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Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bellbird Cottage - Lake Taupo Bach

Bellbird Cottage is a 1 bedroom Waitahanui bach at Lake Taupo. Sitting amongst the trees this compact house is a tranquil lake base - the perfect getaway for 1-2 guests. Just 10 minutes drive from central Taupo, and a hop skip and a jump to the lake for a swim or kayak!

This Waitahanui bach has a well presented open plan living, including a kitchenette, dining, and sitting room with all windows and doors double glazed... For easy outdoor flow, unwind on the 2 decks - enjoying a morning coffee on the east facing area and a wine and BBQ on the west facing area that is accessed through the french doors. This is an ideal spot for laid back holiday dining, or simply sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the peace and quiet!

There is 1 bedroom at this Waitahanui accommodation, fitted with one queen bed - ideal for couples.

Everything you need for a self-catered, refreshing break away is on hand - stay on site and soak up the serenity, or stroll a few minutes down the street for direct access to the most crystal clear, free flowing river you would ever want to fish or walk along. The Waitahanui River originates from springs at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges in the Central Plateau, and you will feel especially lucky to have the famous 'Rock Pool' within 5 minutes walk of Bellbird Cottage. There are also many easy walking tracks alongside the river - the cycle and walking tracks take you all the way to Wharewaka from this lovely spot. Plus, the Whakapapa Ski Field is just a 45 minute drive away for winter adventures!

Your relaxed lake Taupo hideaway starts here... Welcome to Bellbird Cottage!
There is a second dwelling on site that may be occupied during your stay, however the cottage is completely private and not in view of the second dwelling.

Due to the location of the property, the mobile service can cut out in bad weather.

A heat pump is available in the kitchen, and a small oil column heater is available in the bedroom to keep you warm.

While there is no oven at the property, there is a convection oven with two top elements, plus a microwave.

As there is no railing on the deck, this property may not be suitable for young children.

Pets are not allowed at this property

Please note that charging of Electric Vehicles is prohibited at this property

Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

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About the area

Waitahanui

Waitahanui is home to this cottage. Five Mile Bay and Lake Taupō reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Waitahanui, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • A.C. Baths - 13 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mavericks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lacus - ‬5 min drive

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. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay and relax, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back again. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage had a very well equipped kitchen and was very comfortable. It was very peaceful and had 3 outside options where you could sit. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Faye and Mike S.

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

pleasing stay

overall cleaning need looking at , but otherwise nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2025
We’re truly sorry that your stay didn’t meet expectations, particularly regarding cleanliness. This is not the standard we strive for, and we’ve addressed your concerns with our cleaning team to prevent this in the future.Thank you for bringing this to our attention - we deeply value your feedback and hope to provide a better experience next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aria b.

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

Home away from home

Enjoyed our stay in this snug cabin. Home made treats made us feel welcome, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

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

Peaceful

Great spot to relax and unwind. Spent more time on the deck amongst the trees than anywhere else. Great acess to lake and river for a swim and a walk. Really clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2025
It’s wonderful to hear that you had such a relaxing stay, Brett. The peaceful setting and outdoor spaces truly make for a great getaway, and it’s great to know you made the most of the deck, lake, and river. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness and comfort of the property. We’d love to welcome you back for another tranquil escape in the future. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

So nice!

Stayed for two nights, property was nice and clean and the hosts were very thoughtful and easy going people! Will definitely be back 🥰❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nafisa M.

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

Cozy!

Lovely little cottage! Pergect fir a weeken away to relax and unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dez H.

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

Peaceful,tranquil amongst nature.

Collect your key from lockbox, put your feet up and relax. Waitahanui river beautiful prestine waters, walking tracks just a stone throw away. Beautiful cottage will definitely be back in the new year. No wifi no problem nature was the screen. Amenities . Will definitely be returning this year
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Saw a bellbird!

Great little cottage. Just right for the 2 of us. Had everything necessary, even tea and coffee, and they'd left us some milk and muffins! All comfortable and clean. It has long been my ambition in 20 years living here to see a bellbird. They're not even that rare! But I never have until now. Saw several on the lovely Riverside walk accessible from the end of the road, then I saw one just by the cottage! Magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hans M.

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

Room for improvement

Kitchen rubbish had broken lid and need a weight on top of the lid to keep it close. Pot size too small to cook pasta for two. The description mentioned that the mobile signal was variable and that was certainly the case. What was NOT mentioned was that the Bach has NO wifi connection. That might suit some people but not us. Had that been made clear in the description, we would have chosen to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to detail your experience. We’re sorry to hear that the kitchen rubbish bin was inconvenient and that the pot size wasn’t quite large enough for your needs. Will continue to work on improving every aspect of the experience. We also apologise for any confusion regarding the mobile signal and Wi-Fi. While we do mention the variable mobile signal, we regret that the lack of Wi-Fi wasn’t more clearly highlighted in the description. We completely understand how these issues impacted your stay, and we’re sorry that they led to some frustration. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we will work on these areas to improve the experience for future guests. Thank you again for your comments, and we hope we can offer you a more fitting experience if you choose to stay with us again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross H.

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

Peaceful retreat

Great little place, perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great place to stay

Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive and Raewyn R.

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

Excellent property

Our third visit and not our last. The extra room provided with the lounge extension is great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute little stay really enjoyed it! Definitely be back

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive and Raewyn R.

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

Excellent property

Really enjoyed our stay at Bellbird. Such nice walks on your doorstep. It is also a short drive to town when you require the necessities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Connor R.

Absolutely perfect little place

Absolutely perfect little place. Extremely well equip, has everything you need for a nice time away. Can't wait to revisit!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Connor! Sounds like you had a great time away, and we’d love to accommodate your group again at any of our Bachcare holiday homes throughout the country for your next getaway! - Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aidan C.

Great place, perfect for a couple.

Great place, perfect for a couple. The location is accommodating to a wide variety of interests and the hosts were great people. Highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for your review, Aidan! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to accommodate you again next time you're visiting the area. Cheers, Phoebe
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely setting.

Lovely setting. Easy place. Totally recommend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beaut little cottage in brand new condition with real character in a lovely bush setting with the be

Beaut little cottage in brand new condition with real character in a lovely bush setting with the beautiful spring-river and lake nearby, plus nice birdsong. Great value!
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