[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101200000/101196900/101196825/7c9b7ff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101200000/101196900/101196825/f842b4df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101200000/101196900/101196825/7b9f8fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101200000/101196900/101196825/f42e693e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101200000/101196900/101196825/3b0508e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Taupo, this charming home offers a large deck with a BBQ for summer evenings and a spacious garden where kids can play. With three bedrooms sleeping up to eight guests and plenty of parking, including room for a small boat, this is an ideal retreat for families. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō Bring the family to this little gem in the heart of Taupo. Just a 10 minute walk to town and to the lake. The property sleeps 8 with 2 queen beds and 2 single bunk beds. There is a large deck with a bbq for all your grilling pleasure during the summer evenings. The large garden is great for the kids to let off some steam, although the garden is not fully fenced. There is plenty of parking and enough room for a small boat. The garage is also for guest use. Bedroom 1 - Queen bed Bedroom 2 - Queen bed Bedroom 3 - 2 x single bunks Bathroom, separate toilet and the shower is in the laundry. The entire property is yours. Access is via lockbox but a Great Lake Stays member will be available throughout your stay. 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 ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747460/2c0ae235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Living - directly across from Lake Taupō. 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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 352044 ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs 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) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.686687,176.08205&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tbbkFy_vq%60%40%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FUBU%40Q%40S%40SBQBSBSBS%40QDQBUDQBQDQDSDQDQDQFQDSFQDQFQFMHSFQFOHMFQHOFOHQHMJOHMHMHMJOHKJOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJILKLGLILGJINILGLELINELGLGNCLENGLENANELCNALEPCLANCN%3FLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBNDL%40NBLDN%40NDLFNDLBLFNFLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLHJFLHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJLJHJLJHNJJJNHJJNJLHLHLHNHLHPHNFNHPFLHNFPFRFLFPDPFPFRDLFPDTDPBRDPDPBPDTBPBPBRBRBR%40P%40RBR%40P%40T%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPATARAPCTAPAPCTCPCTCPCPETCPEPEPCPERERGRELGPGPERGPGLGPGRILGNIPGNINIPILINILILKLKNIJKLKLILMJIJMLKJKHKLMJKJMHMJMFKHMFMHMHMFOHMDMHMBOHMDMDODMFOBOBMDO%40MBODOBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCMAQCMEOCMAOEOCMCOGMEOEMEMIOCMIMEMIOGKIMIMGMIMKKGMIMKKKMMKIKKKMKKKKKMKMKMIKKOIMIMIMKOIMIQGOIOGQIOGMGSIQGMGQESGQEQGQEQEQESEQEQCQEQCUEQAQCUCQCUCQAQAUAQCS%3FUAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jovBd2c_H_r0cF-t6iqcRSMZ_b8=) Taupo, Waikato ### What's nearby - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.5 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬9 min walk - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min walk - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō? > As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō on Oct 22, 2025 start from CA $187.82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Town-Gem-With-Wi-Fi-Taupo.h101196825.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō located? > Located in Taupō Central, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Town Gem with Wi-Fi Taupō Reviews 9.4 ### 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location & tidy Nice older style house in a great location. ##### James M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### don x. Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute hose close in city Very clean, had everything setup for us. ##### don x. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Corbyn B. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy ##### Corbyn B. 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