Title: True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home 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 # True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home Cottage with a hot tub, near Lake Taupō ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40594900/40594828/cc9c6560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40594900/40594828/de413444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40594900/40594828/8819dd35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40594900/40594828/f19146f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40594900/40594828/cbe69db4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lakeside hotspot, True Blue, offers a refreshing retreat with pops of colour throughout. Enjoy cooking up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen or dine alfresco on the sheltered patio before unwinding in the spa pool. With air-conditioning and Netflix for year-round comfort and entertainment. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home A refreshing take on a classic - Welcome to True Blue with Spa. As full of character as it is style and comfort, True Blue's pops of colour throughout capture the essence of this wonderful lakeside hotspot. A fully equipped modern kitchen is ready to help you show off your cooking prowess and serve up some delicious holiday meals. The dining area opens out onto a sheltered patio perfect for summer alfresco meals fresh off the grill! After dinner, enjoy a soak in the lovely spa pool. Summer or winter, True Blue has you covered with perfect temperatures year-round with both air-conditioning and a heat pump available as well as Netflix. A 10-minute walk will have you down at the edge of the lake or enjoying the Waipahihi Botanical Reserve. Feel like a soak in the De Bretts Thermal Springs? You'll love being just 2-minutes away. The centre of Taupo has an array of dining options and local shops as is just a short drive away. Spend your days hiking and cycling around the lake or visiting the rapids at Huka Falls. Somewhere special to unwind - True Blue is ready and waiting! Please note there are security cameras at this property, placed in the outdoor areas. Rest assured that our guests privacy is of paramount importance and the owner of the property will ensure it is preserved by switching the cameras off during a booking.There is a sofa bed in the lounge for guest use.Please note that the Fireplace is decorative and not for useAs there is a retaining wall without a barrier and a drop to the driveway, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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) - 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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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 True Blue Taupo Home Taupo True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home Taupo 596858 True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home Taupo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.715675,176.09277&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zwgkFybxq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%40QBU%40QBQBU%40QBUBQDQBUDQBQDQDQDUDQDQFQDOFQDSFQFMFSHQFOFOHOHOFMHQHOHOHMJMHMJOHMJKJOJKJKHKLOJKJILKJKLKJILKLGLILGJILINGLILGLENELILENELENELENCLENANELCNANCNCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBNBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLHNDLDLFLHNFLHJHLFLHLFLJJHLJJJLJJHJJLNHJJJJJJNJJHLJNHJJNHLHNHNHPFLHNHNFNFNHPFRFLFPDRFPDNFPDPDPDTDPDPBPDPBTDPBPBT%40PBPBT%40PBT%40P%40R%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FPATATAPCRARCRCPARCRCPEPCTEPCREPEPEREREPGPENGPEPGPGNGPIPGNGPILINGNIPILININKLIJKNINKJKLKLKJIJMLKJKHMJKJMJKHMJMHMFMHKFMHOHMFMHMDODMFMDODMDOFMDO%40MDOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOEOCMEOAMEOGMEOEMEMGOEMEMIMGOIMIKGMIMGMIMKKIMKKKMKKIKKMMIKKKKMKMKKIOKOIMKKIOIOIMIQGOIOIMGQGOIQGQGOGQEQGQEOGQEQESESEQEQCSEQCUEQCQCSASCSCQASCSAQAUAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XQktDWAQjt1UJS2XvisT9c4lYYU=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Spa Thermal Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home located? > Located in Richmond Heights, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Taupō Hot Springs are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## True Blue - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa K. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay Clean with everything you need and close to shops, supermarkets and entertainment. ##### Melissa K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura H. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cute cozy stay This little house ticked all the boxes for us un terms of affordability, comfort and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The spa pool was a hit! The only downside was that the cleaners had arrived to clean 40 minutes after we had checked in. We realize this isnt the property owners fault butthneedchwehadhadwhictimecleets ##### Laura H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie C. 27 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, neat and funky! Fantastic! Very clean. Had everything we needed. Very close to Crown Park, De Bretts and a short drive into town. We would definitely stay here again. 😊 Thank you so much! ##### Natalie C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Carolyn B. 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Adequate The house is nice enough but it doesn't really have what you need for an easy stay. There was almost no toilet peper, not enough dish wash tablets, no dish cloth, no hairdryer. The single bed has a very hard mattress that you can feel all the springs on. We had to sleep with a duvet under the bottom sheet. Unfortunately during our stay several lightbulbs blew and when we called to have them replaced we were told an electrician was needed and couldn't come till after our stay. This meant no lights in one of the bedrooms at all. ##### Carolyn B. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Hanyu L. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Great location, enjoyed the hot spa. Would be great if shampoo, body wash and hair dryer provided. ##### Hanyu L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 20 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Friends reunion We all enjoyed staying in this tidy, modern place. We really enjoyed the spa. ##### Sarah H. 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