Title: Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. 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 # Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. ![Terrace/patio - Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/677504b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/0b8a086d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/9d86cfbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/d5c2f9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700800/113700778/5ab6a156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Taupo on your doorstep! A lovely home in walking distance to lake and town. Summary: Experience comfort and sunshine in our elevated home in peaceful, family-friendly Hilltop, Taupo. Just a short 500m stroll down the road to the lake for summer swimming and water activities, and only 2km from the town center. Local Dairy, Fish &Chips and the Mole & Chicken Restaurant and Bar are an easy 500m stroll up the road from your holiday home. Enjoy sun-filled afternoons in our private, enclosed backyard, complete with a spacious deck —ideal for BBQs, drinks, and unwinding after a day of adventure. In winter, return to the cozy warmth of underfloor heating after hitting the slopes. Conveniently located just a short drive to the airport, Taupō Motorsport Park, golf courses, and all the attractions the region has to offer. Walk or drive to town for great restaurants, bars, and shopping. Your ideal Taupō retreat awaits—book your stay today! Comfortable Accommodation Master Bedroom – Queen bed, ensuite, deck access Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, deck access Bedroom 3 – Single bed Extras – 1 x inflatable bed, portacot available on request Pillowcases and Duvets supplied - linen available on request at extra charge All beds have electric blankets Fully Equipped Kitchen Gas hob & electric oven Dishwasher, microwave, air fryer Toaster, sandwich press, kettle BBQ utensils Fridge/freezer, Basic tea & coffee, oils, salt & pepper amenities provided Dining & Living Spaces Dining table & seating for six Stereo with Bluetooth Lounge with leather couches & armchairs Smart TV with Sky & streaming apps WiFi included Laundry & Parking Washing machine, dryer & outdoor clothesline Two off-street parking spaces + ample additional parking Outdoor Living Large deck with outdoor seating for six Cantilever umbrella for shade Gas BBQ French doors opening to the deck from the master bedroom, second bedroom, lounge, and dining areas Backyard - private and fully fenced Checking In: We will provide details on accessing the property 24 hours before your booking. Other things to please note: For the sake of our lovely neighbours, please keep noise after 10pm indoors. There are strictly no parties, smoking or pets. Smoking outside is acceptable. The guest named on the booking is responsible for the property during the duration of the stay and must take all reasonable care of our home (this is our own loved and cherished family home). For breakages and damages be aware that you will be charged for the repair or replacement. A standard service fee is included; however, if the property requires additional cleaning due to excess rubbish, soiled linen, or odour or stain removals, the full cost of these services will be charged to the renter. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747456/1484a104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellbird Cottage - private large section, with lake and mountain views. 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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 ## About the area Hilltop, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Spa Thermal Park and The Landing Lake Taupō 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=-38.698204,176.08911&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tjdkF%7Dkwq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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kHGzw3Tft_meQ5URH-4HHadiNqU=) Taupo, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Spa Thermal Park 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 1 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Maori Carvings 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 5 min drive - Replete Food Company 3 min drive - Cafe Baku 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Taupo on your doorstep! 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[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 #### Denise P. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter break Well equipped lovely family home with everything you need. ##### Denise P. 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