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A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with a distant mountain range.
A staircase leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a garden.
A paved driveway leading to a house with a view of a lake and mountains in the distance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

With a stay at this vacation home in Taupō (Hilltop), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Maori Carvings.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬4 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.

Lake View by Town

If location, views and space are important, then this is sure to tick the boxes.

Large and comfortable 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with a plunge-pool, and fully-fenced back yard.

Only a stones throw from town centre and the shores of Lake Taupo.



The large, practical kitchen is positioned for easy entertaining with bi-fold windows that open onto the outdoor patio area.

This home has all the comforts you need, including WiFi, SKY TV, Coffee machine, Heating, Aircon, BBQ, Outdoor furniture and of course, the plunge-pool.



Room configuration:



Upstairs



Bedroom 1: 1x Queen bed



Bedroom 2: 2x Single beds



Downstairs



Bedroom 3: 1x Queen bed



Bedroom 4: 1x Queen bed



Bedroom 5: 2x Single set of bunks (Bunks are recommended for children only)



House Rules and Information:



Parking: off street parking space available for 3 vehicles



Security Cameras: There are security cameras set up at the exterior of the property for security purposes. There are no cameras inside, or pointing at the outdoor sitting area.



Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who use professionally laundered linen & towels.



Cleaning – exit clean included in nightly rate.



No parties, events or loud groups. Neighbours are very close and are to be respected at all times.



This is a smoke/vape and pet free property



Please note: A 2.9% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.



Minimum age to book: 25 years

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

my-stays-nz-LAKE-TERRACE-172

Lake View by Town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Taylor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, great location and great amenities at the property. Easy communication. It was very warm when we stayed, and upstairs got very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended family break away

Lovely weekend looking over the lake and enjoying Taupo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous view and location

The property met all our needs, was beautiful and well maintained and with gorgeous views. Quiet and well located. We couldn't have had a better choice for our family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joel g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Property was fantastic. Location perfect. Beautiful view every morning over the lake!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My overall impression of the house was that it was very clean, organised, ready to use and comfortable. There were no issues and everything ran smoothly, this included; booking, check in process etc. the location was stunning even though it was wet weather the view was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Time's a Charm

Our group absolutely loves this property. This is our second time and intend to rebook each year for our annual catch-up. Could not recommend this more highly for a larger group or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Very nice and relaxing. Easy to cook and be part of our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shona p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

We were 3 families ( 9 people in total) in Taupo to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Lovely large home with great outdoor area. The bedroom set up was perfect for us. The house was well set up with ample towels pillows etc. perhaps more plates( only 6 large ones - for 9 people. Also only 5 chairs around the lovely large dining room table . Great location and way access to everything. In general an awesome place for a family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter treat

The view from the house is glorious- the house was fabulous- there were 11 of us and there was plenty of space. The circular drive was very useful and accommodated 3 cars and a small boat. I was caught out by the advertised price which was in US dollars on Vrbo when I thought it was NZ dollars made it more expensive- but we had a lovely time in a great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Meriam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taupo House

This house would’ve been an absolute Gem to stay in if it weren’t for the bug infestation of trout flies. We messaged the Property manager after our stay and apparently this is very normal so I would not recommend this place during summer at all unless you don’t mind having your ceiling filled with bugs and/or using insect spray to try rid of them only to end up having the dead bugs land all over the tables, floors and furniture :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant stay

Great location and views. Good house for a big family with lots of sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

172 the Terrace

Suited the special weekend for us very nicely, and to have lighting on and heating going when arrived was pleasing..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hinemihi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great experience. Clean, lots of space for the family, great location. Easy communication with hosts, easily accessible. Fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was as advertised. Very comfy, amazing views, clean and everything we needed.

Fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location with great views

This property has a good location in central Taupo with great views. The property is well set up for a large group. We did feel the property is in need of some maintenance in a few areas esp when you consider the rental cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back

This property is perfectly positioned, has stunning views and wonderful amenities. We loved staying there and will definitely return. Thank you to the support team for the great communication and assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Stunning

Fabulous property. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne o.

Blissful- quality place to stay

SOOOOOO happy to have found this property. The pictures don't do it justice. What a view!. Perfect location, within easy walking distance to downtown for restaurants, shops and pubs. Within two minute walk (across the street) to the Lake boardwalk. We stayed here during an Ironman event and it was perfect. We were very sad to leave. And, please know that the soaking tub is really the size of a small hottub indoors off of the patio and fills with water from hot springs (I think). wonderful way to end the evening. Gardens around the home are also beautiful, with a nice private patio to sit out on every night. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacques P.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025