Title: Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88774396&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home Mountain vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88780000/88774400/88774396/ad327d3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88780000/88774400/88774396/8014a750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88780000/88774400/88774396/2880f13e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88780000/88774400/88774396/8736f2d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88780000/88774400/88774396/b746c84a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Barne the Bentley is a tranquil lakeside retreat offering absolute lake and mountain views. With Wi-Fi, TV with Sky, heat pump, BBQ and full laundry facilities this holiday home caters to all your needs. Set amongst pretty lawns and landscaped gardens it's perfect for unwinding on the enticing deck or in the large backyard. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home Your family will love this classic Kiwi holiday home with absolute lake and mountain views! Take your breath away at Barne the Bentley. Turn away from the highways and holiday crowds and park on the driveway of this tranquil spot set amongst pretty lawns and landscaped gardens. Cross one quiet street and wander to the edge of New Zealand's largest lake. The interior of your four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story holiday home is a classic wooden Lockwood style, designed to show-off the beautiful lake views. With an enticing deck area and a large backyard with garden table, there is ample space to chill. Accommodating up to ten people with two queen beds, two double beds & a bunk bed, modern amenities include Wi-Fi, TV with Sky, heat pump. The kitchen is of a high standard, or else take cooking outside to the BBQ to be enjoyed alfresco under the veranda or umbrellas. Your accommodation offers full laundry facilities so everyone can be fresh on holiday! Superbly situated in the quiet suburb of Three Mile Bay and only 150m from the boat ramp. With up to 7m for boat or campervan parking, Barne the Bentley really has all you could ever ask for a lakeside retreat. Downtown Taupo is a ten-minute drive away, for the many shops, eateries and tourist attractions. For a location hard to beat, drink in the views at Barne the Bentley and make some unforgettable memories! All guests are encouraged to use the handrail when accessing the internal stairs as they are quite steep and narrow. For those with mobility concerns, please note an external lift has been added.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 616117 ## About the area Located in Wharewaka, a neighborhood in Taupō, this vacation home is in the mountains. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Vacation homes in Taupō](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3571-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.727165,176.07512&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:t_jkFottq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40U%40U%40QBU%40QBSBS%40OBUBQDSBSDSBQDQDQDUDQDQDQFOFQDQFQFOFQHQFOFQHMHOFOHQHOHMHOJOHKJOHMJKHMLMJKHKLOJKJGLKJMLKJGLKLILGLIJILGNILGLILELGNGLENELELENENALENCNELCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDN%40LDNDLDNDLDLFNFLDLHLFNHLFJHLHLFLHLJJFLJJLLFJJJJLNHJJJJLJLJJHLJNHJJNHNHLHNHNFPHNHLFPFNHPFLFRFPDPFPDNFPDPDPDTDPDPBPDRBRDRBP%40TBNBRBR%40PBT%40P%40T%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAR%3FRARATAPCTAPCTCPCPATCPEPCTEPCPEPEPETEPEPGPENGPEPGPGRGLIPGNGPINILGRILININILKNIJKNILKLKLKJKJIJMNKJKJMHKJMJKFMJMHMHMFKHMFOHMHMFMDOHMDMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMIMEMGMIOIMGKIMGMIMIMKKGMKKKMMKGKKMOIKKKMKIMKMIMKOIKKOIMIOIOIQGOIMIOGQGOIQGQGOGQEQGQGOEQEQEQEUEQEQCQEQCUEQCQCUAQCQCUAQCUAQAUAS%3FSASAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0_wne-coR_QM8JSucLFQQ7zsO7A=) Wharewaka, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 4 min drive \- 4.0 km - Four Mile Bay 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Three Mile Bay 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Five Mile Bay 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - The Landing Lake Taupō 18 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Starbucks 7 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 10 min drive - Mavericks 2 min drive - Cafe Baku 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Peter F. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to host friends A great house for 4 couples. Everything well laid out, great view right on lake Taupo. Very warm and clean with good garaging and great decks and back yard. Would stay here again ##### Peter F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne F. May 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views Excellent home stay for family getaway. ##### Lynne F. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carolyn P. Nov 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Carolyn P. 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