Title: The Lake Escape - 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 # The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/f277e5cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/66b51ac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/a0106921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/11d6d1c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/ac3a2e25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In a tranquil setting near Lake Taupo, The Lake Escape is your perfect retreat. Unwind in the open-plan living space with Smart TV, WiFi and board games or whip up a storm in the generous kitchen before dining alfresco on the sun-drenched deck. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - 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. ### The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home This charming lodge-style holiday home creates a cosy and inviting atmosphere, where you can feel at complete ease with your family or small group of friends. With the added comfort of full double glazing throughout, the home stays warm and peaceful no matter the weather outside. After a long day of adventure, make yourself at home in the open-plan living space. Watch your favourite shows on the Smart TV, post your snaps using the complimentary WiFi, or unleash your competitive side by challenging your group to a board game from the available selection. The generous kitchen is perfect for whipping up your holiday favourites. If you've been out fishing, make use of the handy fish-filleting bench to prep your catch for the BBQ, then dine alfresco on the north-facing, sun-drenched deck. The Lake Escape comfortably accommodates up to six guests across its three bedrooms. A family bathroom plus a bonus guest toilet complete the set-up for your stay. Taupo has a variety of local attractions to enjoy. You’ll fall in love with the stunning Huka Falls just a 15-minute drive away, or drive 12 minutes and unwind in the relaxing and unique Wairakei Terraces Hot Pools. If it’s some shopping, a bite to eat, or just a lakeside stroll and some people-watching, you're just a four-minute drive from the Taupo town centre. Fully equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable Taupo getaway, The Lake Escape is waiting for you! As there are fixed bench seats on a section of the deck, adults should closely supervise young children in this area to ensure they do not climb the deck barrier.Please note there is one main bathroom plus a separate toilet and basin only.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 house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69550000/69546300/69546296/253aafb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ika Nui Taupo Taupō Central - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 335 reviews CA $137 CA $157 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=69546296&PinnedHotelID=69546296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33564100/33564033/32783b1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taupo Harbour Retreat, GREAT VIEWS, Private, Wifi, Prime Video, Rate is 4 people Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 425 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=33564033&PinnedHotelID=33564033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100367500/100367435/5bbf3b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bach in old Wharewaka well located for a fabulous lake holiday. 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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 Vrbo Property The Escape Taupo Home Taupo The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home Taupo The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home Taupo 601793 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.711143,176.09064&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:p%7BfkFouwq%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40QBS%40S%40QBSBSBSBQBSDSBQDQDSBQDUDQFQDMFSFQDQFQFOFQFQHOFQHMFOHOHQHOHMHOHKJOJMHOJKHMJMLKHKJKLOJGJKLKJKLILKLIJGLILGLILINGLILELENGLELGNELENCNCLENCLENANCNALCN%3FNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBL%40PBL%40NDLBNDNBLBNDLDNFLDLFNDLDLHLFNHJHLFLHLFLHJJLHLJJJLJJFJLJLJJJJJLJLJJHNJLHNHJHNJLHNHPFNHNFLHPFNFPHPFNFPDPFPDNFPDPDPDTDPDRBPDPBRDR%40PBRBRBRBP%40R%40R%40PBT%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FRCTAPATAPCPCTCPCTAPEPCTEPCPEPEPETEPEPGRELGPERGPGLIPGPGNIPGNINGLIRILKNILIJINKNILKJKNKJKJKJKNKJKHMJKJMJMHKHMHMHMFMHKHOFMHMFMDODMHMDODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBQ%40MBO%40O%3FMBOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMEMGOIMGMIMIMGKIMIMIMIKKMKKKKIMMKMIKMKKKIOKKIMKOKOIKIMIOIMISIMGOIOGQIOGQGQGMGQESGQGQEOGQEQEUCQEQEQCQEUCQCQCUCQCUAQAQCUAQAUASAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=efT-PeYHAby6YnKEO89HbxF_FhM=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 km - Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive - 3.9 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬19 min walk - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home located? > Located in Waipahihi, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Taupō Hot Springs and Three 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 ## The Lake Escape - 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil S. Jan 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spacious bach We enjoyed our stay but it was the hottest time so far this year and no air con and only one little fan. Would happily stay again, room for off street parking and a boat. Cheers, happy new year ##### Phil S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather O. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in a great location! A lovely home with plenty of space and very warm. Beds were comfy. Very good location with a teeny view of the lake. Everything you need ... and a carport. The only downside is the poor phone and internet reception, but a good time to take a break from technology! We loved our stay and would recommend it. ![The deck which would be awesome in fine weather. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e5330e93-04d4-49c7-bcee-c80ca0a8ef70-1752534774153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Heather O. 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