[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunshine Cottage with Wi-Fi Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/880e1c79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/4b833b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/fbb380fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/9b1aa650.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/eb482640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Lake Taupo's Bird Area, Sunshine Cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the modern dining and BBQ area after an action-packed day or stroll down to the lake edge just minutes away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Sunshine Cottage with Wi-Fi Kia Ora and welcome to Sunshine Cottage. A charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom stylish and modern cottage in the heart of Lake Taupo's Bird Area. With the ability to sleep 6 guests, it is ideal for couples or families for a relaxing break. A few minutes walk will see you at the lake edge, at the end of the street. A few more minutes will see you in the Taupo town. Enjoy the well thought out dining/bbq area after a long day at the lake or adrenaline fueled activities. Bedroom 1 - Master with king bed Bedroom 2 - Queen bed Bedroom 3 - 2 x king single beds Please note the monitor and keyboard will be removed for bookings. The entire property is for your use. At present the garage is not available for guest use. A Great Lake Stays team member will be available throughout your stay. \* This property is intended for families to meet and enjoy. Whilst we are not against groups of adults having a relaxing and fun visit, we want to make it clear that parties and gatherings are not allowed. \* Maximum number of guests on the booking to stay at the property. If you would like extra guests to visit, for example nan and grandad, that reside in Taupo, for Christmas dinner just let us know. \* Please leave the bbq clean and tidy for the next guests. \* Please note that all bedroom and bathroom linen is included in the cleaning rate\* Strictly no parties or gatherings. Only the maximum number of guests stated on the booking are permitted to stay. If extra guests are found to be at the property they will be asked to leave. Non compliance of the maximum number of guests or the no party rule may result in eviction without refund. No tents. Smoking outside only. Please dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76395500/76395427/434cb7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Town House with Wi-Fi Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=76395427&PinnedHotelID=76395427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113770000/113763300/113763279/e6357e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Side Getaway - Taupo Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=113763279&PinnedHotelID=113763279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82850700/82850632/339e63ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy in Central Taupo with Wi-Fi Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=82850632&PinnedHotelID=82850632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37965600/37965573/8682e589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peace and Tranquilty Close to Town Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=37965573&PinnedHotelID=37965573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10950000/10947300/10947201/8c8995b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments Taupō Central - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 712 reviews CA $117 CA $136 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=10947201&PinnedHotelID=10947201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747460/2c0ae235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Living - directly across from Lake Taupō. 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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 352047 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.69239,176.07816&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jfckFoguq%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40S%40S%40SBQ%40SBSBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBSDODSDSFSDMDQFSFQFQFOFOFSFOHMFQHOHOHQHMHOHOHKJMHOJKHOJKJMJMJKJKLKJKJKLKJMLGJKLILGLILGLILGLINELILELGNELELENGNCLCNENCLENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40LDNBNDLBNBLFNDLDNDLFLDLHNDLHLFLHLFLHLFLHJJLFJLLJJJJJLJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHNJLHJHNHNHLHPHNHNFLHPFNFRFNFNFPFPFRDPDLFRDRDRDNBRDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPATARAPCTAPAPCTCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPEREPETGPELEPGRGPGPGLGRGPGLIRGLINILIRILINILILKLINKNIJKLKLKHKLKJMJKJKJMJKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMFODMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOCMEOAOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMGMEMIOEMIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMKKKKKMKKKKMKIKOKKIOKKIOKMIMIMIOIMISIMIOGQIOGMGQGSGMGQGQGSEQEMGQEUEQESCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCUAQCQAUAQASAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tMy8npuaOZQbsk3rVky34whcrIQ=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬16 min walk - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Piccolo - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunshine Cottage with Wi-Fi pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sunshine Cottage with Wi-Fi? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunshine Cottage with Wi-Fi? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sunshine Cottage with Wi-Fi located? > Located in Taupō Central, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Maori Carvings, and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 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 ## Sunshine Cottage with Wi-Fi 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 #### Stewart G. Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely home in a great location. It was very clean and tidy. ##### Stewart G. 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