10/10 Excellent
Karin N.
9 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Karin N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Entire home
Lake views and easy beach access
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Five Mile Bay (5 mile bay), Taupo
- Place, Five Mile Bay3 min walk
- Place, The Landing Lake Taupō1 min drive
- Place, Taupō Hot Springs6 min drive
- Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)3 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1 downstairs Queen size bed
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1 upstairs Queen bed and lake view
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 downstairs 1 double bed
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2 upstairs Queen bed.
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 downstairs Queen size bed
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Lake views and easy beach access
Mahuta Rd is a comfortable, informal, open plan Lockwood holiday home with great views across the lake offering the most fantastic sunsets in Five Mile Bay Taupo. The house has five roomy bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms have Queen size beds and the fifth bedroom has a double bed. The beach is a great safe swimming beach 200 metres from the house. There is excellent fly fishing at the mouth of the Waitahanui River 1 km away. The harling is excellent from 5 Mile Bay itself. There is plenty of room in the front of the house for parking boats and cars. There is a private section out the back. Taupo township is 8 mins away by car and there is a local store at Rainbow Point halfway between 5 Mile Bay and town. For the energetic it is possible to walk or bike along the lakefront into town.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights. Please take all rubbish with you when you leave.
POA for Lake Taupo cycle weekend.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights. Please take all rubbish with you when you leave.
POA for Lake Taupo cycle weekend.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not for very young children because of the balcony
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 no smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number Lot12DPS 12262
About the area
Waitahanui
Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Five Mile Bay, a neighbourhood in Waitahanui. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Five Mile Bay (5 mile bay), Taupo
What's nearby
- Five Mile Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- The Landing Lake Taupō - 1 min drive - 2.5 km
- Taupō Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 10.0 km
- Spa Thermal Park - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe - 12 min drive
- Mavericks - 2 min drive
- Starbucks - 6 min drive
- Cafe Baku - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Natasha S.
1 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot right by the lake
Natasha S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrina G.
29 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas Staycation
Andrina G.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
6 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five bedrooms with good sized living what we needed. Great views and access to the lake wonderful.
Mary B.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
24 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday success
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny S.
5 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. A real bach, which makes it easy. Plenty of space for 10.
Jenny S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Elaine K.
26 Dec, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Home located close to the beach/lake
Elaine K.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark A.
1 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Mark A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Sandra g.
3 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Mile
Sandra g.
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
30 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent !!
Rebecca B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Rohit K.
15 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Rohit K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
6 Oct, 2020
Great house-no complaints-would love to stay again sometime
10/10 Excellent
Jemima B.
10 Mar, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a spot
Jemima B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mandy S.
5 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
Mandy S.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
jan k.
18 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for family get together
jan k.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
8 Feb, 2019
Loved our stay here
Daniel H.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jane T.
30 Dec, 2018
I would rate this bach 5 stars for what we required it...
Jane T.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Michelle S.
1 Feb, 2018
Beautiful spot a short walk from the lake away from the crowds.
Michelle S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
1 Dec, 2016
Great location and outlook, nice comfortable stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
14 Feb, 2016
Nice and roomy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
1 Dec, 2015
Great views and great location in terms of proximity to the lake and to Taupo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
5 Oct, 2015
plenty of room great facilities perfect location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
10 Jul, 2015
It was a great place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
19 Apr, 2015
Home and location worked well for us, good access to the lakeside walk and more than enough space fo
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
21 Feb, 2011
Great location for a large group.
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