Title: Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. 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 # Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/f8f9d6b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/83663245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/b230b036.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/cca6d180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64895300/64895284/dbd4b67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away near the quieter end of Lake Taupo, this 2-story house is perfect for families. Enjoy lake views from the large outside deck and take advantage of two living areas with Netflix-equipped TVs. With a bunkroom downstairs and hotel-grade linen throughout, you'll feel right at home. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. Over our quiet road from the lake is our very comfortable and recently refurbed well appointed 2 storied house with (2 TV's and Netflix) 2 living areas, upstairs and downstairs. Great for the Kids! 2 dbl bedrooms upstairs, and bunkroom downstairs with 4 bunk beds and 2 extra mattresses. Large outside deck with great views. Close to 3 boat ramps and ski lanes at the picturesque and quieter end of Lake Taupo. Great fishing either from boat or fly fish the famed Tauranga Taupo (3 min drive) or Tongariro Rivers (15 minute drive). Tokaanu hot pools are 20 mins away. Taupo town is a 25 minute drive North with all the town has to offer. Taupo Motorsport park is an easy 35 minutes. Wairakei golf and hot pools 40 mins North. Mt Ruapehu is 1 hours drive, and call in at Tokaanu hot pools on your way back. We use hotel grade linen for your comfort and hygiene. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694500/33694499/c579bd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet location for a relaxing break. 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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 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Our Happy Place Wonderful @ Waitetoko Our Happy Place Tauranga Taupo Our Happy Place Tauranga Taupo Wonderful @ Waitetoko Our Happy Place Our Happy Place Private vacation home Our Happy Place Private vacation home Tauranga Taupo ## About the area Located in Tauranga Taupo, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. [Visit our Tauranga Taupo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Taupo.dx553248622941594539) [View more Holiday homes in Tauranga Taupo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Taupo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248622941594539-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-38.90685%2C175.92038&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J8YORw0kKXMkdO9GfRc-ll5zrPM=) Tauranga Taupo, Waikato ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 22 min drive - 15.5 miles - Taupō Hot Springs - 33 min drive - 26.0 miles - Huka Falls - 44 min drive - 31.3 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Tomi's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Taupō and within 12 miles (20 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 11 mi (17.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zac O. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect stay Loved our stay at this bach. Fully kitted out, super comfy, great communication with the owner, nice and close to the lake. ##### Zac O. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kayla T. 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our 3 night getaway Our experience renting this property was pretty good. We all enjoyed our stay and having walking distance to the lake was so great. Plenty of room for outside games and plenty of room out on the deck to have a bbq and enjoy snacks and dinner out on. ##### Kayla T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### MARGARET V. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All good Front door dead lock needs attention. Doors in master bedroom need serious fixing. We just find it strange that we pay for a clean of the property, yet we are required to vacuum. We also have to remove our rubbish and no rubbish bin is provided this is nota very good thing to require when we pay to stay ….we suppose some people are very dirty so perhaps a slightly different approach like pay more for cleaning or less if you clean. We still had a great time thx again ##### MARGARET V. 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