Title: Family and friends getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Family and friends getaway Family-friendly holiday home in Taupō ## Photo gallery for Family and friends getaway ![Terrace/patio - Family and friends getaway (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32889300/32889263/19dc90de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family and friends getaway (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32889300/32889263/5e793109.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Family and friends getaway (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32889300/32889263/78d9b011.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Family and friends getaway (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32889300/32889263/1d59a10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Family and friends getaway (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32889300/32889263/b6fcfb0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Wharewaka, a spacious 4-bedroom family home with a warm welcome. Enjoy the pool table, air conditioning, and heat pump for comfort. With off-street parking and an open-plan living area that flows into outdoor seating, this is your perfect retreat near Taupo town. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Family and friends getaway Located 500 meters from the lakefront at Wharewaka. 4 bedroom family home. 2 bathrooms (1 is an ensuite and 1 with a bath), separate toilet, pool table and lots of off street parking, fully fenced and fully equipped. Pets welcome as long as you clean up after them. 800sq meter section, tramp, dart board, kayak, bbq, toys, air conditioning, heat pumpx2\. Open plan living and outdoor setting. Taupo town is a 7 minute drive. Supermarket 3 minutes away. Rooms as follows 1 king bed 1 king bed 1 queen bed 1 single bed +room for extra mattress ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Only outside ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - 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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Family Friends Getaway House Wharewaka Family Friends Getaway Wharewaka Family Friends Getaway Taupo Family and Friends Getaway Taupo Family and Friends Getaway Private vacation home Taupo Family Friends Getaway Family and Friends Getaway Private vacation home Family Friends Getaway Taupo Family and Friends Getaway Taupo Family and Friends Getaway Private vacation home Family and Friends Getaway Private vacation home Taupo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.735573,176.06262&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ftkkFkfrq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40S%40U%40QBU%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQDSBSDQDQBQDUDQFQDSFMFQDQFQFSFMFSHMFQHOFOHQHMHOHMHOHOJKHOJMJKHOJKJKJMJMLKJKJILKJKLGLMLGJILGLILILGNILGLELILENELENELENENALGNALENCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NFN%40LDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLFLFLJLFLHLFJLLFLJJJLHJJJJJJJNJJJJJNJJHLJNHJHNHNJLHNHLFPHNFNHPFLFRHLFRFPDPFPDLFRDPDPDTDPDPBPDRBRBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40T%40PBT%3FR%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FPATAP%3FTCTAPATAPCRCPCRCRCPCRCREPCREPEPETEPEPGPENGPEPGPGPINGPGNIPGNILGPININKLINILILKLINKJKNKJKJKLKLKJKJMHKHMJMHKJMHMFMHMJMDMHMFMHODMFMFMDODODMDMDO%40OFM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOAMEOAMGOAOEMEOEMEOEMGMGMEMIOGMIMIMGMIKGMIMKMIKKMIKIKKMKKOKKKKKKIOKKKOIMKMIMIOIMIOIOIQGMIOGQIOGQGOGQGQEQGQGOEQGQEQEUCQEQESCQESCSCQCSCSCQASAQCUAQAUAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_UJM4fu2gcwXLV-wGdzOz4k9CLM=) Wharewaka, Waikato #### What's nearby - Five Mile Bay \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Four Mile Bay \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Three Mile Bay \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 6 min drive \- 3.4 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mavericks - ‬7 min walk - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family and friends getaway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Family and friends getaway? ### What time is check-in at Family and friends getaway? ### What time is check-out at Family and friends getaway? ### Where is Family and friends getaway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family and friends getaway 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 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun H. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice spot close to lake Nice tidy family home ##### Shaun H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex S. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Taupo weekend Great property, weather packed it in for us but the property itself and being close to other amenities meant we still had a great time. ##### Alex S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina Y., New zealand 12 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday away The house had everything we needed and worked well for an extended family holiday away. Lake was only a short walk down the road and we loved using the kayak. The supermarket was handy being just on the other side of the highway. Would definitely use this house again. Thanks for the stay. ##### Katrina Y. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave M. 19 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous An absolute home away from home. Clean, tidy and well equipped. Couldn't fault it if we tried. ##### Dave M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha S. 2 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Everything we needed for a fun stay and close to the lake ##### Natasha S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonya R. 27 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### the property had a great layout which made for fabulous entertaining and family time Excellent location, we walked daily to the lake. The neighbourhood was friendly. We felt safe. Some outside shade cover would have been a benefit as it was super hot, however we were able to enjoy aircon. This was a wonderful property. Thank you ##### Sonya R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike l. 11 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stress free stay Great location and set up. 3 young kids loved playing with all the toys and swimming in the pool. Hardly had to take anything. ##### mike l. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber R. 2 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Full Linen and Kitchen Facilities A really enjoyable place to stay. Lots of space for indoor and outdoor activities. Only a short walk to the lake with a track that is dog, runner, and cycle friendly. The lake front is nice and sandy. Full kitchen with all you could want for cooking. Full linens provided. Easy check in process. Ample off street car parking. Pool was a nice option from the lake when we wanted a quick dunk. Would ##### Amber R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lloyd J. 14 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wharewaka delight very nice property, had a great time everything was great ! lots of activities to keep us all occupied. Very short walk to a lovey sandy bay and our dog was allowed to come and enjoy it with us. Would recommend to others. ##### Lloyd J. ### 8/10 Good #### Evangeline S. 29 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location, lovely house Beautiful neighbourhood and spacious house made us feel like home. There were quite some cat fur about the house, might be an issue for people with sensitive noses. Other than that, it was a great place for a family stay. They allowed our puppy as well, and had a fully fenced garden. ##### Evangeline S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah K. 1 Jan 2019 #### Great family house Perfect place for a family. The kids loved the trampoline and plenty of beds for our 3 generation of family staying. Felt very home-ly and comfortable, walking trail to the lake and park. Highly recommend! ##### Sarah K. 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