Title: The White House - Taupo Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45812660&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for The White House - Taupo Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - The White House - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/4a12b5ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The White House - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/bdc8fc0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The White House - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/12fd05e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The White House - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/3720094f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The White House - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/44e36f01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the picturesque lakeside town of Wharewaka, The White House offers a serene retreat with an upstairs open-plan living area, outdoor balcony with BBQ and fireplace. Perfect for relaxation or exploring Lake Taupo's attractions within walking distance to the lake’s edge and just a short drive to Taupo Central. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Welcome to The White House, a beautiful 4 bedroom property set in the beautiful lakeside town at Wharewaka, it is the perfect place to enjoy and discover Lake Taupo! Spend your days relaxing on the lakefront enjoying the beauty of the surrounding areas or travel around Lake Taupo discovering all the attractions. The home features an upstairs open, living, dining and kitchen area with plenty of space, perfect for spending time with family and friends. In the summer, enjoy the outdoor balcony with a BBQ watching the sun go down in the distance and in winter, retreat indoors and warm yourself up by the fireplace. With Queen and Single-sized beds, as well as Bunk beds, this home is able to accommodate all kinds of guests. The White House is just a short 5-minute walk to the lake’s edge, where you are able to go on long walks, enjoying the stunning views of the lake, all the way down to Five Mile Bay or further up towards the town of Taupo. Taupo Central is just a short 10-minute drive away with plenty of shops, stores, restaurants and any other things that you may need! This place is perfectly connected with Taupo airport being nearby. Find your happy place at The White House by Lake Taupo! Please be advised that no tents and no visitors are allowed at this 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444411/3f0317b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waimahana Apartment 8 Waipahihi - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=104444411&PinnedHotelID=104444411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83980000/83973800/83973744/f98b90b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Otupai Cottage with free wifi Two Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=83973744&PinnedHotelID=83973744&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/104000000/103992200/103992103/9e629d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic Lake Front at 32 Five Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=103992103&PinnedHotelID=103992103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45037200/45037114/2ed9b920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=45037114&PinnedHotelID=45037114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107344700/107344691/3b61f571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grace's Retreat - Taupo Richmond Heights - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=107344691&PinnedHotelID=107344691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937600/111937570/027c0354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS. 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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 Vrbo Property The White House Taupo Taupo The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Taupo 596939 The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home Taupo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.730026,176.07045&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pqjkFiwsq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40U%40UBQ%40U%40QBUBQBQ%40UBQDQBUDQBQDQDQDUDQDQFQDOFQDQFQFOFQHSFMFQHOHMFOHQHOHMHOJOHKJMHOJKJOJKJKJKJOJKJKLGJMLKLGJMLGLILGJILGNILGLILENILELENELENELENALGNANELCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FPBL%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LFN%40NDLDLDNDLDNDLHLDLHNFLHLFLHJFLHLFLLJFLJJLLFJJJJLNHJJJJJJNJJHNJLHJJNHNHLHNHNHPFLHNFPFLHRFLFRFPDPFPFNDPDPDPFTBPDPDPBPBTDPBPBTBP%40PBT%40PBT%40P%40T%40T%3FP%40R%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAR%3FRARATAPCTAPCTAPCPCTCPEPCTCPEPEPCPGTEPEPEPGNGPEPGPGRGLIRGLGPINGLIPININILINKNIJKLINKJKNKJKJIJMNKJKJMHKJMJKFMLMFMHKFMHMFMHOFMHMDMHODMDODMDMDODO%40MFO%40ODMBO%40OBM%40QBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAOCOAMCOEOAMGOAMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMIMGOIMGKIMGMIMGKMMGMKKKMIKKKKKOKKKKKKKOKKIOKMIKKOIOIMIOIQGOIMIOGQGMISGQGOGQEQGQEOGQEQEQEUEQEQCQEQCUEQCQAUCQCQCUAQAUCQAUAS%3FSAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ATZzogh4ha7rWGrKFbenTquMKjo=) Wharewaka, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Four Mile Bay \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Five Mile Bay \- 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - The Landing Lake Taupō \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Three Mile Bay \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Taupō Hot Springs \- 5 min drive \- 8.2 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The White House - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is The White House - Taupo Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? 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