[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home Cottage in Taupō with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915251/5e081ef9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915251/40e74206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915251/05d12cbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915251/f1237734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915251/d9becb9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a terrace, an outdoor fireplace, and a garden at Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home Kauawhi Lakefront Lodge is a luxurious three bedroom holiday home located on the shores of Lake Taupo. This well-appointed and welcoming home won first place in category 6 of the Registered Master Builders' Federation House of the Year competition in 1999, and makes for the ultimate retreat. Kauawhi Lakefront Lodge is a gorgeous split-level lakefront lodge, with direct access to Lake Taupo via a path at the front of the house, leading to a secluded beach on the beautiful Lake Taupo. Outdoor living is made easy at this Acacia Bay accommodation. Folding sliding doors on the lakefront side of the house ensure a seamless transition from inside to outside during the summer months and the seculded north facing courtyard and outdoor fireplace is a year round sun-trap. On the lakefront terrace there's plenty of outdoor space to relax with deck chairs and an outdoor dining table and chairs to sit back, relax, and take in the exquisite views. The beautifully decorated interior holds all the amenities you need for a relaxing getaway, both for couples or families, You’ll find a Jetmaster fire to enjoy in winter, and a smart TV with a DVD player and DVD library. There's a Jaimo sound system with speakers stretching into both living areas, meaning you never have to be away from your favourite tunes. Sink back into the luxurious couches and take your pick of reading material from the extensive library. Open plan living allows you to enjoy cooking in the beautiful kitchen, while your loved ones relax in the lounge. Check out the hidden butler’s pantry with doors leading out on the back terrace. Three elegant bedrooms, all with ensuites, make up the spacious living quarters. Upstairs enjoy the master suite, consisting of a super king bed, Bose CD player and walk-in wardrobe. Walk out onto the balcony offering an incredible vantage point and say good morning to those amazing lake views! Downstairs you’ll find two more bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed, and the other with two double beds. If you're planning something special, we can assist with concierge services, such as a hunting/fishing guide or a guest chef for dinner. Indulge in relaxation, style and serenity at Kauawhi Lakefront Lodge! The living area is multi-level with a drop of 60cm between the dining and living room. Guests should take care in this area.There is a separate studio apartment rented on a permanent basis underneath the house. It is not visible from the house, as it is underneath the deck.Parking for cars is available in the Battleaxe driveway. Do not enter or use next door's gate (795 Acacia Bay) for any purpose; it is not a part of the Kauawhi Lodge.Boats need to be parked on the street as there is restricted space in the driveway.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.IMPORTANT: Please note there is a 24 hour notice requirement for all winter bookings at this property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck - Garden - Outdoor fireplace - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### 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) - 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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 Kauawhi Acacia Bay Home Taupo Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home Taupo Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home Private vacation home 599417 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.702957,176.03139&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jhekFeclq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FO%40U%40Q%3FU%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBSBSBS%40QDSBSDQBSDQDQDQDUDQFMDSFQDQFQFOHQFQFMHSFMHOFOHQHOJMFOJKHOJMHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJKLILGLILGJINGLILELINELGLENGLENELENANELCNELANCNCNAN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%40N%3FL%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDN%40NDLDNDLFLDNFLDLHLDNHLFLHLFJHLFLHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJLJHJLJHJJNJJHNJLHNJJHNHLHNHPHNFNHLFRHLFPFPFNFPDPFPFRDLFPDPDTBPDPDRBPDRBRBPBRBR%40RBP%40PBT%40P%40T%40T%40P%3FT%40N%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPARATAPCTAPCPATCPCTCPCPETCPEPEPCPETEPGPENGPGPEPGRGLGPGRILGPINGNILIPININILKJINKNILKJKNIJMJIJMJKJKLKJMJKJMHMJMFMHKHMFMHMFOHMBMHMDOHMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBOBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMIOEMIMCMIOGKIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKKMKKMKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIMKOIOKKGMKOIOIQGMIOGOIQGMGSIQGMGSEQGQEQGOEQESESEQEQCQEQCUEQAQCUCQCUCQAQAUCQAU%3FSAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Pg9GeeDhK9h4nBoND0KcdCK1-30=) Acacia Bay, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive - 5.4 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Huka Falls - 11 min drive - 10.4 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 9.6 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬7 min drive - ‪Waterside - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Seakraft - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kauawhi Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home located? > Located in Acacia Bay, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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