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Escape to Taupo!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4947.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Escape to Taupo!

This cozy home offers beautiful views over Taupo, including the spectacular Mount Tauhara. These can be enjoyed from inside with a home brewed coffee or the undercover outdoor deck area, equipped with festoon lights for a relaxing evening.

Park up your vehicle in the secure basement (2 bays) and walk 5-10mins into central Taupo for a coffee/shopping via the well marked walking track. The track joins a lovely riverside/lakefront track. Alternatively, enjoy watching the hustle of town from the deck; the perfect escape to enjoy a break.

The townhouse is private and comfortable, with a great pressure shower, bath and 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
-Electric Heating
-Smoke Alarm
-First Aid Kit
- BBQ with gas (please clean if you use)

Other Things to Note:
- outside security camera's and lights
- security fencing
- security gate to property is 2.9m wide (see photo)
- Property looks over Wairakei Drive (northern access to Taupo) down to the Control Gates Bridge/Waikato River

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
Feel free to use the BBQ, I will leave a gas bottle for you. If you use the BBQ please clean as this is not included. Cleaning items are under the BBQ
Electric vehicles are not permitted on the property.
Strictly no parties or loud groups. Our neighbours are very close as this is a cross lease property. Thank you

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Taupō

Located in Nukuhau, a neighbourhood in Taupō, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Taupo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to Taupo!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Taupo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Taupo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Taupo! located?

Located in Nukuhau, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waikato River and Lake Taupō. Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very well thought out place with everything you need, and very much loved our stay - felt like a home away from home. Loved the location being a short walk into the town centre. Host made us feel very welcome. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Comfortable and very clean! Great stay, highly recommended. Big thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

R W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect bookabach. Clean, comfortable and with everything we needed. Thanks for the toffeepops!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

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

Brilliant home away from home!

Excellent all round, exceeded our expectations, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joy z.

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

Enjoyable stay

We love the property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Excellent warm stay close to town

Excellent place that was perfect for our family’s trip to Taupo for the weekend. House was really warm. Carolyn was great to deal with and made our stay super easy and enjoyable. Great value. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, I will highly recommend it.Thanks Carolyn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maxyna C.

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

Great location

Great location, and home owner replied to messages really fast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Our stay

Beautiful property.All the amenities are excellent and the property is in a perfect location close to town and all the sightseeing spots. Our host was fantastic and the booking process was so easy and quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

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

Great family stay!

Our family of 4 had a great stay. Excellent location and the house was clean and equipped with everything we needed — great kitchen setup especially
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce s.

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

Great escape

Everything was perfect apart from the weather. Great host,with great communication. Everything you need and more is here. Sooo comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Great stay

Lovely modern house, very central
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

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

Great place to stay

2nd time staying here and absolutely love it. Has everything you need for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braden D.

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

Awsome concert plus relax weekend

Great property for relaxing with friends, homely feel beautiful outdoor area for a small group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

It was a lovely place to stay at

Lovely place 2 stay nice and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

casey B.

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

Clean, quaint and great location

A beautiful, well cared for wee property with a lot of effort gone into presentation and comfort. Will definitely be back to enjoy a long weekend. A 5 minute walk to town made it even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G., Austin

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

Perfect place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Super well stocked, great location, easy checkin/checkout and easy communication
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

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

Great location

We feel lucky to have found this place in Taupō. Fantastic views, a short walk to the centre of Taupō. We had everything we needed in the way of amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia W.

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

Perfect getaway!

Carolyn was a great host and her property was a perfect place to stay In Taupo. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

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

Fabulous stay in Taupo

This is our second time to stay at this property. It's a perfect location, convenient to town, 2 garage spots, and well sized bedrooms. Comfortable living areas and a well stocked kitchen. It's the perfect location for enjoying Taupo.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey Keith E.

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

Taupō Escape

Extremely well appointed property in walking distance (bit of a hill coming back) of city centre.Taupō is a great base to explore surrounding districts and this property is a great place to stay in Taupō
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

A wonderful stay

Well located, lovely accomodation and really enjoyed the recommendations of the host with regards of what to do in Taupo. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Comfortable and clean

Very good location and comfortable accommodation's. Well stocked kitchen and attentive host. I would stay here again. Only complaint was the noise from the road. When the windows are closed, it’s fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip F., Perth, Western Australia

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

Very enjoyable stay

Stayed for a few days and found the property to be very clean, comfortable and safe. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn

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Taupo local of many years, feel free to ring me for any information about our wonderful district to make the most of your stay!

Why they chose this property

Perfect for a weekend away, so close to town but private.
Secure under house parking.

What makes this property unique

Great central location for our regular Taupo events.
5-10 min walk to town and coffee shops!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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