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Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway

Family-friendly stay near Lake Taupō

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand.
A modern two-story house with a garage, a balcony, and a large window.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and bar stools. There is a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Motuoapa, Waikato
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Trout Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Motuoapa

On lake.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Taupō and 9 miles (15 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are River Vineyard and Tongariro River Rafting.
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What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 16 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • River Vineyard - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 19 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway

A beautiful new spacious modern home in Motuoapa on lake Taupō, only 30 minutes from Taupo and 45 minutes from Whakapapa ski field. Great location to enjoy the lake for water skiing or fishing. The marina/boat ramp just 500m away. World famous trout fishing on the Tongariro river is less than 10 minutes down the road.

The house has upstairs living with a large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge leading out to a large L shaped balcony deck where you can enjoy a beautiful over lake Taupō. Fantastic for indoor/outdoor entertainment. Upstairs has 1 queen bedroom, children’s bedroom with two bunk beds and bathroom with continuous hot water.
Downstairs has a large games room with table tennis table, pool table, queen bedroom and bathroom. Tennis racquets, basketball, netball and pétanque set provided for use on court across the road.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Luxury Lake House Perfect for a Family Getaway

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway to downtown Motuoapa?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Motuoapa.

Luxury lake house, perfect for a family getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gino F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and a wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, great location and all the modern amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Clean and tidy. Great ammenities. Good comms from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very tidy and great space
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Amazing home in a quiet, peaceful location. Stocked with everything you could need for your stay. Very responsive hosts. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and view

Fantastic spot to stay with friends and family while attending the Supercars in Taupo. Great facilities and easy instructions left etc. would certainly be back to stay again! Thanks so much for opening your lovely home for people like us to have a great weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Lovely home, well presented, modern. Very clean, really couldn’t fault anything..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable and clean home

Exactly as the pictures showed. Awesome location, super clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Great house, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and very functional. The terrace was a great place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine looking at the amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bach stay

We had a great stay everything was perfect The only thing i could comment on would be a fan in each room as they were very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New and Tidy and Warm house

A very new and tidy house. I also enjoy the play room (pool and table tennis table) and the fancy kitchen. There is play ground across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Agréable séjour

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans l’hébergement de Luke. La maison était très grande et parfaite et la vue très belle. Les couchers de soleil étaient magnifiques. Cependant, nous n’avions pas d’auto, nos transports étaient en autobus et comme il n’y a aucune épicerie ou dépanneur dans le village, nous devions appeler un taxi de la ville voisine pour venir nous chercher et reconduire. Donc à prévoir pour les futurs locataires.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Taupo

Beautiful home with great views of the surrounding area and the lake. The home was perfect even if the weather was not.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

claire s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

We have stayed in this area a number of times and love it. Bach was lovely, good communication, clean and tidy but got extremely hot in afternoon, kept blinds closed and air on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Taupo, beautiful HomeStay

We were blown away by how beautiful the town of Taupo is. Equally blown away by our stay at Motouapa. We were able to accommodate Mum, Dad and 5 adult kids. We had a great time and would love to come back. Thanks for having us. Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baskaran R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Motuoapa Muthu (Pearl of Motuoapa)

Right from the reservation till the end of stay, everything was very professional, kudos to Luke and Michelle. The house was prepared well for our stay, totally no complaints. My uncle and aunt who came from India really loved the property. We all thoroughly enjoyed the stay. It's a large house and definitely can take 10 easily, though we were only 6. Worth the money. Than paying heavily to stay in Taupo city centre, this is very very sensible and ideal, it's just a 40 mins drive to the top of Taupo. Overall we had a wonderful experience. Highly recommended. God bless.