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Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

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Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

Happiness is only a block away from the lake.
This 2 bedroom home has polished wooden floors, large open plan living and perfect for the small family or a couple who want a get away. Nestled in a prime location amongst the bird area in Taupo. Free Wifi. 2 mins walk to the beach and along the lake front to town or the walking track to 5 Mile bay, this is your super handy to everything place. Bring the boat or your bikes the garage is lockable. Small dogs welcome.

Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining, indoor/outdoor flow.
Big section with space to park all the toys. Walking distance to the lake, restaurants, parks and the town Centre.

Whole house

We like to give our guests their privacy but we is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.

This is a very safe and family friendly neighbourhood.

Park up the car, walk, scooter and bike.

Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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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

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

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer??

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer??

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? located?

Located in Taupō Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupo, Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Maori Carvings. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
We had a lovely stay in this cosy home. Walking distance to everything. We loved having the gas fire on at night. Has everything you need. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend in Taupo
Perfect property for our family weekend in Taupo with plenty of space and very quiet. The bathroom sink drains needed clearing but I am sure this has been done and it didn't effect out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Petr G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Lovely little gem,close to all amenities and lake,wonderful property manages,cant say enough about the property manager,mo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Surprisingly it was a very quiet area. Bonus of being able to take the dog with us. Enjoyed our stay, the only negative would be the couch which isn't very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Excellent location and a very responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All that you need
Great little holiday home - all the basics are there that make the property work for a simple bach to base yourself while you are in Taupo. We always appreciate somewhere that is pet friendly and has usable and safe lock up garage for storage of bikes etc too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Short Break
We had a lovely stay at the property. It was a quick walk to the water and an easy walk into town. It had everything we needed and it was great that it was dog friendly. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huia Taupo
As in the summary for this bach, happiness on Huia! Great location, easy walk to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family in Taupo
Great place Pet Friendly accommodation Easy walk to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla Andrea M., Auckland New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
This is my secound time, and definitely we be back. Close to the central, shops and swimming pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break
Was a nice little house, warm and close to everything taupo has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
The house is very comfortable, definitely we deserve the stay. A few cleaning things need attention, like the drains and behind the sofas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Rowena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Huia St Taupo
Clean house and convenient location but many things not up to par inside e.g. power points that didn't work for the microwave and hairdryer, uncomfortable couch and lots of marks and damage. We appreciated being able to have our dog with us though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucile D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Okay for a night
good communication with the property manager, great location, don’t except any more than that though. The house is old and needs to be renovated. Very little kitchen equipment, bare minimum. The washing machine looks new but the laundry room is old too and we found cockroaches on the floor. Good for one night if you’re passing by but I wouldn’t stay a week. The price was okay though compared than other properties in Taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

David B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Enjoyed Stay.
Great Location. Price of stay per night should be lowered. Chairs and Furniture very dated. Most frustrating was a shower door, which was damaged, and was hard to keep closed. The manager said shower door could not be replaced or repaired. Several lights were not working, obviously the house is not checked on a regular basis. I felt I was over charged for the lack of quality I and my wife experienced.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a stopover in Taupo
The proximity to the lakefront and town is a great benefit to this property. The home is generally well presented, though some gardening wouldn't go astray. Thanks Kerry!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

luke S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2022
Nice and basic everything you need to have a nice couple of days stay in taupo very close and central to everything Lawns were abit overgrown but besides that 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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