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Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Lakefront living at its finest, this 2-bedroom home in Taupo offers polished wooden floors and an open-plan kitchen perfect for a small family or couple. With free WiFi, a lockable garage for your boat or bikes, and walking distance to the lake front and town centre.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer

Summary:
Happiness is only a block away from the lake.
This 2 bedroom home has polished wooden floors, large open plan living and perfect for the small family or a couple who want a get away. Nestled in a prime location amongst the bird area in Taupo. Free Wifi. 2 mins walk to the beach and along the lake front to town or the walking track to 5 Mile bay, this is your super handy to everything place. Bring the boat or your bikes the garage is lockable. Small dogs welcome.

The Space:
Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining, indoor/outdoor flow.
Big section with space to park all the toys. Walking distance to the lake, restaurants, parks and the town Centre.

Guest Access:
Whole house

The Neighborhood:
This is a very safe and family friendly neighbourhood.

Getting Around:
Park up the car, walk, scooter and bike.

Other Things to Note:
Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from.

Interaction with Guests:
We like to give our guests their privacy but we is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Quiet after 10 pm please

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
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

686da157459cf1001a4f6b45

About the area

Taupō Central, 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 activities can be experienced at Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Hot Springs. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

As of Sept 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer on Sept 10, 2025 start from CA $125.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer located?

Located in Taupō Central, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Maori Carvings. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great place

Lovely little gem,close to all amenities and lake,wonderful property manages,cant say enough about the property manager,mo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya K.

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

Excellent location

Excellent location and a very responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Great Short Break

We had a lovely stay at the property. It was a quick walk to the water and an easy walk into town. It had everything we needed and it was great that it was dog friendly. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

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

Lovely home

We had a lovely stay in this cosy home. Walking distance to everything. We loved having the gas fire on at night. Has everything you need. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

Perfect location

Surprisingly it was a very quiet area. Bonus of being able to take the dog with us. Enjoyed our stay, the only negative would be the couch which isn't very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla Andrea M., Auckland New Zealand

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

Amazing stay

This is my secound time, and definitely we be back. Close to the central, shops and swimming pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

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

Family weekend in Taupo

Perfect property for our family weekend in Taupo with plenty of space and very quiet. The bathroom sink drains needed clearing but I am sure this has been done and it didn't effect out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

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

Amazing stay!

The house is very comfortable, definitely we deserve the stay. A few cleaning things need attention, like the drains and behind the sofas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Huia Taupo

As in the summary for this bach, happiness on Huia! Great location, easy walk to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

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

All that you need

Great little holiday home - all the basics are there that make the property work for a simple bach to base yourself while you are in Taupo. We always appreciate somewhere that is pet friendly and has usable and safe lock up garage for storage of bikes etc too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

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

Winter break

Was a nice little house, warm and close to everything taupo has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl B.

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

Great spot for a stopover in Taupo

The proximity to the lakefront and town is a great benefit to this property. The home is generally well presented, though some gardening wouldn't go astray. Thanks Kerry!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

luke S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2022

Nice and basic everything you need to have a nice couple of days stay in taupo very close and central to everything Lawns were abit overgrown but besides that 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Rowena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Huia St Taupo

Clean house and convenient location but many things not up to par inside e.g. power points that didn't work for the microwave and hairdryer, uncomfortable couch and lots of marks and damage. We appreciated being able to have our dog with us though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucile D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Okay for a night

good communication with the property manager, great location, don’t except any more than that though. The house is old and needs to be renovated. Very little kitchen equipment, bare minimum. The washing machine looks new but the laundry room is old too and we found cockroaches on the floor. Good for one night if you’re passing by but I wouldn’t stay a week. The price was okay though compared than other properties in Taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

David B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Enjoyed Stay.

Great Location. Price of stay per night should be lowered. Chairs and Furniture very dated. Most frustrating was a shower door, which was damaged, and was hard to keep closed. The manager said shower door could not be replaced or repaired. Several lights were not working, obviously the house is not checked on a regular basis. I felt I was over charged for the lack of quality I and my wife experienced.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Petr G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Family in Taupo

Great place Pet Friendly accommodation Easy walk to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024