Title: The Family Hub with wifi and pets - 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 # The Family Hub with wifi and pets Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74930000/74929000/74928916/w1334h900x16y0-30f13bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74930000/74929000/74928916/28bc0cc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74930000/74929000/74928916/e788235f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74930000/74929000/74928916/6f334a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74930000/74929000/74928916/bcfe7c55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of North Island, this spacious home offers ample room for families to unwind. Relax on the deck with a BBQ while kids play in the grassed area or take a short 10-minute walk to the lake front. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer ## 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 Family Hub with wifi and pets This large home is perfect for 2 or 3 families meeting in the centre of the North Island. There is plenty of room for everyone and a good sized grassed area for the children to let off some steam while you relax on the deck and start up the bbq. Lake Taupo is a 10 minute walk and there are a variety of local shops at the end of the road. Please note: While pets are welcome the property is not fully fenced. As per the photos bedrooms 1-4 are upstairs with bedroom 5 being downstairs. There are not any other rooms downstairs. Plenty of space for all the family. Please do not allow children to climb on the wall at the top of the stairs. The wall is very short and it is a long way down. PARKING: There is space for 1 car in the garage and space for 2 vehicles on the driveway. Please be careful when parking on the driveway, it drops away. There is free on street parking available. Nice quiet area, short walking distance to local shops, pub & fish & chip takeaway. This is a large property and can accommodate a large number of people. Please note this property does NOT allow parties or gatherings over the total number of guests in the booking. No tents. No smoking inside the property. Breakfast is not provided. \*Pease note all bedroom and bathroom linen is provided. You may wish to bring pool/beach towels\* 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: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![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 9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews CA $257 CA $514 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=44219947&PinnedHotelID=44219947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36600000/36590600/36590518/6b41a5aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### View from Fletcher Street Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 73 reviews CA $160 CA $210 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=36590518&PinnedHotelID=36590518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29690000/29687000/29686960/fdcec020.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Via Del Lago - for family, friends and memories. 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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 352028 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.71468,176.0973&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tqgkFc_yq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40S%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40SBSBSBSBQBQBUDQDQBSDQDSDSFQDQDMFQFSDQHOFQFQFMHSFOHMHOFQHMJOHOHKHMJOHOJKJOJIJMJKJMJKLIJKLKJKLIJKLILGLILGLILGLILINELELGLENELENENELCNELCNENANCLANCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLDNHLHLFLHLFLHLFJHLJLHJJLJJJJHJJLLJJJLJHJNHJJNHNJJHLHNHNHLHPHNFLHNHRFLFPFPFNFPFRDPFLDPFPDRDRDPBRDPDPBTBPBPBRBRBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40R%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPATAPATARARCRARARCPCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPEREREPGREPGLERGPGPGLGRGPGLIPINGNILIRILININILKLILKNIHKNKJKJKLMLKJKHKJMJKJMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMHOFMFMDMFODMDODMDODMBODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMKKKMIKKKMKMKKKKKOKIIOKMIOIKIOKOIMGSIMIOGOIQGMGQGSIMEQGQGSEMEQGSEQESESCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCUAOCSASASASAUAQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DgRt2a3a3x2gfglpowhXs7bKWLs=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 3.3 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 - 4.7 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 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 The Family Hub with wifi and pets pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at The Family Hub with wifi and pets? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Family Hub with wifi and pets? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Family Hub with wifi and pets located? > Located in Richmond Heights, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, and Three Mile Bay. Taupō Hot Springs 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