Title: Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location Lakefront vacation home in Taupō with kitchen ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/5486960a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/83d23752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/w1334h900x0y0-f9ebf6c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/1f4ef4be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/bce600dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location You will be close to everything Taupo has to offer when you stay at this centrally located place. Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located home, just a few minutes drive from the town centre. Thoughtfully decorated and set up with everything you need to simply arrive, unpack, and relax! We're also happy to host your fur babies for your stay, just please let us know in advance. Tobin Cottage is a thoughtfully decorated two story property just a short drive from the town centre. It has everything you need for a lovely relaxing stay in Taupo, including: Smart TV Two heat pumps New fridge/freezer New oven New washing machine New dryer Microwave Hairdryer Nespresso machine and capsules X-box Board games Baby high chair When you book to stay at Tobin Cottage you will have the place to yourselves to enjoy. You can contact the team at Your Space Taupo between 8am - 8pm using AirBnB messaging. HOUSE RULES Please supervise children around the stairs, and whilst upstairs at all times. Checkout Time - Unless confirmed in advance via the Guest Portal link, checkout is before 10:00am on your final day. Cleaning rosters are set a week in advance and the team start at 10:00am. Linen - Please strip the sheets and pillows placing them in the bathroom together with bath and kitchen towels and cloths. Please do not strip duvets as they are washed separately. (No need to wash any linen please as this is done professionally). BBQ - If a BBQ is provided and used, please ensure you clean it prior to departure or a $50 fee will be incurred. We have provided everything required to clean it in the blue cube. Kitchen - If a dishwasher is provided please place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on. Alternatively please handwash your dishes and put them away. Please do not turn the fridge/freezer off. Rubbish - Two bags and a recycling bin are provided free of charge. Please remove all additional rubbish from the property. Please contact us if this is an issue for any reason. Before Leaving - Please check that all doors are locked and windows are shut, lights, electric blankets, the heat pump and/or heaters are turned off, and return the key to the lockbox. Please double check the house, and lawns before leaving as we often find lost property. Any lost property will be kept for a maximum of 3 weeks before being discarded. We will happily courier any lost property back to you - if requested, a postage and handling fee will be incurred. Damage or Maintenance Issues - Please report any accidental property damage or maintenance issues as you come across them and prior to departure so that we can resolve issues before our next guests arrive. Fees - Unfortunately a fee will be incurred via AirBnB to cover any extra cleaning required due to any of the above rules not being followed. Pets - If you plan to bring a pet, we politely ask you to maintain the property with regard to any pet poop, thanks. We will charge a $50 fee for clearance of any poop by our cleaning or inspection team. Please also note that you will be liable for ANY damages incurred to the property by your pet (or appearing to be as a result from your pet). Please exercise care, and supervise your pet at all times, thank you. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Have a lovely stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### 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: 1,346 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969836/22794361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 24 reviews CA $148 CA $268 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=88969836&PinnedHotelID=88969836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99940000/99930900/99930833/911b7e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach 70 Summary:
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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 208419 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.71795%2C176.08390&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Rnlf2NwLbz15rHuPIIApAcaNYRE=) Taupō, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 4 min drive - 4.0 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km - Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 5.4 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 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 Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location? > As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $131.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Tobin-Cottage-Thoughtfully-Furnished.h114747417.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location located? > Located in Richmond Heights, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay. Four Mile Bay and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? 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