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Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and a clock on the wall.
A house with a hammock, a covered porch, and a grassy yard.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of greenery outside.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupo
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

Located in Two Mile Bay, this cottage is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Three Mile Bay - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Four Mile Bay - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mavericks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬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.

Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home

With easy lake access and inviting indoor-outdoor living, it's the perfect base for family getaways, weekends with friends, or laid-back lakeside adventures.

Step inside to find a bright, open-plan living space where the lounge, dining area, and kitchen come together for easy holiday living. In the warmer months, open the doors to the deck and enjoy seamless flow outdoors, while the wood-burning fireplace provides a cosy spot to unwind after a day exploring Taupō in the cooler seasons.

Sleeping up to six guests, this Taupō accommodation offers two bedrooms situated off the main living area. The master bedroom features a queen bed and opens directly onto the deck, while the second bedroom includes two single beds. Additional sleeping space is available on the sofa bed in the lounge.

Outside, there's plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the peaceful setting. Fire up the BBQ for relaxed summer meals, sway in the hammock with a good book, or simply soak up the fresh air. In the evenings, take a scenic stroll along the nearby Lions Walk, or spend your days making the most of the lake, with Two Mile Bay boat ramp and lake access just moments away.

For a classic Taupō escape close to the water, Matuku Hideaway awaits.
Small, toilet-trained pets are welcome inside. Larger dogs are welcome outdoors, but please note the home is not suited to large dogs indoors.
The cottage features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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.

Property is also known as

599460

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Two Mile Bay within a short 5-minute walk of Lake Taupō and also 11 minutes on foot from Three Mile Bay. You'll also find Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with 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.

Is Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home?

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

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 2.6 mi away (4 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home?

Yes, every cottage at Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home comes with a patio.

Matuku Hideaway - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moira E.

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

Excellent Bach

Really enjoyed our stay. Location was excellent. Bach was clean and well provisioned. We had two dogs and the proximity to the lake and a park at the rear of the property was fantastic. Will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarj H.

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

Good stay, the bathroom was great and modern, just was something wrong with the door.

Location was close to two mile bay and pretty much to everything. Older house but functional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Debby E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
It was very clean and quiet, and a little smaller than expected, but perfect for two people. Its set back down a long driveway in a private location. Being set in native bush there is very little light pollution.It has a massive woodburner, so it will be very toasty in winter., and although not used, a BBQ is also provided.It is walking distance to the lake, but you need to safely navigate crossing the busy main road with no crossing nearby. The walk back is uphill. This should be included in the description.Some daily challenges as two females staying, there is no plug socket near a mirror and an extension lead is needed. We did not use any cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth L.

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

Get little space

The house is a great place to rest after a big day exploring. It is dated but functional and cosy. We loved the deck and grounds of the property. The location was good too (we did have a car). Given the house is old, it got very cold and we found the heating options weren’t ideal in that we didn’t want to leave a tiny oil heat running all day while we were out but also didn’t need a big fire burning at the end of the day either. Not having access to wifi was a really big issue. The listing never said there was internet, it was my own fault for assuming it would have it. I would absolutely stay here again if the property had wifi.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025