Title: Wharewaka Bach - Lake Taupo Holiday Home - 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 # Wharewaka Bach - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907802/0ff0f5fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907802/c0f640d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907802/fb259652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907802/7cccbe42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907802/d51e3adc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wharewaka Bach is a haven for relaxation with lake views, an inviting sundeck and plenty of outdoor seating. Enjoy laid-back BBQs in the warmer months or cosy up by the fireplace during winter. With a Nespresso coffee machine, smart TV and pot belly fireplace you'll feel right at home. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 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. ### Wharewaka Bach - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Wharewaka Bach is a 3-bedroom plus sleepout holiday home located in Wharewaka. Enjoying lake views, this home is an ideal base for your next Lake Taupo family getaway. This bach enjoys sunny, open-plan living that flows seamlessly onto the sundeck framed and sheltered by the surrounding vines. Here you can sit back, relax and watch the world go by. With plenty of outdoor seating, in the warmer months, soak up the sun and enjoy a laid-back BBQ with your group. You can also enjoy a bath with a view on the deck! During winter stays cosy up by the fireplace in the lounge, chill out in front of the large smart TV, or enjoy the additional warmth with the pot belly fireplace in the dining space. You’ll love the close proximity to the Lake, just a 2-minute walk away, where you can stroll along the water’s edge and take in the expansive views of Lake Taupo. Or jump in the car and head to Taupo Central, just a 10-minute drive and discover. Come home after a day of exploring and soak in the outdoor bath. Wharewaka Bach welcomes you! The coffee machine is a Nespresso machine. Guests must bring their own pods to use.Please note that the third bedroom is accessed through the bathroom and laundry.The sleepout at this property is accessed externally and the bathroom is inside the main dwelling.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 - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Golf - Table tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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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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 Serenity By The Lake Taupo Serenity by the Lake - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Taupo 597271 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.73322,176.06824&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nekkFoisq%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40U%40Q%40SBS%40SBQBSBSBQBSBSDQDQBSDQDUDQDQFQDOFQFQDQHOFQFQFOHQFMHOFOHQHOJMHOHMHMJMHOJKJOJKJKJKJMJMLIJIJKLKLIJKLILGLILGLILILGLINELGLELENGLENENCLCNELCNENANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDLBNBLDNDLFNDLDLFLDNHLFLHLDLJLHLFJHLJLHJJLJJHJHJLLJJLJJHJLNHJJNHLJLHLHNHLHNHLHRFNHLHPFNFPFNFPFPFPDPFNDPFPDPDTBPDRDPBPDRBRBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40T%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPARATAPCTAPATCPCPCTCPCPETCPEPEPCPETEPGPERGLEPGRGPGPGLGPGNIPINGNIPINILINILINKJINKLIJMNIJKJKNMJKJKJKHMJKJMHMHKHMHMFMJMFMFMHOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKKKIMKKKKOKKKKKKKOKKIMKOIKIOIMKOIMISGMIOGOIQGOGQGQIMEQGSGQEMGSEQEQEUEQCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCQAUCQAUAQAUASAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tSGk3Tnkgn8eVEdfO2SOns--GsE=) Wharewaka, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Four Mile Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Five Mile Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - The Landing Lake Taupō - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Three Mile Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 8.6 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cafe Lacus - ‬18 min walk - ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wharewaka Bach - Lake Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Wharewaka Bach - Lake Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wharewaka Bach - Lake Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Wharewaka Bach - Lake Taupo Holiday Home located? > Located in Wharewaka, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Four Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. Five Mile Bay and Three 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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