[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Lake Taupo Family / Friends Accommodation Lakefront cabin with kitchenette and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87135900/87135804/65fe1772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87135900/87135804/e3ee4194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87135900/87135804/f1a71661.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87135900/87135804/38fedf0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87135900/87135804/0776b502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a prime spot near Lake Taupo, Rainbow Drive offers the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts. With two cabins and a separate living area, you'll have ample space to unwind. Each cabin features a queen bed and rustic charm, while the taller cabin has room for a cot and an exciting mezzanine with double mattress. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Taupo Family / Friends Accommodation You have exclusive use of two cabins and a separate living area compassing a living area, kitchenette, and bathroom. Free unlimited wifi and off-road parking. The accommodation is behind a cottage which is at the front of the property. Rainbow Drive is a prime spot – easy 2-minute walk to the lake, to the pub, to takeaways, to a dairy. Close to the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club. A great base for skiing, river fly-fishing or lake fishing charters, scenic lake cruises, rapids jet adventures, bungee, sky-diving, hiking, mountain-biking, hot pools, geothermal attractions .. a great base for a family or friends getaway. A bit of glamping - a rustic space, a bit of Kiwiana. Each cabin has a queen bed. The taller cabin has room for a cot available on request and also has a mezzanine with a double mattress - kids love this. Note the bathroom is not connected to the cabins - it's in the living area. There is a kitchenette but note there is no oven or cooktop. BBQ, microwave, electric frypan, toaster, kettle supplied. Free off-road parking, wifi, and use of kayaks. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Sailing 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) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969842/49166352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio 28 Deluxe King Unit Waipahihi - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Lake view - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $120 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=88969842&PinnedHotelID=88969842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46340000/46332100/46332035/b7335b06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.71817%2C176.07947&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WRYsyelAJ3hUVCzXH49sxLYRZhs=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 4 min drive - 3.9 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 5.4 km - Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 5.7 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬10 min walk - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Taupo Family / Friends Accommodation pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lake Taupo Family / Friends Accommodation? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lake Taupo Family / Friends Accommodation? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lake Taupo Family / Friends Accommodation located? > Located in Rainbow Point, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. Four Mile Bay and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 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 ## Lake Taupo Family / Friends Accommodation Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing stay. Great location close to the lake. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maegan Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Property was perfect, had everything you could need,Nice and cosy :) Thank you! ##### Maegan Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moana K. Oct 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing It was a very easy booking process ##### Moana K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula M. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous, just like the pictures 😍 Perfect for our family of 4 for 2 nights. 15 year old son loved the upstairs mezzanine bed. Plenty of games and DVDs for the evenings. Would be lovely in summer, but was warm and cosy in winter. ##### Paula M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meg D. Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable cabins! Loved our stay! Deb was a very welcoming host. The cabins were adorable, beds comfortable and shower water pressure amazing. Everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend in Taupo. Lake only a minute walk away and Two Mile Yacht Club a 10min stroll along the lakefront. We spent some wonderful hours sitting in the sunshine enjoying cups of tea and glasses of wine, listening to the birds. ##### Meg D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petra V. Oct 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Sleep out These 2 quaint sleep outs are lovely. Didn't particular like the bed as was very uncomfortable for me personally but my family had no problem with it. Good location and only a short walk away from the ploughman's pub which has fantastic food. The dogs loved swimming in Lake Taupo that is only 2 minutes away from the property. ##### Petra V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon B. Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Deborah was great! We enjoyed staying here. Deborah was very friendly and helpful. We were there during a windy rainy time period and missed sitting out around the patio. The only drawback was the bedroom is in a separate cottage from the bathroom which was a bit of a drag in the middle of the night in a storm. Other than that it was great! ##### Sharon B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Monika B. May 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant stay! Cute, different, separate cabin kind of accommodation. These are in the back yard of the hosts home but separated by a hedge. This is not within walking distance to the shopping district but a five minute drive away. The lounge/kitchen/ bathroom are in one building and each bedroom is close by but not interconnected or undercover. Also note that there is no toilet attached to the bedroom, so a visit to the bathroom in the night, requires going outdoors and walking into a close, but still separate building. It wasn’t a major issue for us and the weather was fine but wouldn’t be ideal in rainy weather or in super cold conditions. The host was great and there were lots of items like tea and coffee, available to use . The bedrooms are basic and cute, particularly externally. ##### Monika B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Jul 31, 2023 ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023