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Walk to Lake or Town, Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Front Door
Interior
Open plan lounge with two leather couches.
Open plan lounge dining, and kitchen.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Lake or Town, Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included

‘Kilgarven Holiday Home’ is our mid-century bungalow which has been restored and modernised, while retaining the original character where possible.
Located an easy stroll to Taupo town centre, restaurants, cafes and the lake front.
Three double bedrooms, master with ensuite and private north facing patio.
We have just finished renovating the family bathroom (second shower over the bath)
Outdoor flow from living room on to the sunny deck with views overlooking the lake and mountain.
Lovely and warm in the winter with a ducted heat-pump.
Plenty of off street parking for 3 cars and a boat, safe behind a security gate with key-pad entry.
Children’s playground directly across the road.
Washing machine and dryer available.
Home is professionally cleaned between guests. If you are staying for 10 days or longer, our housekeeper will come in at a mutually convenient day/time to change the linen each week at no extra cost if required.
Portacot, highchair and pushchair available at no charge. Please bring own linen for the cot. We also have a second portacot if required, please feel free to enquire.
Fibre Wi-fi available for general internet browsing.
Chrome cast if you happen to have Netflix, Lightbox, or Neon etc. We no longer have a sky decoder, but I am unable to remove it from the description.
Sorry, not suitable for pets.
Special conditions:
Strictly no smoking inside the house.
Please respect our holiday home by leaving it tidy.
Families preferred. A few quiet drinks are fine, but if you are wanting a house to party in, then sorry but this is not the house for you.

Extras: WiFi (included); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taupō

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupō. Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Taupo Central, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Suncourt Sushi - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Lake or Town. Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Lake or Town, Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included ?

As of 30 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Lake or Town, Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included on 26 November 2025 start from NZ$362.26, 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.

What time is check-in at Walk to Lake or Town. Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Lake or Town. Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Lake or Town. Perfect for Families & Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included located?

Located in Taupō Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Spa Thermal Park. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 287 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 287 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and property, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean house. Very comfortable and great views
View from the front door
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at Kilgarven as it’s a great holiday home for the family. A clean, tidy and warm house with a great views of the lake and mountains. Close to town and next to a large park, will definitely take the family back there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Returning customer, nice and spacious, clean, safe place to stay. Will be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lovely views, so comfortable and a beautifully appointed kitchen. Cosy in the evenings and a gorgeous decking to enjoy the outdoors. Very secure. Top quality experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walked in to a beautiful warm home, lovely and clean. Our host Denise checked in with us via email to make sure we were okay and found what we may need. Very much enjoyed the parking space as well as the secured automatic gate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley B.

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

Great place

Great place, family friendly. Close to town. Wonderfully warm during winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely house to stay in Old world look with all the modern conveniences We were warm and had plenty of room to relax in Very clean and had everything one could need Will return Easy access and clear instructions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Y.

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

Another amazing stay

Thank you once again for providing a lovely clean, spacious place for all of us to stay, will be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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

Great Stay

Great communication with property manager, spacious clean property and well secured. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

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

Superb holiday

Just amazing. Peaceful and quiet. Lovely views of lake taupo and not to far from the town center. Everything was wonderful. Will definitely book this house again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden T.

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

Great place to stay

Was lovely and warm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kj J.

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

Absolutely fantastic stay

An absolute amazing stay house was perfect had everything we needed and more was such a safe and beautiful place! Highly recommend host was amazing and very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elwyn R.

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

short weekend away

The home is located in a good central location and an easy work in the restaurants about Taupo. One feature we do like is the good security around the property with electronic gates.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

E G.

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

Great house in a great position in Taupo

Clean, comfortable and very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Excellent stay

Amazing place to stay. This is the third time we have stayed and enjoy it every time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Perfect place in Taupo

Have stayed here 3 o4 times before. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great property with amazing views

Clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect family get away location. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pene R.

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

Ideal

Lovely spacious renovated property close to town. Very clean and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

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

Always a nice place to stay

As always, a nice place to stay, good security with locking gate. Good location for a walk to dinner at the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bob C.

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

Taupo stay

We had a great stay. The place was nicely located, spacious, and pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Taupo Getaway

This ia an A property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Y.

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

Another great stay

Thank you for another great stay. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by DeniseCo9

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What makes this property unique

Secure, private, and warm with lake and mountain views.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests