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Rise and Shine

Taupō vacation home in Wharewaka area

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A modern kitchen with white and dark grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern interior with a staircase, a potted plant, and a black tiled wall.
An outdoor patio with a grill, wooden table, chairs, and a stone oven.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Mile Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

Wharewaka stay.With a stay at this Wharewaka vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Landing Lake Taupō and 2 miles (3 km) of Four Mile Bay. Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupō are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Four Mile Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Five Mile Bay - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Three Mile Bay - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬10 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.

Rise and Shine

This impressive, spacious and modern holiday home is located in one of Taupos most desirable areas. Walking distance to the lake and only a 7 minute drive into Taupo town centre – it makes for the ideal holiday spot. The hot tub, BBQ, covered entertaining area and fully fenced yard create the perfect setting for family and friends to unwind after a day at the lake.



Inside this beautifully-presented home you will find 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 separate living areas, a large modern kitchen, heat-pump, gas fireplace, air-conditioning, WIFI, SKY TV, and internal double garage. Two of the bedrooms even get a glimpse of the lake.



Once you arrive, you won’t ever want to leave.

Please note – the outdoor fireplace is unable to be used.



Bedding configuration is:



Upstairs



Bedroom 1: 1x King



Bedroom 2: 1x King



Bedroom 3: 1x Queen



Downstairs



Bedroom 4: 1x King Single + 1x Single Roll-away bed.



House Rules and Information:



Parking: off street parking space available for 2 vehicles



Security Cameras: There are external cameras set up at the front and rear of the property for security purposes.



Linen included – We are a holiday home management company who use professionally laundered linen & towels.



Security Cameras: There are security cameras set up at the exterior of the property for security purposes. There are no cameras inside, or pointing at the outdoor sitting area.



Cleaning – exit clean included in nightly rate.



No parties, events or loud groups. Neighbours are very close and are to be respected at all times.



This is a smoke/vape and pet free property



Please note: A 2.9% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.



Minimum age to book: 25 years

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

my-stays-nz-ERNEST-KEMP-RISE-3

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rise and Shine to the airport?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (5-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rise and Shine have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Rise and Shine offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rise and Shine?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rise and Shine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rise and Shine?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rise and Shine have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Rise and Shine have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rise and Shine to downtown Taupō?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Taupō.

Rise and Shine Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

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

Great place and great location

Great house with plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place! So much space, really well furnished and warm. Would happily stay again, it was perfect for a weekend away with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well kept family home , close to all ammenities, comfy beds and very clean . A well managed STR
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ward K.

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

Family

The house was perfect for our family get together. Great flow for the kids to play outside. The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean and homely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

Short but sweet

A short stay in Taupō was greatly assisted with our lovely stay at Rise and Shine. This was the second time we stayed here and it was just as we remembered. Comfortable with all the amenities of home, and only a short drive to Taupo. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025