[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592645/caf6fb00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592645/e2f59d9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592645/89a7ffab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592645/096e45fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592645/76a19c28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Discover the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation at Rainbow Lake House. Enjoy two spacious living areas, an open-plan kitchen with glass sliding doors leading to a sun-drenched deck perfect for summer BBQs, Smart TV and heat pump technology. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home If you’re looking for a spacious, private and cosy base in Taupō to make your home away from home, look no further than this five-bedroom, two-storey treasure. Welcome to Rainbow Lake House! Perfectly positioned just moments from the lakefront and enjoying generous indoor and outdoor living space for all seasons. Step inside and you’re welcomed into a bright and homely space, furnished with comfort in mind. You’ll love the two generous living spaces ensuring maximum space and privacy for the whole family. The upstairs open-plan living and dining space is inviting and is equipped with all the comforts of home. Set the perfect temperature with a touch of a button thanks to the heat pump technology, catch up on your favourite shows on the Smart TV, curl up with a good book, all while enjoying the company of your group. Achieve seamless indoor-outdoor flow by opening the glass sliding doors onto the sun-drenched deck, perfect for summer BBQs spent with family and friends in the sunshine. While the fully equipped kitchen is on hand to whip up a couple of summer sides. 5 bedrooms here at Rainbow Lake House sleep up to 11 guests, with 3 on the ground floor and 2 upstairs. Full bathrooms on each floor, plus a washing machine provide ample convenience for your stay. Enjoy all that Taupō has to offer from your base in the lakefront suburb of Rainbow Point. You’ll love the ease of access to the lake and the town centre just a quick six-minute drive away. Discover the wonderful attractions nearby to this Lake Taupō accommodation, the famous Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge is a 6-minute drive away, or enjoy an indulgent soak at the Wairakei Terraces just 14 minutes' away by car. If you’re planning on bringing the boat, you’re only a three-minute drive from the Three Mile Bay Boat Ramp, you’ll be heading out to find your fresh catch in no time. If you’re looking for the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, Rainbow Lake House is calling your name! Please note that the upper level is accessed via external staircase. There is no internal staircase at the property. 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 - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969838/ec8bbd94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic holiday spot, memories at Wharewaka Beach Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=88969838&PinnedHotelID=88969838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29690000/29687000/29686960/fdcec020.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Via Del Lago - for family, friends and memories. 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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 601393 ## About the area Rainbow Point, 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 attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Vacation homes in Taupō](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3571-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.719982,176.07713&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xrhkFaauq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40S%40QBU%40Q%40QBUBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDSBODUDQFQDSFMDQFSFQFOFOFSFMHQHOFOHMHQHOHOHOHMJKHMJOHKJOJKJKJKJOLKJIJKLKJKLILKJGLILGLILGLILINGLELELINELENELENELCNENALGNANANCLCNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40N%40NFL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLHLFLHLFJJLHLJJJLJJHJJJNJJJJJJJNJJHNJLHJHLHNJNHNHPFLHNFNHPFLFRFNHNDPFRFPDLFRDPDPDTDNBRDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40T%40P%40R%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FPATAPATATAPARARCRCPCRCRCPCRCREPERCPEPETEPEPGPENGPGPEPINGPGPGNIPGLINGLIRILKNINILIJKNINKJKLKLKJKJKLKJKHMJKJMJMHKJMHMFMHMHMFMHMFMHOBMHMDMDODOFMBMFO%40ODMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMAOGMCOGMEOEMGMGMCOIMGMIMGMIMIMGKIMKMIKKMKKKKIMKKMKKKKKMKMIKKOIOKKIMIOIOIMISIMGOIMIQGOGQGQGOGQGQEQGOEQGQEQEUCQEQESCQESCSCQCSCSCSAQASCSAQAUAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S5q3ecTYZpR8XTUEpWW_vwqqOOM=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - The Landing Lake Taupō - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive - 5.7 km - Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home located? > Located in Rainbow Point, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay. Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home Reviews 10 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve W. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A boys get together This property was exactly what we were looking for - room for 8 guys to kip, shower and enjoy the company. Minor issue with the key but easily resolved without fuss or inconvenience. Very friendly and easy to deal with. :) ##### Steve W. 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