Title: Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114747481&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747481/fe47c8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747481/48ee2436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747481/af76517d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747481/afd39a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747481/20c8c83d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom420 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage Enjoy easy access to everything from this perfectly located home base. There is off-street parking in the driveway and the property is fully fenced and gated. When you book a stay at Wanderlust Retreat you can do so knowing you\`ll have the entire place to yourselves. Relax and unwind in this small sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of Lake Taupo. Whilst just one bedroom this thoughtfully decorated cottage has everything you could hope for to ensure your perfect stay. Whilst we have never been concerned by any noise from the road we have install a bluetooth speaker in the house so that you can use it to listen to your favourite music during your stay, enjoy. There is a heat pump in the lounge and bedroom, ensuring the property is warm for winter, and can be used as aircon for summer. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 420 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115180000/115176500/115176411/ea7079be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New and Bright Two Mile Escape - a Gem with short stroll to Lake Richmond Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=115176411&PinnedHotelID=115176411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121860000/121854500/121854484/05f8fb5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View of Pihanga, super locality SH1, plenty yard space for children. 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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 259351 ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Vacation homes in Taupō](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3571-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-38.68866%2C176.08624&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xq10CC-Y24byBg2dzSB6SfaU0sI=) Taupō, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Spa Thermal Park 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - A.C. Baths 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 3 min drive \- 2.5 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 10 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 17 min walk - Dixie Brown's Cafe 18 min walk - Replete Food Company 19 min walk - Cafe Baku 18 min walk - Catch 22 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage? ### What time is check-out at Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage? ### Where is Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wanderlust Retreat - easy access to everything at this quaint and romantic little cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy cosy well appointed cottage in great location. ##### Paul R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rishi R. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cosy little place, perfect for a couple. Neat and tidy. ##### Rishi R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David C. Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice quiet place with everyting you would need in the kitchen. Only lacked manuals for us oldies to reference when we can not get things to work like pay Tv. Otherwise the place was nice and snug for middle of winter. ##### David C. 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