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Kiwiana Cottage 1 minute walk to the lake

Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, offices
TV, fireplace, offices
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Three Mile Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Mile Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

Located in Rainbow Point within a 5-minute walk of Lake Taupō, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Three Mile Bay. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Three Mile Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Four Mile Bay - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Five Mile Bay - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬8 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.

Kiwiana Cottage 1 minute walk to the lake

Summary:
This cool 60s Kiwi Bach with a modern twist is ideally located in Rainbow Point, just a stone's throw from the lake just a 1 minute walk. Boasting 3 bedrooms, open plan living, and outdoor relaxing, the stylish design gives a fresh twist on kiwiana. Just a moments wander to sandy swimming beaches, the cottage is a great place to create memories of your Taupo holiday. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay.

The Space:
Enjoy all the laid back holiday vibes in this cleverly designed 1960s Bach.

Kiwiana Cottage boasts open plan living with great connection to the sunny veranda and private lawn ensuring an ease of holiday living you will love.

Set within pretty mature gardens.

Enjoy the local beach and rope swing from morning until night, it’s just a very short wander from the house. Take to the Lions Walk by bike or on foot or make the 3 minute drive and drop the boat in at either 2 Mile or 3 Mile boat ramp.

Exceptionally located for the best of Taupo all year round.

Guest Access:
The whole home is yours to access and enjoy. You will have access to and use of the entire cottage including large veranda, private lawn and an off street carpark for 2 cars, or car + jetski/small boat.
Please note: the Bunk room is small with 2x 180cm bunks and side table.

The Neighborhood:
This is a very safe and quiet neighborhood; we are 2 minutes walk from the lake and Lions walkway.

Other Things to Note:
Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveler. The Mt Ruapehu Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1 hour drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from.

Interaction with Guests:
We like to give our guests their privacy but Kerry is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

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
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

PLEASE NOTE – This property is STRICTLY not suitable for parties, events, or loud groups.

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 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Rainbow Point within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay. You'll also find Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Kiwiana Cottage 1 minute walk to the lake?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does Kiwiana Cottage 1 minute walk to the lake have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 2 mi away (3 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Kiwiana Cottage 1 minute walk to the lake?

Yes, every accommodation at Kiwiana Cottage 1 minute walk to the lake comes with a balcony with some featuring lake views.

Reviews

Kiwiana Cottage 1 minute walk to the lake Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurell G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, clean and comfortable

The location of this lovely cottage is a minute walk from the Lake with great quiet spots to swim and at the outer edge of Taupo. We loved the garden and patio that provided excellent spots to relax and unwind. The cottage is perfectly formed, clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, very Kiwiana, good spot to reconnect with Family😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute wee place

We really enjoyed our stay. Such a cool bachy bach. Simple living and great location to the lake. Great communication with the company, they were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

We had a great stay at rainbow cottage, it’s a fantastic location, slightly out of what was an extremely busy Taupo. It was a charming house with all the amenities we needed. Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place

Great property, clean and easy check in. Good location, 5min walk to lake, quiet, safe looking neigbour hood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

chris w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Concert

Great location, clean and tidy. Dissapointed in the bunk beds. Top bunk bed was unable to be used. There was a note regarding this when we arrived but this caused friction amongst the teenage kids as two of them then had to use the same bed. Advanced notification may have mitigated this or we may have made a different decision. There were some other minor issues with some light switches not working, possibly needed bulbs changing. Overall an average experience with the unusable bed causing significant, and unnecessary friction which distracted from what would otherwise have been a great break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

just what we needed

everything was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retro home

Lovely house, great location. Nice and sunny. A dryer and heated towel rails in the bathroom, would be a great addition to this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adelaide B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage

This cottage was a great stay with friends for a few days. Bedrooms were a bit out of proportion, with one being quite large, while the other two were very small. Other than that it was perfect for the short stay. The host was very fast at responding prior to and after check in. And it was awesome that they turned the heating on for us prior to our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of three generations enjoyed this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

Great easy process and loved the house and location 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023