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Beach Magic - Absolute Lakefront Family Retreat

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A landscaped garden with neatly trimmed hedges and a clear view of the sea.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, TV, dining table, and a large window overlooking a scenic view.
A cozy room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa with cushions, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A cozy room with a wooden table, four chairs, a bench with cushions, and large windows.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, a dining area, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Five Mile Bay, Taupo
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+2
1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waitahanui

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Five Mile Bay, a neighbourhood in Waitahanui. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and A.C. Baths. Spa Thermal Park and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting.
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Five Mile Bay, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 9 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Huka Falls - 16 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Magic - Absolute Lakefront Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Magic - Absolute Lakefront Family Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Magic - Absolute Lakefront Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Magic - Absolute Lakefront Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Magic - Absolute Lakefront Family Retreat located?

Located in Five Mile Bay, this holiday home is steps 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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Superb place to enjoy your Holiday!

It was a amazing view with a wonderful stay. We really enjoy all of things!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very comfortable and lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
We're glad to hear you found the space comfortable and spacious. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 5 Mile Bay The view from the house and access to the lake is great and the house is really well set up with a great kitchen and it had everything we needed We had great communication from the property managers which we appreciated when we had a problem Altogether a great bach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2021
Thank you for your kind review, we hope to host you again another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good sleeping arrangements and outdoor living spaces. The window seat is an excellent feature - seating and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic

It is always a pleasure to stay at Beach Magic. Superb location and a very comfy house
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Magic

We have stayed quite a few times at this bach over the last 10 years. It is in a marvellous location. It has a beautiful atmosphere and since we were last there (precovid) it has a new kitchen and bathroom. Highly recommend this for families who like to bike and swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Magic

We loved the house and especially the location. My only complaint was that due to ongoing window repairs some of the windows would not stay wide open and we had some very hot weather. I guess that will be fixed in due course.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2024
Thank you for your feedback. Sorry the window repairs were not done in time. This will be fixed soon. Glad you have enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, absolutely reccommend + privilege to stay

Kiwi bach at its best
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location.

Good except for problem with door keys.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely kiwi bach in a great spot

Fantastic family holiday right on the lakefront. Great bunk room for the kids. So nice to watch the sun set over the mountains after a relaxing day. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Magic

We had another wonderful time at Beach Magic. Just perfect for our family and being right on the lake. We’re looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay!!

Great experience. Highly recommended
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Had a great time, loved having the bike path and the beach right outside the door!

Had a great time, loved having the bike path and the beach right outside the door!! Did get caught out by the bedrooms being so seperate though, as we had children too young to sleep in the bunk room. Would be fantastic for older kids though.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a family catch up

We loved our stay at Waitahanui. The bunk room was perfect for the kids and there was a lot of room for all the adults. We found the house very clean and cosy, with everything we needed. The lake front setting was gorgeous. Already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love staying here!

We love staying here! This was our second time and certainly not the last! Heaps of character as well as that is has all the comfordes and right by the lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A real holiday home

A real holiday home.
Archival

8/10 Good

ideal

ideal
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great holiday home.

Great holiday home. Fit 10 people comfortably. Loved the three separate bathrooms. Would definitely book again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying here.

We loved staying here. All in all a great place!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location.

Great location. Handy to Taupo Central without all the bustle.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location.

Amazing location. Very relaxing weekend.
Archival

8/10 Good

Awesome place to stay for two families, so handy having 3 bathrooms.

Awesome place to stay for two families, so handy having 3 bathrooms. Next time we will come back in summer when it's warmer!
Archival

8/10 Good

just a suggestion if you can accomodate a double bed instead of a single in that room will be good f

just a suggestion if you can accomodate a double bed instead of a single in that room will be good for couples to share.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice property, we loved the beach Bach feel to it, would defiantly book again, a credit to the

Very nice property, we loved the beach Bach feel to it, would defiantly book again, a credit to the owners.
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