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Our Happy Place

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tauranga Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tauranga Taupo

Located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Taupō, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 16 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • River Vineyard - 16 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 18 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 19 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tomi's - ‬6 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.

Our Happy Place

Over our quiet road from the lake is our very comfortable and recently refurbed well appointed 2 storied house with (2 TV's and Netflix) 2 living areas, upstairs and downstairs. Great for the Kids! 2 dbl bedrooms upstairs, and bunkroom downstairs with 4 bunk beds and 2 extra mattresses. Large outside deck with great views. Close to 3 boat ramps and ski lanes at the picturesque and quieter end of Lake Taupo. Great fishing either from boat or fly fish the famed Tauranga Taupo (3 min drive) or Tongariro Rivers (15 minute drive). Tokaanu hot pools are 20 mins away. Taupo town is a 25 minute drive North with all the town has to offer. Taupo Motorsport park is an easy 35 minutes. Wairakei golf and hot pools 40 mins North. Mt Ruapehu is 1 hours drive, and call in at Tokaanu hot pools on your way back. We use hotel grade linen for your comfort and hygiene.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player and Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (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
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please read sheet for instruction before exiting and leaving house
Turn off hot water at infiniti and water pump. Turn off heat pumps at source (on deck upstairs, outside downstairs)
Please turn off oven, hob and all electrical switches.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Use tablemats on table please. In drawer on table side of bench. Linen supplied No cooking curry. No parties NO DRUGS
Please clean BBQ after use.
Minimum 3 night stay please on designated holiday weekends - Waitangi Day etc.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: NB: take care with toddlers around stairs.

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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Our Happy Place good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and Netflix in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does Our Happy Place have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will 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.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 18.5 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Our Happy Place?

Yes, every accommodation at Our Happy Place comes with a deck with some featuring lake or mountain views.

Reviews

Our Happy Place Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

Reviews

8/10 Good

MARGARET V.

Liked: Cleanliness

All good

Front door dead lock needs attention. Doors in master bedroom need serious fixing. We just find it strange that we pay for a clean of the property, yet we are required to vacuum. We also have to remove our rubbish and no rubbish bin is provided this is nota very good thing to require when we pay to stay ….we suppose some people are very dirty so perhaps a slightly different approach like pay more for cleaning or less if you clean. We still had a great time thx again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac O.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect stay

Loved our stay at this bach. Fully kitted out, super comfy, great communication with the owner, nice and close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 3 night getaway

Our experience renting this property was pretty good. We all enjoyed our stay and having walking distance to the lake was so great. Plenty of room for outside games and plenty of room out on the deck to have a bbq and enjoy snacks and dinner out on.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022