Title: Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home 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 # Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/d7ede8f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/28c43213.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/12b0c235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/8a0be404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, streaming services - Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029100/45029021/9f426714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Taupo, Wharewaka Hideaway offers a serene lake base getaway. Unwind by the fire indoors or relax on the deck with tranquil lake views and an al fresco BBQ experience. With modern open-plan living, 2 bathrooms and a private verandah off bedroom 1, this spacious holiday home is perfect for families. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home Wharewaka Hideaway is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Wharewaka holiday home in Taupo. This well appointed, comfortable lake base is an excellent option for a relaxed lake getaway! This 2 storey Wharewaka holiday home includes modern, open plan living downstairs. Keep cosy indoors by the fire for cooler stays, or relax on the deck with a peek of the lake for summer stays... the Weber Q BBQ is on hand for dining al fresco! There are 2 bedrooms upstairs at this Wharewaka accommodation. Bedroom 1 is fitted with a super king bed, and opens onto a private verandah with tranquil lake views. Bedroom 2 is fitted with 2 single beds. Downstairs bedroom 3 is fitted with a queen bed, and bedroom 4 is fitted with 3 single bunk sets. This large bedroom also has a sofa and a 50" TV which can be connected to Youtube and your Netflix account. A bathroom on each floor completes the convenient holiday set up at Wharewaka Hideaway. When you are not unwinding on the deck, the Wharewaka Reserve and its north facing beach are only 3 minute walk away and include a large children's playground. The beach area is very suitable for swimming, and launching small sail boats or kayaks. A boat ramp at 3 Mile Bay is nearby for launching larger boats, and the Lions Walk extends all the way back to Taupo itself, or back down to 5 Mile Bay! For your next Taupo escape, head to the lake and enjoy Wharewaka Hideaway! Please be advised that no car is allowed to be parked on the back lawn. Please remember to bring your Nespresso-compatible pods for a delicious coffee fix in the morning from the Nespresso machine!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 ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119295300/119295279/f002debc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake House - On Pokaka Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=119295279&PinnedHotelID=119295279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88780000/88774400/88774396/56557f82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barne the Bentley - Taupo Holiday Home Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=88774396&PinnedHotelID=88774396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476900/104476828/066aa9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rise and Shine with Hot Tub Wharewaka - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=104476828&PinnedHotelID=104476828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476800/104476776/5fe52a34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Taupo Gem Wharewaka - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=104476776&PinnedHotelID=104476776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, dishwasher, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887300/96887263/75dd52fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=96887263&PinnedHotelID=96887263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113200000/113196800/113196786/b1b7fb25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=113196786&PinnedHotelID=113196786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117520000/117519900/117519857/a5e462cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Delight with Mountain Views Wharewaka - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=117519857&PinnedHotelID=117519857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 595988 Wharewaka Hideaway Wharewaka Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home Taupo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.733395,176.06674&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rfkkFc%60sq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40S%40U%40QBU%40QBU%40QBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQBSFSDQDQDQFOFQDQFSFMFSHQFMFQHOFMHOHQHOHOHMJOHKJOHMJKHOLKJKHKJOLKJKLIJKLKJGLMLGLIJGLILGLINGLILELINELENELELENENCLENANELCNANCLANCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLHLFNHJDLJLFLHLFJLLFLJJJLHJJJJJJJNJJJJJNJJHLJNHJJNHLHNHNHLFRHLHNFPFLHPFNFPFRDPFPDNFPDPDPDRDRDPBPDPBTDPBP%40TBPBPBT%40P%40TBP%40T%3FR%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FPATAP%3FTATCPATAPCRCRCPARCPERCREPCREPEPETEPEPGPENGPEPGPGPGNIPGNGPINILGPININILINKNIJKLINKJKNKHKLKLKJKLKJMFKJMLMFKJMHMHMFMJKDOHMFMHMDOFMDMDOFMDODMDO%40MDOBODM%40OBO%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOAOEMEMEOGMEOEMGMEMIOGMIMGMIKGMIMIMKKGMMKKMGKKMMKMIKKMMIIOKKIOKMIKKOIOIMIOIQIOGMIOGQGOIQGQGOGQEQGQGOEQEQEQGUCQEQESCQESCSCQCSCQASCSAQCUAQAUAU%3FQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vTTaFtmpJVZAyeZfjHbG-ichQ5o=) Wharewaka, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Four Mile Bay \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Five Mile Bay \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Three Mile Bay \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mavericks - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home? ### Where is Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart J., Napier 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### the place to stay Second time staying here and love it. Clean, Tidy and well equiped place. Looking for a place to stay in Taupo…this is a no brainer ##### Stuart J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyly D. 4 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay Great place, clean, perfect kids space, ideal location ##### Kyly D. 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