Title: Soak up the Sun 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 # Soak up the Sun Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Soak up the Sun ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/355ec5b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/fab2a867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/0a0e0fc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/76849a4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/1238023b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the shores of serene Lake Taupo, this peaceful retreat invites you to unwind and rejuvenate. Close to family-friendly activities at The Landing and a new Woolworths supermarket, relax in style. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space £167 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec ## 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. ### Soak up the Sun Take a break and wind down at this peaceful oasis nestled near the shores of lake Taupo, close to our new woolworths supermarket and the landing that has plenty of family friendly activities. Relax and enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626703/9fc49469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments Taupō Central - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 574 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=9626703&PinnedHotelID=9626703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44221100/44221082/w5152h3257x0y0-7e4de99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jaw Dropping Views, Taupo View Loft in stunning Wharewaka. 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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number 134-407-484 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 352051 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.71928,176.08311&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lnhkFmfvq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40S%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBUBQBSBSDQDQBQDSDSDQFSDQDMFSFODSHMFSFQFMHSFMHOHMHSHMHOHOHKHMJOJOHKJMJKJKJMJMLKJIJKLKJKLIJKLGLILILGLILGLILGNGLELGLENGLCNENELCNENCLENANALCNCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40N%40LDNBNDLBNDLDNBLFNDLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLHLHLFJJLHJJLJJJJHLJJLJLJJJJJLHJJNHNJJHLHNHNHLHRHLHNFLHRFLFPFRFLFRFNFRDLDPFRDPDRDRBPDPDPBRBRBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40R%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPATATAPCTANATCPCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCREPERERGPEPENGPGPGPGNGPGPGLIRGLININIPINILINILKJINKNIJKLKJKLKJKLMLKFKJMJKJMHKJMHMFMHMFMHMFMHOHMDMFMDODMDOFMBODMBODOBMDO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOCOAMAOCOAMEOCOEMCOEOCMGOEMEMGMEOEMIMIMGMIMGMIMGMIKKMIKKMKKKKGMMKMKKKMKKKMIKKOKOIOIIIOIMIOIQIOIOGMISGMGQGQIOEQGQGQEOEQGQESESEQCSEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCSASCOAUAQAUAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ApLvcExWGOTl_HRercndfITrS-c=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Three Mile Bay \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Four Mile Bay \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Five Mile Bay \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Soak up the Sun pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Soak up the Sun? ### How much is parking at Soak up the Sun? ### What time is check-in at Soak up the Sun? ### What time is check-out at Soak up the Sun? ### Where is Soak up the Sun located? ## Have a question? 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