[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Five Mile Yay - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Family-friendly vacation home in Waitahanui ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839600/99839553/5078e1a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839600/99839553/e7313854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839600/99839553/e0b27d2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839600/99839553/8faed709.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839600/99839553/74d499bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Five Mile Bay, Five Mile Yay offers a serene lakeside retreat. Enjoy the best of indoor-outdoor living with a sundeck, outdoor dining, and large lawn perfect for BBQs and family games. Unwind by the wood-burning fireplace or stay entertained with TVs in each lounge area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### Five Mile Yay - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Discover a lakeside retreat like no other at Five Mile Yay. Peacefully situated a short 5 minute walk from the shores of New Zealand's largest lake at Five Mile Bay. This Waitahanui chalet offers a perfect indoor-outdoor living from which to enjoy this magical location. Whether you're seeking a refreshing summer escape or a cosy winter retreat, Five Mile Yay has everything you need. During the warmer months, savour the best of lakeside living on the sundeck with outdoor dining, or on the large lawn ideal for BBQs and family games. In winter, you'll find comfort in the wood-burning fireplace and 2x heat pumps, one in each lounge, keeping you warm and snug indoors. For entertainment, a TV in each lounge area creates a nook for the kids to enjoy DVDs and whip out a few board games for some friendly competition, while you recharge in your own space. Spread across four bedrooms on one level, Five Mile Yay is spacious and well equipped for a family friendly holiday to remember. Two generous bathrooms and full laundry facilities are the makings of a comfortable, convenient stay. Explore the stunning surroundings with days on the lake, visits to Huka Falls, or fishing in the Waitahanui River. And what better way to conclude a relaxing or adventure-filled day than strolling by the lake which is practically on your doorstep! For a relaxing retreat where you can unwind and create cherished memories with your family, look no further than Five Mile Yay! 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 house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74780000/74771100/74771009/06df6f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home Two Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=74771009&PinnedHotelID=74771009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91743400/91743314/ff13b9f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitahanui Lake House - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Waitahanui - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=91743314&PinnedHotelID=91743314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144023/e01000fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake views and easy beach access Five Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33144023&PinnedHotelID=33144023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57240000/57231200/57231186/0b17ae97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Five Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=57231186&PinnedHotelID=57231186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32889300/32889263/5e793109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family and friends getaway Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=32889263&PinnedHotelID=32889263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907832/915b490f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home Waitahanui - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=37907832&PinnedHotelID=37907832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![5 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76350000/76348900/76348869/dfc26642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hatepe Haven - Hatepe Holiday Home Hatepe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=76348869&PinnedHotelID=76348869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45041100/45041028/fb4f3305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mahuta Maison - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Five Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=45041028&PinnedHotelID=45041028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969820/e4c21b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront, 5 Mile Bay - simply amazing! 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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 632235 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.748104,176.07161&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pbnkFq%7Esq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40U%40QBU%40QBS%40QBSBSBSBQDUBQDQDQBQDUFQDQDQFOFQDQFSFOFOFQHOFQHOFMHQHOHOHOHMJOHIJOHOJKHOJKLKHOJKLKJKJGLMJKLGLKLILGJKLILELINGLILELINELENELELENENELANCNELCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBN%40NDLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLHLFNDJHLHLJLFLHJJLFLJJLLFJJJJJJJNJJJJJNJJHNJNHHJNFLJNHNHNFPHLFNHPFNFPHNFNFRDPFPDNFPDPDPDPDTDPBPDPBTDP%40RBRBRBPBR%40P%40TBP%40T%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FTARCPATAPCTCPCPCTAPEPCTEPCPEPETEPEPEPGPENGPEPGPGRILGPGNIPGNILGRILINKLGNKNIJKLINKJKNKJKJKNKJKJKJMFKLMJMFKJMHMHMJMFKHODMFMHMDOHMBMFODMDODMDODO%40MBODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMCOEOCMAOEOEMEMEOEMGOCMIMEMIOGMIMEMGKKMIMIMKMGKKMMKGKKMKKKIOMKKKIOKKIOKMIKKOIOIMIOIMISGMIOGQIOGQGMGSGQEQGQGOEQEQGQEUCQEQEQCQEUCQCQCUCQAQCUAQCUAQASAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6a5d-kx9eWp_DxWqjTha7NKirY4=) Taupo, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - The Landing Lake Taupō - 1 min drive - 2.2 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 6 min drive - 8.6 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 9.7 km - Spa Thermal Park - 11 min drive - 12.9 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min drive - 10.0 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 2 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Five Mile Yay - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Five Mile Yay - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home located? > This family-friendly Waitahanui vacation home is located in Five Mile Bay, within 2 mi (3 km) of Five Mile Bay, The Landing Lake Taupō, and Four Mile Bay. Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupō are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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