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Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3
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Waipahihi, Waikato
- Place, Taupō Hot Springs14 min walk
- Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens18 min walk
- Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre3 min drive
- Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
main
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.
Luxurious recently-renovated detached dwelling in Waipahihi Bay, 3 minutes' walk from the lakefront and a 4 minute drive from central Taupo. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this apartment is brand-new as of late 2019, and is perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing getaway, plus a double sofa bed. Free off-street parking is available immediately outside, and bicycles are available to explore the area. Sunset views of the lake and mountains are visible from the front of the property and main house. ( roll away sofa bed is in the bedroom ... all beds in one room) Please don't drive up driveway as access and turn around is very tight. Plenty of parking out front.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Taupō
Located on a lake, this apartment is in Waipahihi, a neighbourhood in Taupō. Lake Taupō and Maori Carvings reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs. Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Waipahihi, Waikato
What's nearby
- Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Three Mile Bay - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Cafe Baku - 4 min drive
- Industrie French Kitchen - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
14 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
21 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian T.
28 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia F.
30 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sylvia F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keegan C.
11 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keegan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colin P.
13 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul B.
29 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sandra E.
29 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandra E.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Brett W.
30 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brett W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise C.
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denise C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Luanna G.
12 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luanna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Chris M.
22 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Chris M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Makenzy
5 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Makenzy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shovik N.
4 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Shovik N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Hannah T.
12 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Hannah T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jasmine D.
2 Apr, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay
Jasmine D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gemma k.
20 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Gemma k.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter H.
25 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Peter H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julianne T.
17 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Julianne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bernice C.
13 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Taupo Hideaway
Bernice C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bronwyn I.
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bronwyn I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine S.
13 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay
Catherine S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Doug and Yvonne E.
8 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a really lovely spacious clean place to stay.
Doug and Yvonne E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anna W.
5 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, tidy and spacious
Anna W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Graham W.
17 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Graham W.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jeremy Westenra
Recently widowed. We built a new 3 bedroom house on site, and in 2019 I completely gutted and renovated the attached apartment. Self standing one large bedroom , one bathroom, plus generous kitchen / living space , very fully outfitted. New insulation , plumbing, electric wiring , the apartment has two large sliding windows opening onto a courtyard. Car parking and garage and access for a small car. Larger car suggest park out front. I love hosting and have been in the travel business all my life, so looking after people is a natural interest.
Why they chose this property
Located very centrally....2.5kms walk to centre of Taupo. View of the lake and across the lake to Mounts Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. ( Not from the apartment which faces onto a courtyard.) Easy access to the main highway, and all facilities of Taupo, but peaceful location in a safe cul de sac.
What makes this property unique
Close proximity to central Taupo, but a very quiet cul de sac street.
Languages:
English
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