Title: Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style 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 # Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112880000/112878400/112878380/9d99c3c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112880000/112878400/112878380/a68d9ffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112880000/112878400/112878380/f43ed1fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112880000/112878400/112878380/w1497h841x0y2-29edc4f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112880000/112878400/112878380/1dc1cad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style Kensington Estate – Stylish Retreat with Stunning Lake Views Welcome to Kensington Estate, a beautifully furnished 2-bedroom upstairs retreat with a private entrance, located near Taupō’s stunning 2 Mile Bay. The Space 🏡 Private Upstairs Retreat – This is a self-contained upper-level unit in a split home, offering your own private entrance and separate living space for a peaceful stay. ✨ Accommodates up to 5 guests 🛏 Bedding configuration: Master Bedroom: 1x King-size bed Second Bedroom: 1x Sofa bed, 1x Single bed Why You'll Love It 🌅 Breathtaking Views – Wraparound decks with outdoor seating offer stunning lake views and unforgettable sunsets 🌿 Private & Peaceful – A second deck overlooks a tranquil bush reserve, where you can wake up to the sound of native birds 🍽 Modern & Spacious – Open-plan living with a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience 🔥 ❄ All-Season Comfort – Heat pump/air conditioning to keep you cozy year-round 📺 Entertainment & Connectivity – Smart TV and Wi-Fi included Location 📍 Just 5km from Taupō town centre, making it the perfect base for your holiday adventures We provide quality bedding and towels to ensure a comfortable stay. Book now and experience the best of Taupō at Kensington Estate! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100367500/100367435/5bbf3b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bach in old Wharewaka well located for a fabulous lake holiday. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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 ## 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-38.71382%2C176.09375&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Tu5Y8AXrabAJFtlaPIqm29tLMRA=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Taupō Hot Springs - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Three Mile Bay - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Spa Thermal Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style located? > Located in Richmond Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Three Mile Bay. Taupō Hot Springs and Four Mile Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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