Title: Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui 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 # Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home Escape to a tranquil lakeside haven where brilliant views meet simple charm. Spend your days on the water or relax in comfort. ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907832/915b490f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907832/2b9c1fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907832/8cf38e69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907832/1d763a09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907832/6fab5b3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the serenity of Lake Taupo at Lake Edge Cottage, a charming Waitahanui bach with gorgeous lake views. Enjoy dining outdoors on the deck, explore 2 cozy bedrooms and unwind in one of two bathrooms. With boat parking available, this rustic retreat is perfect for water lovers. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home Lake Edge Cottage is a rustic 2 bedroom absolute lakefront Waitahanui bach! With gorgeous views and fantastic position, this basic kiwiana bach is a great base for your next Taupo getaway as only 12 minutes drive to central Taupo! This Waitahanui bach in Taupo is casual and low key, with everything you need for a simple lake stay. The cosy lounge opens onto the deck to capture brilliant lake views for dining outdoors. There are 2 bedrooms at this Waitahanui accommodation, each is located off the lounge area. Bedroom 1 looks out onto the lake and is fitted with a double bed plus a single bed. Bedroom 2 is fitted with a double bed plus a single bunk set. There are 2 bathrooms at this Taupo accommodation. 1 bathroom is located indoors, and another is situated in the boat shed with outside access only. Just off the main highway, with boat parking on site, Lake Edge Cottage is an ideal option for those looking to spend days on the water! For a laid back lakeside holiday, Waitahanui welcomes you! Please note: This bach is older style and quite basic/ rusticBoat parking accommodates up to 6m.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\*Small Dogs only allowed at this property. 2 Small Dogs are okay and pets can also enjoy staying inside the property with you\* ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 Edge Waitahanui Waitahanui Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home Waitahanui 595915 ## About the area Waitahanui is home to this cottage. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. 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Three Mile Bay and Four Mile Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 7 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Paul F. Dec 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Very nice views. The house came with a kayak so take a trip up the little rivers nearby. You are out of Taupo so you can be right up to the lake (in town, the road is there) and have the beach out the patio. The flowers on the beach were nice in the late spring. The house had all the conveniences and was clean. The BBQ was a nice touch. The house got only four stars because it the Bachcare stocking of it seemed skimpy - we are expected to clean up but were provided a half roll of paper towels and ran out. The TP nearly ran out (although we eventually discovered the 2nd bathroom in the garage). For the price, it is a steal, however; quite cozy and functional. It was as advertised, nice for families, and I'd certainly stay there again. ##### Paul F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne B., Paraparaumu Oct 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Nice and relaxing ##### Suzanne B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### VIJAY N. Apr 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ENJOYED MY STAY Beautiful stay ##### VIJAY N. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan K. Apr 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice old fashioned kiwi bach Nice and peaceful even though it’s not far from the road, great access to the lake, the oven could do with being replaced though ##### Susan K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Yolina B. Nov 5, 2020 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay away! Stay away from this property. We were booked in for 2 nights and had to leave early because of safety issues with the neighbours! They decided to have a huge party all night, flashed lights inside the property and doing a bone fire right outside the property !! I advised the property manager who said she would follow up with the owner but never updated me on anything. Useless company too! Contacted their customer service several times and no response ! ##### Yolina B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riaz K. Jan 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heavenly sunset. Beautiful stay! Just right for my family we had so much fun on the kayak and my kids even made friends with the neighbours who were also renting the property. All in all such a relaxing place to be rain or shine. THANKS! ##### Riaz K. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne W. Nov 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great great ##### Wayne W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sid S. Aug 15, 2018 #### Great location, Lots of Privacy, Nice warm house , Got everything that... Great location, Lots of Privacy, Nice warm house , Got everything that you need for a great holiday. Kids had a ball running up and down the lake. Locals were friendly. Have to visit again in the summer at some stage. ##### Sid S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha G. Jan 28, 2017 #### Such a cool bach - a beautifully preserved relic of summers past. Such a cool bach - a beautifully preserved relic of summers past. Unbeatable waterfront location, gorgeous retro interior; everything you could need for a comfortable stay, without anything gimmicky or over-the-top. Fenced section perfect for letting kids and dogs run around, and right on the beach so zero hassles getting everyone rounded up for swimming, fishing, kayaking or any other lake adventures. Cosy, comfortable, well-equipped and right on the water - a great place to stay! ##### Natasha G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Nov 25, 2016 #### It was a real kiwi back and exactly what i expected. It was a real kiwi back and exactly what i expected. However a coffee plunger would have made our stay even better. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Jul 15, 2016 #### A lovely wee bach with everything you need. A lovely wee bach with everything you need. We will be back for sure! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 15, 2015 #### The location was 5 stars with privacy + and superb view. The location was 5 stars with privacy + and superb view.It was exactly as I expected....a kiwi Bach with old original fittings,well loved furniture and basic equipment.The bed was more comfortable than the one I sleep in at home...and the heat pump was a bonus as it was very cold while we were there and it kept us cosy.No frills,but that's what I like....with a lovely walk by the river and an easy drive to Taupo or scenic drive south to Turangi.Plan to return as was able to really relax here. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 21, 2015 #### A very comfortable and well maintained holiday property a short distance from Taupo The traffic noi A very comfortable and well maintained holiday property a short distance from Taupo The traffic noise was subdued and barely noticable and the property manager made us welcome and was very helpful We enjoyed our restful stay very much