Title: Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location 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 # Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location ## Photo gallery for Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location ![Interior - Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/a6064164.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/259e6c3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/41fb8077.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/c10aebb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747417/9072fe43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £207 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb ## 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. ### Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location You will be close to everything Taupo has to offer when you stay at this centrally located place. Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located home, just a few minutes drive from the town centre. Thoughtfully decorated and set up with everything you need to simply arrive, unpack, and relax! We\`re also happy to host your fur babies for your stay, just please let us know in advance. Tobin Cottage is a thoughtfully decorated two story property just a short drive from the town centre. It has everything you need for a lovely relaxing stay in Taupo, including: Smart TV Two heat pumps New fridge/freezer New oven New washing machine New dryer Microwave Hairdryer Nespresso machine and capsules X-box Board games Baby high chair When you book to stay at Tobin Cottage you will have the place to yourselves to enjoy. You can contact the team at Your Space Taupo between 8am - 8pm using AirBnB messaging. HOUSE RULES Please supervise children around the stairs, and whilst upstairs at all times. Checkout Time - Unless confirmed in advance via the Guest Portal link, checkout is before 10:00am on your final day. Cleaning rosters are set a week in advance and the team start at 10:00am. Linen - Please strip the sheets and pillows placing them in the bathroom together with bath and kitchen towels and cloths. Please do not strip duvets as they are washed separately. (No need to wash any linen please as this is done professionally). BBQ - If a BBQ is provided and used, please ensure you clean it prior to departure or a $50 fee will be incurred. We have provided everything required to clean it in the blue cube. Kitchen - If a dishwasher is provided please place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on. Alternatively please handwash your dishes and put them away. Please do not turn the fridge/freezer off. Rubbish - Two bags and a recycling bin are provided free of charge. Please remove all additional rubbish from the property. Please contact us if this is an issue for any reason. Before Leaving - Please check that all doors are locked and windows are shut, lights, electric blankets, the heat pump and/or heaters are turned off, and return the key to the lockbox. Please double check the house, and lawns before leaving as we often find lost property. Any lost property will be kept for a maximum of 3 weeks before being discarded. We will happily courier any lost property back to you - if requested, a postage and handling fee will be incurred. Damage or Maintenance Issues - Please report any accidental property damage or maintenance issues as you come across them and prior to departure so that we can resolve issues before our next guests arrive. Fees - Unfortunately a fee will be incurred via AirBnB to cover any extra cleaning required due to any of the above rules not being followed. Pets - If you plan to bring a pet, we politely ask you to maintain the property with regard to any pet poop, thanks. We will charge a $50 fee for clearance of any poop by our cleaning or inspection team. Please also note that you will be liable for ANY damages incurred to the property by your pet (or appearing to be as a result from your pet). Please exercise care, and supervise your pet at all times, thank you. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Have a lovely stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake ### 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 - 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additional fee may apply ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 208419 ## About the area Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Richmond Heights, a neighbourhood in Taupō. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park. A.C. Baths and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.71795%2C176.08390&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Rnlf2NwLbz15rHuPIIApAcaNYRE=) Taupō, 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 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Three Mile Bay 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Four Mile Bay 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 6 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 8 min drive - Mavericks 4 min drive - Starbucks 5 min drive - Cafe Baku 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location? ### How much is parking at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location? ### What time is check-in at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location? ### What time is check-out at Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location? ### Where is Tobin Cottage - thoughtfully furnished, two storey property, pet Friendly, in central location located? ## Have a question? 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