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2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point

Cottage in Taupō, near Lake Taupō

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2 bedrooms, bed sheets

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Four Mile Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

Located in Wharewaka within a 5-minute walk of Four Mile Bay, this cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of Five Mile Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Four Mile Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Five Mile Bay - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Three Mile Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lacus - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬5 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.

2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point

Our two room accommodation has 1x Queen bed downstairs and 1x double bed, and 2x single beds upstairs. Note that double bed upstairs is part of a bunk set, single above and double below.

Our self contained unit has a kitchenette (microwave no oven), includes fridge/freezer, pantry.
There is a small bathroom with shower, toilet, basin. (note: small hot water cylinder).

We are 200 metres (2 minutes walk) from lake front, lovely beach for swimming, Wharewaka Point playground, close to lions walkway/cycleway which goes all the way to town centre (an easy 6km bike ride where swim start line is during Ironman races). Our accommodation is 7 minutes drive from Taupo town centre. Approximately 1km from Taupo Airport. Dropzone with trampolines and bowling is not far. Countdown is also just a few minutes drive.

This accommodation is behind our mainhouse, it has separate access and a separate walkway.

Enjoy 🙂
The cottage is heated and features 2 bedrooms.

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Wharewaka within a short 16-minute walk of Lake Taupō and also 3 minutes on foot from Four Mile Bay. You'll also find Five Mile Bay and Three Mile Bay less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 2.1 mi away (4 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point ?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point .

2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Host

This property is well located and worked well for us. Definitely look at staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paulette T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is great!

Short walk to the lake, short drive to a supermarket, and cafes. Our host Dorothy was excellent to deal with. We had a bit of luggage to unpack and carry to the rear of the property..two young men living in the main house came to rescue and helped out. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025