Title: You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! - 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 # You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! ![Property grounds - You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969840/058d542d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969840/8214d1e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969840/db35a6ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969840/4b6dab2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969840/06066e2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this modern and sunny 2-bedroom cottage in the Wharewaka strip, just 2 minutes from the lake and reserve. Enjoy endless sunshine in this holiday neighborhood, perfect for visiting friends and family while having your own space. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Lake view ## 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. ### You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! Summary: Modern, sunny 2-bedroom cottage in the popular Wharewaka strip. Visiting friends or family but want your own space? Just 2 minutes’ walk to the lake, Wharewaka Reserve, and playground. Located in a quiet, holiday-friendly neighborhood with all-day sun, this cottage is perfect for a relaxing break. Stylish, comfortable, and private — ideal for couples or small families looking to unwind near the water. The Space: This home is one of two homes on a shared site but private and comfortable for all. A heat pump to keep you warm on the cooler times and cool in summer. PLEASE NOTE – This property is STRICTLY not suitable for parties, events, or loud groups. Guest Access: Access to all places in the photos. The Neighborhood: This is a quiet family friendly neighbourhood and close to the park and lake Other Things to Note: Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from. Interaction with Guests: We like to give our guests their privacy but Kerry is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915900/37915894/a4ad2092.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### North Cole Cottage - Hatepe Lake Front Home Hatepe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=37915894&PinnedHotelID=37915894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/83663245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Happy Place Tauranga Taupo - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=64895284&PinnedHotelID=64895284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38040000/38039500/38039463/efbff073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach Waitahanui - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=38039463&PinnedHotelID=38039463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103990000/103980800/103980768/7dc8fc0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to Town & Lake Taupō Central - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=103980768&PinnedHotelID=103980768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122300000/122290500/122290401/d873fa8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay Central Taupo - right in Taupo's CBD! 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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 686da15b5420f400220ecf67 ## About the area Wharewaka, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. The Landing Lake Taupō 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-38.73310%2C176.06400&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PNdamERdO-yMhK6XaehJ1-a-Azs=) Taupo, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![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 5 min drive \- 5.4 km - 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 ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 9 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 11 min drive - Mavericks 17 min walk - Cafe Baku 10 min drive - Waterside 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!? ### What time is check-out at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!? ### Where is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 9 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenni H. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, warm, well located Clean, warm, well located. ##### Jenni H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The property was as described and fit us perfectly. Clean and convenient. ##### David M. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa F. Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 Mins to Wharewaka Lakeside Brilliant location, a 2 min walk from the lakefront with walks in either direction and plenty of good swimming spots. ##### Melissa F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deshia s. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Very clean tidy property, with everything that’s needed, short walk to the lake front ##### Deshia s. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam R. Feb 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot We loved our stay. A very clean and tidy unit. Soo close to the water and well appointed. Hope to stay again . ##### Sam R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasch V. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Almost perfect Perfect location, great accomodation with everything you need. One minor issue, the toilet access is through one of the bedrooms. ##### Tasch V. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vineet G., Auckland Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean & Tidy property The property is located by the lake and has great views. We enjoyed the walk by the lake and liked the peace and calm. The property was clean and well maintained. The property manager responded promptly to any/all communication. Apart from a slow wifi connection, it was a great experience overall. ##### Vineet G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeanette W. Nov 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 Sta ley Great property close to lake with lake view. Unfortunately I didnt read bathroom details properly, luckly we were related Downside old TV no smart TV ##### Jeanette W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sara J. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely wee space We really enjoyed our family stay in Taupo at this property recently. It's in a superb location a 2 minute walk to a park and the lake. It's a lovely quiet suburban area (well it was in October!), and the garden space has some couches/ chairs which were lovely for lounging in, in the sun. Deducting a star only because it wasn't obvious from the booking page that the master bedroom is beside the kitchen and there's no wall, only a curtain that gets pulled across. That didn't bother us, and may not bother some people, but is worth noting. The toilet/ shower is also accessed via the master bedroom. There were a couple of things that required minor repair (running toilet that filled the cistern all night and the mechanism for the blinds above the sink was broken), but they were noted to the property manager so hopefully fixed for the next guests. The lighting was also a bit strange (might have been something else before being a bach?), but all worked just fine. Overall, this was a clean, tidy, well-appointed place to stay and we enjoyed our stay. Don't take this as a negative review, becuase it's not!, just a couple of things that others may want to know :-) ##### Sara J. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norma W. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay Ideal location for us ( 7km ) from centre of Taupo and a lovely walk into town.Lovely apartment and just as described.Would definitely recommend and stay again. ##### Norma W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace V. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and cosy Enjoyable stay with everything you need. ##### Grace V. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephen C. Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location Bit messy outside and to close to neighbors ##### Stephen C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blinne F. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for what you need it to be. We stayed for two nights. Everything you would need is there. It was a little farther away from the town area than we thought, but still walking distance as long as the weather is good. ##### Blinne F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lei S. Jan 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Tidy but noisy Very tidy property. But neighbors are noisy at night. We texted our host about the noise that night, but our host did not respond until the next morning. Host texted they can't do anything about the noise but for us to ring noise control. By then it was too late. For what we paid the noise and lack of response from our host ruined our stay. ##### Lei S. 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