[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home Cottage in Motuoapa with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57123900/57123808/45d23ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57123900/57123808/87013936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57123900/57123808/7f5331b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57123900/57123808/e7c4542a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57123900/57123808/71996d88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Lake House, a charming 2-bedroom holiday home in Motuoapa, offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Cook up a storm in the modern kitchen or fire up the BBQ on the covered patio for year-round meals outdoors. With its proximity to Lake Taupo's edge and Motuoapa Marina, you can launch your boat and spend a day out on the lake. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - 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. ### The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home The Lake House is a 2 bedroom Motuoapa holiday home, positioned perfectly for your next Lake Taupo escape! Perfect for families and groups! Cook at home in style in the modern kitchen including all the essentials, or fire up the BBQ on the covered patio for year-round meals outdoors. In the warmer months, set yourselves up on the expansive lawn for a game of backyard cricket with the family. Or bring your boat and park it outside to take full advantage of the house’s proximity to the lake’s edge and Motuoapa Marina, where you can launch your boat and spend a day out on the lake. There is extra bedding in the sunroom and lounge, allowing a larger group or family to relax in comfort or smaller groups to spread out. Located less than an hour's drive from Whakapapa Ski Field and Tongariro National Park, The Lake House is also the perfect base for your next ski adventure. Or check out the local attractions and cafes with Taupo Central located just a 30 minute drive from your door. The Lake House, Motuoapa is the perfect base for your next Lake Taupo Adventure! ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33568500/33568473/47fff97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake views, boating, skiing and hot pools Omori - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=33568473&PinnedHotelID=33568473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37993100/37993062/ba239ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Position - Motuoapa Holiday Home Motuoapa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=37993062&PinnedHotelID=37993062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694500/33694499/c579bd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet location for a relaxing break. 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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 Vrbo Property The House Taupo Home Motuoapa The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home Motuoapa The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home 597246 ## About the area Motuoapa is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Motuoapa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Motuoapa.dx6343668) [View more Cottages in Motuoapa](https://www.expedia.ca/Motuoapa-Cottages.d6343668-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.932293,175.8768&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:varlF_%7Dmp%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40U%40Q%40U%40QBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBQBUDQBQDSDSBQDQDQFQDQFSFQDQFMFSFQFMHSFMHQFOHOHMHOHMHOHOJMHOJKJOHKJMJMJKJKLKJKJKLKJKLILKLGJILILGLILGNILILELGNELELGNCLENGNALENCLENANANCLCNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBLBN%40N%40NDLBNDN%40LFLDNBNFLDLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFLHLHLFJJLHLJJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJLJJJNHJJNHLHNHNJLHNHLFNHNFPHLFRFLHPFRFLDPFPDRFPDPDPDPDPDRBRDPBPBTBPBRBRBRBR%40R%40R%40PBT%3FP%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAT%3FPCTAPARARCRCRCRCRCPCTCNERCREPEREPEPEPGPEPGRENGNGPIRGLGPINGPINGLINILKNININILKNIJKNKJKLKJKLKJKHKLMJKJMJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMDMDOFOBMDMDOBODMBODO%40O%40MBOBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOAMEOCMEOCOEMEOCMGMEOEMGMGMGOIMGMIMGMIKIMGMKMIKKMKKKKMMIKKKMKKKMIKKOKKIOKMIOIOIOIMIOIMGOIQGOIQGMGSGQGOEOGSGQEQGQEQEQCSEQESCSEOCUCQCSCSCSASASCSAQAUAQAU%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9DSUnXuQ0c7S77PUL3AWnavbw1o=) Motuoapa, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 11.5 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 16 min drive - 18.2 km - Kuratau Jetty - 26 min drive - 31.8 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 48.2 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬9 min drive - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home located? > Situated in Motuoapa, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 mi (10 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Ben J. Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good. Good. A bit of road noise. ##### Ben J. 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