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Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waitahanui, Lake Taupo
  • The Landing Lake Taupo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home

Immerse yourself in lakefront living with stunning views of idyllic Lake Taupo. Make the most of this beautiful location and enjoy a refreshing escape at the fantastic Waitahanui Lakefront Escape.

The house features a spacious living room with stunning indoor/outdoor flow opening out to the beautiful lake. On warm summer evenings, you have the option of alfresco dining with an unforgettable backdrop. Watch the sun go down over the lake and mountains in the distance. Prepare your meals in the fully-equipped kitchen, or spark up the barbecue for a classic meal hot off the grill.
Or for a toasty winter escape to the lake, Waitahanui Beachfront Escape has both a heat pump and wood-burning fireplace. Pour yourself a glass of wine and get cosy on the couch with a good book or watch TV (with SKY TV) for a bit of entertainment.

Ideally suited for large groups with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, there is more than enough space for the whole family to spread out and find their own space.

Situated close to the crystal clear, free-flowing Waitahanui River, there are many easy walking tracks including the famous 'Rock Pool' walk within a few minutes. Waitahanui is famed for its trout fishing so bring your rod and give fly-fishing a go. Also, the Whakapapa Ski Field is just a 45-minute drive away for snowy adventures!

For the best chance to make the most of Lake Taupo, look no further than Waitahanui Lakefront Escape.
As the property has direct, unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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

Waitahanui

Waitahanui is home to this holiday home. The Landing Lake Taupo and Taupo Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and A.C. Baths. Spa Thermal Park and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting.
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Waitahanui, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • The Landing Lake Taupo - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Taupo - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 13 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Steaming Bean Taupo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mint Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home located?

Situated in Waitahanui, this holiday home is steps from Five Mile Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Landing Lake Taupo and Lake Taupo. Three Mile Bay and Four Mile Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Pros and Cons
This property seems to be a much loved family holiday home - and is showing signs of that. Pros: Location - fantastic, communal living area - large and able to accommodate a group, beds comfortable and warm with plenty of bedding (bring a hot water bottle if you feel the cold), log fire - a great asset and lots of wood available, kitchen - everything you could need. Cons: Shabbier than photos - wallpaper peeling off, curtains hanging off rails, lamps either not working or no lamp shades, lakeside outside area - could do with a bit of a tart up - waterblast etc, bathrooms - master ensuite ok, others definitely showing signs of age. Major issue was the fridge was not working. 3 phone calls to Bach care before we were contacted by property manager Caz. She was amazing. Couldn't do anything about the fridge but gave us access to another one that was behind a locked door. Unfortunately this one was not much better and never got cold. We had to utilise the laundry room which was internal and cold to store our supplies. Sadly they didn't all survive and we have to discard some items. The heat pump was not working correctly - it was stuck on cold. Caz sadly could not fix this either. Thankfully the log fire was more than adequate to heat the living area. Perhaps some heating in the bedrooms other than small blow heaters would be nice. Would be a fabulous place in Summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolien S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view in town!
Beds nice and clean and comfy. Lots of space with a very relaxing atmosphere. A little bit of road noise, but the views make up for it. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mid winter family holiday
Three generations met up at the bach. There is lots of room for everyone to have time together as well as find quiet spaces. Fabulous view, and we all loved the big fire place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great view
Good location for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

graeme o.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
WOW
Taupo put on the best weather it possibly could, Swimming outside was even easy without wetsuits and was safe for the children. Did have issues with the internet being intermittent, but that only made the board games late night entertainment. Did put a couple of holes in my socks from protruding nails on the deck, but no other issues. Lots of photos and fond memories. Cheers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greart Views
Would recommend a stay here, we loved it. Great location, everything you would need for relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sharlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
We all enjoyed our stay at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape except minor setback with power tripping when two appliances were going together at once, which we easily resolved it. Neat and tidy place, hear pump and fireplace. Spacious rooms. Cazna was helpful and good communication. Quiet neighbourhood, 14 minutes to supermarket. Overall an awesome trip. We will return. Cheers Shazza
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
A great location and a fabulous place to stay with a group. Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waitahanui Getaway
Awesome, is how I’d describe this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bachcare Holiday Homes

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