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10/10 Excellent
Chris V.
16 Mar 2025
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Chris V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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Kinder Cottage
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In the heart of Acacia Bay, Kinder Cottage offers a charming retreat for families and friends alike. Enjoy morning tea in the sun-kissed conservatory with views of Mt Tauhara, or unwind in the fully fenced backyard with a Webber BBQ and firepit. With Sky TV, tennis racquets, and nearby Besley park's playgrounds just a 10-minute walk away.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kinder Cottage
Superbly located in Acacia Bay, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage has everything you need for your family holiday, work trip or a catch up with friends.
Enjoy your morning cuppa tea or coffee in the conservatory with views of Mt Tauhara and the Great Lake Taupo in the distance. The fully fenced private back yard is a perfect outdoor play area for children and also doubles as the entertainers delight with Weber BBQ, fire-pit and outdoor furniture.
Keep warm and cozy in the winter months and comfortably cool in the summer with a heat pump/ air conditioning unit in the main living area and electric panel heaters and fans in both bedrooms.
There is plenty to keep everyone entertained with Sky TV provided and if you'd like to stretch the legs and get some fresh air - Besley park is just 10-minute walk away where you'll find a pirate themed playground, tennis courts, community hall and recreation reserve. Bring your own sports equipment or make the most of the tennis racquets provided. Acacia Bay's ever popular swimming spot is only a 3-minute (1.5km) drive away, or bring the boat and launch it at Acacia Bay South Boat ramp, only a 4-minute drive away.
The Kinder Cottage is a handy location to the Acacia Bay shopping centre where you'll find a convenience store, garden centre and the Bay Bar and Brasserie which only a 2-minute walk away. Taupo's town centre is 6-minute drive where you will be close to all of the best restaurants, cafe's, shops and attractions that Taupo has to offer.
Parking - 2 x off street parking + on street parking. Sorry the garage is not for guest use.
Kinder Cottage is a popular location for groups of up to 4 guests.
Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who uses professionally laundered linen & towels.
Exit clean included in nightly rate.
No pets. Strictly no parties/events or loud groups.
Bedding configuration is: Bedroom 1: 1 x queen. Bedroom 2: 2 x singles. 1 x portacot.
Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.
Enjoy your morning cuppa tea or coffee in the conservatory with views of Mt Tauhara and the Great Lake Taupo in the distance. The fully fenced private back yard is a perfect outdoor play area for children and also doubles as the entertainers delight with Weber BBQ, fire-pit and outdoor furniture.
Keep warm and cozy in the winter months and comfortably cool in the summer with a heat pump/ air conditioning unit in the main living area and electric panel heaters and fans in both bedrooms.
There is plenty to keep everyone entertained with Sky TV provided and if you'd like to stretch the legs and get some fresh air - Besley park is just 10-minute walk away where you'll find a pirate themed playground, tennis courts, community hall and recreation reserve. Bring your own sports equipment or make the most of the tennis racquets provided. Acacia Bay's ever popular swimming spot is only a 3-minute (1.5km) drive away, or bring the boat and launch it at Acacia Bay South Boat ramp, only a 4-minute drive away.
The Kinder Cottage is a handy location to the Acacia Bay shopping centre where you'll find a convenience store, garden centre and the Bay Bar and Brasserie which only a 2-minute walk away. Taupo's town centre is 6-minute drive where you will be close to all of the best restaurants, cafe's, shops and attractions that Taupo has to offer.
Parking - 2 x off street parking + on street parking. Sorry the garage is not for guest use.
Kinder Cottage is a popular location for groups of up to 4 guests.
Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who uses professionally laundered linen & towels.
Exit clean included in nightly rate.
No pets. Strictly no parties/events or loud groups.
Bedding configuration is: Bedroom 1: 1 x queen. Bedroom 2: 2 x singles. 1 x portacot.
Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry facilities
Comfort
- Air conditioning
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
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
About the area
Acacia Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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Taupo, Waikato
What's nearby
Spa Thermal Park6 min drive - 4.4 miles
Taupō Hot Springs8 min drive - 5.3 miles- beach near Te Kopua Point11 min walk - 0.6 miles
- beach near Acacia Bay16 min walk - 0.9 miles
- beach near Waikereru Point2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Getting around
- Taupō Airport (TUO)21 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's7 min drive
- Crafty TROUT Brewing Co.6 min drive
- Japan Deli6 min drive
- Replete Food Company6 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Kinder Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kinder Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kinder Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kinder Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kinder Cottage located?
Located in Acacia Bay, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 miles (10 km) of Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Lynne H.
12 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, convenient location. The view is over stated, but a pleasant outlook nevertheless.
Lynne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Reema P.
15 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes nice nd clean was comfortable with everything. .
Reema P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Sofia S.
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The location was just perfect, 5 minute walk to the lake. Gorgeous view of the lake through the windows, layout of the house was perfect, my partner and I were even talking about how we would even live there.
Sofia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025