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Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Wharewaka

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Four Mile Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

Wharewaka stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Wharewaka vacation home, you'll find Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō. Five Mile Bay and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Four Mile Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Five Mile Bay - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Three Mile Bay - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 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.

Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake

This impressive spacious Holiday home is located in Old Wharewaka one of Taupo,s most desirable areas.
It is only a short walk to the Lake edge and childrens playground.
A 5 minute drive and you are in the middle of Taupo town centre and even less time to restaurants, new supermarket , Bowling alley, Cafe . Mini golf course and boat ramp.
Inside this beautifully presented home you will find 3 double bedrooms .master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. 2 living rooms. Family bathroom . Modern kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher
new hob and oven.
Double garage with auto door . Laundry with washing machine and dryer.
Plus outdoor entertainment areas with BBQ and large deck with Lake views.
Bedding consists of 2 Queen beds and 2 single Linen and Duvets are supplied.
2 extra parking spaces..
This is a lovely quiet area with excellent views.
Pease vacate property by10.30am.
enjoy your stay cheers.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 9802360

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi (6-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake to downtown Taupō?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from Taupō.

Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property worked well for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very welcoming hosts and a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anneka C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay in two weeks as its such a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annabel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, very tidy, very clean, perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home from home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aleiscia P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful house located near the lake in a nice neighborhood. The views are stunning and the house fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anneka C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful home and spot in taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely large house clean and tidy. Garage was super handy thanks heaps!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aslam I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the spaciousness of the place, the proximity of the bnb to the main town centre and the wonderful sunsets from the upper deck. Will definitely be going back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Great stay

Great place to relax clean and awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verity G.

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

Perfect for our stay

Perfect place for our stay, neat and clean and great location so close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very helpful and pleasant owner who provided us with a quiet, clean and comfortable home from home for a week. Very happy all round so thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious and well presented home in great location just 5 mins walk from the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a peaceful yet convenient location that suited us all perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our week exploring Taupo and the surrounding area.Thank you Lorraine
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne L.

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

Great location.

We enjoyed our stay. The house is very roomy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great home for a family or group of friends to enjoy a holiday together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spacious and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable house in quiet area. Quick walk to lake. House had all we needed for a couple of days while on our New Zealand road trip. Good check in and easy to communicate with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tony g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Top location. Hearty recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylie and Riki C.

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

Great place to stay

Fantastic house, in a nice quiet location. Thanks Lorraine for allowing us to stay in your lovely house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect for our needs. Would highly recommend this light and bright, well furnished and stocked home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property to stay with amazing location close to lake. Shops. We will come back again for sure..Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Great stay

Light and spacious property with everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Lovely property and great location

The property was roomy, clean and tidy. It's in a great location right next to the river. Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024