Title: Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102341922&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. ![Terrace/patio - Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342000/102341922/702067b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342000/102341922/ba31d0d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342000/102341922/cff9d2b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Table football - Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342000/102341922/b6872557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342000/102341922/ab0611d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In this home away from home, relax in the fully fenced private back garden with outdoor suite and barbecue. Unwind in the lounge with a 50 inch Google TV and Klipsch bluetooth soundbar, featuring Netflix and Amazon Prime. You'll appreciate the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen with air fryer, microwave, dishwasher as well as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. Home away from home with 3 Bedrooms (2 have ranch slider access to rear garden and master has en suite) Master bedroom has Queen bed the other 2 have doubles. Family bathroom has walk in shower and bathtub with shampoo and shower gel provided. Also a seperate toilet. Lounge has 50 inch Google TV and Klipsch bluetooth sounbar with Netflix and Amazon Prime provided. Fully equiped kitchen with including air frier, microwave and dishwasher. Fully fenced and private back garden with outdoor suite and barbecue. Garage/Rumpus has TV with Chromecast and Nintendo Wii, also has Table Football Laundry has front loading automatic washing machine (washing powder provided) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - 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 - Foosball table ### 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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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.67499,176.0646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ry_kFwrrq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40S%40U%40QBU%40Q%40SBSBSBSBSBOBUDQDQBSDQDQDQFQDQFQDQFSFQFOFQFQFOHMHSFMHOHMHQHOHKHOJMHOJKHOJKJMJMJKJKLKJKJKLKJILKLGJMLGLILGLILGLINELILELGNELENELENCLENENCLANENCNALCN%3FNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBNDN%40LBNDLDNBLDNDNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHLFLLJFLJJHLJJJLJJJJJJJJLJLJJJNHJJNHLHJHNJNHPFLHNHLFRHLFNFPFPHNDPFRFPDPFPDPDPDPDPBRDPDPBTBNBRBRBRBR%40RBP%40T%40P%40T%40R%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPATAPATARARARCRANCTCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPEREPEPEPGPEPGRGPEPILGRGPGLINGPINILGNIPKNILILILKNIJKLKLKLKJKLKJKJMJKJMJKHMJKFMJMHMHMFMHMFMHMDOFMFMFMDODODMDOBMDODM%40OBODOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOEMCOAOEMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOEMIMGMIMGMIMIKKMGMKKIMKKKKKMKKKKMKKKMKMIMKKIOKMIOIKIOIQIOIMGOIQIOGMGQGSGMGQGQESGQEQGQEQEQESCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCUAOASCSASASAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Wo3ZnMhtBD_D_H5M4_4fa0yG6gE=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Spa Thermal Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 5 min drive \- 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Replete Food Company - ‬3 min drive - ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬19 min walk - ‪Japan Deli - ‬3 min drive - ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo.? ### What time is check-out at Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo.? ### Where is Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright and cosy holiday home away from home in Taupo. 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte D. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home We had a great stay! Kids loved it. ##### Charlotte D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DEVON 2 May 2024 Home away from Home!!! ##### DEVON Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pabar Kyi K. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy winter retreat It was clean, quiet and close enough to town. Everything was in good condition and well maintained. The house is spacious, warm and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Pabar Kyi K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rocily D. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay in Taupo We had a delightful stay in Taupo. The location was perfect, just a short drive to the city and all the amenities we needed. The accommodation itself was cozy and spotless, equipped with everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Our host was exceptionally accommodating, promptly attending to our requests and providing clear, detailed instructions and communication throughout. This made our experience seamless and truly enjoyable. We highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing and convenient stay in Taupo. ##### Rocily D. 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