[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living Vacation home in Broadlands Forest ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/b47e7efd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/43b48c6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/9b71cb60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/7cdead7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/1c65f98c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Waiara Riverside Home, nestled by the Waikato River with its emerald green waters and rural views. Enjoy a peaceful family holiday in this unique country location with large gardens, a private boat ramp, BBQ area and log fire inside. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. River Rd runs along the Waikato River. We have fantastic outdoor living & gardens with rural views. There is a boat ramp and river access on our street, The emerald green waters of the Waikato River are perfect for boating, trout fishing or any other water activities such as water skiing, kayaking and swimming. If you are looking to enjoy a peaceful family holiday that is restful and lots of fun for your family in a unique country location by the river, then you will love Waiara Riverside Home. The Space. The house is a surrounded by gardens and farmland completely private. The home is 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large lounge (10m x 8m) and large outside deck with great indoor outdoor flow with large double slide aluminium doors. We have outside BBQ, and log fire inside. Getting around We have plenty of parking for cars and boats at Waiara. Taupo is only 15 -20 minutes drive and the Taupo Motor Sport Parkis even closer only 10 minutes away . ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59060000/59051100/59051009/0980a48c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest Broadlands - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=59051009&PinnedHotelID=59051009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103980000/103977600/103977565/d6882b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute on Kew - Taupo Holiday Home Tauhara - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=103977565&PinnedHotelID=103977565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Broadlands Forest is home to this vacation home. 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. [Visit our Broadlands Forest travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Broadlands-Forest.dx553248635929332701) [View more Vacation homes in Broadlands Forest](https://www.expedia.ca/Broadlands-Forest-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635929332701-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.589645,176.29091&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ddojFey%7Er%60%40%3FU%3FO%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40SBSBS%40SBSBSDQBQDUBQDQDQDQDQDQFSDQFQDQFOFQFQHOFQFMHSHMFOHOHMHOHMJOHMJMHMJOJKJKJOHKLKJKJKLKJILKJKLILGLKLIJILGNILELGLENILELENELENELENGLANENALCNCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40NBLBN%40NDL%40NFLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLDNHLFJHLHLJLFLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJNJJJJJNHJJNHLJNHLHNHLHNFNHLHRFLFPHNFPFPFNDPFPDPFRDPDPDPDPDPBPDTBPDPBRBR%40RBRBR%40RBP%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%40T%3FN%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FPATANATCPATCPCTAPCTCPEPCPETCPEPEPEPEREPGPEPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNIPILGNILINININKLINKNIJKLKJKJKNIJMJKJKLMHKHMJKJMHMHMJMFKHMFOHMDMHMDOFMFMBODMDODMFODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMGOEMEOEMCMGOGMEMIMEOIMGKIMGMKMIMIKKMKKIMIKMKKMKIKKOKKKKKMIOKKIOKMIOIOIOIMGOIMIQGOGQIOGQGQGOEQGQEQGQEQESEQEQEQCQEUCQEQCQCUAQCUCQAUCQAUAOAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nbtL6tHrPFDlDq-GdR3CHeapaQY=) Broadlands Forest, Waikato ### What's nearby - Spa Thermal Park - 20 min drive - 27.3 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 29.5 km - Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 22 min drive - 30.2 km - Huka Falls - 25 min drive - 33.1 km - Craters of the Moon - 35 min drive - 33.7 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living located? > Situated in Broadlands Forest, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waikato River and within 16 mi (25 km) of Aratiatia Rapids and Golf Club Taupō. Maori Carvings and Wairakei Geothermal Power Station are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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