With a stay at this cottage in Taupo (Richmond Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Three Mile Bay and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Taupo Hot Springs.
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - 17 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 6 min drive
Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 4 min drive
The Fish Box - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.
Brand new Guest house/ sleepout in Richmond Heights by the Botanical garden. Completely private in a peaceful quiet location. Sleeps 4 people. Self- check in and checkout. Offers one bedroom with queen bed, one open kitchen/living area with full-size kitchen and induction stove, The nood sofa bed in the living area converts into the queen size bed or 2 x single beds and a toilet. 2 min drive/ 10 min walk to 2 mile bay Taupo lake. 5 min to the countdown supermarket. 500m to the closest convenience store, Liquor store & Restaurant.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free cottage features books, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, scuba diving nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
VIVEK REDDY
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Laundry
Dryer
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: No baby cot available
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake. Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tanja H.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little guesthouse close to the waterfront
We stayed three nights and would definitely come again.Everything is brandnew and our host got out of his way to organise everything that was still missing (like extra blankets, chairs).The kitchen is fully equipped,