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Family and friends getaway

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Living area
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wharewaka, Waikato
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Mile Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family and friends getaway

Located 500 meters from the lakefront at Wharewaka. 4 bedroom family home. 2 bathrooms (1 is an ensuite and 1 with a bath), separate toilet, pool table and lots of off street parking, fully fenced and fully equipped. Pets welcome as long as you clean up after them. 800sq meter section, tramp, dart board, kayak, bbq, toys, air conditioning, heat pumpx2. Open plan living and outdoor setting. Taupo town is a 7 minute drive. Supermarket 3 minutes away.

Rooms as follows
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 single bed +room for extra mattress

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed
Clean up after them and no damage to property
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Taupō

Wharewaka, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.
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Wharewaka, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Four Mile Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Three Mile Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mavericks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and friends getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Family and friends getaway?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family and friends getaway on 31 July 2026 start from NZ$400, 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 Family and friends getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family and friends getaway?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and friends getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and friends getaway located?

This family-friendly Taupō holiday home is located in Wharewaka, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Landing Lake Taupō and Lake Taupō. Four Mile Bay and Three Mile Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was comfortable and accommodated our multigenerational family plus a dog. Close to the lake for an easy walk to cool off and within easy reach shops, cafés and walks. A helpful host who left the place clean and tidy for us on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

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

Nice spot close to lake

Nice tidy family home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Taupo weekend

Great property, weather packed it in for us but the property itself and being close to other amenities meant we still had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property was great. The rumpus room was a winner. Unfortunately the beds need replacing. The list of amenities needs to be updated. A few few thing missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zarina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Rachel was absolutely awsome and her house had everything and was so fabulous for our family thankyou thankyou thankyou xo
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Y.

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

Great holiday away

The house had everything we needed and worked well for an extended family holiday away. Lake was only a short walk down the road and we loved using the kayak. The supermarket was handy being just on the other side of the highway. Would definitely use this house again. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Fabulous

An absolute home away from home. Clean, tidy and well equipped. Couldn't fault it if we tried.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

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

Great location

Everything we needed for a fun stay and close to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

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

the property had a great layout which made for fabulous entertaining and family time

Excellent location, we walked daily to the lake. The neighbourhood was friendly. We felt safe. Some outside shade cover would have been a benefit as it was super hot, however we were able to enjoy aircon. This was a wonderful property. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike l.

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

Stress free stay

Great location and set up. 3 young kids loved playing with all the toys and swimming in the pool. Hardly had to take anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Great Location, Full Linen and Kitchen Facilities

A really enjoyable place to stay. Lots of space for indoor and outdoor activities. Only a short walk to the lake with a track that is dog, runner, and cycle friendly. The lake front is nice and sandy. Full kitchen with all you could want for cooking. Full linens provided. Easy check in process. Ample off street car parking. Pool was a nice option from the lake when we wanted a quick dunk. Would
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd J.

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

Wharewaka delight

very nice property, had a great time everything was great ! lots of activities to keep us all occupied. Very short walk to a lovey sandy bay and our dog was allowed to come and enjoy it with us. Would recommend to others.
Verified

8/10 Good

Evangeline S.

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

Lovely location, lovely house

Beautiful neighbourhood and spacious house made us feel like home. There were quite some cat fur about the house, might be an issue for people with sensitive noses. Other than that, it was a great place for a family stay. They allowed our puppy as well, and had a fully fenced garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Great family house

Perfect place for a family. The kids loved the trampoline and plenty of beds for our 3 generation of family staying. Felt very home-ly and comfortable, walking trail to the lake and park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

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Hosted by Rachael and Richard Barr

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