Title: Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71943500/71943406/3b02b1c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71943500/71943406/1c263138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71943500/71943406/f2563de0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71943500/71943406/75498919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71943500/71943406/24be390f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Garden Grove, a colourful holiday home surrounded by tranquil gardens. Relax in the spacious living room with sunny bay windows or enjoy BBQs on the deck with lush garden views. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home Peaceful, private and perfect for your next getaway to Lake Taupō, this two-storey beauty is surrounded by tranquil gardens and only 12 minutes' walk from the lakefront. Welcome to Garden Grove!  This thoughtfully designed and colourful holiday home is a great, laid-back spot for a family or a small group of friends to base themselves for a getaway to the lake. Enjoy sunny afternoons on the deck, BBQing all your favourites and sipping on a cool drink with the lush garden backdrop. You’ll have all the essentials you need for a splendid stay at Garden Grove, including a large, fully equipped kitchen and laundry, as well as a spacious living room complete with sunny bay windows perfect for you and your book, a Free to Air Sony 55 inch TV for entertainment, and a selection of board games for a bit of competitive fun. Warm and welcoming for a winter stay as well, Garden Grove is fully double glazed and offers a heat pump, electric heaters, and underfloor heating in the bathrooms to keep everyone at the perfect temperature throughout your stay.  Three bedrooms and two bathrooms comfortably accommodate up to six guests here at Garden Grove. A full laundry and a garage for storing your bikes and adventure gear are also available to top it all off. Garden Grove is located on a quiet street just a four-minute drive from the Taupō town centre. Grab a bite to eat at one of the great local eateries and browse the shops, or simply pick up a coffee and stroll the lakefront. You’re also only moments away from the gorgeous Waipahihi Botanical Reserve, the perfect place to ease you right into holiday mode. For the more adventurous, try your luck at the Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge, or live life on the edge at the AJ Hackett Taupō Bungy and Swing.  A beautiful base for your next Taupō escape, Garden Grove is ready to host your stay!  As there are sections of the deck without a barrier with a small drop on to either grass or paving, all guests should take care when using this area due to the risk of falls.As the mezzanine barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.The pictured fireplace is not available for guest use.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 - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck - 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 ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92006100/92006015/f2e03f8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=92006015&PinnedHotelID=92006015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111120000/111113600/111113510/984a1f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Family Home - 2 Mile Bay Two Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=111113510&PinnedHotelID=111113510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89840000/89836000/89835980/8c765725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Puna Rise - Taupo Holiday Home Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=89835980&PinnedHotelID=89835980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109720000/109710400/109710352/6c900f80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sophistication Meets Relaxation Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=109710352&PinnedHotelID=109710352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116470300/116470233/w1914h1280x3y0-0f806307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home Richmond Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=116470233&PinnedHotelID=116470233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91743400/91743314/ff13b9f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitahanui Lake House - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Waitahanui - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=91743314&PinnedHotelID=91743314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111350000/111348200/111348199/1b13a8dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Mile Lakehouse - stunning lake views! 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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 Garden Grove Taupo Home Taupo 601833 Garden Grove - Taupo Holiday Home Taupo Garden Grove - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home Garden Grove - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home Taupo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.71151,176.09407&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:z%7DfkF%7Djxq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40S%40S%40S%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBQDQDUDQFQDODQFQFQDQHOFQFQFOHQFOHMHOFQHOJMHOHKHOJMHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJOLGJMLKJILIJKLILGLILILGLILGLINELELILENELENENELCNELANENCNALCNCN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBLDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLHLDLDNHLFLHLFLHLHLFJHLJLHJHLJJLJFJJLNJJJJJJJNHJJNHLJNHJHNHLHNHPHNFLHNHPFNFPFPFNFPFPDPFNDPFPDPDTDPBPDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FRARAPATATAPCTAPATCPCPCRCRCPCREPERCPEPETEPGPEPGNEPGPGPGNGPGPGNIPINGNILIPINILINIJKNILKNIJKNKJKJKJMNKJKFKJMJKLMFMJKHMFMHMHMFMHMHOFMDMDMHODMBOFMDODM%40ODOBMDO%40OBOBM%40O%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOEMCOEMAOEOEMGOCMEMIMEOEMGMIMIMGMIMIMGMIKKMGKMMKKKMGKOKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKMIOIKIOKMIOGQIMIOGOIQGOGQGQIOEQGQGQEQEOGQEQEUEQCQESEQCSCQCSCSCQCUAQCQAUAQAUAUAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yd3nw4UwWlCSfTanfCrIoigXXw4=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive - 4.3 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home located? > Located in Waipahihi, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Taupō Hot Springs and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Garden Grove - Taupō Holiday Home Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BHARAT P. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very Comfortable stay very Comfortable stay I will really want to come back and book same place. quite and nice , 100% recommonded. ##### BHARAT P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sally B. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend away This is a perfect house to stay in for a trip to Taupo. Roomy. And comfortable, love the big window seats in the lounge. Close to town and the lake but on a quiet street . ##### Sally B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike S. Jan 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place to relax. Nice and peaceful Good ##### Mike S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JANINE H. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay Nice place. Very quiet. Just need to secure the toilet seat downstairs. ##### JANINE H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Key Box Good Idea - but we couldn't lock the keys back into the keybox ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond W. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Raymond W. 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