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'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront

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A room with a large wooden table, a circular wooden object on the table, and a view of an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table through a glass door.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the water.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view of the sea, a wicker basket, a wooden chair, and a beige sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with a round wooden table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Hatepe, Waikato
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master 1

1 Queen Bed

Master 2

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master 1 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master 2 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Hatepe

Located in Hatepe, this vacation home is on the beach. Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Hatepe, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Five Mile Bay - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 13 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 16 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tomi's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Native Xpresso - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront on Feb 10, 2027 start from $271, 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 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Hatepe vacation home is located on the beach, 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Lake Taupō, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Landing Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay. Three Mile Bay is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and was perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great for the family. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second trip here. Absolutely superb and nothing more needed or wanted. Fabulous location on the lake and close location to all the fishing rivers. Can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home, great lay out for families, and excellent amenities for enjoying time at the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pristine and elegant. I’ve been promising myself a visit for quite a while and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Right on the lakefront with all the toys it would be very family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on lake shore - cost wood fireplace & sheltered BBQ meant the cold weather didn’t matter. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views from the house are amazing and the house has real character and interest. The house is clearly loved by the owners as a holiday home and it feels very comfortable. There is plenty of space and all the equipment we needed. Heating is fine during the day and extra heaters helped at night so no one was cold. Laundry is very easy to use and drier works well. There is lots to do within an hour of the house, we went skydiving, sledging and swimming in the thermal pools. Highly recommended for families or large groups to stay for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Great Location

House was lovely - warm, comfortable and worked wonderfully for our large group.Great for the kids and the adults! Had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular house on the lake

Our stay here was just fantastic. The house and the view are just amazing and everyone in the family really enjoyed our time here! Simply a fantastic place to stay and we hope to be back some day!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

best holiday ever

utterly blown away so homely, stunning location, will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Beautiful home, incredible location. Excellent stay. Great communication. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing to fault. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Had the best time, beautiful property in an awesome location thank you we hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place to stay

We loved our week at the Lake House. It is a wonderful house right on the lake and had everything we needed. Lisa was great to deal with and we would highly recommend this bach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal place for a getaway

A beautiful home that was perfect to relax, fly fish and not far to do some shopping in Taupo. We thoroughly enjoyed the comfort of a warm home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical lakefront

Very comfortable, well laid out house for 3 generations to enjoy Hatepe. We had a wonderful time and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sojourn at the lake

A very pleasant stay in the architecturally interesting and comfortable Lake House at Hatepe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular View

We loved the house and the views. Was close to some very good fly fishing also. The house was very well equipped and accommodating. Will definitely stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The location right next to the lake is wonderful. We enjoyed the possibility of using the kayak. The parking space in front of the house was spacious. All appliances were working well and the house was very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter break

Fabulous property, absolute waterfront, idyllic surroundings
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

We had a really lovely weekend at the Lake House, it has everything you need plus more! It was warm, beds are comfy, plenty of bathrooms, loads of room for the family and soooo relaxing. An awesome spot. Totally recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fourth visit - didn't disappoint

The weather wasn't consistently wonderful, but we still had a brilliant long weekend break. The house is perfectly situated and incredibly well-equipped for a family group. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything for fun

A fabulous spot with all the water toys to please everyone. Stunning location and views, comfortable beds, well stocked cupboards. Would recommend it to anyone. While Taupo was frantically busy, Hatepe remained peaceful and private. Brilliant holiday thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakehouse Holiday

We loved our stay at the Lakehouse. Having the lake as our backyard was picture perfect, the view is beautiful. We originally booked for 2 nights but decided to stay an extra night because we loved it so much. Could have easily stayed longer! Would definately recommend. Just note that it is about a 20 minute essy drive into Taupo and no shops nearby. Plenty of nice places to eat in town when you get there. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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