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Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room

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Deck andamp; Entertaining Area
Deck and Spa area
Spa Pool
Master bedroom (1 of 2)
Master bedroom (2 of 2)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Taupo Central, Taupo
  • The Landing Lake Taupo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room

Our home is situated in a quiet lakeside suburb only 3 minutes walk to popular Wharewaka Bay (4 mile bay) and 10 minutes by car to the town centre. It is also 5 minutes by car to the airport and has a grocery supermarket and petrol station only 3 minutes away by car.

A single level home, it also has a great outdoor deck and garden area plus a spa pool to relax in. There is ample off-road parking.

The Lion's Walk (lakeside walk and cycle path) is only minutes away so you can either go for a walk/run or use the bicycles that are provided. A paddle board is also available to use.

Ideal holiday home suitable for families, couples and groups of friends. Private outdoor living spaces on easy care section.

We live in Auckland and will handle all your reservation and booking enquiries.
We have a Taupo local who will greet you and handle any property queries and local knowledge requirements that you may have.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The Wharewaka neighborhood, sometimes known as 4 mile bay, includes a mixture of locals and holiday homes. It has a great beach, being the only north facing beach in Taupo, a young children’s playground and picnic and barbecue area.

ACCESS

-Car parking available for 3 cars
-Guest access is 24/7 either by our local Taupo host or via an outside LockBox

EXTRA AMENITIES

- Spa Pool that seats up to 4 adults
- Bicycles x 6 (3 mens, 3 ladies) plus helmets
- Pool table and dart board
- Table tennis equipment
- Paddle board with life jacket/vest
- Snow sleds for children
- Picnic Set including beach umbrella, chilly bin, 2x picnic chairs and blanket
- Webber barbecue plus cooking utensils
- High speed fibre and unlimited broadband is provided free of charge.
- Sky TV Sports, Movies, Soho, News and Discovery channels available - excluding Pay-Per-View.
- Netflix via Apple TV available using your own membership details for both.
- Xbox1, Play Station 5 and assorted games.
- Nespresso Coffee Machine
- Linen and towels provided free of charge
Special conditions:
HOUSE RULES
- No pets allowed.
- No smoking allowed inside the house.
- No parties or events allowed.
- No vehicles to be parked inside the garage.
- Boat and water-sport equipment stored in the garage is unavailable for use (except for the paddle board).
- As we live in a quiet neighbourhood, no loud noise, parties or events are allowed at anytime.
- The fireplace is not to be used. Instead heat pumps have been provided for your use.
- No shoes to be worn in the House.

Extras: Cleaning; Linen (included);

Property manager

RickF449
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Taupo

Wharewaka, 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 attractions include The Landing Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Taupo Hot Springs, or check out an event or a game at Rock`n Ropes. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Taupo Central, Taupo

What's nearby

  • The Landing Lake Taupo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room located?

This family-friendly Taupo holiday home is located in Wharewaka, within 1 mi (2 km) of Four Mile Bay and Lake Taupo. The Landing Lake Taupo and Five Mile Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Awesome house and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house near lake
This house has it all! Although we only stayed for 2 days, this house came with so many extra amenities. I wish we could have stayed longer to use the bikes and the hot tub! Very comfortable and a perfect location. We hope we can come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo
Beautiful home inside and outside. Clean and tidy. The owners have really thought everything out here to cater to everyone's needs.Our group enjoyed the game's room and bikes. Wound recommend this home to any small group. Unfortunately we didn’t use the spa, maybe next time. Excellent home to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomdation!
Everything about our stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lohika Gavin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
The house was as advertised and had everything we needed and more. The bikes were great and the location by the lake was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anesha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just stunning
What a beautiful house to walk into, felt like home away from home. Was clean and had an amazing layout with amazing couches. The beds were the most comfortable beds I have ever stayed in. I will definitely be recommending this place to everyone 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Yearly sisters weekend and was truly the most welcoming stay. Lovely garden to sit in the sun and chat. Comfortable bed after a day out and easy drive in for shopping and a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends reunion
We are friends of 4 couples choose this property as a base to explore thermal valleys around. It was an excellent choice for this. The house has everything you need, very clean, nicely decorated, comfortable beds, short walk to the lake, close to the shop. Very nice addition was entertainment area, with tennis table, pool table and bicycles. We didn't have kids but there very good facilities for kids too including games and trampoline. We could not ask for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location
Great property. In a quiet residential location with lovely walks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Really nice house and well kitted out with a lot of extras to make the stay more than just somewhere to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Just what we needed, house was well equipped and stocked. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wharewaka
A great place to stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends
Wonderful place. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karun & Kamini K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wharewaka Review
Beautiful home. Ample space for 4 kids and 4 adults with lots of activities to do in the home which we all loved. The Spa was really good too. Clean, tidy and well maintained. Will definitely book this home again in future 😍😍😍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
The owners have thought about everything from spa towels to labeling kitchen cupboards for ease of use! Highly recommend staying here cannot fault
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Great host, easy to find, only had a few of us stay as the other couldn't make it but they missed out on a great stay!!! highly recommend and would definitely be back. thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best holiday home yet!
Very impressed with every aspect of this beautiful holiday home. They thought of everything you could need to host a family group of 7 people, ages 10- 80 yrs. Beautiful and clean, great facilities and well equipped kitchen. Will definitely rebook next time we are in Taupo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Great place, great location. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

simran k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay!
One of the best places we’ve stayed at so far. We travelled from Auckland to Mt Ruapehu and all we wanted was a nice clean place to sleep at, and I’m so glad we booked this beautiful place. The house featured ammenities for all ages, from kids to adults. We stayed up till 4am enjoying all the amenities. The host was also very accommodating, he gave us extra time to check out. Absolutely loved the beautiful, quiet and safe location. For sure will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Had the most amazing stay, host were so accommodating and the house is perfectly set up for families and a competitive games weekend. Could not recommend this place more!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Retreat
The property had everything we expected and more. Close to the lake & reserve. Spacious bedrooms, excellent layout, spa pool & barbecue. Plenty to keep everyone entertained with the added bonus of pool & table tennis tables. Such a comfortable & inviting home. Thank you to our hosts for making your property such a welcoming place to be. We'll be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Awesome property to stay at. Lots of things to keep everyone entertained.has everything you would need there which makes it a simple no stress getaway. Highly recommend this place. Everyone really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing. All you need under one roof
We all loved it. Comfy beds. Great location. Spot on spa. We all wanted to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Absolutely immaculate house, had anything and everything you could ask for in a holiday home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in beautiful location
Absolutely beautiful home. Very high standard from inside to out. Gardens and grounds beautiful. Furniture and linen all very high standard. The kitchen had everything. Plenty of activities provided to keep young and old entertained. From bikes, table tennis, pool table to the spa. Lovely quiet neighbourhood and a quick stroll to the lake front. Our only regret was that we weren’t able to stay longer. Thank you again for providing a luxury retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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Hosted by RickF449

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