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Very spacious bach style, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with fabulous views of lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Lake View
Large grounds
Front of house
Lounge with lake views
Sunny lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 14360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hilltop, Taupo
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, A.C. Baths
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Singles

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Room 4 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Room 5 - Queen and Bunks

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room 6 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom Two

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Very spacious bach style, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with fabulous views of lake

Private affordable holiday Taupo Retreat in Hilltop. Central to everything.
Very spacious living for large families and groups.
The house is over three levels, is comprised of large open plan living areas,
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms and a fully self contained area, accessible from main house with own bathroom and kitchenette with laundry facilities. House sleeps 12 and self contained area sleeps additional 2. So in total six bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property can accommodate up to 14 guests.
Occupying a corner site between Gillies
and Koha Road and well within the coveted Hilltop Zone. The views from this property are simply amazing. Lake and surrounding hills.
Close to Taupo town centre and within walking distance.
Private secluded elevated gardens.
Ample off-street parking.
Storage for Jet skis and boat.
Special conditions:
No parties, but quiet drinks are fine.
Please note there is a separate tenanted unit on the property . This is private.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: leave the house as you found it and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet gatherings only
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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
Note from host: Quiet gatherings only
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hilltop, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Maori Carvings - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very spacious bach style, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with fabulous views of lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Very spacious bach style, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with fabulous views of lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Very spacious bach style, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with fabulous views of lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very spacious bach style, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with fabulous views of lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very spacious bach style, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with fabulous views of lake located?

Located in Taupō Central, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Maori Carvings and Lake Taupō. Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large house, plenty of bathrooms and space. Close to everything, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri-anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was lovely, communication was great! The house is massive with nice views and close to everything you need! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

L R.

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

Two nights stay

Overall it is good, we stay large group we enjoyed, perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa F.

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

Lovely Stay

Lovely property, good communication, definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

We had a group of 8 staying for two nights - great place

Property was tidy and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Awesome home, lovely and clean

My family enjoyed our stay, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Perfect big house, great views, great spot.

Great house, good size, easily accommodated 6 of us.Good off street parking.Great views of the lake and sunsets from the lounge. Nice fire place that warmed the house up quickly when we got back in the early evening and stayed warm all night. Easy walking distance to main town.Would love to stay there again.ThanksMark
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

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

Fantastic stay

The place was perfect for our group of friends and family and our weekend in Taupo. Lots of offstreet parking was perfect for us, and the arrangement of the house was perfect for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Grace P.

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

Taupo Stay

Perfect property for large groups and was a great location. We enjoyed our stay here beds were comfy! Good value for money!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

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

great stopover and base for a group

quiet, nice lake view, just out of central town. older house but perfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Great weekend

Good location and great views. plenty of bed options for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

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

Great for a group

Was great four couples could all have queen beds, and multiple bathrooms. Plus enough lounge seating for us all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Spacious house for a large group

We had a brilliant time away - plenty of space for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Spacious and comfortable

Great place to stay for a large group, lots of space for our group of 12. Good location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Good location and plenty of room for all

Good for a group of friends to get together
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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

Perfect for groups

This place was perfect or our group. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Weekend getaway

Honestly the perfect place to getaway in Taupo. Warm and comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Great spot for a getaway

We had a great time staying at this property with friends. Huge space with plenty of room for all, and a great location in Taupō. Our hosts were very responsive, big thanks to Victoria and Jenny. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin J.

Kevin

Awesome place, I slept in the bottom room and toilet had a note saying no number 2 and who ever stayed there before me did do number 2 with daiorea and it was splashed up under the seat with pubes as well but disgusting. But apart from that place was awesome and would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Great Stay

Thank you so much, the house was great for our large group of workmates for the Taupo Great Lake Relay. Very well appointed and perfect number of rooms for us to spread out a bit. Thanks again will be back if you will have us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin J.

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

Awesome place

Excellent place. Gave us the retro vibes. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Great stay for a large group

We are a large group with 6 adults and 6 kids, and we had a really lovely stay. The house was really spacious with lots of bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas - we were really impressed! We would love to return again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jared G.

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

Happy

Property was very spacious and perfect for a small group, nice and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton G., Perth

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

Great home, good location with plenty of room for a large family.

Would recommend for any family travelling to Taupō. Loads of space for all 7 of us, great location. We had a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kingi H.

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

Mr

Big sized property, good condition and easy process
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by VictoriaWa11

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