Title: Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=82952802&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/1da5f242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/f42dec52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/128f5cb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/b84d9687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952802/a99892b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Taupo, Laid Back on Lakewood offers a cruisy 3-bedroom holiday home with Wi-Fi. Kick back by the fire or unwind on the deck with an indoor/outdoor flow - perfect for year-round relaxation. Enjoy a BBQ and explore nearby local takeaways just a short stroll away. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home Enjoying an easy, central position, Laid Back on Lakewood is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Taupo holiday home with Wi-Fi. This cruisy Taupo base is just the ticket for a family friendly stay, within close proximity to everything you need at the lake! This Taupo holiday home includes comfortable and easy care open plan living - kick back by the fire for cosy winter stays, or make the most of the indoor/outdoor flow for summer fun on the deck! The BBQ is on hand for year round kiwi dining... Bedrooms 1 and 2 at this Taupo accommodation each have a queen bed. Bedroom 3 includes a duo bunk with a double below and a single on top. To complete your convenient family set up, bedroom 1 includes an ensuite bathroom, and a second bathroom services the remaining rooms. You are within a short stroll from the local takeaways, and a simple 2 minute drive into the city centre - a perfect base for a fuss free getaway! Relax and unwind, or set out on adventure... Your lake base awaits at Laid Back on Lakewood! 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914900/37914866/0d1cce28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lofty Lakeviews - Acacia Bay Holiday Home Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=37914866&PinnedHotelID=37914866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99390000/99388300/99388293/a003794f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huon Homestay, family getaway in Acacia Bay, Taupo Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=99388293&PinnedHotelID=99388293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109008000/109007954/19e648be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waimahana Apartment 10 Taupo Waipahihi - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=109007954&PinnedHotelID=109007954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76710000/76703500/76703417/1aa7beeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to the Lake with Wi-Fi Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=76703417&PinnedHotelID=76703417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107344700/107344691/3b61f571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grace's Retreat - Taupo Richmond Heights - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=107344691&PinnedHotelID=107344691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105230000/105227400/105227315/c8e3f66e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Hub Wharewaka - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=105227315&PinnedHotelID=105227315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104790000/104788200/104788121/8973f26d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake View by Town Taupo Hilltop - Hot tub - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=104788121&PinnedHotelID=104788121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104890000/104882700/104882676/3e8ea984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic Bach with WIFI and pets Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=104882676&PinnedHotelID=104882676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747433/6347b89c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central and Beautiful - comfort and style, beautiful decoré, outdoor living. 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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 597143 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.68422,176.06096&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hsakF_%7Cqq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%40U%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBSBSBQBSDSDQBQDQDQDSDQFQDQFQFQDQHOFQFQFOHMFSHMHOFOHQJMHOHKHOJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKLKJKJKLMLGJILKLILGLILGLILGLENILELILCNGLENENELANELCNANGNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NFL%40NBNDL%40NDLDNDLFNBLHLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLFLHJHLJLFJLLJJJJJJJLJJJJLHLLJHLJLHLJNHJHNHLHNHPHNFLHRHLFNFPFPFNFPFPDPFPDNFPDTDPDPBPDPDRBRBPBRBRBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40T%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FRARARATAPCTAPAPCTCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPERENETGPENGPEPGPGRGLGRGNGNINIPGLINIPININILIJKNINKJILMJINKJKJMJKJKLKJMJKJMFMJKHMHMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMDMHODMDODMDODMBODO%40MBODO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOEOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMGMGMIMGMIMGMIMKKIMGMKKKKKMMKKKKKKKKKOKKKMIKKOIOIKIMKOIQGOIOIMGQIOGOGOGSIMESGQGQEQGQEQESEOESCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCUAQCQAUAQAUASASAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8q3CM4gM4jxSD0r0gu2R2EqAQo8=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Spa Thermal Park \- 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 6 min drive \- 2.9 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Japan Deli - ‬2 min drive - ‪Rice & Noodle House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home? ### Where is Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Laid Back on Lakewood - Taupo Holiday Home 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Nice quiet area in a very comfortable large home. 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