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You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!

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A view from a balcony with a wooden lattice fence, two grey lounge chairs, and a street sign indicating 'Whalley' road.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large window with blinds.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a road, and a body of water in the background.
A living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a television on a wooden stand, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Perched on the lake, this 2-bedroom vacation home features water views and accommodates 4 guests. It includes 1 bathroom and offers access to a nearby beach. Explore attractions like Four Mile Bay and Five Mile Bay during your stay.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to The Landing Lake Taupō
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Balcony
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Taupō, Waikato
  • Place, Four Mile Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!

Modern, sunny 2-bedroom cottage in the popular Wharewaka strip. Visiting friends or family but want your own space? Just 2 minutes’ walk to the lake, Wharewaka Reserve, and playground. Located in a quiet, holiday-friendly neighborhood with all-day sun, this cottage is perfect for a relaxing break. Stylish, comfortable, and private — ideal for couples or small families looking to unwind near the water.

This home is one of two homes on a shared site but private and comfortable for all. A heat pump to keep you warm on the cooler times and cool in summer.
PLEASE NOTE – This property is STRICTLY not suitable for parties, events, or loud groups

Access to all places in the photos.

We like to give our guests their privacy but Kerry is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.

This is a quiet family friendly neighbourhood and close to the park and lake.

Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from
Quiet after 10 pm please
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

Quiet after 10 pm please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9752858
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Taupō

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Wharewaka, a neighbourhood in Taupō. Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting.
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Taupō, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Four Mile Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Five Mile Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Three Mile Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! on 8 Jun 2027 start from £244, 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 at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! located?

Located in Wharewaka, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Four Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. Five Mile Bay and Three Mile Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Our host Kerry provided very helpful communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

Ideal location for us ( 7km ) from centre of Taupo and a lovely walk into town.Lovely apartment and just as described.Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, warm, well located

Clean, warm, well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and cosy

Enjoyable stay with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The property was as described and fit us perfectly. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Very clean tidy property, with everything that’s needed, short walk to the lake front
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

We loved our stay. A very clean and tidy unit. Soo close to the water and well appointed. Hope to stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2 Mins to Wharewaka Lakeside

Brilliant location, a 2 min walk from the lakefront with walks in either direction and plenty of good swimming spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good location

Bit messy outside and to close to neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2025
The cottage is in a Surburban area close to the lake with the surrounding homes of the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for what you need it to be.

We stayed for two nights. Everything you would need is there. It was a little farther away from the town area than we thought, but still walking distance as long as the weather is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Almost perfect

Perfect location, great accomodation with everything you need. One minor issue, the toilet access is through one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean & Tidy property

The property is located by the lake and has great views. We enjoyed the walk by the lake and liked the peace and calm. The property was clean and well maintained. The property manager responded promptly to any/all communication. Apart from a slow wifi connection, it was a great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2 Sta ley

Great property close to lake with lake view. Unfortunately I didnt read bathroom details properly, luckly we were related Downside old TV no smart TV
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Tidy but noisy

Very tidy property. But neighbors are noisy at night. We texted our host about the noise that night, but our host did not respond until the next morning. Host texted they can't do anything about the noise but for us to ring noise control. By then it was too late. For what we paid the noise and lack of response from our host ruined our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you for the feedback although the house is in a very quiet popular area. As a host we are responsible for our homes and what happens at those homes and not that of the surrounding community. If there is an urgent matter a phone call instead of a text will likely get a quicker response especially in the middle of the night and if it is an emergency I do suggest calling the appropriate authorities to handle the situation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely wee space

We really enjoyed our family stay in Taupo at this property recently. It's in a superb location a 2 minute walk to a park and the lake. It's a lovely quiet suburban area (well it was in October!), and the garden space has some couches/ chairs which were lovely for lounging in, in the sun. Deducting a star only because it wasn't obvious from the booking page that the master bedroom is beside the kitchen and there's no wall, only a curtain that gets pulled across. That didn't bother us, and may not bother some people, but is worth noting. The toilet/ shower is also accessed via the master bedroom. There were a couple of things that required minor repair (running toilet that filled the cistern all night and the mechanism for the blinds above the sink was broken), but they were noted to the property manager so hopefully fixed for the next guests. The lighting was also a bit strange (might have been something else before being a bach?), but all worked just fine. Overall, this was a clean, tidy, well-appointed place to stay and we enjoyed our stay. Don't take this as a negative review, becuase it's not!, just a couple of things that others may want to know :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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