Title: Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/1da5f242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/a99892b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/128f5cb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/f42dec52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/b84d9687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Taupo, Laid Back on Lakewood offers a cruisy 3-bedroom holiday home with Wi-Fi. Kick back by the fire or unwind on the deck with an indoor/outdoor flow - perfect for year-round relaxation. Enjoy a BBQ and explore nearby local takeaways just a short stroll away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - 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. ### Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home Enjoying an easy, central position, Laid Back on Lakewood is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Taupo holiday home with Wi-Fi. This cruisy Taupo base is just the ticket for a family friendly stay, within close proximity to everything you need at the lake! This Taupo holiday home includes comfortable and easy care open plan living - kick back by the fire for cosy winter stays, or make the most of the indoor/outdoor flow for summer fun on the deck! The BBQ is on hand for year round kiwi dining... Bedrooms 1 and 2 at this Taupo accommodation each have a queen bed. Bedroom 3 includes a duo bunk with a double below and a single on top. To complete your convenient family set up, bedroom 1 includes an ensuite bathroom, and a second bathroom services the remaining rooms. You are within a short stroll from the local takeaways, and a simple 2 minute drive into the city centre - a perfect base for a fuss free getaway! Relax and unwind, or set out on adventure... Your lake base awaits at Laid Back on Lakewood! 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - 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 ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112530800/112530720/8ea098e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Location, Stunning Views and Space for All Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=112530720&PinnedHotelID=112530720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119444500/119444411/b0106793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acacia Horizons - Taupo Holiday Home Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=119444411&PinnedHotelID=119444411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115040000/115039200/115039107/e5f7f6ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Sanctuary near the Lake | Stylish Family Stay Steps from Shore Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi CA $183 CA $418 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=115039107&PinnedHotelID=115039107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33137100/33137005/3d1c0096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Corena's Place - walking distance to lake and town. 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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 597143 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.68422,176.06096&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hsakF_%7Cqq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%40U%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBSBSBQBSDSDQBQDQDQDSDQFQDQFQFQDQHOFQFQFOHMFSHMHOFOHQJMHOHKHOJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKLKJKJKLMLGJILKLILGLILGLILGLENILELILCNGLENENELANELCNANGNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NFL%40NBNDL%40NDLDNDLFNBLHLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLFLHJHLJLFJLLJJJJJJJLJJJJLHLLJHLJLHLJNHJHNHLHNHPHNFLHRHLFNFPFPFNFPFPDPFPDNFPDTDPDPBPDPDRBRBPBRBRBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40T%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FRARARATAPCTAPAPCTCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPERENETGPENGPEPGPGRGLGRGNGNINIPGLINIPININILIJKNINKJILMJINKJKJMJKJKLKJMJKJMFMJKHMHMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMDMHODMDODMDODMBODO%40MBODO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOEOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMGMGMIMGMIMGMIMKKIMGMKKKKKMMKKKKKKKKKOKKKMIKKOIOIKIMKOIQGOIOIMGQIOGOGOGSIMESGQGQEQGQEQESEOESCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCUAQCQAUAQAUASASAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8q3CM4gM4jxSD0r0gu2R2EqAQo8=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Huka Falls - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.6 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪BUBU Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬3 min drive - ‪Suncourt Sushi - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bodyfuel Café - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home located? > Located in Nukuhau, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Waikato River and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 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 ## Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home 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 ### 8.0 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Nice quiet area in a very comfortable large home. 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