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Acacia Bay Crow's Nest
A magical day in a magical place
Wide view of the lounge / Living room
Lounge & fireplace - room perspective (hard to get pictures against big windows)
If sitting here in the lounge the next 2 pictures are what you might see

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Acacia Bay, Taupo
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 4 Upstairs Crow's Nest

1 Double Bed

Bunk Room -2 single beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom w/ ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Single Room with workspace/desk

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main bathroom & toilet

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Acacia Bay Crows Nest

It's not a bach, it's a home with lovely lake views everywhere!!! A piece of lake paradise.

Lake swimming access is 50 metres from the house; literally across the street.

10-minute drive to town but once you've settled in, you won't want to leave the tranquility of the bay.

Plenty of space to park the boat off-street - up to 5.5m works well. Larger than that, the driver must be skilled reversing and navigating a tight curve. Boat launch access is 1.4 km up the road.

Lots of room to let the kids run around and play in the yard. If they are down at the lake and not too noisy themselves, they can hear you ring the cow bell for dinner. It's that close - only 100 meters away & you're in the water!

The indoor / outdoor flow is great for BQs and watching the sun set or rise over the lake. Due to the high deck and steep steps & stairwells, we don't recommend this property for toddlers. We want everyone to relax and enjoy the views, a glass of wine and not worry about the littlies.

THE HOUSE:
We have recently (2024) renovated. We are about 90% finished. We've done a lot: new carpets, curtains, paint, deck, sofa and a few other bits & bobs. We want guests that will enjoy and respect our beautiful lake house.

Upstairs is a private room we call the “Crow's Nest”. Everyone fights over having this room - for the 360-degree views.

We use the house and lake to disconnect from the rest of the world, so there is no internet, but we have compromised with dish TV.

We have provided blankets, duvets and pillows. We prefer guest to bring their own linens (sheets, pillowcases, and towels) but we can provide them for a small fee ($25 per person). Otherwise, you'll find the house fully stocked to meet your everyday needs.

DETAILS TO NOTE:
No WI-FI at the house. We hotspot off a phone, if the tech withdrawals are too severe. Find the mime at the house to get our view about disconnecting while at the lake.

There is a required one-time cleaning fee per stay.

We also offer a 10% discount for stays of a full week or more. We hope you appreciate the simplified pricing for up to 6 guests and enjoy a wonderful time at the lake.

PLEASE NOTE: Decks and steep stairs (inside and outside) are not suitable for Toddlers.

Remember to let us know if you need us to provide linens.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Lake view

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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 3–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please return patio furniture to garage (via outside steps), Unless told otherwise & agreed,
If linens have been arranged prior to your stay, please hang any damp towels in the bathrooms & strip sheets from the beds (leave mattress covers on the beds). Put sheets in the basket in the laundry
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Steep steps at the house make it unsafe for toddlers

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Taupō

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Acacia Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupō. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Acacia Bay, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • A.C. Baths - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acacia Bay Crows Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Acacia Bay Crows Nest?

As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Acacia Bay Crows Nest on 17 April 2026 start from NZ$368, 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 Acacia Bay Crows Nest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Acacia Bay Crows Nest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acacia Bay Crows Nest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acacia Bay Crows Nest located?

Located in Acacia Bay, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 miles (10 km) of Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Waikato River and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynn was incredibly welcoming. Accommodation, location and view were stunning. It was so great to connect with family offline in this fantastic location. Close to swimming and only a short drive to Taupo. I would highly recommend and we would love to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Lydia W.

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

Lovely family bach

Great family bach in great location. Short walk to swimming. Private and quiet with great views. Thanks Lynn!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

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

Great position

Basic but clean and spacious property. Lovely position and views of the lake. Would recommend for a Wi-fi free family destination
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

catherine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, house needs sprucing

The house is a good size and has everything that you need. The lake is a very short walk from the property to have a quick dip and the views are fabulous. The house is very nice, but with peeling wallpaper, bouncy old beds and some cobwebs it wasn't as fancy as the pictures or the pricetag suggested. I think with two families the price would be OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Amazing

Wow what can we say!! A fabulous home with the most stunning views of the lake and surrounding area. The deck and patio space is great and we spent a lot of time out there enjoying the sun and views. An absolute pleasure to stay in a holiday home that is obviously loved by the owners. Very clean and extremely well equipped with everything you would find in an everyday home. We had a fantastic stay and would stay again in the blink of an eye. Thank you to the owners for letting us stay in your awesome home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Amazing views with everything you need.

