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Taupo Gem: Cozy & Private

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A modern living room with a white dining table, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
Room
Private kitchen
A modern dining area with a white table set for six, surrounded by white chairs with wooden legs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.9 mi (3 km) from A.C. Baths.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Huka Falls - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬3 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.

Taupo Gem: Cozy & Private

Welcome to Your Family Retreat!

Unwind with your loved ones in this tranquil getaway, perfect for family vacations, group getaways, or business trips. Recently renovated, our property boasts fresh, modern furnishings and comfortable beds for a restful night’s sleep.

Enjoy quality time in the spacious lounge, whip up meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or relax on the sunny north-facing deck.

Stay connected with free WiFi and catch your favorite shows on Netflix. Your perfect escape awaits!

Convenient and Cozy Cottage Getaway

Just a 5-minute drive from the lake and the vibrant shops and restaurants in town, this property is ideally located for your next adventure.

Stay connected with fast, unlimited WiFi and enjoy your favorite shows on the 50" smart TV with Netflix. For heating, cozy up by the wood fire (wood provided) or easily switch on the heat pump. Each bedroom also has a mini heater and fan for your comfort.

Linen and towels are included in your stay. The kitchen is fully equipped, featuring a dishwasher, and the laundry room comes with a drying rack, iron, and ironing board for added convenience.

Set back down a long driveway, the cottage offers a peaceful retreat. There’s parking available for 3-4 cars, or 2-3 cars and a boat. Plus, a portacot and highchair are provided for families traveling with little ones.

Come enjoy a relaxing stay!

Your Private Retreat

Guests will have exclusive access to the entire house and garden during their stay. Check-in is convenient via a lockbox between 3 PM and 10 PM. Enjoy your privacy!

Guest Communication

Feel free to reach out to us via phone or the app before and during your stay. As local hosts, we’re readily available for any urgent inquiries.

The property features self-check-in, allowing you the freedom to enjoy your stay with minimal interruption. We're here if you need us, but we also respect your privacy. Enjoy your getaway!

Important Guest Information

We take great pride in keeping our property meticulously clean for your comfort and safety.

Please note that, out of respect for our neighbors, we enforce quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Additionally, extra guests not listed in your reservation are not permitted unless previously arranged with our house manager. Thank you for your understanding!
Please comply with our house rules or you may be required to leave.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the property at all times.
Out of respect to our neighbours, we have a no noise policy between 10PM and 7AM.
Only registered guests are allowed on the property unless arranged prior with management.
Strictly no parties allowed.
Please be respectful of this home and leave tidy as found.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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

Rules

Please comply with our house rules or you may be required to leave. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the property at all times.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Taupo Gem: Cozy & Private Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host’s correspondence was excellent and the available facilities were absolutely fine for our needs. The location was ideal for us as we were visiting family just outside town.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine W.

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

Great Taupo home

We had a lovely overnight stay and would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot. Great communication
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026