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Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room
Family-friendly holiday home in Taupō with a hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Taupo Central, Taupo
- Place, Four Mile Bay3 min walk
- Place, Five Mile Bay8 min walk
- Place, The Landing Lake Taupō11 min walk
- Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)3 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Close to Lake; Spa Pool, Games Room
Our home is situated in a quiet lakeside suburb only 3 minutes walk to popular Wharewaka Bay (4 mile bay) and 10 minutes by car to the town centre. It is also 5 minutes by car to the airport and has a grocery supermarket and petrol station only 3 minutes away by car.
A single level home, it also has a great outdoor deck and garden area plus a spa pool to relax in. There is ample off-road parking.
The Lion's Walk (lakeside walk and cycle path) is only minutes away so you can either go for a walk/run or use the bicycles that are provided. A paddle board is also available to use.
Ideal holiday home suitable for families, couples and groups of friends. Private outdoor living spaces on easy care section.
We live in Auckland and will handle all your reservation and booking enquiries.
We have a Taupo local who will greet you and handle any property queries and local knowledge requirements that you may have.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Wharewaka neighborhood, sometimes known as 4 mile bay, includes a mixture of locals and holiday homes. It has a great beach, being the only north facing beach in Taupo, a young children’s playground and picnic and barbecue area.
ACCESS
-Car parking available for 3 cars
-Guest access is 24/7 either by our local Taupo host or via an outside LockBox
EXTRA AMENITIES
- Spa Pool that seats up to 4 adults
- Bicycles x 6 (3 mens, 3 ladies) plus helmets
- Pool table and dart board
- Table tennis equipment
- Paddle board with life jacket/vest
- Snow sleds for children
- Picnic Set including beach umbrella, chilly bin, 2x picnic chairs and blanket
- Webber barbecue plus cooking utensils
- High speed fibre and unlimited broadband is provided free of charge.
- Sky TV Sports, Movies, Soho, News and Discovery channels available - excluding Pay-Per-View.
- Netflix via Apple TV available using your own membership details for both.
- Xbox1, Play Station 5 and assorted games.
- Nespresso Coffee Machine
- Linen and towels provided free of charge
Special conditions:
HOUSE RULES
- No pets allowed.
- No smoking allowed inside the house.
- No parties or events allowed.
- No vehicles to be parked inside the garage.
- Boat and water-sport equipment stored in the garage is unavailable for use (except for the paddle board).
- As we live in a quiet neighbourhood, no loud noise, parties or events are allowed at anytime.
- The fireplace is not to be used. Instead heat pumps have been provided for your use.
- No shoes to be worn in the House.
Extras: Cleaning; Linen (included);
A single level home, it also has a great outdoor deck and garden area plus a spa pool to relax in. There is ample off-road parking.
The Lion's Walk (lakeside walk and cycle path) is only minutes away so you can either go for a walk/run or use the bicycles that are provided. A paddle board is also available to use.
Ideal holiday home suitable for families, couples and groups of friends. Private outdoor living spaces on easy care section.
We live in Auckland and will handle all your reservation and booking enquiries.
We have a Taupo local who will greet you and handle any property queries and local knowledge requirements that you may have.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Wharewaka neighborhood, sometimes known as 4 mile bay, includes a mixture of locals and holiday homes. It has a great beach, being the only north facing beach in Taupo, a young children’s playground and picnic and barbecue area.
ACCESS
-Car parking available for 3 cars
-Guest access is 24/7 either by our local Taupo host or via an outside LockBox
EXTRA AMENITIES
- Spa Pool that seats up to 4 adults
- Bicycles x 6 (3 mens, 3 ladies) plus helmets
- Pool table and dart board
- Table tennis equipment
- Paddle board with life jacket/vest
- Snow sleds for children
- Picnic Set including beach umbrella, chilly bin, 2x picnic chairs and blanket
- Webber barbecue plus cooking utensils
- High speed fibre and unlimited broadband is provided free of charge.
- Sky TV Sports, Movies, Soho, News and Discovery channels available - excluding Pay-Per-View.
- Netflix via Apple TV available using your own membership details for both.
- Xbox1, Play Station 5 and assorted games.
- Nespresso Coffee Machine
- Linen and towels provided free of charge
Special conditions:
HOUSE RULES
- No pets allowed.
- No smoking allowed inside the house.
- No parties or events allowed.
- No vehicles to be parked inside the garage.
- Boat and water-sport equipment stored in the garage is unavailable for use (except for the paddle board).
- As we live in a quiet neighbourhood, no loud noise, parties or events are allowed at anytime.
- The fireplace is not to be used. Instead heat pumps have been provided for your use.
- No shoes to be worn in the House.
Extras: Cleaning; Linen (included);
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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No pets allowed
Smoking
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Taupō
Wharewaka, 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 attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Taupo Central, Taupo
What's nearby
- Four Mile Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Five Mile Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- The Landing Lake Taupō - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Three Mile Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Taupō Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- Industrie French Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe - 10 min drive
- Cafe Baku - 10 min drive
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
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Location
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About the host
Hosted by RickF449
What makes this property unique
Games facilities
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