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Kensington - Includes linen and WiFi

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Living area
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Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Kensington - Includes linen and WiFi

Relax and enjoy this sunny and cosy home throughout all the seasons. Enjoy the extensive deck, lovely garden and entertaining area including BBQ and Pizza Oven in summer and the heat pump and log-fire in winter.

Centrally located in popular Richmond Heights, a 2-minute walk to the local store and children's playground, 10-minute walk to the lake and sailing centre and only a 10-minute drive to the centre of town and hot pools.

This single-story Lockwood home flows from the kitchen to open dining room and spacious lounge. Complete with 3 double bedrooms, bath, shower, separate toilet and washhouse. It has everything for a break away. Lockwood homes are fully wooden and do creak during temperature changes. This is the character of a Lockwood home.

The home has Three bedrooms offering various bedding configurations and one bathroom.
• Bedroom 1: 1 Queen Bed
• Bedroom 2: 1 Queen Bed
• Bedroom 3: 1 Double Bed

Unlimited WIFI, SKY, DVD and Chromecast for Netflix etc. ensure you can stay in touch with the outside world if necessary.

This is a family home in a quiet residential area, not suitable for large groups of adults. An additional guest surcharge applies for more than 4 people.

Special conditions:
Strictly no parties, a few quiet drinks is fine but you must be respectful of the property and its neighbours.
When making a request please ensure you have read the listing details and house rules carefully for suitability. Please include information on your group, what brings you to Taupo and who is travelling with you.
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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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 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

About the area

Taupo

Richmond Heights, a neighbourhood in Taupo, is home to this holiday home. Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupo Hot Springs. The Landing Lake Taupo and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington - Includes linen and WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kensington - Includes linen and WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kensington - Includes linen and WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kensington - Includes linen and WiFi located?

Located in Richmond Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupo, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Three Mile Bay. Taupo Hot Springs and Four Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ironman stay
Awesome comfortable little house
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IM 70.3 Visit
The rental was ideal for the Ironman race week - off the course enough that road closures didn't impact but close enough to get everywhere via bike.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
All as described and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Well appointed cosy warm home..excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Bach for good weekend away
Lovely lakeside bach, warm and well equipped. Great for our stay doing the Taupo Marathon. Close enough to the town centre to be easy without getting caught up in Marathon traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Felt very homely and excellent location. Thanks for sharing your home with us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reuben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cosy
Nice and cosy with fireplace. Pleasant comfortable stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anita j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We were very happy. It had everything we needed and was comfortable. The process of checking in was very simple!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely feel, very clean, comfirtable beds, everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Its a lockwood house so is very creaky with temp change, but very cosy, lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy Location , nice outdoor areas
House is older Lockwood - a little creaky and noisy, Nicely fitted out with fire but reasonably basic. Nice deck and good outdoor areas - with pizza oven. Tidy and good coordination with property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lockwood on the Hill
Lovely home. Extremely well equipped with everything we needed. Just one critique, it would be nice to have some room in the freezer to pop a couple of things. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo weekend
Well appointed house, well set up, lovely setting. (private note for property managers: lots of dead insects under curtains on carpet; dripping tap in laundry that suggests there needs to be a new washer (we didn't use washing machine); the fact there were no arrangements for recycling (bottles, cans, plastic, paper) was very surprising
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Disappointing
The guest book read like a list of things not to do, rather than a welcome to the property, hence we did not use anything that 'wasn't ours' in the kitchen! Crockery had dried on food, assume it had been throught the disherwasher and not checked, sauce pans not fully clean, place mats not wiped down. No bins/boxes for recycling, no yellow bag under sink for rubbish as stated, hence we had to dispose of our own recycling. Pile of dirty laundry on floor in wardrobe. Bath towels were very old and shabby, not what we would expect to find in a holiday home. All in all very disappointing for the money we paid.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home sweet home
Great view of Mt Ruapehu and close access to all amenities in Taupo.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nazia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Had quite a lovely time at the house. Everything was above average. However as mentioned in the listing there is quite a significant amount of creaking. Not only when walking around the house but at night spontaneous creaking happens. If you have kids with you just be mindful of this. They might get a little frightened. Other than that my family and I enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped
Has everything you need, clean and warm (with heatpump on). Comfy and cost. Bit noisy as all timber and small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
House was very clean really enjoyed our stay: the only that wasn't working was the Dish-washer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

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