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Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.

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Room
Interior
Terrace/patio
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waipahihi, Waikato
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

main

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.

Luxurious recently-renovated detached dwelling in Waipahihi Bay, 3 minutes' walk from the lakefront and a 4 minute drive from central Taupo. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this apartment is brand-new as of late 2019, and is perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing getaway, plus a double sofa bed. Free off-street parking is available immediately outside, and bicycles are available to explore the area. Sunset views of the lake and mountains are visible from the front of the property and main house.

Property manager

Jeremy Westenra
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Lake view

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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 less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taupo

Located on a lake, this apartment is in Waipahihi, a neighbourhood in Taupo. Lake Taupo and Maori Carvings reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupo Hot Springs. Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Waipahihi, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. located?

Located in Waipahihi, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupo. Taupo Hot Springs and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect & Lovely
It was very comfy and nice. Everything made easy.I felt very lucky to be there.Totally enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Taupo Hideaway
Great property and host. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ffvv F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Needed some where to stay in taupo and this place was Great for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very welcoming host and great directions given. A few tweaks would make the place more comfortable as it is maybe time for an update of some of the appliances and streamline what furniture is required in the room so it would be a little more spacious. A tea towel would be a handy addition in the kitchen. Overall a lovely quiet clean and tidy place to stay. Much appreciated, thanks Jeremy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Makenzy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was very nice and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Clean and comfortable, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Convenient place to stay, quiet, spacious and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for my few days away
Great property for my 5 days in Taupo. Parking available. All felt very secure. Lots of space, garage also helped with a big box storage. Really clean and comfortable. Walk to the Lakes edge, or a short drive to the centre of Taupo. I would recommend this property and come back again. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
The unit was peaceful and private, and we felt very much at home. Jeremy was a kind and welcoming host and we felt very comfortable. The location was wonderful - just a short walk to the lakeside and cafe, and close enough to town you could walk. Highly tecommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
No privacy
The bed was clean and comfortable. Owner living on site and found reasons to come insde our unit while we were there.No privacy and no comfortable outside area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable apartment, great location
This was a nice apartment and only a short walk to the lake. Quiet and comfortable. Nicely appointed kitchen, featuring a full size fridge with an ice maker! Jeremy was a delight and a breeze to work with as our host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo stay
We spent two nights at this property and from the onset the communication was very good. Jeremy was helpful providing information.The apartment had all amenities listed however it did not appear to have been professionally cleaned. A lot of the kitchen appliances and utensils were old as was the furniture.Having the use of two bicycles was a nice bonus. The location was close to the lake trails but you did need a car to get anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ironman supporter
Great location to support a family Ironman participant. Made great use of the bikes available at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lodging and Hospitality were fabulous
This is a sweet little apartment with everything you nees for a comfortable stay and so close to Lake Taupo. You can walk a couple hundred yards to a hot beach and path along the lake. The best thing about this place is the warm and friendly host. We loves our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emilia S.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
A modern, clean and comfortable apartment with absolutely all necessities. Great being so close to the lake and walking paths around it. Luckily for me Jeremy had a fold-up dog fence for my disobedient little dog, otherwise I’m sure I would have been leaving Taupo without her!!! I hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Comfortable accommodation with no bells and whistles. Quiet location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, tidy and spacious
Loved our stay here, the place was much bigger than i expected and was fully equipped with kitchen supplies etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Taupo
Excellant stay, overall lovely comfortable place.Clean and tidy unit. Location is great, quiet and not far from Taupo town. Jeremy is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Great locality, well appointed, private and very comfortable. Jeremy was an excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fleur K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located
We had s as n excellent stay. The apartment is clean and modern, and perfectly located between the township and popular lake walks and swimming spots. Jeremy(host) was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed stay in Taupo
Loved the quiet and secluded courtyard with the view of the lake while also being sheltered from the wind. Safe for our little dog to have a wander as well. Location was great with a short drive into Taupo town. Bed was very clean and comfortable and we slept very well during our stay. We would happily stay agin!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Lovely quiet unit in a beautiful part of Taupo. Recommend and will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

guillaume T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely lazy stay
Just what we need for a 5 day break in Taupo. Very quiet, comfortable and a lovely part view of the lake. A short walk to the lake shore which connects to a walkway around some of the bays and if you turn right and walk for 30 minutes it takes you to mini golf, slightly further to the main Taupo shopping and restaurant hub Such a gorgeous walk. A short drive to De Bretts thermal pools. A great place for the 3 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ikwon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Local living
Feel nice local village experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Westenra

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Recently widowed. We built a new 3 bedroom house on site, and in 2019 I completely gutted and renovated the attached apartment. Self standing one large bedroom , one bathroom, plus generous kitchen / living space , very fully outfitted. New insulation , plumbing, electric wiring , the apartment has two large sliding windows opening onto a courtyard. Car parking and garage and access for a small car. Larger car suggest park out front. I love hosting and have been in the travel business all my life, so looking after people is a natural interest.

Why they chose this property

Located very centrally....2.5kms walk to centre of Taupo. View of the lake and across the lake to Mounts Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. ( Not from the apartment which faces onto a courtyard.) Easy access to the main highway, and all facilities of Taupo, but peaceful location in a safe cul de sac.

What makes this property unique

Close proximity to central Taupo, but a very quiet cul de sac street.

Languages:

English

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