Title: Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103164227&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, 10-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo ![Outdoor dining - Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/880e1c79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/eb482640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/fbb380fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo (Taupo)](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 - Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103164300/103164227/9b1aa650.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 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/45000000/44050000/44043100/44043023/a38997de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Villa - Spacious home in a stunning location Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=44043023&PinnedHotelID=44043023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30800000/30795100/30795036/39b306ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute lakefront holiday house Two Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 137 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=30795036&PinnedHotelID=30795036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969838/ec8bbd94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic holiday spot, memories at Wharewaka Beach Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=88969838&PinnedHotelID=88969838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115180000/115176000/115175985/53421c6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Logan House | Stylish Family Retreat w/ BBQ, Garage & Comfort Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=115175985&PinnedHotelID=115175985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116770000/116761300/116761204/db8f80fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taupo Town and Lake - 2 bedroom Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=116761204&PinnedHotelID=116761204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969836/22794361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=88969836&PinnedHotelID=88969836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33137100/33137005/3d1c0096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Corena's Place - walking distance to lake and town. 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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 ![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 \- 2 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 - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬16 min walk - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪Indian Affair - ‬16 min walk - ‪Replete Food Company - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo? ### What time is check-in at Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo? ### What time is check-out at Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo? ### Where is Sunshine Cottage - 5 minute walk to Lake Taupo located? ## 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 ## 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 #### 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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