[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home Cottage with free parking, near Lake Taupō ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/d7ede8f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/28c43213.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/8a0be404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/12b0c235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/9f426714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Taupo, Wharewaka Hideaway offers a serene lake base getaway. Unwind by the fire indoors or relax on the deck with tranquil lake views and an al fresco BBQ experience. With modern open-plan living, 2 bathrooms and a private verandah off bedroom 1, this spacious holiday home is perfect for families. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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 Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home Wharewaka Hideaway is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Wharewaka holiday home in Taupo. This well appointed, comfortable lake base is an excellent option for a relaxed lake getaway! This 2 storey Wharewaka holiday home includes modern, open plan living downstairs. Keep cosy indoors by the fire for cooler stays, or relax on the deck with a peek of the lake for summer stays... the Weber Q BBQ is on hand for dining al fresco! There are 2 bedrooms upstairs at this Wharewaka accommodation. Bedroom 1 is fitted with a super king bed, and opens onto a private verandah with tranquil lake views. Bedroom 2 is fitted with 2 single beds. Downstairs bedroom 3 is fitted with a queen bed, and bedroom 4 is fitted with 3 single bunk sets. This large bedroom also has a sofa and a 50" TV which can be connected to Youtube and your Netflix account. A bathroom on each floor completes the convenient holiday set up at Wharewaka Hideaway. When you are not unwinding on the deck, the Wharewaka Reserve and its north facing beach are only 3 minute walk away and include a large children's playground. The beach area is very suitable for swimming, and launching small sail boats or kayaks. A boat ramp at 3 Mile Bay is nearby for launching larger boats, and the Lions Walk extends all the way back to Taupo itself, or back down to 5 Mile Bay! For your next Taupo escape, head to the lake and enjoy Wharewaka Hideaway! Please be advised that no car is allowed to be parked on the back lawn. Please remember to bring your Nespresso-compatible pods for a delicious coffee fix in the morning from the Nespresso machine!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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36600000/36590600/36590518/6b41a5aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### View from Fletcher Street Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=36590518&PinnedHotelID=36590518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592645/caf6fb00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rainbow Lake House - Lake Taupō Holiday Home Rainbow Point - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=76592645&PinnedHotelID=76592645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116590000/116588000/116587921/52f1589c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront at 5 Mile - right on the lake! 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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 595988 Wharewaka Hideaway Wharewaka Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home Taupo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.733395,176.06674&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rfkkFc%60sq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40S%40U%40QBU%40QBU%40QBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQBSFSDQDQDQFOFQDQFSFMFSHQFMFQHOFMHOHQHOHOHMJOHKJOHMJKHOLKJKHKJOLKJKLIJKLKJGLMLGLIJGLILGLINGLILELINELENELELENENCLENANELCNANCLANCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLHLFNHJDLJLFLHLFJLLFLJJJLHJJJJJJJNJJJJJNJJHLJNHJJNHLHNHNHLFRHLHNFPFLHPFNFPFRDPFPDNFPDPDPDRDRDPBPDPBTDPBP%40TBPBPBT%40P%40TBP%40T%3FR%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FPATAP%3FTATCPATAPCRCRCPARCPERCREPCREPEPETEPEPGPENGPEPGPGPGNIPGNGPINILGPININILINKNIJKLINKJKNKHKLKLKJKLKJMFKJMLMFKJMHMHMFMJKDOHMFMHMDOFMDMDOFMDODMDO%40MDOBODM%40OBO%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOAOEMEMEOGMEOEMGMEMIOGMIMGMIKGMIMIMKKGMMKKMGKKMMKMIKKMMIIOKKIOKMIKKOIOIMIOIQIOGMIOGQGOIQGQGOGQEQGQGOEQEQEQGUCQEQESCQESCSCQCSCQASCSAQCUAQAUAU%3FQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vTTaFtmpJVZAyeZfjHbG-ichQ5o=) Wharewaka, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - The Landing Lake Taupō - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 8.6 km - Spa Thermal Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 7.9 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 12 min drive - 8.2 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waterside - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka 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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