Title: Lakeside Escape - Motuoapa Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakeside Escape - Motuoapa Holiday Home Cottage in Motuoapa with kitchen and patio ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97044300/97044262/1c7bfffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97044300/97044262/ccc3f106.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97044300/97044262/e8ab71e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97044300/97044262/247e867f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97044300/97044262/4ebd8c53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lakeside Escape, situated in the serene lakeside settlement of Motuoapa, offers a tranquil retreat with its north-facing deck and adjacent marina. Unwind in the basic kitchen or by the BBQ while enjoying water views. This holiday home features three kayaks for exploring, a television and surround sound system for entertainment. 6.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lakeside Escape - Motuoapa Holiday Home Relax on the north-facing deck as the sun sets over the lake. Launch the boat for trout from the adjacent Motuoapa Marina, or take a paddle in a kayak. This two-bedroom, one-bathroom holiday home sleeps up to six people in comfort in the rear dwelling of this fully fenced property. Each bedroom features oil heaters to keep warm. Amenities include a basic kitchen, washing machine, BBQ, and three kayaks with six lifejackets of various sizes. For entertainment, there is a television, DVD player, surround sound system, and a selection of board games in the second bedroom. There is plenty of roadside parking, as well as space via the shared driveway for off-street parking and a boat up to 7m in length. Located just off state highway one in the lakeside settlement of Motuoapa, 10 minutes drive to Turangi, your accommodation provides a peaceful and convenient base to explore this world-famous lake and trout fishing region, just north of Tongariro National Park. Cast out for your Lakeside Escape today! 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.Due to the lake being directly across the road, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Please note there is another dwelling onsite that may be occupied during your stay.There are life-jackets available to use with the kayaks but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting life-jackets to ensure safety. If towing a boat, please be mindful of the power lines at the front of the property. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33908400/33908397/9ed25a6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### True Kiwi Bach Experience Waitetoko - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=33908397&PinnedHotelID=33908397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90159600/90159540/9143b55e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire House in Motuoapa - 3 mins to the stunning Lake Taupo. 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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 629978 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.932697,175.86931&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fdrlFenlp%60%40%3FU%3FO%40U%3FQ%40U%40U%3FQBU%40Q%40U%40OBUBQBUBQ%40SDSBSDQBSDQDSDQDQDQFQDQFQDSFOFOHSFMFQHOFQHOFMHOHOJOHMHOHMJOHKJOJKJMJKJMJKJKJKLKJKLKLGJMLGLILGLIJINGLILGLENILELENELENELGNANELANELCNCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNBLDN%40LDN%40NFLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLFNHLFLHLHJFLHLFLLLFJJLJJJJJJJLJHLLJHLJJJNHJJNJLHNHLHNHNHNHLFNHPFNHPFLFRFNFNDRFPFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDRBPDRBRBRBPBTBP%40T%40NBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FN%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTARARARAPCTAPATCPCTCPCPCTEPCPETEPCPEPEPGPEPGRGNERGNGPGPGLIRGLIRGLINILININILINKLKNIJKNKJINMJIJMJKJKJKJMJKJMHMJMHMFKHMFMHMHOFMHMDMHOBMDMDOFMDODO%40MDOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOAMEOEMGOEMEMCOIMEMIMGOIKIMGMIMGMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKKOIKKOIMIOIMKOIOIMGOIMGSIMGSGMIQGQGOESGOESGQEQEQEQEQEQCUEQCQEUAQCQCUCQCUAQAUAQCS%3FSASAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xTVbtgqsqngMj7QPa10fljkPzvQ=) Motuoapa, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles - Kuratau Jetty - 26 min drive - 19.8 miles - Taupō Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 29.9 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬9 min drive - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Escape - Motuoapa Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Lakeside Escape - Motuoapa Holiday Home located? > Situated in Motuoapa, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 miles (10 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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