Title: The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home 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=70090390&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home ## Photo gallery for The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home ![Terrace/patio - The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/185658a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/faea5bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/3d630156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/a2086d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70090400/70090390/31ef4b50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a tranquil setting near Lake Taupo, The Lake Escape is your perfect retreat. Unwind in the open-plan living space with Smart TV, WiFi and board games or whip up a storm in the generous kitchen before dining alfresco on the sun-drenched deck. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - 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. ### The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home This charming lodge-style holiday home creates a cosy and inviting atmosphere, where you can feel at complete ease with your family or small group of friends. With the added comfort of full double glazing throughout, the home stays warm and peaceful no matter the weather outside. After a long day of adventure, make yourself at home in the open-plan living space. Watch your favourite shows on the Smart TV, post your snaps using the complimentary WiFi, or unleash your competitive side by challenging your group to a board game from the available selection. The generous kitchen is perfect for whipping up your holiday favourites. If you've been out fishing, make use of the handy fish-filleting bench to prep your catch for the BBQ, then dine alfresco on the north-facing, sun-drenched deck. The Lake Escape comfortably accommodates up to six guests across its three bedrooms. A family bathroom plus a bonus guest toilet complete the set-up for your stay. Taupo has a variety of local attractions to enjoy. You’ll fall in love with the stunning Huka Falls just a 15-minute drive away, or drive 12 minutes and unwind in the relaxing and unique Wairakei Terraces Hot Pools. If it’s some shopping, a bite to eat, or just a lakeside stroll and some people-watching, you're just a four-minute drive from the Taupo town centre. Fully equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable Taupo getaway, The Lake Escape is waiting for you! As there are fixed bench seats on a section of the deck, adults should closely supervise young children in this area to ensure they do not climb the deck barrier. Please note there is one main bathroom plus a separate toilet and basin only. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/755dfeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor Wairakei - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.8 Good 1,004 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37810000/37804500/37804403/64f096ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Lodge Taupo Taupō Central - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 1,002 reviews £45 includes taxes & fees 28 Apr - 29 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-28&endDate=2026-04-29&selected=37804403&PinnedHotelID=37804403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1375300/1375266/4ee555b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Lake Taupo Hilltop - Pool - Kids’ pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 27 Apr - 28 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-27&endDate=2026-04-28&selected=1375266&PinnedHotelID=1375266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![12 indoor pools, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808600/3808557/bb1003e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort Hilltop - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Kids’ pool 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews £40 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=3808557&PinnedHotelID=3808557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 fire extinguisher 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 Vrbo Property The Escape Taupo Home Taupo The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home Taupo The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home Taupo 601793 ## About the area Waipahihi, 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 Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs. The Landing Lake Taupō and Spa Thermal Park 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=-38.711143,176.09064&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:p%7BfkFouwq%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40QBS%40S%40QBSBSBSBQBSDSBQDQDSBQDUDQFQDMFSFQDQFQFOFQFQHOFQHMFOHOHQHOHMHOHKJOJMHOJKHMJMLKHKJKLOJGJKLKJKLILKLIJGLILGLILINGLILELENGLELGNELENCNCLENCLENANCNALCN%3FNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBL%40PBL%40NDLBNDNBLBNDLDNFLDLFNDLDLHLFNHJHLFLHLFLHJJLHLJJJLJJFJLJLJJJJJLJLJJHNJLHNHJHNJLHNHPFNHNFLHPFNFPHPFNFPDPFPDNFPDPDPDTDPDRBPDPBRDR%40PBRBRBRBP%40R%40R%40PBT%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FRCTAPATAPCPCTCPCTAPEPCTEPCPEPEPETEPEPGRELGPERGPGLIPGPGNIPGNINGLIRILKNILIJINKNILKJKNKJKJKJKNKJKHMJKJMJMHKHMHMHMFMHKHOFMHMFMDODMHMDODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBQ%40MBO%40O%3FMBOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMEMGOIMGMIMIMGKIMIMIMIKKMKKKKIMMKMIKMKKKIOKKIMKOKOIKIMIOIMISIMGOIOGQIOGQGQGMGQESGQGQEOGQEQEUCQEQEQCQEUCQCQCUCQCUAQAQCUAQAUASAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=efT-PeYHAby6YnKEO89HbxF_FhM=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo ### 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 11 min walk \- 0.6 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 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Three Mile Bay 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 6 min drive - Starbucks 3 min drive - Cafe Baku 6 min drive - Industrie French Kitchen 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home? ### Where is The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lake Escape - Taupo Holiday Home 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather O. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in a great location! A lovely home with plenty of space and very warm. Beds were comfy. Very good location with a teeny view of the lake. Everything you need ... and a carport. The only downside is the poor phone and internet reception, but a good time to take a break from technology! We loved our stay and would recommend it. ![The deck which would be awesome in fine weather. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e5330e93-04d4-49c7-bcee-c80ca0a8ef70-1752534774153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Heather O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil S. 8 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spacious bach We enjoyed our stay but it was the hottest time so far this year and no air con and only one little fan. Would happily stay again, room for off street parking and a boat. Cheers, happy new year ##### Phil S. 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