Title: Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Taupō ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916500/37916482/aab3f5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916500/37916482/5ea36738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916500/37916482/ff9c0ad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916500/37916482/71e5546d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916500/37916482/4ce0efb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming 1960s Kiwi Bach, nestled on a private elevated section with beautiful north-facing lake views. Unwind in the open-plan kitchen and lounge area, perfect for taking in the scenery or enjoy a short walk to Lake Taupō's beaches and Great Lake Walkway. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home This original 1960s Kiwi Bach is situated on a private elevated section with a large garden area and beautiful north-facing lake views The holiday cottage offers basic accommodation with two bedrooms. The master bedroom has both a double and a single bed. This bedroom has a beautiful outlook with 180-degree north-facing lake views. A second bedroom with a new double bunk bed, a queen bed on the bottom and a king single on top. The shower has recently been modernised and gas-powered hot water has been installed to provide greater comfort to guests. The high-ceiling kitchen and lounge area are open plan with stunning 180-degree north-facing lake views. Private off-street parking is available behind the cottage. The property is only a 1-minute walk to Lake Taupō across a reserve in front of the cottage. The beaches straight in front of the house are great for swimming and water activities. The Great Lake Walkway can also be accessed right in front of the house for walking and cycling alongside the lake. Several other amenities are within easy walking distance such as Rainbow Point Dairy, Fish Box Takeaways and Ploughman's Restaurant (450 metres / 10-minute walk). Two Mile Boat Ramp is a short km away and the Sailing Club Bar and Restaurant 2-minute drive or a 15-minute walk along the lakefront. This cottage is ideally suited to couples, families and small groups who are looking for a peaceful stay with beautiful views and basic accommodation close to the lake. Camping up to a maximum of four extra people may also be available in summer for NZD25 extra per person per night (subject to enquiry and approval when booking)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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing) | Living room | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13100000/13099800/13099777/781a5792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acacia Lake View Motel Taupō Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 504 reviews £91 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=13099777&PinnedHotelID=13099777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747412/49ffea8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Richards - Spacious, charming, private and cosy, with Spa Bath and large outdoor deck Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space £191 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=114747412&PinnedHotelID=114747412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92620000/92610600/92610540/a5411060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mid-Century Charm - Taupo Holiday Home Rainbow Point - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=92610540&PinnedHotelID=92610540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75980000/75972900/75972855/62878347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Midtown Tui Villa - Taupō Central Holiday Unit Taupō Central - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=75972855&PinnedHotelID=75972855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89500000/89498300/89498226/7524f9b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront prime location in Rainbow Point - fab! 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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 not indicated whether 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 The J Bach Rainbow Point Bach The J Bach - Rainbow Point Holiday Bach Taupo The J Bach - Rainbow Point Holiday Bach Private vacation home 599373 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.718483,176.0807&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lihkFkwuq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40QBU%40Q%40SBSBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQBSDSDQFSDQFMFQDSFQFMFSFQHMFQHOFOHMHSHMHOHMHMJMHOJMJMHMJKJKJKJOLKJIJKLKJKLILKLIJGLGLILILGNILGLELENILELENELENENCLENALENCNCNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBNDL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLHLFLFLHJJLHLJJJLJJHJJJNJJJJJJJLJLHLJNHJHNHLJNHLHRFLHNFNHPFLFPHRFLFPDRFPDLFPDRDPDRDRDPBPDPBTBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40T%40PBT%3FR%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAP%3FTCRARARARCRCRCNCTCPCPCTEPCPEREPEREREPGPELGREPGPGNIPGPGNINGNINGNIPILKNINILILKLINKJKLKLKHKLKLKJKHMJKJMJMHKJMHMFMHMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMDMDODODMFMDO%40ODMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMGOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOIMGMIMGMIKGMIMKMIKKMKKKKIMKKMKMKIKMIMKKKOIMKOIKIOIOIMIQIOGOIOGOIOGQGQGOGQEQGSGMEQGQESESCQESEQCQEUCQCQCUCOCUAQASCSASASAUAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dd2s6npt633INhEOIzQpVBgAQGE=) Rainbow Point, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Three Mile Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Four Mile Bay - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Five Mile Bay - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lakeview Cottage - Rainbow Point Holiday Home located? > Located in Rainbow Point, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. The Landing Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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