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Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach

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A room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a red sofa, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A modern two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.
A spacious living room with two red sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a checkered floor, a refrigerator, a microwave, and bar stools.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hatepe, Taupo
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunkhouse

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Third bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bunkhouse Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Hatepe

Located in Hatepe, this holiday home is on a river. Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Hatepe, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Five Mile Bay - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 13 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 16 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tomi's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Native Xpresso - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, sheltered, spacious, 50 metres to the beach located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lake Taupō and within 12 miles (20 km) of Five Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

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. 60 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and host. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, great location would love to book again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and the place had character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Close to city centre and lake 🙂 lovely place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good space, lots of stuff to use and very comfy beds. Nice and close to lake front.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just awesome

Really great stay, fantastic host,thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in a cosy town!

Really enjoyed our trip to Hatepe! The house is well set up and in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Great communicators and a pleasure to deal with. They are welcome back anytime. Thanks for leaving the bach looking so good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Christmas get away

Great place to stay and unwind. Lake was a great distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Only 20 minutes from Taupo in a quiet location. Warm, clean and great internet!Would recommend to stay. We used the main house only, but the bunk looked great for extra people if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Annual family getaway with friends

We had a nice time, Property says it is dog friendly but it isn't fenced. Great location near the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house in good location

The house was nicely located just a few steps from small beach to the lake. Owner was extremely helpful and communication was very responsive and quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing weekend

Great property, perfect for our stay. Thank-you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will definitely be back.

Lovely little Bach with plenty of beds for family and friends awesome spot perfect for a nice relaxing weekend. Will be keen to come back next year with the boats.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2022
Look forward to it you’re welcome anytime. The cleaner made special mention of how clean you left the place so thank you, it’s really appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taupo lake hideaway

Our stay at Rieger Bach was just what the doctor ordered. So close to the lake but nice and hidden away for complete privacy. Bach was well suited to our needs for a long weekend away and we enjoyed our stay. Alistair was an excellent host and we most appreciate him. Looking forward to more stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a FANTASTIC location

My goodness, very cool rustic house in an AMAZING location. The neighborhood is great, and the locals are so friendly. So close to the water, and only 15 minutes out of Taupo. Alistair the host was great, was a pleasure staying at his house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2022
Thanks Anthony for lovey words. Glad you had a great stay in our special place that means so much to my family. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hatepe

Great location - loved being so close to the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Hatepe bach

We had a great time and the bach had all we needed. The sleepout downstairs was really useful to spread the families out a bit. Super close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hatepe stay

Only about 12 minutes away from Taupo and 25 minutes from Turangi. Great location right by the lake side. I enjoyed the trees and the bird song when you were out on the deck. We enjoyed some great walks and cycle trails close by. The house was well equipped with everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen but house not in great shape peeling wallpaper not overly clean and smelled funny
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend

The property was in a perfect location but does need some items refreshing eg pillows and curtains in bedrooms were mouldy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, I will take on board comments and update pillows and make sure curtains are cleaned.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fabulous location by the lake

We had a lovely stay and will be back. It is just a 1 min walk to the lake where we could swim or kayak. The beds were very comfortable and the bach was dry and clean. It had a great shower and a well-kitted-out kitchen. The village's tennis courts have astro turf and were great to play on. 20 mins one way to the Tokaanu hot pools and 20 mins the other way to Taupo for shopping. We came away very refreshed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to lake

Great house for 2 families with children. There would be a few safety hazards for children under 2 years (raised decking, 2 story windows, cleaners in low cupboards) but plenty of space for older children to run around with excellent lake access a 30 second walk away. There is a small lake view from the deck which is great while you wait for the lake conditions to cooperate. The bunk room has seperate access and bathroom which is handy for 2 families. Property was clean and owner was very accommodating. BBQ is large and came with gas. Boat launching very close by. Everything you could need and some in the house and kids loved riding the bikes. There was even loo paper and rubbish bags which not all Bach’s have, very handy extras! Thank you for an enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cosy stay by the lake

Classic kiwi family bach right by the lake and far enough from the main road to be tranquil and peaceful. With a modern kitchen and a log burner the house was always pleasant and even though we had a lot of rain during our stay, we still had a great time.If you are a fishing person this is absolutely the spot for you, but we aren't and still very much enjoyed our stay. Some of the house is looking a little tired (new paint needed, some doors not closing properly, tattered curtains), but this is exactly as every kiwi family bach I have ever stayed at. So much more personality than the average accommodation out there. Being equidistant between Turangi and Taupō meant we could choose either direction for shopping or food, and the well equipped kitchen made cooking "at home" a breeze. I felt like the owners actually use the house, and that makes a real difference in terms of what is provided.I bet it's great in summer and I would definitely consider coming back at that time of year to take advantage of the lake activities. Even if it rains you can have fun trying to count all the fish paraphernalia in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for our lovely stay! Family traveling with teens who were keen to fish. House was well equipped, homely and beautoful location Alistair was very informative and a great host! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property

Great place to stay. Good for a group. Close to lake and nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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