Title: Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3571&destination=Taup%C5%8D%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=121829015&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views ## Photo gallery for Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views ![Outdoor dining - Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121830000/121829100/121829015/626eb543.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121830000/121829100/121829015/da1dd612.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121830000/121829100/121829015/3277fb24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121830000/121829100/121829015/12b17196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121830000/121829100/121829015/4102686f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views Relaxing spacious warm with a bit of modern and a bit of retro, near the lake and town is only a short walk away along waterfront, great views and close to everything Taupo has on offer. House has a convenient layout for 2 person to 6 person accommodation An hour and quarter drive to Whakapapa ski field / sky waka An hour drive to Rotorua Large sliding doors open toward the lake, and out onto a covered patio Laundry, free WiFi ...has everything set up for an easy and enjoyable stay ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - 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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area Waipahihi, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park. The Landing Lake Taupō and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing spacious home, close to lake, great views 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris V. 26 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great relaxing stay in a very comfy house with great views ##### Chris V. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ---