[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Our Happy Place Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/f8f9d6b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/b230b036.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/cca6d180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/83663245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/dbd4b67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away near the quieter end of Lake Taupo, this 2-story house is perfect for families. Enjoy lake views from the large outside deck and take advantage of two living areas with Netflix-equipped TVs. With a bunkroom downstairs and hotel-grade linen throughout, you'll feel right at home. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Our Happy Place Over our quiet road from the lake is our very comfortable and recently refurbed well appointed 2 storied house with (2 TV's and Netflix) 2 living areas, upstairs and downstairs. Great for the Kids! 2 dbl bedrooms upstairs, and bunkroom downstairs with 4 bunk beds and 2 extra mattresses. Large outside deck with great views. Close to 3 boat ramps and ski lanes at the picturesque and quieter end of Lake Taupo. Great fishing either from boat or fly fish the famed Tauranga Taupo (3 min drive) or Tongariro Rivers (15 minute drive). Tokaanu hot pools are 20 mins away. Taupo town is a 25 minute drive North with all the town has to offer. Taupo Motorsport park is an easy 35 minutes. Wairakei golf and hot pools 40 mins North. Mt Ruapehu is 1 hours drive, and call in at Tokaanu hot pools on your way back. We use hotel grade linen for your comfort and hygiene. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96530000/96520500/96520439/cb33ffc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax In Natures Playground Turangi - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-10-17&endDate=2026-10-18&selected=96520439&PinnedHotelID=96520439&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30600000/30593300/30593213/9a24fb4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Infinity Views - Lake Taupo (free wifi, linen provided) Omori - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 144 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-10-17&endDate=2026-10-18&selected=30593213&PinnedHotelID=30593213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112940000/112935100/112935042/5b3b83a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Cottage - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Tauranga Taupo - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-10-17&endDate=2026-10-18&selected=112935042&PinnedHotelID=112935042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68210000/68207200/68207114/94cd13e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitetoko Waterfront - Waitetoko Holiday Home Waitetoko - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-10-17&endDate=2026-10-18&selected=68207114&PinnedHotelID=68207114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53864400/53864386/7d523f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat Whareroa Village - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-10-17&endDate=2026-10-18&selected=53864386&PinnedHotelID=53864386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31170000/31168900/31168875/a089786b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake view, lake level, lake side Kuratau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 142 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-10-17&endDate=2026-10-18&selected=31168875&PinnedHotelID=31168875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45300000/45294200/45294112/5fd73459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Summer and winter retreat 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms Hatepe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-10-17&endDate=2026-10-18&selected=45294112&PinnedHotelID=45294112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622600/34622548/af6dffd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach Pukawa, Lake Taupo. 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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 Our Happy Place Wonderful @ Waitetoko Our Happy Place Tauranga Taupo Our Happy Place Tauranga Taupo Wonderful @ Waitetoko Our Happy Place Our Happy Place Private vacation home Our Happy Place Private vacation home Tauranga Taupo ## About the area Located in Tauranga Taupo, this vacation home is on a lake. Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. [Visit our Tauranga Taupo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Taupo.dx553248622941594539) [View more Vacation homes in Tauranga Taupo](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Taupo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248622941594539-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-38.90685%2C175.92038&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J8YORw0kKXMkdO9GfRc-ll5zrPM=) Tauranga Taupo, Waikato ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 18.2 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 22 min drive - 25.0 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 33 min drive - 41.7 km - Huka Falls - 44 min drive - 50.3 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Tomi's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Our Happy Place pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Our Happy Place? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Our Happy Place? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Our Happy Place located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Taupō and within 12 mi (20 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 11 mi (17.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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