Title: Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views 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 # Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views Holiday home in Taupō with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views ![Interior - Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444419/7fccb1bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi - Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444419/62d431c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444419/cc176fd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444419/01c71d04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444419/d23d5ff3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views Welcome to Lakeside Accommodation Taupō. At Lakeside Accommodation, we're more than just holiday home managers – we're your partners in creating unforgettable memories. We're dedicated to delivering a high-end accommodation experience, ensuring that your holiday is nothing short of extraordinary. Your comfort, convenience, and satisfaction are our top priorities. We look forward to hosting you. Above the lake in picturesque Acacia Bay, this spectacular holiday home boasts views that are nothing short of exceptional. Cleverly designed over three levels to seamlessly blend in with the tree-clad surroundings which gives a deluxe tree hut feeling where you can wake up to the birds chirping. A romantic getaway or some time out with the family, this stunning holiday home won't disappoint. The second story, main entertaining area with fantastic indoor/outdoor flow with the kitchen, lounge and dining area leading out onto the decked area. Enjoying the premium view, it is easy to imagine relaxing with a cuppa or a freshly cooked woodfired pizza using the outdoor pizza oven provided. Just a couple of minutes’ walk to Acacia Bay's most popular swimming spot, where the kids can jump off the wharf or pontoon, launch a kayak or paddle board or simply cool off in the fresh water lake. Don't feel like cooking? The Bay Bar & Brasserie is a short 2-minute drive away or 16-minute walk. Wai Marino is a popular spot for family groups of up to 6 guests. Please be aware that the driveway is very steep and can be tricky to navigate. Strictly no parties, events or loud groups permitted. Linen and exit clean included in the nightly rate. Bedding configuration is: 1 x king, 1 x king, 1 x set of single bunks. Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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/28000000/27670000/27666200/27666147/c01fff73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Taupo 3 bed apartment Nukuhau - 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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 my-stays-nz-WILY-TERRACE-836 ## About the area ![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-38.70655%2C176.02934&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gOfKFFwYxBTi37435-uvYZSbw4Q=) Taupo, New Zealand #### What's nearby - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp \- 4 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre \- 5 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery \- 5 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Spa Thermal Park \- 7 min drive \- 4.9 miles - A.C. Baths \- 8 min drive \- 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬8 min drive - ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Indian Affair - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views? ### What time is check-out at Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views? ### Where is Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wai Marino - Beautiful Lake Views Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael L. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous weekend stay This is a great property - very comfortable and well equipped with stunning views of the lake and Taupo. We made great use of the fireplace on a cold weekend but would also love to return in summer. ##### Rachael L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liam Q. 16 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Nice ##### Liam Q. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Pip J. 16 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The treehouse Great views, nice and quiet location. Driveway is VERY steep. Could have some better pantry staples eg oil, spreads for toast. Outdoor bath was awesome. ##### Pip J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaye J. 22 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Interesting Home Everything we needed for an enjoyable getaway, very handy for swimming in the lake. Make sure you know how to back a car down the driveway though. ##### Kaye J. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views with total comfort This home was perfectly situated by lake and only minutes from main town of Taupo. The views were amazing as seen in photos. The driveway is steep but could park on quiet street at its base. The outside hot tub was beautiful and surroundings were quiet and serene. A short 3 minute walk gets you to the lake for swim access. Cooked dinner most nights to eat in front of amazing views of Lake Taupo. Loved our stay. Cannot wait to stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### don r. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views / Great accomodation Acacia Bay is a wonderful vacation property conveniently located a short walk from the park and kayak rentals and is only a few minutes drive from downtown Taupo. The home is well designed, high quality and very well equiped with everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The views are fantastic, the outdoor amenities are nice and add to the experience. The driveway is steep and takes a bit to get used to, but it is worth it to have the views. Taupo is a wonderful place to visit with many great hikes and water activities. ##### don r. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sahra G. 14 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super superb Lovely relaxing home in a quiet bay with fab views. Very comfy living space and well provisioned with outdoor area and other household utilities. Suggest that this wouldn’t be so suitable for elderly or disabled guests as there’s a lot of stairs (house is on 3 levels). We enjoyed our stay and would recommend Fir comfort, cleanliness and proximity to Taupo town and other activities. ##### Sahra G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Group A. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr All good ##### Group A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bryant S. 1 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome view but dated. This property is definitely special, with an amazing view! The kayaks were easy to use and the pizza oven works as good as it looks. The included binoculars made birds easy to spot. I would have given the property 5 stars except for a few issues which could be corrected to make this property truly amazing. The driveway was a definite issue but we were warned! The spa does take a while to warm so don't expect to use it on the first night (it is amazing once warmed!). 1) Main toilet is outdated and the plastic on it smells awful. 2) Included toiletries were minimal 3) Just enough wood included to use the pizza oven once 4) Paths and yard just needed a little trimming seemed a bit wild. None of these issues would keep us from visiting again the pros definitely outweighed the cons. But seriously please replace that toilet. ##### Bryant S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe G. 13 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view! Lovely stay and enjoyed the pizza oven and outdoor bath! Kayak use was a bonus. Great stay. ##### Zoe G. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan T. 28 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Views Galore Such and amazing house with stunning views, immaculately presented and well appointed, I wish we had stayed longer to soak up Acacia Bay even more. A few minors, the main beds are quite firm, some optional toppers would be great. No tea towels provided which was a niggle. Would happily book again. ##### Jonathan T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### doug D. 19 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### magic in Acacia Bay It lived up to expectations , and although warned about the driveway it is the only fault ##### doug D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim G. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### We loved the home and the views. With it being winter the steep driveway was a bit of a challenge. Also it would have been nice to have sufficient wood available for all 3 days we stayed rather than just a few starter logs...we had to go and get more on the first night. Loved the views and the beds were sooo comfortable. We will be back😊 ##### Kim G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Pauline R. 12 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Taupo stay The driveway was an issue. Needed cleaning very slippery and could not use. Also no exterior lighting. Car slid out trying to back down, had to leave car at our family’s Bach and walk to and from. Also cousin slipped on drive and cut his arm. Advertised with 2 bathrooms- 2nd bathroom not up to standard and sign up saying don’t use shower! House was clean and well presented. As it turned out 2 guests couldn’t come due to Covid, so bathroom was not an issue, but would have been as house was selected because it stated to bathrooms. ##### Pauline R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Willie G. 10 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We will be back! This place is a must stay, amazing views and tranquil location. If you admire design, detail and craftsmanship, do yourself a favour and enjoy Wai Marino for a couple of nights (at least). It helps to have a 4wd / AWD vehicle to make it up the driveway steep and can also be slippery. Couldn't find a cork screw for our wine... Luckily someone in our group had a McGiver trick up their sleeve. ##### Willie G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ---