[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Botanical Hideaway with Hot Tub Vacation home with a hot tub, near Lake Taupō ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476900/104476811/7822517d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476900/104476811/ffb8c10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476900/104476811/9bd0b16b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476900/104476811/47677021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476900/104476811/bde5a7e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Taupō, Botanical Hideaway offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by trees and backing onto the serene Botanical Gardens. Relax in the hot tub on the sun-deck, fire up the BBQ in your private yard, or enjoy quality time with family and friends in this spacious home featuring a modern kitchen, games for all ages, WiFi and underfloor heating. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - 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. ### Botanical Hideaway with Hot Tub Welcome to Lakeside Accommodation Taupō. At Lakeside Accommodation, we're more than just holiday home managers – we're your partners in creating unforgettable memories. We're dedicated to delivering a high-end accommodation experience, ensuring that your holiday is nothing short of extraordinary. Your comfort, convenience, and satisfaction are our top priorities. We look forward to hosting you. Just as the name suggests, “Botanical Hideaway” is a tranquil oasis surrounded by trees, and backing onto the stunning Botanical Gardens. Private and peaceful, the only sound you will hear is that of birds singing. Nestled in the corner of the large sun-deck is the hot tub, which is the perfect spot to relax while the kids make use of the playground and swing-ball in the fully-fenced yard. The out-door area is an entertainers dream – so fire up the BBQ and enjoy the sunshine and privacy! You can’t look past this spacious home for creating those lasting family memories. Inside and outside, you will find plenty of entertainment and games for both young and old. Everything has been thought of here. Prime location – simply walk out the back gate and you will be absolutely spoilt for choice with the many wonderful walking tracks in the Botanical Gardens. A lovely spot for a picnic! The lake is only a short 3 minute drive away, and town centre is at most a 7 minute drive. The house itself boasts a large modern kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large lounge plus additional smaller lounge/sitting area and dining area. There is a heat-pump, underfloor heating (in the kitchen) and a pellet fire to keep you toasty during the winter months. During the warmer months, make use of the air-conditioning unit on the downstairs level of the house and the ceiling fan upstairs. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and a small private balcony where, on a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of the snowy mountains. No hidden costs – Bedding, towels, wifi, and exit clean are all included in your nightly rate. Bedding configuration is 1x Super King, 1x Queen, 1x Bunk (Single over Queen), 1x Queen, 2x Sofa beds. Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104443800/104443777/baab5473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Grand @ Taupo - 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for family, friends and memories. It includes Linen & WIFI Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 386 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=29686960&PinnedHotelID=29686960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 my-stays-nz-HYDE-AVENUE-107 ## About the area ![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-38.71315%2C176.10028&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8LZCeQb7PKAR-e1ztYWKOtqxFIk=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Spa Thermal Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 4.3 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 7 min drive - 4.6 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬2 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Botanical Hideaway with Hot Tub pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Botanical Hideaway with Hot Tub? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Botanical Hideaway with Hot Tub? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Botanical Hideaway with Hot Tub located? > Located in Richmond Heights, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, Taupō Hot Springs, and Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Wairakei Geothermal Power Station are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Botanical Hideaway with Hot Tub Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neal J. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for a family We had a great time here. Heaps of space and things to do for the kids. Great location. Definitely recommend ##### Neal J. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances H. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### weekend trip Was a Great experience. The house is lovely and spacious. Has everything you need. Would definitely stay again ##### Frances H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell C. Mar 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Away Great place to stay, exceeded expectations. Comfortable sleeping arrangements for a group of 8. Will be back next year if you'll have us! ##### Mitchell C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia C. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need We had 7 adults and 2 toddlers and this property had something for everyone - fantastic layout, plenty of space, lots of extras and the kids were well catered for with their own designated play area - a true home away from home with lovely walks on your doorstep. ##### Julia C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon C. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside Bach We loved our stay. Heaps of entertainment at the house for both adults and kids. Right next to Botanical gardens for walks. Clean tidy. Highly recommend. ##### Sharon C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angilene P. Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem! Loved and enjoyed our stay in the beautiful house. The house offered lots of options to keep us entertained. Thank you so much for this experience ❣️ ##### Angilene P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean C. Jan 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Taupo Hideaway Whilst not a lake front property, this was a great place to stay. The house slept 8 of us comfortably. Spacious living areas allowed everyone to spread out and relax. Well appointed with everything you need. ##### Sean C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lissy S. Feb 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Absolutely loved our time away. House was brilliant and enjoyed by all Will deffently stay again😊 ##### Lissy S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. Mar 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Comfortable Stay Comfortable house everything we needed super clean and in a good location. Thank you ##### Sarah R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant T. Mar 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Iron man weekend We were thrilled right from the beginning of our stay with the thoughtfulness and detail with the presentation of this beautiful home. We felt rested comfortable and delighted to share our experience with friends who felt the same way. Thank you for making our holiday such a pleasant experience. ##### Grant T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020