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A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.

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Tranquil view of the Waikato River
View from the river to cottage top of reserve
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Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Taupo Central, Taupo
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.

Fully self-contained 2 bedroom unit complete with wood burner (wood burner is available from May to September only) and electric heater for those brisk Taupo winters. Peaceful sheltered surroundings, relaxing environment, all you need for a great breakaway from a busy life. There are views of the Waikato River from the bedroom window and a walking/bike track nearby that leads to Spa Park where the adventure begins. Taupo CBD is approx 20min walk and 5min drive. Linen and bedding is provided. There is another unit attached that may be occupied at the same time. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS UNIT MEETS YOUR REQUIREMENTS BEFORE BOOKING. Special conditions: NO smoking or vaping on premises. NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to leave the house tidy and clean and do the dishes and take out your rubbish before you leave. Please note that the service fee you pay at checkout is NOT a cleaning fee. This fee is for using the vrbo booking service and insurance policy they provide.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property is near a river, supervision is essential
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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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and The Landing Lake Taupō are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Taupo Central, Taupo

What's nearby

  • A.C. Baths - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embra - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river. located?

Located in Taupō Central, this golf apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Waikato River and Spa Thermal Park. A.C. Baths and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy little house next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great stay

Had a great stay at this property, everything was as per pictures and information received, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pani S.

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

Great stay

Thank you for an amazing stay. What pleasure to stay at such an amazing and confortable place to make memories with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirt T.

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

Great little place

Super cozy place. The fireplace kept the place nice and warm for our June stay. Hosts are really helpful and friendly. This is a nice quiet corner of Taupo. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Great spot- awesome hosts

Very good spot and perfect for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christel J.

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

We wanted to stay longer.

This is a lovely place to stay: quiet, clean, cosy, we felt right at home. Big thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Great location by the river, quiet location.

Very clean, with allyou need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Gorgeous views, lovely hosts

We spent 2 nights here and would happily have stayed longer. Such a gorgeous outlook! The house was very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The hosts were also lovely - very communicative and responsive. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Great stay

A lovely property- super handy to town and a gorgeous outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Thelma S.

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

Taupo birthday breakaway

Overall a very quiet, private and relaxing stay. Close to town and great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Whanganui

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

Great spot, great house

Love this place have stayed so many times never dissapoints
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Very peaceful and relaxing spot

Spacious, well resourced, relaxing, and very comfortable place to stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Perfect location

Positioned a stone's throw from Taupo CBD and all its restaurants/bars/cafés, and nice and close to all the fun and activities Wairakei has to offer, while still being nice and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

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

beautiful location, small, but affordable, tidy and well appointed

Just what we needed for a short stay in Taupo for the kids football tournament. Well appointed bach in a beautiful and central location. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

drew s.

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

Great place to chill by the river

Loved our stay here, will defiantly be back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Quiet and comfortable

This is a well equipped, beautifully situated home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ankur V.

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

Awesome stay

Beautiful,neat ,tidy,quiet unit..located next to the Waikato river earned it an extra ⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonie S.

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

Beautiful spot

Riverview is a beautiful place for a holiday, with wonderful hosts and every comfort you could need. Plus an easy walk into town. I will certainly be going back to stay on my next trip to New Zealand.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

simone k.

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

Chilling

Great cute quite retreat. Great place to hang
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Highly recommend

The property is located right next to the Waikato River, and is clean, amply furnished and comfortable - as described and was very pleased with the stay. The owners live there on premises and were responsive and helpful before and during my stay. I would return again with no reservations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Lovely place to stay

We stayed in the two bedroom apartment.It was warm when we arrived, very welcoming The kitchen and lounge area was bigger than the photos showed which was nice. Big glass doors and windows made the most of the garden views - flowering plants, birds, with access to fabulous river views and walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Will stay again

Can't beat the location, the surroundings, the nice tidy space. One minute walk to the river, can jump on a trail that goes all the way to the big park nearby. Or just a few minutes' drive to the city centre. Next time I'm in Taupo I'll be looking to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Taupo

Comfortable accommodation in a good location. We walked into town along the river and also out to Huka Falls…both very enjoyable, We appreciated the efficient heating and washing machine…plus the great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely little spot!

Awesome spot by the river. Cosy and clean. We loved our stay. Thanks so much Lance and Sandy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

A very pleasant stay

The property was clean and bright, even though we didn't stay in the one that had a better view of the river, we still enjoyed our pad very much. So clean and enjoyable. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lance Alden

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We are a semi retired couple with three children and soon to be 8 grandchildren. We love sharing our space here by the river and our desire is to provide an affordable, quiet and relaxed getaway for families, friends and visitors.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in the family for over 50 years and we recently purchased shares from family and have made it our forever (hopefully) home.

What makes this property unique

Town centre and lake front, 10 minute, mountainbike trails, hot pools, Spa park, golf course.

Languages:

English

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