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# Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views

Relaxing spacious warm with a bit of modern and a bit of retro, near the lake and town is only a short walk away along waterfront, great views and close to everything Taupo has on offer.  
  
House has a convenient layout for 2 person to 6 person accommodation  
  
An hour and quarter drive to Whakapapa ski field / sky waka  
  
An hour drive to Rotorua  
  
Large sliding doors open toward the lake, and out onto a covered patio  
  
Laundry, free WiFi ...has everything set up for an easy and enjoyable stay

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Hot tub

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 20 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

## About the area

Waipahihi, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park. The Landing Lake Taupō and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo.dx3571)

[View more Vacation homes in Taupō](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3571-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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Taupō, Waikato Region

### What's nearby

- ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Taupō Hot Springs  
16 min walk \- 1.4 km
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens  
11 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station  
2 min drive \- 2.5 km
- Three Mile Bay  
2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Maori Carvings  
3 min drive \- 2.9 km

### Getting around

- Taupō Airport (TUO)  
8 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
4 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe  
5 min drive
- Starbucks  
3 min drive
- Cafe Baku  
5 min drive
- The Coffee Club Taupo  
5 min drive

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## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Chris V.

Dec 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing stay in a very comfy house with great views 

##### Chris V.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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