Title: Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Brand new Guesthouse Completely Private. 2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō

## Photo gallery for Brand new Guesthouse Completely Private. 2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.

![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112843100/112843071/257f853e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Smart TV, books - Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112843100/112843071/29ec61bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior detail - Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112843100/112843071/c9438ab1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112843100/112843071/0bf0222b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Smart TV, books - Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112843100/112843071/59188af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Close to Lake Taupō, Brand new Guesthouse Completely Private. 2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Brand new Guesthouse Completely Private. 2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.

Brand new Guest house/ sleepout in Richmond Heights by the Botanical garden.  
Completely private in a peaceful quiet location.  
Sleeps 4 people.  
Self- check in and checkout.  
Offers one bedroom with queen bed, one open kitchen/living area with full-size kitchen and induction stove, The nood sofa bed in the living area converts into the queen size bed or 2 x single beds and a toilet.  
2 min drive/ 10 min walk to 2 mile bay Taupo lake.  
5 min to the countdown supermarket.   
500m to the closest convenience store, Liquor store & Restaurant.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Books
- Smart TV

### Laundry

- Laundromat nearby

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a hospital

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby

### 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Double-glazed windows

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## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: No baby cot available

### 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.71633%2C176.09772&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2FL1ea_wIJXIfnAwEi8YEWG9chA=)

Taupo, Waikato

#### What's nearby

- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Taupō Hot Springs \- 2 min drive \- 1.9 km
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station \- 2 min drive \- 2.9 km
- Three Mile Bay \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Spa Thermal Park \- 5 min drive \- 5.1 km

#### Getting around

- Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Cafe Baku - ‬7 min drive

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