Title: Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake. 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 apartment # Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake. Lakefront apartment with kitchenette and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937900/111937831/eb3ca8be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937900/111937831/25fcea46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937900/111937831/bf19640a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937900/111937831/43d8fa6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937900/111937831/28680f61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake. provides amenities, such as a garden and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Breakfast available - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake. The ideal location for a relaxing getaway, our spacious apartment is the perfect retreat for two. Enjoy privacy, gorgeous lake views, nature walks, onsite parking, and independent access off an extensive deck overlooking the lake. Entry is into a spacious lounge with kitchenette, fridge/freezer, dual hobs, dishwasher and microwave. The separate bedroom has a king-sized bed, wardrobe and bedroom furniture and opens out onto a timber deck and lawns. The adjacent bathroom has twin basins, toilet and a fully tiled shower. The whole apartment has underfloor heating for those cooler months. Your accommodation is located on the lower level of our home in Whakamoenga Park, a private gated community 10 km from Taupo CBD and 7 km from the Acacia Bay store and The Bay restaurant. Our guests are welcome to make the most of the communal facilities of gardens, bush walks, tennis courts, and lake access while respecting the natural environment and the privacy of local residents. Having travelled extensively we enjoy meeting fellow travelers. We are resident hosts, and available to advise you on things to do to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. French is also spoken. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878800/37878718/baf7c217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Village Resort Taupō Central - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 357 reviews £156 includes taxes & fees 9 Dec - 10 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=37878718&PinnedHotelID=37878718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142900/18142883/a25b5cf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only Taupō Central - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 534 reviews £100 includes taxes & fees 4 Dec - 5 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=18142883&PinnedHotelID=18142883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748500/3748482/3942f3be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cascades Lakefront Motel Two Mile Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 638 reviews £91 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=3748482&PinnedHotelID=3748482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976600/111976537/b9390715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nearly waterfront. 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No loud noise after 11pm Infants are welcome to accompany parents, but otherwise we do not allow children. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.732407,176.01189&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l%60kkFiihq%60%40%3FU%3FO%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FU%40UBQ%40U%40QBSBQBS%40SBQDSBSDQBQDSDQDSDSDQFQDOFQDQFQFOHQFQFMFSHMHOFOHQHOHMHOJMHKJOHOJKJMJMJKJKJMJMJKLGJKLKLIJKLILGLILGJINGLILILENGLELENELGNELENANELCNELANCNCNANAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDN%40NDLDLFNDLDNDLFLDLHNHLFLHLFJHLFLHLJLHJJJJLFJJJLLJHLJJJLJLJJHNJNHJJLHNHLHNHNHPFNHLFRHLFPFNFPFPDPFPFNDPDPFRDRBPDRDPBPDRBRBPBRBR%40PBR%40PBT%40P%40T%40T%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%3FN%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAT%3FPATARAPCTAPCTAPCPCTCPCPETCPEPEPCPETGPEPERGLGPEPGRGPGNGPILGPINGNIPILININILKNIJKNILKJKNKJKJINMJKJKJMHKJKJMHMJMFMHKHMFMHMFOHMFMDMHODMDODMDMDODOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOCOAMCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMIOGKIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKKMIKKKKKOKKKKKKKOKKIMKOIKKOIMIOIOIQGMIOIOGQGMGQISGMGSEQGQEMGSEQEQEUEQEQCQEQCUEQCQAUCQCQCUAQAUCQAS%3FUAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CJvBKoeSTPcr9aeBPVjuPHGiUrE=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles - Spa Thermal Park - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles - Taupō Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬13 min drive - ‪Cafe Lacus - ‬21 min drive - ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake. located? > Located in Acacia Bay, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Waikato River and Spa Thermal Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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