We stayed for three nights- myself and my partner, both of our mothers and our two children, 11 and 7 years old. We were blown away by the views as soon as we arrived, especially from the top bedroom. The pictures don't do it justice! The house was really spacious for all of us and it was great to have two bathrooms. The house is very well equipped with everything you need and the new carpet is lovely! Our daughter loved all of the games available and we played many of them! Both of the kids loved the space inside and out to play. It was a really peacefull neighbourhood and just a short stroll to the beach. Lynn communicated with us really well. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely view, don't expect any mod cons

Firstly, Lynn communicated well throughout and her instructions on how to get to the property etc were very good. The house is basic, but nice and clean and has the most stunning view of the lake from the deck and open plan lounge/ kitchen/ diner. The crow's best also has a lovely view of the lake but also of the neighbour's hot tub, so watch out! Unfortunately there is no internet, which we were surprised by in this day and age. It was a pain churning through data allowances just to find things on google maps etc. I was really disappointed to have to pay for linens, especially given the cost we had paid per night. The driveway is exceptionally steep and there is no room to turn the car around at the carport, so be prepared for either a tricky reverse up or down the upper part of the driveway. Finally - we particularly booked this place as the listing said it was so close to the Lake you could 'call your family for dinner from the house' and they'd hear you. This is just not true. To get to the Lake you have to walk down the aforementioned very steep driveway, cross the road and then walk along the road until you are past the houses that are on the lakeside. It's not a long walk, maybe 5/10 minutes, but we couldn't wander down to paddle in the water with the kids while dinner was cooking as we'd hoped from the description. Not a bad stay, but I don't think we'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna` B.

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

Fantastic location, fantastic house!

We had a great stay here with a group of 5 friends. The house was a good size, had everything we needed. The view is gorgeous and the grounds are lovely to relax in. Heaps of space for at least 2 cars. Communication and assistance with the owner was excellent. We felt very welcome. Thanks for a lovely stay Lynne!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Challenging stay

Would have been better had the place been cleaned before we arrived. Lovely neighbour hood but facilities need updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

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

Girls weekend

A large home with ample space for everyone. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Loved the fire for the cool nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Comfortable Stay

Lovely property, very comfor6with home comforts, tv in living space would be better than in top room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Lovely lake views

Great position overlooking the lake and a quick stroll to get tovthe water for a swim. No Wi-Fi and only TV upstairs in double bedroom meant more card games and family time. Very clean and well equipped but a little dated.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Great stay in Taupo

Spacious, immaculate home with fantastic views across the lake.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley S.

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

Family reunion

A very relaxed happy time here. Everything we needed but a few more games available would have been good Also beds too small for several of us as kids beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Great holiday location!

We were a family of six adults and had the most marvellous and comfortable holiday stay. The views were amazing. There is a little beach just across the road and down a grass path where we swam and kayaked every day. We really felt like we were away from the city-hustle in this peaceful spot yet Taupo was just 10 minutes drive for groceries. The kitchen was well appointed. We were often feeding visitors and there were plenty of good sized bowls, pots, plates etc . Everything was very clean. I can very much recommend this property.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elva C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring

the view is spectacular, less than 10 mins from town center, we've been to Taupo about 6 times, this is the best house we've had.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley H.

The View from the house was lovley

The house was clean, it provided us with what we needed, the views are wonderful, great communication with the owners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Great location, great host - great family getaway spot

We stayed here over the Christmas period and had a great stay. Views from the balcony across the lake are beautiful, and the top bedroom has even better views. Lake access is walking distance and we spent a lot of time down there.The house is starting to get a bit tired, but it was absolutely perfect for our stay with kids aged 6 and 8, as there is also a reasonable grassed area outside. We had contact with the host Lynn before during and after our stay, and she was always very responsive and pleasant - even when my son accidentally broke a window by kicking a soccer ball against it! Highly recommend it - we'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn E.

Great House

Beautiful, clean house with easy access to the town and beach. The view is definitely one to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Laureline M.

very nice property

We had a very nice stay. The house is comfortable with a variety of bed options. We used the room in the crows nest, with wonderful views over the lake. The landlady was always quick to respond to any query we had. The lake is only a couple of minutes walk in the other side on the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

Courtney M.

Great views!

Great views!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house, amazing views and very well equipped.

Beautiful house, amazing views and very well equipped.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by lynngh889

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This is our family holiday spot. My happy place. A great place for making wonderful family memories.

Why they chose this property

The setting is beautiful and the lake is right there and we have great neighbors. The area is very central to NZ and Taupo offers so much for all sorts of interests.

What makes this property unique

Off street parking for boats. Boat launch nearby ~1km up the road. Plenty of space for the kids to play safely outside in the yard.
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