Title: Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café ![Exterior detail - Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124600/125124541/3cac851b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124600/125124541/6d2a8e20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124600/125124541/75e3fa24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124600/125124541/a1fc21fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124600/125124541/e20a1ee8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café Enjoy a relaxed stay in this spacious four-bedroom home in the popular Wharewaka area of Lake Taupo. Sleeping up to eight guests, it’s ideal for families, groups, or couples travelling together. With a separate lounge, two bathrooms, covered indoor and outdoor dining, and a fully fenced section, there’s room for everyone to unwind. Walk to the lakefront, playground and Kokomea Village for eateries and supermarket; all while being just minutes from Taupo town, the airport, and key attractions. The home features four comfortable bedrooms, offering flexible sleeping options for families, groups, or couples travelling together. Each bedroom is well appointed with quality bedding, storage for clothing, and heating/cooling for year-round comfort. The layout allows for privacy while still being close enough for families with children. There are two modern bathrooms, making mornings easy for larger groups. Both bathrooms are clean, well lit, and equipped with showers, vanities, and essential amenities. The separate lounge is a welcoming space to relax after a day exploring Taupo. It features a large, comfortable sofa, Smart TV, and a selection of board and card games. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and ample bench space, making it easy to prepare meals for the whole group. The adjacent dining area connects seamlessly to the outdoor space, allowing for relaxed meals indoors or out. This property comes with a host of wonderful extras available for use: 4 x mountain bikes and 4 x helmets / Off-street parking for boat/trailer / Radio/Hi-Fi/Stereo / Kids games / High chair / Cot / Air fryer / Bread maker / Rice cooker / Blender / Electric beater / Toasted sandwich maker. Enjoy covered indoor and outdoor dining areas, perfect for all weather entertaining. The BBQ area is ideal for summer evenings, and the fully fenced section provides a safe space for children. The garage houses a washing machine and dryer for guest use. Off-street parking is available in the driveway, with additional free parking on the street. The entire house is available for guest use. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Mountain biking 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 ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89500000/89498300/89498226/7fca4760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront prime location in Rainbow Point - fab! 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22 ### 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 477385 ## About the area Wharewaka, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Holiday homes in Taupō](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3571-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.72425%2C176.08000&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_7qa08m6i7NqnoPVvlRt095Z6g0=) Taupō, Waikato Region ### What's nearby - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Three Mile Bay 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Four Mile Bay 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Five Mile Bay 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 5 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 7 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 9 min drive - Mavericks 3 min drive - Starbucks 6 min drive - Cafe Baku 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café? ### Where is Beautiful Lake Taupo Home with everything you need - Walk to Lake & Café located? ## Have a question? 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