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Lake views and easy beach access

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A cozy room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There's a balcony with a table and chairs outside.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and window with curtains. There are toiletries on the counter and a calendar on the wall.
A two-story house with a garage, a staircase, and a car parked in the driveway.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A cozy cabin interior with a living area featuring a blue sofa, striped armchair, and a small dining table with a blue bowl.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
At the lakefront, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy water views while engaging in water sports or exploring nearby adventure activities like fishing and motorboating. Outdoor areas include a balcony, deck, and patio, with proximity to skiing and golf.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Five Mile Bay (5 mile bay), Taupo
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 downstairs Queen size bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1 upstairs Queen bed and lake view

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3 downstairs Queen size bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lake views and easy beach access

Mahuta Rd is a comfortable, informal, open plan Lockwood holiday home with great views across the lake offering the most fantastic sunsets in Five Mile Bay Taupo. The house has five roomy bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms have Queen size beds and the fifth bedroom has a double bed. The beach is a great safe swimming beach 200 metres from the house. There is excellent fly fishing at the mouth of the Waitahanui River 1 km away. The harling is excellent from 5 Mile Bay itself. There is plenty of room in the front of the house for parking boats and cars. There is a private section out the back. Taupo township is 8 mins away by car and there is a local store at Rainbow Point halfway between 5 Mile Bay and town. For the energetic it is possible to walk or bike along the lakefront into town.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights. Please take all rubbish with you when you leave.
POA for Lake Taupo cycle weekend.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Not for very young children because of the balcony
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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
No loud music after 10PM out of fairness to our neighbours.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Lot12DPS 12262
Property # 20008012ha
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 no 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

About the neighborhood

Waitahanui

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Five Mile Bay, a neighborhood in Waitahanui. Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Five Mile Bay (5 mile bay), Taupo

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 1 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake views and easy beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake views and easy beach access?

As of Oct 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake views and easy beach access on Mar 31, 2027 start from $259, 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 Lake views and easy beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake views and easy beach access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake views and easy beach access located?

Located in Five Mile Bay, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Five Mile Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Landing Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupō are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot right by the lake

Great location, had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Xmas Staycation

Always a great place to celebrate Xmas with family
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five bedrooms with good sized living what we needed. Great views and access to the lake wonderful.

Group loved it for Taupo Summer concert.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location. A real bach, which makes it easy. Plenty of space for 10.

Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family holiday success

Great stay for my family which included my parents. Very lucky to have heat pump installed as it was very cold weekend. Didn’t realise that downstairs with complete separate but still worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Rustic Home located close to the beach/lake

Good location with enough room for our family for the Ironman Weekend.A disappointment was the lower level bedrooms and bathroom, all needed updating. We would have liked to have seen a welcome manual about house directions, as well.The house host was very communicative with us. Gorgeous views!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2025
The guests who made these comments were American visitors who came to Taupo for the World Ironman. It was made clear that our house is a family bach not a second home. Clear instructions about the house are always sent to guests before their date of arrival so no further manual is required.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great bach

Great stay - everything as described and hosts great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

5 Mile

Good place to stay with friends, stayed here before, just miss having a bbq
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent !!

Place was awesome, had a small issue with water but was fixed straight away . Would definitely book this place again!! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great

Great spot and very relaxing weekend with friends. The smallest thing we wished was if the hot water was going before we got there. Otherwise great stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house-no complaints-would love to stay again sometime

Great house-no complaints-would love to stay again sometime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a spot

Great spot, heaps of room, booked for Ironman weekend, the stairs were not my friend on Saturday but that’s my fault not this great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

We had an awesome Xmas, great Comms with the owner - 5 star 🌟 Great Bach to rent ❤️
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for family get together

Plenty of room inside and outside for parking , good facilities and plenty of heating. Only one thing was the main upstairs bedroom lost heat through the curtain onto the closed in balcony on a freezing night . Otherwise great thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay here

Loved our stay here
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I would rate this bach 5 stars for what we required it...

I would rate this bach 5 stars for what we required it for. Very comfortable, homely and we felt we could relax without worrying about messing it up. Good parking and easy access off the main road, easy access to the water and bike rides. Yes it ticked our boxes!! thanks from the Trobridge and Shaw families
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful spot a short walk from the lake away from the crowds.

Beautiful spot a short walk from the lake away from the crowds.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location and outlook, nice comfortable stay.

Great location and outlook, nice comfortable stay.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nice and roomy.

Nice and roomy. Close to the Lake with some lake views from the house.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great views and great location in terms of proximity to the lake and to Taupo.

Great views and great location in terms of proximity to the lake and to Taupo. House was well set out and very clean and tidy. Only gripe was that we had to take our own rubbish away........
Archival

10/10 Excellent

plenty of room great facilities perfect location.

plenty of room great facilities perfect location.
Archival

6/10 Okay

It was a great place to stay.

It was a great place to stay. Nice and close to the lake and easy to keep warm. Lovely and clean when we arrived.
Archival

8/10 Good

Home and location worked well for us, good access to the lakeside walk and more than enough space fo

Home and location worked well for us, good access to the lakeside walk and more than enough space for the familes. Was a great weekend away.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location for a large group.

Great location for a large group.

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