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Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waipahihi, Waikato
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Nice place, great lakeside location Heated Pool, Spa Bath, Strong WiFi, SKY TV

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (8)
The price is NZ$317
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Nice place, great lakeside location Heated Pool, Spa Bath, Strong WiFi, SKY TV

About the area

Taupo

With a stay at this apartment in Taupo (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This apartment is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Maori Carvings.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.

Luxurious recently-renovated detached dwelling in Waipahihi Bay, 3 minutes' walk from the lakefront and a 4 minute drive from central Taupo. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this apartment is brand-new as of late 2019, and is perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing getaway, plus a double sofa bed. Free off-street parking is available immediately outside, and bicycles are available to explore the area. Sunset views of the lake and mountains are visible from the front of the property and main house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free apartment features complimentary parking nearby, wheelchair access, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, snowboarding nearby, and rock climbing nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jeremy Westenra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael A.

Taupo stay
We spent two nights at this property and from the onset the communication was very good. Jeremy was helpful providing information.The apartment had all amenities listed however it did not appear to have been professionally cleaned. A lot of the kitchen appliances and utensils were old as was the furniture.Having the use of two bicycles was a nice bonus. The location was close to the lake trails but you did need a car to get anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ironman supporter
Great location to support a family Ironman participant. Made great use of the bikes available at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lodging and Hospitality were fabulous
This is a sweet little apartment with everything you nees for a comfortable stay and so close to Lake Taupo. You can walk a couple hundred yards to a hot beach and path along the lake. The best thing about this place is the warm and friendly host. We loves our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emilia S.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect & Lovely
It was very comfy and nice. Everything made easy.I felt very lucky to be there.Totally enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
A modern, clean and comfortable apartment with absolutely all necessities. Great being so close to the lake and walking paths around it. Luckily for me Jeremy had a fold-up dog fence for my disobedient little dog, otherwise I’m sure I would have been leaving Taupo without her!!! I hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Comfortable accommodation with no bells and whistles. Quiet location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, tidy and spacious
Loved our stay here, the place was much bigger than i expected and was fully equipped with kitchen supplies etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Taupo
Excellant stay, overall lovely comfortable place.Clean and tidy unit. Location is great, quiet and not far from Taupo town. Jeremy is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Great locality, well appointed, private and very comfortable. Jeremy was an excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fleur K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located
We had s as n excellent stay. The apartment is clean and modern, and perfectly located between the township and popular lake walks and swimming spots. Jeremy(host) was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice C., Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Taupo Hideaway
Great property and host. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ffvv F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Needed some where to stay in taupo and this place was Great for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed stay in Taupo
Loved the quiet and secluded courtyard with the view of the lake while also being sheltered from the wind. Safe for our little dog to have a wander as well. Location was great with a short drive into Taupo town. Bed was very clean and comfortable and we slept very well during our stay. We would happily stay agin!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming host and great directions given. A few tweaks would make the place more comfortable as it is maybe time for an update of some of the appliances and streamline what furniture is required in the room so it would be a little more spacious. A tea towel would be a handy addition in the kitchen. Overall a lovely quiet clean and tidy place to stay. Much appreciated, thanks Jeremy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Lovely quiet unit in a beautiful part of Taupo. Recommend and will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Makenzy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very nice and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

guillaume T.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely lazy stay
Just what we need for a 5 day break in Taupo. Very quiet, comfortable and a lovely part view of the lake. A short walk to the lake shore which connects to a walkway around some of the bays and if you turn right and walk for 30 minutes it takes you to mini golf, slightly further to the main Taupo shopping and restaurant hub Such a gorgeous walk. A short drive to De Bretts thermal pools. A great place for the 3 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ikwon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Local living
Feel nice local village experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
TOP SPOT
VERY COMFORTABLE, CLEAN AND QUITE. CLOSE TO TOWN & GOOD RESTAURANTS. WILL BE BACK.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value tidy apartment
Great little place for dad or mum with the two kids. Very tidy and all the things you need. If you're going to Taupo with the kids (especially if it rains) I recommend the AC Baths, life saver on a rainy day with a 5 and 7yo in tow. Thanks for a great stay Jeremy. (Hot tip - leave your car out front as Jeremy says - it's not easy getting out.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini getaway perfection
First of all thank you to Jeremy your a wonderful host and it was a pleasure meeting! The little place had everything we needed (Mum dad 1 child and 1 small/med dog) comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and a great shower plus an extra bonus we could take Roxy (our dog) Taupo is very dog friendly! Location was great too. Highly recommend 2 miles sailing club and Ernerst Kemp charter boat (Both dog friendly as well!) We will definitely be back to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niraj B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy property with stunning view
Would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good house
Clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great little getaway with a nice tidy unit and Jeremy was a friendly host. Would happily stay again. Note driveway access is more suited to walking rather than driving unless you have a very small car. Parking out the front was fine though.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024