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Stanley Street, Taupo

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A backyard with a wooden fence, a trampoline, and a house in the background.
A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a clear blue sky.
A single-story metal shed with a door and a small window, surrounded by a wooden fence and grass.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a backyard with a lawn and a shed.
A single-story house with a covered patio and a car parked in the driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Wharewaka, Taupo
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Large Single Bunk Beds

Bedroon 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stanley Street, Taupo

3 minute drive to boat ramp
4 minute stroll to beautiful beach
7 minute drive to Taupo CBD
90 minutes to ski fields
Huge rear section to swing a 6 meter boat around in one go
Power point on rear of house for tent, camper or motorhome
Canadian Canoe to use at your own risk
All the comforts of home except for the phone
Heat pump installed for those cool winter nights

Cleaner available for additional $140
If linen and towels used, they need to be washed and dried prior to departure
Special conditions:
Off season mid week discounts available
POA for Ironman, Round Lake cycle ride etc

Optional cleaning service available

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20004294
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
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. 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 Spa Thermal Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A.C. Baths and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Wharewaka, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Four Mile Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Five Mile Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Three Mile Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Taupō - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley Street, Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stanley Street, Taupo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stanley Street, Taupo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stanley Street, Taupo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stanley Street, Taupo located?

This family-friendly Taupō holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Four Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. The Landing Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

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
Loved this house!!! Felt like Home away from Home!! Will definitely be back when in Taupo
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay. Host was very friendly and communicated well, the place had everything you need, and very close to lake which the kids loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Awesome location , with short stroll to the lake for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, spacious accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying! Loved the location and great backyard for the kids
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick stay

Property that has everything you need and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wknd

Nice place yo relax big spacious and homely. And close to town great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellant stay!

Clean and Tidy. spacious too. worth a stay for friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little spot.

Great bach, everything we needed. Loved the huge back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely warm and sunny place, not far from lake front and boat ramp. Plenty of back lawn to play.

Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, very relaxing. In a great area and close to lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Really easy to organise this accommodation. Tidy and clean house with lots of space, great for a big family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good area and close to everything

Clean and tidy and close to everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accomodation

Great home. So quiet,warm, clean and perfect for us. Thank you for having us to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Did not utilize much of the property as we pretty much only slept there. Comfortable and roomy for a small place. Loved the shower rose
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little getaway

Was very happy staying here. Was a bit of a rush in the morning washing the bed linen and cleaning up before check-out at 10 but loved staying here. The lake was just a few minutes' walk down the road with a neat playground.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Bach

We had a great time staying here. Very comfortable and tidy, with a large back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

We had a great stay here for Ironman weekend. Lance sent all the information needed well in advance, and communication was excellent over the weekend. We had stayed here previously, and knew it was a great place, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house in a Great location.

House was very good and well presented, had everything we needed and more. Cleanest place yet we have stayed in. So close to all the activities and bypass road for tripos to further activities. Thanks to the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday spot

The accommodation was brilliant. We had everything we needed and so close to the lake too. Its great that the supermarket isnt far away mow , saves hping into town. Will
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stanley Street

Thank you Lance for a great stay. Enjoyed this property very much. Family friendly, not far from town. Would highly recommend and love to stay again. Putere and family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Away

From initial correspondence to check in and our stay, everything's was so easy. The house was bigger than expected and we had a wonderful stay there. We attended a wedding only 15 minutes away so the location was pefect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We had such a beautiful time here. Perfect location, property was absolutely immaculate. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be booking again. Thank you so much Lance & Raewyn
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Clean, tidy, well equipped. Short walk to the Lake and to a newish entertainment area with mini golf, bowling, cafe, pub, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we wanted

This is the perfect chill spot … nice rooms large covered bbq area and big section for off street parking Will be booking this place again…. Just love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 nights in Taupo

Great place to stay, easy location. Didnt have any dealings with a manager but had excellent communication with the owner. Outside temps were cold and the place was so lovely to keep warm
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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Hosted by Lance Potaka

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