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Cosy and secluded holiday home

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster
Beach
Nestled in a secluded area, Hatepe holiday home offers a serene escape. Enjoy community tennis court, launch your boat from the nearby ramp and explore the Hinemaiaia River's famous fishing spots. Unwind with a BBQ on the spacious deck or take in majestic sunsets at lake front.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy and secluded holiday home

Come and relax in our cosy, bright and secluded holiday home and fill your days with all the activities that this lovely area has to offer. If you fancy a run around bring your tennis rackets and your A-game and enjoy a game on the community tennis court. If fishing and lake activities are your thing launch your boat for free from the boat ramp and enjoy a day on the lake. There are amazing walks along the Hinemaiaia River and the fishing in the river is world famous. It is only 20 minutes drive to the thriving city of Taupo for a hit of coffee or a spot of shopping and Taupo is jam-packed with activities and attractions to suit everybody. Drive for an hour and you could be carving it up on the Whakapapa ski field.

At the end of the day maybe you fancy a wander down to the lake front to take in the majestic sunset or get the BBQ cranking, and enjoy a glass or two while sitting out on the fabulous big deck reflecting on what a great day you have had and what a beautiful place Hatepe really is.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. Pets allowed - a dog kennel is
provided. (Please ensure dogs are kept on their lead at all times around the village).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Hatepe is home to this vacation home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Water skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Hatepe, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 25 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 29 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Huka Falls - 32 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivendell Restaurant - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Native Xpresso - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tomi's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy and secluded holiday home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cosy and secluded holiday home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy and secluded holiday home?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Cosy and secluded holiday home located?

Situated in Hatepe, this vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Lake Taupō and within 12 mi (20 km) of Five Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Four Mile Bay are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Cosy and secluded holiday home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camille H.

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

Xmas break

Fabulous place peaceful will stay again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josi B., Havelock North

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

Great cottage to stay at

This is a great place to stay -very homely and comfortable Its only a few minutes walk to the lake And the host is very easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

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

Ideal relaxation spot

Fully kitted out for familys, groups, being able to take our dog was a bonus ,comfy and cosy ,closeness to the lake and river strolls was great .would love to visit again .Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

minta a.

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

Great little cottage

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area, close to the lake and the river. We enjoyed walking in the bush and there were lots of native birds around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Thank you!

What a stunning location, and lovely bach, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

V C.

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

Great Bach fantastic location and spotlessly clean

Great Experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Juliet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Tranquil spot

Lovely place to stay, so close to the lake and handy to Taupo. Great to be able to bring Blue our dog too. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

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

Love Hatepe

We always have a wonderful time at Hatepe, and the location of this bach is great. It had all the essentials we needed for our holiday at the lake, and also a large, private outdoor dining area which we loved.Thanks! We hope to return next Summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorette K.

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

Lovely retreat

Comfortable bach with all the necessary things. We thoroughly enjoyed the fireplace, especially during the cold nights. Good value for money. Grateful its pet friendly. Would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Very peaceful

Just as it was advertised
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great weekend away

A really nice spot, with a real homely feel. Loved being able to bring my dog on holiday! Has everything you need for a nice time away. Games are mostly kids ones, would be nice to have some extras. But enjoyed the book about the local history a lot! We knew there wasn't wifi, but didn't expect the cell coverage to be so poor - so don't plan to hotspot as a backup. Even though there is a cell tower at the enterence to the village, we struggled to get any internet at the house. All in all, a great weekend away, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie L.

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

Hatepe

Perfect kiwi bach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora D.

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

Paradise

We had an amazing time!Beautiful place and location was paradise.Very peaceful.So relaxing and quiet, great also for our old dog.Short stroll to bush setting and stream with tables and benches for picnic/fishing/swimming.1 suggestion maybe for future guests is to state (maybe in capitals) that you need to bring your own linnen etc.It was mentioned, but we missed it and I saw in the guest book that more people missed it as well.As we where traveling we only had towels with us and had to buy sheets etc.We loved it though, so big thank you for letting us stay!!!Wil/Cora/Jess
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

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

A great little hideaway

A nice quiet restful place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

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

Beautiful peaceful spot

My second visit to this lovely relaxed family cottage. Even though we didn’t take kids this time we were still blown away by how well set up for kids it is. Ample space for the whole family to enjoy outdoor dining or sitting on the front deck enjoying nature. All bases covered in the kitchen which is basic but gets the job done. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

V C.

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

Perfect Hatepe Bach

Absolutely loved staying here. The Bach was perfectly presented. Great location close to the Lake and the River.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Lovely stay at cosy Hatepe bach

Loved relaxing in front of the fire ..everything we needed for a short break. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amanda M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

RENTER BEWARE!

Booked & paid in full on the day of confirmation, this was well over a week before check in. Waited to hear check in details, thought surely by the time we drive 3 hours to Taupo we would receive them. Several messages & hours later we had no option but to return home. We had the dog with us, finding something last minute wasn't an option. Lorina finally called when we were well beyond a point of returning. Granted, we have been refunded in full & some compensation for fuel. However, this poor management & complete lack of communication, ruined what was supposed to be a relaxing birthday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Hard to find in the dark! Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Great house in awesome quiet location

Highly recommend - nice property walking distance to the lake, in a nice quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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

Hatepe is a nice spot

Proper Kiwi bach

10/10 Excellent

Florence P.

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

Paradise in Heaven

Bit pricey compared to other holiday homes in Hatepe for 2nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021