Title: Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=57231186&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Family-friendly holiday home in Waitahanui ## Photo gallery for Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home ![TV, ping pong - Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home (Five Mile Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57240000/57231200/57231186/6cfef2ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home (Five Mile Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57240000/57231200/57231186/0b17ae97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home (Five Mile Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57240000/57231200/57231186/9c8d3e93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home (Five Mile Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57240000/57231200/57231186/67fd59ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home (Five Mile Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57240000/57231200/57231186/864718c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Chalet Mahuta offers the ultimate lakeside retreat with an elevated sundeck, outdoor dining area, and large lawn perfect for BBQs and family games. With a wood-burning fireplace, heat pump, TV with SKY TV in the living area and another in the ground floor lounge for DVDs as well as a table tennis table and dartboard - there's something for everyone to unwind. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Boasting an unbeatable location on the edge of NZ's largest lake, with uninterrupted views and direct access across the road - Welcome to Chalet Mahuta! Everything you need for a refreshing lakeside getaway is on hand - put your feet up or head out for days on the water. For the best of summer living, the elevated sundeck with outdoor dining area and large lawn are ideal for BBQ's and family games in the sun, or simply kick back and enjoy the beautiful lakefront scenery. If it's a winter stay you have planned, this home is equipped with both a wood-burning fireplace and heat pump to keep everyone toasty warm. If you're spending your day indoors, there is a TV with SKY TV in the living area and then an additional TV for DVDs in the ground floor lounge as well as a table tennis table and dartboard! Chalet Mahuta is a 3 storey, 5-bedroom and 2-bathroom holiday home offering well presented open plan living on the middle level opening out to the sundeck. The bedrooms spread across all levels offering plenty of space for the whole family to find a comfy space to call their own. Explore your surroundings with days out on the lake, visiting Huka Falls, or fishing in the Waitahanui River. For the perfect way to end a relaxing or action-packed day is to head down to the beach and watch the sunset over Mt. Ruapehu. Enjoy the ultimate spot for some much-needed R & R with the family - Chalet Mahuta awaits! All guests are encouraged to use the handrail when accessing the internal stairs to bedroom one on the top floor, as they are quite steep.Please note, as the property sits alongside State Highway 1, guests should be aware that there will be traffic noise that carries over from this road during their stay.As the property has no front gate and has direct access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Table tennis ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60260000/60257900/60257899/ed1023ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Lodge - Kuratau Holiday Home Kuratau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=60257899&PinnedHotelID=60257899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104680000/104680000/104679937/cfe91d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeview Scope - Tauranga Taupo Retreat Tauranga Taupo - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=104679937&PinnedHotelID=104679937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111104500/111104418/e4f5ffd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Drift @ 5 Mile Bay - Taupo Five Mile Bay - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=111104418&PinnedHotelID=111104418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37970000/37969954/130de2e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acacia Bay Getaway - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included 8.0 Very good 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=37969954&PinnedHotelID=37969954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89870000/89866700/89866611/eda2509f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Korimako - Waitetoko Holiday Home Turangi - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=89866611&PinnedHotelID=89866611&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476800/104476776/841e04e6.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=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=104476776&PinnedHotelID=104476776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116590000/116588000/116587921/5966809f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront at 5 Mile - right on the lake! 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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 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 Mahuta Five Mile Waitahanui 596404 Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Waitahanui Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area Five Mile Bay, a neighbourhood in Waitahanui, is home to this holiday home. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and A.C. Baths. Travelling with kids? Consider Spa Thermal Park and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. [Visit our Waitahanui travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitahanui.dx553248625843205338) [View more Holiday homes in Waitahanui](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitahanui-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248625843205338-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.75221,176.07477&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:d%7CnkFirtq%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40U%40Q%40U%40QBSBSBQBSBQBSBSDQDSBQDSDSDQDQFQDOFQFQDQHQFOFQFOHQFOHMFQHOHOJMHOHMHMJMHOJKJOJKJKJMJMJKJKLGJKLKLIJKLILGLKLILILELGLINELGLELGNELENCLGNENALCNENANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNFLBNDLDNFLDLFLDNHLFLDLHLHLJLFJHLJLHJJLJJFJJJJLLJLJJHJLNHJJNHLJLHLHNHLHNHNHPFLHNHPFNFPFNFPFPFPDLFRDPFPDPDRBRDPDRBPDRBRBPBRBPBR%40R%40PBT%40P%40T%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPARATAPCTAPATCPCPCTCPCPETCPEPEPCTEPEPGPEPGRELGPGRGNGNGRGLIPINGNIPILINININILKJILKNIJMNIJKJKNMJKJKJKHMJKJMFMLKFMHMJMFMHMDMHOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBODMBO%40O%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOAOGMAOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMEMIMGMKMIMGKMMGMKKKMIKKKKKKKOKKKKKOKKIOKMIKIMIOKOIOIMGQIOGOIQGMGSGOIOESGQGQEOGQEQEQEQEUCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCQCUAQAUAQAUASAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KTQxOEygJ5n0MLMjxRifqTVyGw4=) Five Mile Bay, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 7 min drive \- 6.5 miles - ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Spa Thermal Park 10 min drive \- 8.3 miles - Five Mile Bay 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō 2 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 11 min drive \- 6.7 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 4 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 11 min drive - Starbucks 6 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 12 min drive - Mavericks 2 min drive - Cafe Baku 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home? ### Where is Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Chalet Mahuta - Five Mile Bay Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Heather 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Plenty of beds, not all with linen though. Bunk mattresses very unconfortable. Property is very dated but despite that, lovely location across from the lake. Also a fair bit of traffic noise from the highway. Was expensive given the age of the house. Check in process was very easy and house was very clean. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy S. 9 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay The perfect spot for some friends to stay on a golf getaway. Plenty of beds and fantastic views over the lake. Highly recommended ##### Andy S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlene T. 7 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent We had a wonderful stay, great layout for 10 adults, 3 couples and 4 singles. We will be back! ##### Charlene T. 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