Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi
- Lake & Mountain Views - Private Mineral Geothermal hot pool - Short walk to the lake
Shepherd House is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom Taupo holiday house a 7 minute walk to the lake's edge.
This relaxing holiday home enjoys lake views, ample room for your group, plus an indoor geothermal pool!
This Taupo holiday home includes open plan living with a gas fire for cosy winter stays... or relax on the deck with peaceful surrounds and lake views! The fully fenced section is a great option for families, with a children's playhouse available and a sheltered BBQ area. Plus, the geothermal pool is on hand for cooler evenings, and is located in a separate pool house.
Relax in the *geothermal pool, enjoy BBQ's in the private garden, or head out to the lake... Everything you need for a laid back family getaway is on hand.
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed - Includes ensuite - Bedroom 2: Queen Bed - Bedroom 3: 2 Tri Bunk Sets (x2 Doubles at bottom and x2 singles on top, the top bunks are not suitable for adults or small children) - Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds - Bedroom 5: 2 King Single Beds In addition to the ensuite, 2 more bathrooms complete the easy holiday set up at Shepherd House.
Geothermal hot pool is left empty, you will need to fill if you wish to use. Keep an eye on children at all times especially around the pool and ensure people do not put their heads under the water. The pool is not suitable for small children.
This is a modern Kiwi Bach as we know and love, it is a simple and privately owned home, made for families to enjoy and make lasting memories of Great Lake Taupō. For this reason, there may be a level of personal belongings.
It is a family home with bunk beds and has a maximum adult occupancy of 8, with the remaining 4 guests being children. An additional guest surcharge applies for more than 8 people.
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels) or use our hire service. If you wish to add the linen hire of $17.25 per person, please select this option when booking or let us know in the comments section. Please note when using the linen hire service, the beds will not be made up.
This is a Kiwi bach as we know and love, it is a family home with bunk beds and has a maximum adult occupancy of 8, with the remaining 4 guests being children.
Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted as the electrical infrastructure is not available to safely do so.
OWNER NOTE: WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE TO P OR METH IN THIS HOUSE This property is monitored by METHSMINDER 24/7 through the Vodaphone network for your protection and ours. The monitoring company will respond if meth is detected. If you think anyone in your group may use P please do not book this property. THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. It is a quiet residential area and the neighbours will quickly ring noise control and the PM and the owners. Geothermal hot pool is left empty, you will need to fill if you wish to use. Keep an eye on children at all times especially around the pool and ensure people do not put their heads under the water. The pool is not suitable for small children. When making a booking request please include information on the age range of the guests intending to stay and your plans for while you are in Taupō.
We have a strict no large group or parties policy, disruption to the neighbours will not be tolerated. If we are notified of parties or illegal activity you will be evicted.
You will be required to complete a check in form prior to arrival (excluding identity verified, Airbnb accounts) which will include a copy of your ID and the details of all guests intending to stay at the property. Failure to complete this form will result in the booking being cancelled.
The guest named on the booking is responsible for the property for the duration of the stay and must take all reasonable care of the house. For breakages or damages be aware that you will be charged for the repair or replacement plus a 10% handling fee. It's your responsibility to familiarise yourself with potential hazards or situations during the stay and take appropriate care or actions if needed.
All properties must be left reasonably clean and tidy, ensuring all furniture and appliances are returned to where they were. A general service clean is included, but if the property requires extra cleaning, you could be charged an additional $50.00 per hour, this includes BBQ’s, excess rubbish, soiled linen and odour removal.
All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi on 13 December 2025 start from NZ$390, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi located?
Located in Waipahihi, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Taupō Hot Springs and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay, home is nice and big so you dont feel cramped in with a full house, plenty of space, nice added addition of the pool
Saskia L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the space and the pool - it’s great to hear the house worked well for your group. We’d love to host you again!
Second time my group gas stayed at this location, and we absolutely love it. Great spot. Big open spaces and comfortable. It has become an annual event for my friends and I to stay here and enjoy the area.
This property is amazing. In a nice area with limited night traffic going past. Huge house with plenty of room to mingle and relax. The spa is amazing. Can’t thank you enough for letting us use it.
Megan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2023
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you have enjoyed your stay.
Shepherd House was a lovely place for our family to meet. We loved having 3 bathrooms and filling the thermal pool was an interesting experience.
The house was large and comfortable and there were extra toys to keep the kids entertained. 😊
Emma J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Vaso C.
13 February 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
No pool
It was a nice place to stay. But the thermal pool was very disappointing. We filled it up as per instructions with the help from the agent, only returning the next day to fined it had emptied out. That was our main reason for booking this house!!
House was everything and more than we expected, it had 3 different bathrooms, hot pool and large living areas.
Only a short walk down the hill to the lake front and a small drive into middle of town.
We stayed as a midway meeting point for family from around the country, this place ticked everything that we that we were looking for and will def ben staying again.
Perfect location to Crown Park Football Tournament
Travelled as a family, with grandparents for football tournament over 5 days.
House was perfect, classic Kiwi bach. Thanks for sharing! Heaps of room for us, Kitchen and basics well stocked! House well heated, even extra blankets and hot water bottles. Would book and stay again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is so central with easy access to all of Taupo’s sites and activities. The house was very spacious, clean and cosy. Fantastic for a family retreat.
Nice bright clean (mostly) and warm. Some views out across to the lake and the sun poured in all afternoon. All bedrooms were warm and pleasant except the central bedroom with3 single beds but it had its own tv and it was fine.
The bbq drip tray was full of fat and rubbish and caught on fire, the fire extinguisher was empty and didnt work, this could have ended very badly and ruined a lot of good steak. The pool is great with good instructions on filling and emptying but the bottom was slimy so we had to empty, clean and refill. Apart from these 2 issues, it was better than expected, for a large house it was nice a warm, with lots of nice touches. Plenty of blankets, very well stocked kitchen, and nice quiet neighbourhood, would definitely book again for a group holiday.
The house is very spacious and well equipped.
It has enough rooms and bathrooms to accommodate a few families. The lounge is also very big and comfortably furnished, so you can spend time together.
Our group of 2 families with older teenagers had a great stay at this property. It is very spacious (bigger than it looks in the photos), and there was plenty of space for everyone. 3 bathrooms is a huge bonus too! We would happily stay here again.
This property was well suited to catching up with family with children aged 5-12. Toys occupied the younger ones, board games for the older, and thermal pool for all! A big living area, lovely sun-soaked deck, and gorgeous sunsets were all appreciated.
Shelley T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2021
Thank you for your kind review, we hope to be able to host you again another time.