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Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Waitahanui, Lake Taupo
  • Five Mile Bay
    3 min walk
  • The Landing Lake Taupo
    5 min drive
  • Native Xpresso
    10 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    7 min drive

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About the area

Waitahanui

With a stay at this cottage in Waitahanui, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Five Mile Bay. .This cottage is 4 mi (6.4 km) from The Landing Lake Taupo and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Three Mile Bay.
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What's nearby

  • The Landing Lake Taupo - 5 min drive
  • Lake Taupo - 8 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 10 min drive
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 12 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Edgewater Restaurant - ‬9 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.

Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach

Bellbird Cottage is a 1 bedroom Waitahanui bach at Lake Taupo. Sitting amongst the trees this compact house is a tranquil lake base - the perfect getaway for 1-2 guests. Just 10 minutes drive from central Taupo, and a hop skip and a jump to the lake for a swim or kayak!

This Waitahanui bach has a well presented open plan living, including a kitchenette, dining, and sitting room with all windows and doors double glazed... For easy outdoor flow, unwind on the 2 decks - enjoying a morning coffee on the east facing area and a wine and BBQ on the west facing area that is accessed through the french doors. This is an ideal spot for laid back holiday dining, or simply sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the peace and quiet!

There is 1 bedroom at this Waitahanui accommodation, fitted with one queen bed - ideal for couples.

Everything you need for a self-catered, refreshing break away is on hand - stay on site and soak up the serenity, or stroll a few minutes down the street for direct access to the most crystal clear, free flowing river you would ever want to fish or walk along. The Waitahanui River originates from springs at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges in the Central Plateau, and you will feel especially lucky to have the famous 'Rock Pool' within 5 minutes walk of Bellbird Cottage. There are also many easy walking tracks alongside the river - the cycle and walking tracks take you all the way to Wharewaka from this lovely spot. Plus, the Whakapapa Ski Field is just a 45 minute drive away for winter adventures!

Your relaxed lake Taupo hideaway starts here... Welcome to Bellbird Cottage!
There is a second dwelling on site that may be occupied during your stay, however the cottage is completely private and not in view of the second dwelling.Due to the location of the property, the mobile service can cut out in bad weather. A heat pump is available in the kitchen, and a small oil column heater is available in the bedroom to keep you warm.While there is no oven at the property, there is a convection oven with two top elements, plus a microwave.As there is no railing on the deck, this property may not be suitable for young children.Pets are not allowed at this propertyPlease note that charging of Electric Vehicles is prohibited at this propertyPlease 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Decking
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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 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 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

Property is also known as

Bellbird Taupo Bach Waitahanui
Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach Waitahanui
Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach Private vacation home
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Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hans M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room for improvement
Kitchen rubbish had broken lid and need a weight on top of the lid to keep it close. Pot size too small to cook pasta for two. The description mentioned that the mobile signal was variable and that was certainly the case. What was NOT mentioned was that the Bach has NO wifi connection. That might suit some people but not us. Had that been made clear in the description, we would have chosen to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Faye and Mike S.

pleasing stay
overall cleaning need looking at , but otherwise nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nafisa M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy!
Lovely little cottage! Pergect fir a weeken away to relax and unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So nice!
Stayed for two nights, property was nice and clean and the hosts were very thoughtful and easy going people! Will definitely be back 🥰❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

aria b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Enjoyed our stay in this snug cabin. Home made treats made us feel welcome, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saw a bellbird!
Great little cottage. Just right for the 2 of us. Had everything necessary, even tea and coffee, and they'd left us some milk and muffins! All comfortable and clean. It has long been my ambition in 20 years living here to see a bellbird. They're not even that rare! But I never have until now. Saw several on the lovely Riverside walk accessible from the end of the road, then I saw one just by the cottage! Magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ross H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Great little place, perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clive and Raewyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Our third visit and not our last. The extra room provided with the lounge extension is great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Meghan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little stay really enjoyed it! Definitely be back
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clive and Raewyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Really enjoyed our stay at Bellbird. Such nice walks on your doorstep. It is also a short drive to town when you require the necessities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020