[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/4a12b5ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/12fd05e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/3720094f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/bdc8fc0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/44e36f01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 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) - 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Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=100367435&PinnedHotelID=100367435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 - The Landing Lake Taupō - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 5 min drive - 7.2 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 8.2 km - Spa Thermal Park - 10 min drive - 11.4 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10 min drive - 7.5 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive - ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waterside - ‬10 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The White House - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is The White House - Taupo Holiday Home located? > Located in Wharewaka, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Four Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. The Landing Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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