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# Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake

## Photo gallery for Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake

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![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113200000/113196800/113196786/5d7be689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior - Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113200000/113196800/113196786/b1604502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms3014 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- 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.

### Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake

Welcome to your next holiday home!   
Conveniently located on the lakeside of SH1 in Wharewaka, Lake Taupo means the lake edge is only a 2 minute walk!  
  
The spacious property boasts 4 comfortable bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 8 guests with new furnishings and appliances throughout .  
  
Enjoy the convenience of the walk through garage for safe storing of jet skis, road bikes or motor bikes.  
  
Delight in the Dell is waiting for you!  
  
The entire property is yours for the duration of your stay.   
  
The 2 canoes are available for your use. There are 3 life jackets available but we recommend you bring your own to ensure perfect fit.   
  
The garage is available for your use.  
  
A team member is available throughout your stay.  
Strictly no parties or gatherings.   
Only the maximum number of guests stated on the booking are permitted to stay. If extra guests are found to be at the property they will be asked to leave.   
Non compliance of the maximum number of guests or the no party rule may result in eviction without refund.   
  
No tents.  
  
Smoking outside only. Please dispose of cigarette butts responsibly.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- TV
- Video games

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Billiards/pool table
- Table tennis

### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 3,014 square feet

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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

### 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

359780

## About the area

Wharewaka, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs 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)

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Taupō, Waikato

### 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  
6 min drive \- 5.4 km
- Five Mile Bay  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- The Landing Lake Taupō  
8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- Four Mile Bay  
11 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Three Mile Bay  
2 min drive \- 1.5 km

### Getting around

- Taupō Airport (TUO)  
5 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
10 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe  
11 min drive
- Mavericks  
9 min walk
- Starbucks  
6 min drive
- Cafe Baku  
11 min drive

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## Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake Reviews

## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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