[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home Vacation home in Waitahanui with kitchen ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57355500/57355408/6972edec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57355500/57355408/a80fc588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57355500/57355408/7c02204d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57355500/57355408/a6a2e900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57355500/57355408/f18add04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Lake Taupo, Waitahanui Lakefront Escape offers an unforgettable lakefront experience. Warm summer evenings can be spent alfresco dining or watching the sunset over the mountains. In winter, cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy SKY TV in this spacious 4-bedroom home with a fully-equipped kitchen and barbecue area. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home Immerse yourself in lakefront living with stunning views of idyllic Lake Taupo. Make the most of this beautiful location and enjoy a refreshing escape at the fantastic Waitahanui Lakefront Escape. The house features a spacious living room with stunning indoor/outdoor flow opening out to the beautiful lake. On warm summer evenings, you have the option of alfresco dining with an unforgettable backdrop. Watch the sun go down over the lake and mountains in the distance. Prepare your meals in the fully-equipped kitchen, or spark up the barbecue for a classic meal hot off the grill. Or for a toasty winter escape to the lake, Waitahanui Beachfront Escape has both a heat pump and wood-burning fireplace. Pour yourself a glass of wine and get cosy on the couch with a good book or watch TV (with SKY TV) for a bit of entertainment. Ideally suited for large groups with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, there is more than enough space for the whole family to spread out and find their own space. Situated close to the crystal clear, free-flowing Waitahanui River, there are many easy walking tracks including the famous 'Rock Pool' walk within a few minutes. Waitahanui is famed for its trout fishing so bring your rod and give fly-fishing a go. Also, the Whakapapa Ski Field is just a 45-minute drive away for snowy adventures! For the best chance to make the most of Lake Taupo, look no further than Waitahanui Lakefront Escape. As the property has direct, unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.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 ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37964000/37963998/979717b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax Lakeside - 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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 Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Holiday Home Waitahanui 596399 ## About the area Waitahanui is home to this vacation home. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and A.C. Baths. Spa Thermal Park and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting. [Visit our Waitahanui travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitahanui.dx553248625843205338) [View more Vacation homes in Waitahanui](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitahanui-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248625843205338-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.79005,176.07843&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vhvkFeiuq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40S%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBUDODSBQDUDQDQFQDQDQFOFQFQFQFOFQFOHQFOHOHQHMHOHMHOHOJMHKJOHKJOJKJOJKJKLKJKJKLGJMLKJGLILKLILGLILGLGNGLELILENELELENENELENCNELANANCLCNANCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40LBNBN%40L%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLFLFLHLFLHLJLHJFLJJLLFJJJJLJJJJJJNJJJNHJJNHJJLHNHNHLHNHLHPHNFNHPFNFPFNFPFPFPFNDPDPFPDPDPDTBPDRDNBRBRBPBTBPBP%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%40T%40R%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPARATAPATAPATCPATCPCPCTCPCRCREPEPCPETEPEPGPEPERGLGPGPGRGLGPGNIPGNILIRILINILINILKNIJKNIJKNKJKNKJKJMJKJKJMHKHMLKFMHMJMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMKMIKGMMKIMIKKKKMKKKKKKOKKKOIKKOIKKOIMIOIMIOIMISIMGOIQGOGQGMGSGQGQGMESEQGQEQEQEUCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCQAUCQAUAQAUAQAUAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8HsKAsIqqr7BgFI_Gj_DEC16puo=) Waitahanui, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - The Landing Lake Taupō - 5 min drive - 6.5 km - Lake Taupō - 7 min drive - 8.0 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 9 min drive - 12.9 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 14.0 km - Spa Thermal Park - 14 min drive - 17.2 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Fish Box - ‬7 min drive - ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Lacus - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home located? > Situated in Waitahanui, this vacation home is steps from Five Mile Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Landing Lake Taupō and Lake Taupō. 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