Title: Kinder Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Kinder Cottage

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the heart of Acacia Bay, Kinder Cottage offers a charming retreat for families and friends alike. Enjoy morning tea in the sun-kissed conservatory with views of Mt Tauhara, or unwind in the fully fenced backyard with a Webber BBQ and firepit. With Sky TV, tennis racquets, and nearby Besley park's playgrounds just a 10-minute walk away.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

Check-out

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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.

### Kinder Cottage

Superbly located in Acacia Bay, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage has everything you need for your family holiday, work trip or a catch up with friends.   
  
Enjoy your morning cupper tea or coffee in the conservatory with views of Mt Tauhara and the Great Lake Taupo in the distance. The fully fenced private back yard is a perfect outdoor play area for children and also doubles as the entertainers delight with Webber BBQ, firepit and outdoor furniture.   
  
Be kept warm and cozy in the winter months and comfortably cool in the summer with a heat pump/ air conditioning unit in the main living area and electric panel heaters and fans in both bedrooms.   
  
There is plenty to keep everyone entertained with Sky TV provided and if you'd like to stretch the legs and get some fresh air - Besley park is just 10-minute walk away where you'll find a pirate themed playground, tennis courts, community hall and recreation reserve. Bring your own sports equipment or make the most of the tennis racquets provided. Acacia Bay's ever popular swimming spot is only a 3-minute (1.5km) drive away, or bring the boat and launch it at Acacia Bay South Boat ramp, only a 4-minute drive away.   
  
The Kinder Cottage is a handy location to the Acacia Bay shopping centre where you'll find a convenience store, garden centre and the Bay Bar and Brasserie which only a 2-minute walk away. Taupo's town centre is 6-minute drive where you will be close to all of the best restaurants, cafe's, shops and attractions that Taupo has to offer.  
  
Parking - 2 x off street parking + on street parking. Sorry the garage is not for guest use.   
  
Kinder Cottage is a popular location for groups of up to 4 guests.   
  
Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who uses professionally laundered linen & towels.   
  
Exit clean included in nightly rate.   
  
Security Cameras: There are external cameras set up at the front and rear of the property for security purposes.  
  
Strictly no parties/events or loud groups.   
  
Bedding configuration is: Bedroom 1: 1 x queen. Bedroom 2: 2 x singles. 1 x portacot.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Dryer
- Laundry facilities

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### 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)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### 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

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

my-stays-nz-KINDER-STREET-11A

## About the area

Acacia Bay, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo.dx3571)

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Taupo, Waikato

### What's nearby

- ![Taupō Museum and Art Gallery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108148/85b9e1ac-522e-496d-ab35-273a79517548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery  
4 min drive \- 5.0 km
- ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Spa Thermal Park  
6 min drive \- 7.1 km
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp  
4 min drive \- 4.7 km
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre  
4 min drive \- 5.0 km
- A.C. Baths  
7 min drive \- 7.8 km

### Getting around

- Taupō Airport (TUO)  
21 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
7 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe  
7 min drive
- Cafe Baku  
7 min drive
- Replete Food Company  
6 min drive
- Waterside  
6 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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### How much is parking?

### What time is check-in at Kinder Cottage?

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## Kinder Cottage Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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10 - Excellent

3

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 9.4

Location

## Reviews

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Lynne H.

Mar 12, 2026

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

Comfortable, convenient location. The view is over stated, but a pleasant outlook nevertheless.

##### Lynne H.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Chris V.

Mar 16, 2025

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

#### Stunning Views

Great location and amazing views, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

##### Chris V.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sofia S.

Jan 10, 2025

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

#### Perfect

The location was just perfect, 5 minute walk to the lake. Gorgeous view of the lake through the windows, layout of the house was perfect, my partner and I were even talking about how we would even live there. 

##### Sofia S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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