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10/10 Excellent
Shane M.
19 Oct 2025
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Shane M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Bellbird Cottage - private large section, with lake and mountain views. Perfect escape to relax
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Explore the area
Taupo, Waikato
- Taupō Hot SpringsPlace, Taupō Hot Springs13 min walk
- beach near Kaimanawa ReservePlace, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve13 min walk
- Waipahihi Botanical GardensPlace, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens1 min drive
- Taupō Airport (TUO)Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Bellbird Cottage - private large section, with lake and mountain views. Perfect escape to relax
- Heat pump and heaters in each room
- Large section for family to use
- Private and quiet
Hilltop is a sought after location in Taupo, elevated with lake and mountain views. 10 min walk to the lakefront and Lion`s walk, 5 min to dairy and restaurants.
Kitchen/dining area has bi-fold windows opening up the outdoors during summer. It boasts a modern kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and fridge/freezer.
The comfortable lounge with TV, DVD, SKY TV has good heating.
The space
Great lockwood bach. Perfect for an escape to Taupo where you can relax and unplug!
As your host I`m available via email or phone. As a Taupo local I`m happy to meet and suggest place to explore and enjoy.
Please note that the conservatory/sun room with the single beds has only singled glazed glass. Curtains and 2 x heaters have been added to room for the cooler winter months.
PETS - strictly no pets allowed.
Please note that the conservatory/sun room with the single beds has only singled glazed glass. Curtains and 2 x heaters have been added to room for the cooler winter months.
- Large section for family to use
- Private and quiet
Hilltop is a sought after location in Taupo, elevated with lake and mountain views. 10 min walk to the lakefront and Lion`s walk, 5 min to dairy and restaurants.
Kitchen/dining area has bi-fold windows opening up the outdoors during summer. It boasts a modern kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and fridge/freezer.
The comfortable lounge with TV, DVD, SKY TV has good heating.
The space
Great lockwood bach. Perfect for an escape to Taupo where you can relax and unplug!
As your host I`m available via email or phone. As a Taupo local I`m happy to meet and suggest place to explore and enjoy.
Please note that the conservatory/sun room with the single beds has only singled glazed glass. Curtains and 2 x heaters have been added to room for the cooler winter months.
PETS - strictly no pets allowed.
Please note that the conservatory/sun room with the single beds has only singled glazed glass. Curtains and 2 x heaters have been added to room for the cooler winter months.
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About the area
Taupō
Hilltop, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting.
Taupo, Waikato
What's nearby
- Taupō Hot Springs - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
- Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
- Taupō Airport (TUO) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe - 5 min drive
- Cafe Baku - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 3 min drive
- The Coffee Club Taupo - 5 min drive
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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10/10
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8.8/10
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10/10 Excellent
Hamish C.
20 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy thanks
Hamish C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good
Sarah C.
3 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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