[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/d5c2f9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/0d721edd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/83810aae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/cfd2f2af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/0b8a086d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. Summary: Experience comfort and sunshine in our elevated home in peaceful, family-friendly Hilltop, Taupo. Just a short 500m stroll down the road to the lake for summer swimming and water activities, and only 2km from the town center. Local Dairy, Fish &Chips and the Mole & Chicken Restaurant and Bar are an easy 500m stroll up the road from your holiday home. Enjoy sun-filled afternoons in our private, enclosed backyard, complete with a spacious deck —ideal for BBQs, drinks, and unwinding after a day of adventure. In winter, return to the cozy warmth of underfloor heating after hitting the slopes. Conveniently located just a short drive to the airport, Taupō Motorsport Park, golf courses, and all the attractions the region has to offer. Walk or drive to town for great restaurants, bars, and shopping. Your ideal Taupō retreat awaits—book your stay today! Comfortable Accommodation Master Bedroom – Queen bed, ensuite, deck access Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, deck access Bedroom 3 – Single bed Extras – 1 x inflatable bed, portacot available on request Pillowcases and Duvets supplied - linen available on request at extra charge All beds have electric blankets Fully Equipped Kitchen Gas hob & electric oven Dishwasher, microwave, air fryer Toaster, sandwich press, kettle BBQ utensils Fridge/freezer, Basic tea & coffee, oils, salt & pepper amenities provided Dining & Living Spaces Dining table & seating for six Stereo with Bluetooth Lounge with leather couches & armchairs Smart TV with Sky & streaming apps WiFi included Laundry & Parking Washing machine, dryer & outdoor clothesline Two off-street parking spaces + ample additional parking Outdoor Living Large deck with outdoor seating for six Cantilever umbrella for shade Gas BBQ French doors opening to the deck from the master bedroom, second bedroom, lounge, and dining areas Backyard - private and fully fenced Checking In: We will provide details on accessing the property 24 hours before your booking. Other things to please note: For the sake of our lovely neighbours, please keep noise after 10pm indoors. There are strictly no parties, smoking or pets. Smoking outside is acceptable. The guest named on the booking is responsible for the property during the duration of the stay and must take all reasonable care of our home (this is our own loved and cherished family home). For breakages and damages be aware that you will be charged for the repair or replacement. A standard service fee is included; however, if the property requires additional cleaning due to excess rubbish, soiled linen, or odour or stain removals, the full cost of these services will be charged to the renter. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76770000/76762700/76762700/0a92c05b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### If I can dream with wifi & pets Hilltop - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=76762700&PinnedHotelID=76762700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111995900/111995830/ee7221f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nice place, great lakeside location Heated Pool, Spa Bath, Strong WiFi, SKY TV Taupō Central - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 23 reviews CA $152 CA $288 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=111995830&PinnedHotelID=111995830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 $125 CA $185 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=88969842&PinnedHotelID=88969842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44221100/44221082/w5152h3257x0y0-7e4de99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jaw Dropping Views, Taupo View Loft in stunning Wharewaka. 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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¢er=-38.698204,176.08911&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tjdkF%7Dkwq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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kHGzw3Tft_meQ5URH-4HHadiNqU=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town.? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town.? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. located? > Located in Hilltop, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, and Taupō Hot Springs. Maori Carvings and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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