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Acacia Heights - Garden Cottage

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A covered outdoor area with a glass table, seating, and a hot tub.
A garden with a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a dining area with a glass table and white chairs. A vase with flowers is on the table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Taupo, New Zealand
  • Place, beach near Acacia Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Waikereru Point
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Taupō

Acacia Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting.
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Taupo, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • beach near Acacia Bay - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • beach near Waikereru Point - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Taupō - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 18 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 22 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acacia Heights - Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Acacia Heights - Garden Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Acacia Heights - Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acacia Heights - Garden Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acacia Heights - Garden Cottage located?

Located in Acacia Bay, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Waikato River and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our accommodation Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Kym! We’re so glad you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very tranquil place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you for staying with us, Philip! We’re so glad you had a peaceful and relaxing stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and quiet very relaxing and everything you need for a great get away
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review, Stephen! We’re so glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable getaway. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was ideal for us with our baby, they also arranged a cot and high chair for 40 which was great. Spa was lovely to relax in each evening. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review, Sophie! We’re so glad you and your family had a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing little place

One of the best bach's / locations i've ever booked. So lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2024
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Location

This place was perfect for us - had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. The hot tub and espresso machine were very nice additions. Very quiet and private. Definitely recommend for a couple or small family.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation, AJ! We’re delighted you had a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, relaxing

Beautifully presented apartment, plent of space, and in a nice, private environment. It's not a long drive to Taupo town, so we could do things during the day and retreat away from the crowds in the evening. Lovely to have a spa at the ready, too! Enjoyed staying here, and would do so again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acacia Bay getaway

Really enjoyed our stay at the Acacia Bay Cottage. Was really easy to access and was a sufficient distance from Taupō town to be really quiet and subdued, but still only about ten minutes away from everything. No views at all, but the site is absolutely delightful. Great bach, would certainly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation, Kieran! We’re so glad you had a peaceful and enjoyable stay at Acacia Bay Cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Flawless

Everything was immaculate. The house was well organised. There is nothing I can fault about the whole experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Patrick! We’re delighted you had such a seamless and enjoyable experience. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas holidays 2023

Enjoyed the peaceful spot away from the crowds. Very well equipped property with everything you need and more. Our only complaint was the water pump on the wall outside by the bed kept going off throughout the night and being light sleepers, it did wake us every night. Apart from this, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2024
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The garden cottage

What a lovely property. We stayed 4 nights and had a lovely time, even in the rain! The spa pool was lovely and perfect being under cover so able to be used in all weather. The only thing I would suggest that the cottage was lacking in was electric blankets. It was pretty cold at times. Some heating in the dining area and bathroom would also be a nice addition. Thanks for having us. What a beautiful spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Average

The photos look great but didn't realise we were staying in a bunker eg. Surrounded by a bank with no view. The kitchen area needs a good scrubbing including the walls and floors and cobwebs and squashed bugs on roll down curtains. The spa pool is tired and headrests need replacing. When we come on holiday and pay close to $300 we dont expect to see notes stating you need empty rubbish do dishes etc. This should be included in the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly have a look at these things you have mentioned, however we are very surprised to read this as this property consistently gets fantastic reviews from guests.
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