Title: Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo 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 home # Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/880e1c79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/eb482640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/4b833b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/9b1aa650.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/fbb380fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Lake Taupo's Bird Area, Sunshine Cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the modern dining and BBQ area after an action-packed day or stroll down to the lake edge just minutes away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo Kia Ora and welcome to Sunshine Cottage. A charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom stylish and modern cottage in the heart of Lake Taupo's Bird Area. With the ability to sleep 6 guests, it is ideal for couples or families for a relaxing break. A few minutes walk will see you at the lake edge, at the end of the street. A few more minutes will see you in the Taupo town. Enjoy the well thought out dining/bbq area after a long day at the lake or adrenaline fueled activities. \*\* Please note all bedroom and bathroom linen is included in the cleaning rate\*\* ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76395500/76395427/434cb7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Town House with Wi-Fi Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=76395427&PinnedHotelID=76395427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113770000/113763300/113763279/e6357e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Side Getaway - Taupo Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=113763279&PinnedHotelID=113763279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82850700/82850632/339e63ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy in Central Taupo with Wi-Fi Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=82850632&PinnedHotelID=82850632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37965600/37965573/8682e589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peace and Tranquilty Close to Town Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=37965573&PinnedHotelID=37965573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10950000/10947300/10947201/8c8995b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments Taupō Central - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 712 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=10947201&PinnedHotelID=10947201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747460/2c0ae235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Living - directly across from Lake Taupō. 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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 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 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 352047 ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [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¢er=-38.69239,176.07816&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jfckFoguq%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40S%40S%40SBQ%40SBSBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBSDODSDSFSDMDQFSFQFQFOFOFSFOHMFQHOHOHQHMHOHOHKJMHOJKHOJKJMJMJKJKLKJKJKLKJMLGJKLILGLILGLILGLINELILELGNELELENGNCLCNENCLENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40LDNBNDLBNBLFNDLDNDLFLDLHNDLHLFLHLFLHLFLHJJLFJLLJJJJJLJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHNJLHJHNHNHLHPHNHNFLHPFNFRFNFNFPFPFRDPDLFRDRDRDNBRDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPATARAPCTAPAPCTCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPEREPETGPELEPGRGPGPGLGRGPGLIRGLINILIRILINILILKLINKNIJKLKLKHKLKJMJKJKJMJKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMFODMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOCMEOAOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMGMEMIOEMIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMKKKKKMKKKKMKIKOKKIOKKIOKMIMIMIOIMISIMIOGQIOGMGQGSGMGQGQGSEQEMGQEUEQESCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCUAQCQAUAQASAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tMy8npuaOZQbsk3rVky34whcrIQ=) Taupo, Waikato ### What's nearby - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬16 min walk - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Piccolo - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo located? > Located in Taupō Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Maori Carvings and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo Reviews 10 ### 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 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewart G. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely home in a great location. It was very clean and tidy. ##### Stewart G. 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