Title: Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96887263&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home ![Fridge, dishwasher, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils - Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887300/96887263/75dd52fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887300/96887263/67f51403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887300/96887263/cf146f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887300/96887263/3e1fb4b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887300/96887263/4b5b8021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home Extensive decking provides a vast, outdoor living area which perfectly captures the glimmer of the lake. Built-in seating means you can appreciate the views, while an outdoor table set lets you alfresco dine in this stunning setting. Step inside with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and appreciate this warm and inviting space. A heat pump and wood burner provide year-round comfort in the open-plan living area, which is comprised of a cosy lounge, dining table and well-equipped modern kitchen. Lakeside Haven provides three well-appointed bedrooms, sleeping up to five guests. A heat transfer system will ensure year-round warmth, while two bedrooms each offer queen-size beds and the third enjoys a king-single. A fresh, functional bathroom, separate toilet and laundry with a washing machine complete this convenient set-up. Situated down a driveway and surrounded by trees and birdlife, you'll appreciate off-street. A lockable storage shed offers two bikes and a kayak for use. This Wharewaka location means you’re within a five-minute stroll to the lakefront, walking tracks and Four Mile Bay. Situated on the southern end of Taupo, The Landing family entertainment and Kokomea Village shopping centre are both a three-minute drive away, while Taupo’s bustling town centre is just 10 minutes by car. A year-round base in a spectacular setting - Lakeside Haven awaits! 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.There are helmets available to use with the bikes but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting helmets to ensure safety. There are life-jackets available to use with the kayak but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting life-jackets to ensure safety.Please ensure you do not park on the shared driveway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114440000/114436300/114436260/a485fd7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "The Homestead" Acacia Bay, close to The Bay Bar Brasserie & famous L'arte Cafe. 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 629175 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.73612,176.06456&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rwkkForrq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%3FSBU%40Q%40U%40QBUBQBQBUBQBQBUDQBQDQDQDUDQDQFSDMFQDQFQFSHMFQFOHQFOHMFSHMHOJMHOHOHKJMHOJKJOJKJKJKJMJMJKLGJMLKLGJKLILILGLILGLILGLINELILELCNGLENELENANGLANENCNALCNANCL%3FPAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NFL%40NDLDNDLFNBLDLHLDNHLFLHLDLJLFJHLHLJLFJJLLJFJJJLLHJNJJHJJNJJJNHLJJHNHNHLHNHLHRFLHNFPHNFPFLFRFPFPDPFLDRFPDPDTBPDPDPBPDTBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FRARARATAPCTAPATCPCPCTCPCPETCPEPEPCPETEPGPEPGNEPGPGPGRGLGPINGPINGLIRILINILININKJILKNKJKNIJKJKNMJKJKJKHMJKJMFMJMHKHMFMJMDMHMFOHMDMHMDODMDODMDODM%40OFO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FQCM%3FOCOAMCOAOCOEMAOGOAMEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMGMIMGMIMGMIMIKKMGMKKKMIKKKKKOKKKKKKKOKKIOKMIKIOIOKMIOIMGSIMGOIQGOGQIMGSGQEQGQEOGQEQEQEUEQEQCQEQCUCQCQCUCQCQCUAQAUAQCU%3FSASAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KcKdth8G4kMa0tQhX90HJDb0N7U=) Wharewaka, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Four Mile Bay \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Five Mile Bay \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Three Mile Bay \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 5 min drive \- 5.4 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home? ### Where is Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jalaine 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication What an absolute gem. Gorgeous inside and generous with supplied items. Large decking with uninterrupted lake view. Highly recommended and will stay again. Excellent value for $. Thanks for a great stay ##### Jalaine Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024