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Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi!

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Lounge - spacious, comfortable and warm
Beech Tree Cottage - relax on the front balcony with a morning coffee
Lounge - great tv and lots of seating
Lounge
Dining room - seating for 6

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Maori Carvings
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Taupo Central, Taupo
  • Place, Maori Carvings
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi!

** Additional cleaning practices - we have always taken great care to provide a clean and well maintained property for your enjoyment. Due to Covid we have enhanced our cleaning procedures between stays and are also disinfecting high touch surfaces. Quality hand sanitiser, antibacterial soaps and cleaning products are supplied and contactless checkin/out is also in place. **

Quiet peaceful retreat in attractive garden setting with large mature native trees. Beautifully furnished and warm double glazed house with all new beds, comfortable leather couches that seat 7+ people (sit back and enjoy the 65" 4K QLED TV and the ultrafast broadband), separate dining room, outdoor table and chairs for six and everything you need for a pleasant stay. No lumpy mattresses or saggy sofas!

New kitchen with dishwasher. Air conditioning. Rear deck with BBQ and easy garden access catches all afternoon and evening sun, with front verandah sited for morning sun. Fully fenced flat garden at end of cul de sac with large lawn area and trampoline with safety nets. Plenty of off street parking - even room for a boat.

20 minute walk to centre of town, 5 minute walk to one set of shops, 10-15 minute walk to Rifle Range Rd shops and takeaways. Close to lake and boat ramps.

Linen and cleaning on departure are both also available for an extra charge.
Special conditions:
Absolutely no smoking and no pets allowed. Minimum stay 2 nights. Longer minimum stay applies in peak holiday periods, 3 nights minimum over Wellington Anniversary, Auckland Anniversary, Waitangi, Queens Birthday and Labour Weekends, 4 nights at Easter, 5 nights between Christmas and New Year period. Premium rates may apply for special events.

Extras: Cleaning (NZ$65.00 per stay); Linen (NZ$65.00 per stay)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20006955ha
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Taupō Hot Springs and Golf Club Taupō are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and The Landing Lake Taupō. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Map
Taupo Central, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Maori Carvings - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi!?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi! on Jun 20, 2026 start from $215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beech Tree Cottage - comfortable, warm and stylish Taupo base, free wifi! located?

This family-friendly Taupō vacation home is located in Taupō Central, within 1 mi (2 km) of Maori Carvings, Taupō Hot Springs, and A.C. Baths. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, but well located. We loved the back deck and the well tended garden.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2026
So glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanre B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay Hanre - hope we can welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well maintained and stylishly decorated. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house close to town but in quiet neighbourhood. Host was very welcoming and flexible and happy to help accommodate my request.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2026
No trouble at all - so pleased we could welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice and quiet. AwesomeShower
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2026
Thanks Scott - hope we can welcome you back another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and cozy. Everything qas set up perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was spotless. Beds were super comfy area was super quiet and easy commute to town and back house was very spacious and plenty of room for our family to stretch out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great place to stay

Excellent communication with owner lovely place to stay highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 25, 2023
Thanks Paul!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth and Kristin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very quiet, clean and had everything we needed. Host was fab with communication and instructions were clear. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2026
So glad - will look forward to hearing from you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre v.

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

Most enjoyable stay

So pleasant and plan to return next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2020
Great to have you back again and look forward to welcoming you again next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emma m.

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

Warm cozy family house

Great location, prefect size for family of four , really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

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

Great Place

Lovely place, thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2023
Great to have you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

A comfortable haven

This was a lovely, comfortable place to stay, with everything you could possibly need. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Look forward to welcoming you back another time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sijo K.

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

Happy Stay

A home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 13, 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena H.

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

Wonderful stay

A lovely home clean tidy and welcoming the host was very accommodating for us.. we would love to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 7, 2022
Thanks Gena - we would love to have you back too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian g.

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

great stay in taupo

great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2025
Thanks Ian!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Perfect place for a family holiday

Had a wonderful stay at Beech Tree Cottage. It was perfectly set up for a family get away holiday in Taupo. Felt very at home there. Would happily recommend this place and look forward to using again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay - we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine S.

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

Just delightful

Absolutely loved our stay in this cute, clean and just delightful cottage. I look forward to my next holiday in Taupo and hopeto stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2023
Thanks Josie! So glad you enjoyed your stay and you are definitely welcome back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huia H.

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

Beautiful house very comfortable, warm and cozy, perfect location

Overall perfect thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2022
Fabulous - glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

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

New Years Holiday

Had a fantastic stay, host was a pleasure to deal with, would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2023
Fantastic Jake, happy to welcome you back another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre v.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

This is our second visit. Very pleased with our stay, and hope to return again next year
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks Andre - glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hearing from you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgena D.

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

Excellent Property

Well set up property with everything we needed. Close to shops and lovely enclosed back yard. Definitely a place to come back to
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2021
Thanks - hope to welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

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

Great property

House is lovely, has everything you need and great communication with host. Short drive to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2023
Thanks Kylie, glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Home away from home!

We loved our stay, really appreciated the attention to detail to make our stay more enjoyable. Comfy beds, beautiful bedding and towels. Just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay - hope we can welcome you back another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Excellent property for family group

A very clean and well equipped property. It is situated in a quiet neighborhood with a lovely sunny back garden. Communications with owner were timely and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 19, 2023
Thanks Helen! Glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back

About the host

Hosted by jacqin388

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What makes this property unique

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