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HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS.

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A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining area with a view of the ocean.
A modern staircase with wooden steps and glass railings, leading to a second floor.
A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and the sea.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Taupō, Waikato
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS.

Situated just five minutes (2.6km) from Taupo town centre and the lake edge. With amazing lake and mountains views to be enjoyed and beautiful sunsets to be admired from the deck. Beautifully presented property, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor and living areas on the upper floor, there is plenty of space for the whole family. Dedicated workspace incase you are having a working holiday.
The house is private and comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen and homely touches for you to make the most of your stay:
-Tea and Coffee
-Unlimited Wifi
-Air Con/heat pump
-Smoke Alarm
-Property is fenced.
A short walk to Hilltop shopping centre where you will find the Mole and Chicken Restaurant, Grasshopper takeaway shop, a Food market and a beautician.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$160.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
However linen can be supplied for a cost of $20 per person if needed. Please email the contact to arrange.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 # 20095749
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

About the area

Taupō

Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. A.C. Baths and The Landing Lake Taupō are also worth visiting.
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Taupō, Waikato

What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Maori Carvings - 5 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS.?

As of 9 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS. on 18 Aug, 2026 start from S$444, 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 HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HILLTOP, CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS. located?

Located in Taupō Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Maori Carvings and Lake Taupō. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianagh B.

Liked: Location
Really enjoyed our stay here. The accomodation had great amenities for our group of 8.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! Location was great, the view was awesome and ticked every box for what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location, awesome view, would recommend anyone to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lovely house, views of the lake were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about our stay in this beautiful home. Lovely and clean, great layout and stunning views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house! Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

colin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views (including mount doom!), terrific sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from our host, fabulous amenities, beautifully clean & tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected, lovely view of the lake and a really enjoyable experience for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent bookabach/location/lounge views!However, be prepared this time of year - downstairs where you sleep is crazy cold, even with the small heaters supplied - all heat is pushed upstairs.. Maybe put in a stairway door /heat pump down there..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well maintained house with beautifully presented gardens and spacious bbq area. A number of places for eating whether it be the bbq area, the deck or inside. Great for large groups of 7 to 8.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is magnificent! Super clean, well equipped and very comfortable! Views are beautiful. Communication with host was 5-star and they were so kind & accommodating! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, incredible view and lovely kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nabil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had to provided own linen to avoid extra charges - ok. Property did not have some basic things that we expected. Soap for shower, shower mats.Other wise nice house, great views. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

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

Easter break

Amazing views highlyrecommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

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

Beautiful accommodation in central taupo

Spacious, comfortable beautiful views, highly recommend this accommodation. Great manager who provides good clear communicstion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

April 2025

Great property, great location. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

liang c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Walk to town

Nice location with adequate amenities. We were there for the ironman and was very close to the precint. Just watch out for the road closures.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely and clean place with nice view. The host were very quick to respond to any queries we had. Will definitely choose this place if going again to Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy r.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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