Title: Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76394368&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/dd942231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/e60056cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/dc848889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/8038be71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394400/76394368/0b41f0a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of 2 Mile Bay, Charming Hideaway is a haven for relaxation with family and friends. Unwind in one of its 4 bedrooms or enjoy a short stroll to the lake edge and visit the nearby sailing club for pizza. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor Charming Hideaway is the perfect place to relax with family and friends. It oozes charm and character. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there\`s plenty of room for everyone. The property is located in 2 Mile Bay area of Taupo and is only a 2 minute walk from the lake edge. Wander down the hill to the 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and enjoy a cold beverage and a wood fired pizza. There is a Dell at the rear of the house with a large grassed area for the children to play. The rooms are decorated throughout with retro style and charm. You will have access to the entire property. Quiet neighbourhood just a block away from the lake edge. The property is set at the end of a shared driveway. Tea,coffee and sugar is provided. Breakfast is not provided 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112564500/112564458/7c5685b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Westhall in Kinloch Taupo Kinloch - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=112564458&PinnedHotelID=112564458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112564500/112564432/7d39383e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside in private gated community & WI-FI, large outdoor area including outdoor , BBQ and alfresco dining, outdoor. 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Only the maximum number of guests stated on the booking are permitted to stay. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 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 352030 ## About the area Two Mile Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Holiday homes in Taupō](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3571-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.71312%2C176.08707&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lZNnF-50JNPubuN1WJzyubzSVF0=) Taupō, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Three Mile Bay 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Four Mile Bay 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 6 min drive \- 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 7 min drive - Mavericks 4 min drive - Cafe Baku 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor? ### What time is check-in at Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor? ### What time is check-out at Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor? ### Where is Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Hideaway with wifi, short walk to 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club and lakefront, retro style decor 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 #### Diana H. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodations! Loved our stay in Taupo. Wonderful location and a nice roomy home with all needed amenities! Also fantastic and super quick responses to communication with the owner. Highly recommended!! ##### Diana H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen A. 25 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private, Quiet and Lots of room Had family from Canada with us, great beds, lots of room, very well equipped with all that you would want and more and as we had to be confined because of the weather a great place to spread out. ##### Colleen A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Easy trip into town Good place to stay for our needs. Close enough to town and could bike there in 15 minutes using the lake side walk way which was good for bikes, scooters and skateboards. Ideal set up for families. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0B7FE060288467A6BDB9B0D48FA933E0F3B12E011658607714367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tracy Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. 4 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property The house was very carefully looked after and overall a fantastic stay. Cosy and well, located, about 5 minutes away from town. Probably the only thing to consider is that is a tight parking for two cars so I wouldn't recommend taking more than 2 vehicles. ##### Laura T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason C. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Close to lake. Food is great at the two mile club just a 4min walk away from house. Easy access by roads to get to all tourist spots. WIFI not the best can only use for general phone surfing not good enough to chrome cast so if wet bring board games ##### Jason C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don C. 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 14 Hawai The house satisfied our wants. Close to the beach. ##### Don C. Stayed 119 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick W. 2 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean & Comfortable This stay was perfect for our requirements with 4 bedrooms, and 2 toilets. This was probably the cleanest accommodation I have ever stayed in. couldn't fault it. Just be aware of the narrow driveway if driving a bigger vehicle. ##### Nick W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Vicki and peter S. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely clean place. Loved the deck. ##### Vicki and peter S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz K. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great house to rent suited us very well we really enjoyed our stay We found this house very easy to rent and all facilities were amazing we would certainly rent here again. ##### Liz K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia F. 25 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was prime everyone that came loved the stay beds were comfy and just overall excellent Would rent it again was good and excellent location not to far from town but good distance from town our group loved it ##### Tonia F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine J. 15 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous family and friends base Spacious, well appointed kitchen, warm, great woodturner with plenty of wood. Comfortable bedrooms. ##### Christine J. 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