Title: Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37952150&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home Cottage in Motuoapa with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home (Motuoapa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952150/43443ab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home (Motuoapa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952150/f215c4d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home (Motuoapa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952150/805d8c02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home (Motuoapa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952150/4446ee85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home (Motuoapa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952150/31a8c521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Lake Magic, a modern lake house in Motuoapa with generous indoor and outdoor spaces. Unwind by the gas fireplace or enjoy al fresco dining on the upstairs deck, while taking in views of the lake. With plenty of space for relaxation and BBQs on the lower patio area, this 3-bedroom holiday home is perfect for families and friends seeking a lakeside retreat. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home With generous indoor/outdoor living and views to the lake, Lake Magic is a 3-bedroom Motuoapa holiday home. Well equipped for a comfortable stay, this modern lake house is an ideal option for family and friends to enjoy a lake adventure, just a 2 minute drive from the marina... This 2 storey Motuoapa holiday home includes spacious and modern open plan living upstairs - the lounge area includes a gas fireplace for toasty winter retreats, while the kitchen and dining flow easily onto the upstairs deck for al fresco summers. The lower patio area ensures plenty of outdoor space for fresh air and BBQ's, or simply put your feet up and look out to the water from the upper deck. Each of the bedrooms is located downstairs at this Motuoapa accommodation - bedroom 1 has a queen bed, bedroom 2 includes 2 single beds, while bedroom 3 has a single bed plus a single mattress when required. There is a full bathroom located downstairs, plus an additional toilet upstairs to complete your relaxed holiday set up. Unwind with a view and stay cosy or cool with plenty of space to relax both indoors and out, or head to the lake within minutes from your door... For day trips, visit Taupo town centre within a 30 minute drive. Your refreshing getaway by the water awaits... Come and enjoy some Lake Magic at Motuoapa! \*\*Pets allowed outside only please\*\* Please remember to bring your Nespresso-compatible pods for a delicious coffee fix in the morning from the Nespresso machine!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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Tennis - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119390000/119389900/119389819/aa88980b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Kaha a cosy retreat. 5 min walk to the lake and marina. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Magic Motuoapa Home Motuoapa Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home Motuoapa Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home Private vacation home 596104 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.935158,175.88403&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rsrlFejop%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%3FSBS%40Q%40U%40QBUBQBUBQBQBUBQDQBUDQDQDQDQDQFSDQFQDQFOFQHQFOFQHMFSHMFOHMHOJOHOHMHOJMHKJOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLKJKLMLGJKLILGLILILGLILGLILENGLGLENELENELENANELCNENANCLCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBN%40LDNBLDN%40NDLDNDLDLDNFLFLDLHNFLHLFLHLHJFLHLJLFJLLJJJJJJJLJJJJJHNJJJNHJJLJNHLHNHNHNHLHNFLHRFLHPFNFPFPFNDPFPFPDRFPDPDPBPDPDTBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40R%40R%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FTATAPATAPCRARARCPCTCPCPCTEPCPETEPCPEREPGPEPGPGPEPGNGPGPGNIPGNIPGNILINILININILKNKNIJKNKHINKJKJMJKJKLKJMJKJMFMLMFKHMFMHMFMHOHMFMDMHODMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOAOCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMIMIMGMIMGMIMGKMMGMKKKMKKMKKKKKKKKKOKIKOIKKOIOIMIOKOIMIOGMIOGQIOGQGOIQGQGOEQGQEQGQEQEQESEQEQCUEQCQCUCQCQCUCQCSASASAQCU%3FQAUAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Cp0wQn0ER-2x2TTP4sjYISNhfkw=) Motuoapa, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre \- 11 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Tongariro National Trout Centre \- 14 min drive \- 10.5 miles - River Vineyard \- 14 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools \- 16 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Tongariro National Park \- 17 min drive \- 13.3 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬10 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬11 min drive - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home? ### Where is Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Magic - Motuoapa Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### shane f. 29 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### reminds me of the many hunting and fishing lodges we have stayed in Very nice well equipped large home for the family to enjoy which reminds me of the many hunting and fishing lodges that we have stayed in. Great communication with the bachcare manager who turned up to meet us and show us around. The family are wanting to make plans to come back for a longer stay. ##### shane f. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime F. 6 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday w.e Lovely birthday very nice lake views very tody property thank you ##### Jaime F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harnek S. 8 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Accessibility Everything was very accessible and close by. ##### Harnek S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful A wonderful family home. We loved it ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley P. 5 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We loved our stay, so spacious, warm, clean and comfortable. Thank you very much, we would love to come back! ##### Shelley P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### claire s. 15 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Would stay again 🙂 ##### claire s. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Sheena H. 11 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home Nice big home, lovely area. Downstairs where the bedrooms are was a little cold, but other than that was a great place to stay. ##### Sheena H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa O. 14 Jul 2018 #### Lovely property, warm, comfortable and clean. Lovely property, warm, comfortable and clean. ##### Lisa O. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan S. 7 Jul 2018 #### Felt like staying at our own family bach Felt like staying at our own family bach. Great stay. Thank you. Highly Recommended. ##### Nathan S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lovejot V. 23 Jun 2018 #### Great house at a great location. Great house at a great location. ##### Lovejot V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Phil B. 16 Jun 2018 #### Beautiful home in wonderful location. Beautiful home in wonderful location. Only reason havent given it a Five Star is because quite diffcut to sleep 6 people i.e. 3 couples - otherwise great ##### Phil B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [The Glasshouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sligo-Hotels-The-Glasshouse.h1535445.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Singapore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Singapore-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d161-tBeachHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Killarney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels.d1823.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Eagle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Royal-Eagle-Hotel.h175675.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Cabot Circus Shopping Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Hotels.0-l6123058-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hipotels Barrosa Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chiclana-De-La-Frontera-Hotels-Hipotels-Barrosa-Park.h10985243.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [The Olde Windmill Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thetford-Hotels-The-Olde-Windmill-Inn.h4006449.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Imagine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Hotels-Barcelo-Imagine.h18863.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodlands Hotel, BW Signature Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dundee-Hotels-Best-Western-Dundee-Woodlands-Hotel.h118124.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Early Check-in in Oxford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Hotel-With-Early-Check-In.0-0-d9272-thotelwithearlycheckin.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Cardiff (CWL) to Venice (VCE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/cwl/vce/cardiff-to-venice) > > [Swiss International Air Lines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swiss-International-Air-Lines-Flights.cLX.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Forest (GCI) to Paris (CDG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gci/cdg/guernsey-to-paris) > > [Flights from London (LCY) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lcy/fco/london-to-rome) ### Cars > [Europcar Car Rentals In Gateshead](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Europcar-Car-Rentals-In-Gateshead.d4642-c14.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Scotland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/golf-holidays/11219/Scotland) > > [Crown Point Shopping Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crown-Point-Shopping-Park-Leeds.d553248621558032651.Attraction) ### Holiday Rentals ### General ---