[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Hideaway with wifi Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/8123d985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/cbc7e627.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/7441a8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/8c0073d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/a6e7672f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of 2 Mile Bay, Charming Hideaway is a haven for relaxation with family and friends. Unwind in one of its 4 bedrooms or enjoy a short stroll to the lake edge and visit the nearby sailing club for pizza. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace - 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. ### Charming Hideaway with wifi Charming Hideaway is the perfect place to relax with family and friends. It oozes charm and character. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there's plenty of room for everyone. The property is located in 2 Mile Bay area of Taupo and is only a 2 minute walk from the lake edge. Wander down the hill to the 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and enjoy a cold beverage and a wood fired pizza. There is a Dell at the rear of the house with a large grassed area for the children to play. The rooms are decorated throughout with retro style and charm. You will have access to the entire property. Quiet neighbourhood just a block away from the lake edge. The property is set at the end of a shared driveway. Tea,coffee and sugar is provided. Breakfast is not provided Strictly no parties or gatherings. Only the maximum number of guests stated on the booking are permitted to stay. If extra guests are found to be at the property they will be asked to leave. Non compliance of the maximum number of guests or the no party rule may result in eviction without refund. No tents. Smoking outside only. Please dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594300/2594246/75bae6ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeland Resort Taupo Two Mile Bay - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews CA $119 CA $136 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=2594246&PinnedHotelID=2594246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44220000/44219947/b1aee5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Paradise In Wharewaka, Sky channels with Sky Sports, WifI,Fully Fenced Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews CA $233 CA $486 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=44219947&PinnedHotelID=44219947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112460000/112451600/112451510/87a99297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acacia Bay Views - Serene Panoramic Views Retreat Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $221 CA $498 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=112451510&PinnedHotelID=112451510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98540000/98534000/98533928/5b950489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### R&R in Rainbow Point Rainbow Point - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=98533928&PinnedHotelID=98533928&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=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=33144023&PinnedHotelID=33144023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878800/37878718/baf7c217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Village Resort Taupō Central - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 350 reviews CA $157 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=37878718&PinnedHotelID=37878718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37965600/37965573/8682e589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peace and Tranquilty Close to Town Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=37965573&PinnedHotelID=37965573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937600/111937570/027c0354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CENTRAL, QUIET, LOCATION WITH STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS. 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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 352030 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.71344,176.08948&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CigkFgnwq%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40U%40Q%40SBS%40QBSBSBSBQBSBSDQDSBQDQDUDQFQDODQFQFQDQHOFQFQFOHQFMHOHOHQFOJMHOHKHOJMJOHKJOJKJKJKJMJMLGJMLIJKLIJKLILGLILGLILILGLINELELILCNGLENENELANGLANENANCLANCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LDN%40NFL%40NDLDNDLFNBLHLDLDNHLFLHLHLFLHLFJHLJLHJJLHJLJFLLJLJJJJJJJNHJJNHLJLHLHNHLHNHPHNFNHLHPFNFPFPFNFPFPDPFNDPFPDPDTDPBPDRDPBRBRBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40T%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPARATAPCTAPATCPCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPEPETEPGPERGLEPGPGPGNGPGRGLIPINGNILIPINILININKJINKLIJKNKJKJKLKLMJKHKJMJKJMFMLKFMHMFMHMHMFMHOFMDMFMFODMDODMDODM%40OFO%40MDOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOEMAOGMAOEOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMGMIMGMIMIMGMIMGKMMGKKMKKKMIKKKMKMKKKKKOIKKMKOIOIKIOKMGOIQIMIOGOIQGMGSGQIOEQGQGQEQEOGQEQEUEQCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCUAQCQAUAQAUASAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qHUKdAfuiui7QVGsAsrJ9NG8hw0=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 4.3 km - Spa Thermal Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 7 min drive - 4.6 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Hideaway with wifi pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Hideaway with wifi? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Hideaway with wifi? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Hideaway with wifi located? > Located in Two Mile Bay, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Four Mile Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Hideaway with wifi Reviews 9.8 ### 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 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen A. Mar 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private, Quiet and Lots of room Had family from Canada with us, great beds, lots of room, very well equipped with all that you would want and more and as we had to be confined because of the weather a great place to spread out. ##### Colleen A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Easy trip into town Good place to stay for our needs. Close enough to town and could bike there in 15 minutes using the lake side walk way which was good for bikes, scooters and skateboards. Ideal set up for families. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0B7FE060288467A6BDB9B0D48FA933E0F3B12E011658607714367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tracy Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason C. Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Close to lake. Food is great at the two mile club just a 4min walk away from house. Easy access by roads to get to all tourist spots. WIFI not the best can only use for general phone surfing not good enough to chrome cast so if wet bring board games ##### Jason C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. Sep 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property The house was very carefully looked after and overall a fantastic stay. Cosy and well, located, about 5 minutes away from town. Probably the only thing to consider is that is a tight parking for two cars so I wouldn't recommend taking more than 2 vehicles. ##### Laura T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don C. Mar 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 14 Hawai The house satisfied our wants. Close to the beach. ##### Don C. Stayed 119 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana H. Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodations! Loved our stay in Taupo. Wonderful location and a nice roomy home with all needed amenities! Also fantastic and super quick responses to communication with the owner. Highly recommended!! ##### Diana H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick W. Nov 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean & Comfortable This stay was perfect for our requirements with 4 bedrooms, and 2 toilets. This was probably the cleanest accommodation I have ever stayed in. couldn't fault it. Just be aware of the narrow driveway if driving a bigger vehicle. ##### Nick W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Vicki and peter S. Oct 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely clean place. Loved the deck. ##### Vicki and peter S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz K. Oct 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great house to rent suited us very well we really enjoyed our stay We found this house very easy to rent and all facilities were amazing we would certainly rent here again. ##### Liz K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia F. Sep 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was prime everyone that came loved the stay beds were comfy and just overall excellent Would rent it again was good and excellent location not to far from town but good distance from town our group loved it ##### Tonia F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine J. Jun 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous family and friends base Spacious, well appointed kitchen, warm, great woodturner with plenty of wood. Comfortable bedrooms. ##### Christine J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022