Title: Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops Lakefront vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747483/c4ae19f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747483/b4cdaab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747483/d061e2fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747483/18532b14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747483/da851f27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wharewaka Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2368 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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 Escape | Modern 3BR Family Home Near Lake & Shops This freshly built home boasts modern comforts and stylish design. It\`s a fresh, comfy space designed just for you. Every room\`s brand new, cozy, and inviting. Relax in style, enjoy the modern setup, and make yourself at home in our welcoming getaway. Outside safely fenced space for the kids, and plenty of room inside for the whole family to relax and enjoy. This newly built home is the perfect spot the whole family to relax and unwind. With a Ping Pong table for those more competitive guests, and just quick drive to the new local shopping centre to pick up whatever you need to cook the perfect meal. Bedroom One: Queen bed with en-suite Bedroom Two: Queen bed Bedroom Three: Two single beds When you book a stay at this beautiful Taupō home, you\`ll have full and private access to the property during your stay. We do kindly ask that there be NO parking on lawns, to avoid damaging the irrigation system, thank you. Please note, there are security camera\`s at the front of this property. The property is conveniently located: \- A 10-minute walk to the lake (700m), 3 minutes to Woolworths supermarket (350m), café, and shops. \- Two Mile Bay Sailing Club – walkable and only 3 minutes by car. Outdoor dining, great pizzas, and a beach 🏖️. \- The Landing Entertainment Park – a 3-minute drive. Enjoy tenpin bowling, trampoline park, ninja course, mini putt, eateries, and more. \- Taupo town center for shopping and food – an 8-minute drive. PETS - strictly no pets allowed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Table tennis ### 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: 2,368 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111250000/111247800/111247767/6d7b58a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay Taupo - with Hot Tub Wharewaka - Hot tub - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=111247767&PinnedHotelID=111247767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60650000/60646700/60646655/a356001a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marina Views - Motuoapa Bach Motuoapa - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=60646655&PinnedHotelID=60646655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116880000/116877900/116877809/dca423b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanctuary 53 Beautiful Views Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning CA $180 CA $445 total includes taxes & fees Jan 28 - Jan 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=116877809&PinnedHotelID=116877809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58110000/58103200/58103116/07d11985.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake View Bliss - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=58103116&PinnedHotelID=58103116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/05c0baaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Soak up the sun with Wi-Fi Rainbow Point - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=103648404&PinnedHotelID=103648404&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111350000/111348200/111348199/a04dd2b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Mile Lakehouse - stunning lake 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 281596 ## About the area Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Wharewaka, a neighborhood in Taupō. Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. 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