Title: Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach 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 apartment # Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach Apartment with patio, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach ![Outdoor dining - Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976600/111976537/b9390715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976600/111976537/537757be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap - Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976600/111976537/9efce091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976600/111976537/7e845e0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976600/111976537/516b4351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Lake Taupō, Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach Stay at beautiful Wharewaka. Quiet subdivision close to the lake, which is only a 5 minute stroll away, to enjoy that refreshing swim. Bring your bikes and cycle the lions walk into town. On-street parking right outside your own entrance and patio area. Queen bed with stunning bathroom. Supermarket, cafes, pubs within walking distance. Bus stop at the top of the road. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### 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) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122780000/122772700/122772645/525f4cc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huka Villas-Apartment-Lake Taupo Rangatira Park - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=122772645&PinnedHotelID=122772645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120600000/120599700/120599628/6c6dfe4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stagford Barn with Private Hot Tub Taupō - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=120599628&PinnedHotelID=120599628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444411/3c0b397c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waimahana Apartment 8 Waipahihi - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=104444411&PinnedHotelID=104444411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Unit with Thermal Pool | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629015/fad001f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chelmswood Motel Taupo Two Mile Bay - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Room service 8.2 Very good 337 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=9629015&PinnedHotelID=9629015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38040000/38039500/38039463/efbff073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach Waitahanui - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=38039463&PinnedHotelID=38039463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30600000/30593300/30593213/9a24fb4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Infinity Views - Lake Taupo (free wifi, linen provided) Omori - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 151 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=30593213&PinnedHotelID=30593213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101516700/101516631/89320894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Taupō Hideaway Apartment in Acacia Bay Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews £107 includes taxes & fees 27 Jan - 28 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=101516631&PinnedHotelID=101516631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937900/111937831/61d0e8a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake. 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Richmond Heights - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews £123 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=112843071&PinnedHotelID=112843071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### 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 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.738785,176.06685&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hhlkFy%60sq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40U%40U%40QBU%40QBSBS%40QBSBSDQBSBSDQDQBQFSDSDQDQFOFQDQFQFQFOHQFOFQHOFMHQHOHOHMHOJOHKJMHOJKHOLKJKHMJMLKJKLGJKLMJGLMLGLGJILKLELINGLILELINELENELELENENALENCNELCNANCLAPCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDN%40LDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLHLFNHLDJJLHLFLFJLLFLLJJLFJJJJJLJLJJJJJNJJHNJLHJJNHNHLHNHNFPHLHNFPFNHPFNFPFPDPFPDNFPDPDRDRDPDPBPDRBRDPBR%40RBPBRBR%40P%40TBP%40T%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAR%3FRARATCPATAPCTCPCPATCPEPCTEPCPEPEPETEPERGNENGPEPGRGPGLIRGLGPINILGPINININILKNIJKNILKJKNKJKJKNKJKJKJMHKJMJMFKLMFMHMFKLMBOHMHMFMDOHMDMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FQCMAOCOAMCOEOAMEOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMIMEMGOIMIMCMMKGMIMGMMKGMKKKMIKKMKKKIOKKMKIOKKIMKOIKKOIMIOIOIOIQGMIOGQGMISGMGQGSEQGQGOEOESEQGUCQEQEQCQCUEQCQCUAQCQCUAQCUAQAUAS%3FSASAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uOpxhhz3V1eszGg4mEHt6jrUbk4=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Five Mile Bay \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Four Mile Bay \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Three Mile Bay \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 6 min drive \- 3.4 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mavericks - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach pet-friendly? ### Where is Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nearly waterfront. Cosy apartment 5 minutes walk to lake and beach 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 ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo D. 7 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely stay. The accommodation was very clean and the neighborhood wss so quiet we got 2 very good nights sleep. It was just what we were looking for. Would highly recommend and a beautiful token was a gift of a lovely bottle of wine . Thank you! ##### Jo D. 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