaches
Not desirable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it was perfect for what we required
Awesome location and very comfortable for me and my kids. I would definitely book this accomodation again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great storage for bikes
spacious house, with big double garage ideal for storing bikes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Denise & Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location for our stay and close to Debretts hot pools.
The main disappointment was the linen being extra as we have never had this before at other Bookabach houses, also the dryer was broken and not working. looked a little tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Claire F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable home away from home
We’ll laid out for a family. The holiday home catered well for our long weekend away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kisione S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Taupo
Great location-close to pools which is great for family. Great house and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Rochelle J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed in the.staye of the property.
Convenient place for the key, great location. House needs a deep clean. Heatpump needs a service and clean. Vacuum cleaner doesn't work very well. Some maintenance issues need attending to, bath tap fell off in hand, dryer vent fell off. We we're disappointed in the property. Some money needs to be spent on the property. Not very clean,this place is very un loved, someone needs to go threw and do a deep clean on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great place to stay! Close to town but not too close that it’s busy. Lovely neighbours also!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Lianne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Nothing flash
It was very plain, coffee was hard in jar so couldn't use it. No Internet was unusual. Need to clean out their mail and a spring clean would be good. Having to take all rubbish or pay to dump it not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Sam A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good open space - Dirty
We have stayed here before and it has been good for a family as it is quite empty and spacious with kids. Unfortunately this time it was very un-clean. Bugs/spiders everywhere throughout the house, it looked like it hadn’t been cleaned- we had to wash the BBQ before and after use and even had to wipe the dining table before using it. It looked as though we were the first visitors this season. You need to take your own linen which is fine but the duvets supplied weren’t great. It’s a good place when you have a busy trip planned and just want to sleep there. Good location, no Wi-Fi or much to do. Our stay was ok. I wouldn’t recommend staying again as the cleanliness/hygiene was a real put off, and the lack of internet is a let down. We have stayed at much better places with much better amenities, the price is too high for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo weekend
Great stay - good location. Shame there was no wifi though

10/10 Excellent

Diona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent weekend stay in Taupō
Lovely comfy home, great accommodation, quiet neighbourhood, would recommend for family. Stone throw away from Taupō DeBretts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bigger and better than expected, excellent property
Online photos don't do justice to the size and space at this property. Well appointed, there was nothing we needed that wasn't already there. Light and bright with lots of space, in a nice part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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