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Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.

Lakefront apartment in Taupō with kitchen

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Room
Interior
Terrace/patio
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
  • Place, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

main

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.

Luxurious recently-renovated detached dwelling in Waipahihi Bay, 3 minutes' walk from the lakefront and a 4 minute drive from central Taupo. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this apartment is brand-new as of late 2019, and is perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing getaway, plus a double sofa bed. Free off-street parking is available immediately outside, and bicycles are available to explore the area. Sunset views of the lake and mountains are visible from the front of the property and main house. ( roll away sofa bed is in the bedroom ... all beds in one room) Please don't drive up driveway as access and turn around is very tight. Plenty of parking out front.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taupō

Located on a lake, this apartment is in Waipahihi, a neighbourhood in Taupō. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Waipahihi, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. located?

Located in Waipahihi, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Taupō Hot Springs and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good host. Very friendly and accommodating. Accommodation was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son and I had a great stay at this property while in Taupo for a football tournament. Jeremy the host was very welcoming and helpful with our arrival and set up. The room was warm, beds comfortable and the shower has great water pressure, also well located for food and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shovik N.

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed our weekend to Taupo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gemma k.

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

Excellent accommodation

Great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupō was stunning and this unit was in close proximity to everything (e.g. beach, eateries, shopping, etc.) It’s also only an hour or so to Tongiriro National Park - for hiking or snow sports. Nice modern apartment, perfect for solo travellers, couples or even a family (due to a pull out sofa bed). Lovely courtyard area with chairs to relax on warm days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Yvonne E.

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

This was a really lovely spacious clean place to stay.

Excellent experience and would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Van S.

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

Lodging and Hospitality were fabulous

This is a sweet little apartment with everything you nees for a comfortable stay and so close to Lake Taupo. You can walk a couple hundred yards to a hot beach and path along the lake. The best thing about this place is the warm and friendly host. We loves our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fleur K.

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

Perfectly located

We had s as n excellent stay. The apartment is clean and modern, and perfectly located between the township and popular lake walks and swimming spots. Jeremy(host) was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

A lovely place

This was a really nice place, small, close to the lake and middle of town, it was just what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

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

Perfect & Lovely

It was very comfy and nice. Everything made easy.I felt very lucky to be there.Totally enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lea r.

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

Was lovely clean and very central

Was great. Will book again next time we in taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Excellent

Lovely quiet unit in a beautiful part of Taupo. Recommend and will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niraj B.

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

Cosy property with stunning view

Would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

A modern, clean and comfortable apartment with absolutely all necessities. Great being so close to the lake and walking paths around it. Luckily for me Jeremy had a fold-up dog fence for my disobedient little dog, otherwise I’m sure I would have been leaving Taupo without her!!! I hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B., Wanganui

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

Happy chappy

Enjoyed my stay, nice and cosy very well appointed and host Jeremy was helpful and accommodating. Will definitely stay again, nice view of the lake too. John B
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great getaway

Great little getaway with a nice tidy unit and Jeremy was a friendly host. Would happily stay again. Note driveway access is more suited to walking rather than driving unless you have a very small car. Parking out the front was fine though.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very welcoming host and great directions given. A few tweaks would make the place more comfortable as it is maybe time for an update of some of the appliances and streamline what furniture is required in the room so it would be a little more spacious. A tea towel would be a handy addition in the kitchen. Overall a lovely quiet clean and tidy place to stay. Much appreciated, thanks Jeremy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Dylan P.

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

Great stay but..

Was a great owner but serious miscommunication on owners behalf as we didn’t get the use of a shed as arranged before even booking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rod F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and great location to visit Taupo and the surrounding area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed two nights - easy to find the accommodation & what a view from the roadside - no noise traffic was perfect - the bed was so cosy, I had a good night sleep before my ultra marathon event - all areas were clean and tidy - had everything you needed to use for our stay - thanks Jeremy, you were a great host, loved the whole layout of your outside back yard, awesome job
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised, Jeremy the host is the friendly and Charlie our dog loved it as well, lovely quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keegan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good host and lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver E.

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

Lovely Stay

The unit was peaceful and private, and we felt very much at home. Jeremy was a kind and welcoming host and we felt very comfortable. The location was wonderful - just a short walk to the lakeside and cafe, and close enough to town you could walk. Highly tecommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne A.

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

No privacy

The bed was clean and comfortable. Owner living on site and found reasons to come insde our unit while we were there.No privacy and no comfortable outside area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Westenra

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Recently widowed. We built a new 3 bedroom house on site, and in 2019 I completely gutted and renovated the attached apartment. Self standing one large bedroom , one bathroom, plus generous kitchen / living space , very fully outfitted. New insulation , plumbing, electric wiring , the apartment has two large sliding windows opening onto a courtyard. Car parking and garage and access for a small car. Larger car suggest park out front. I love hosting and have been in the travel business all my life, so looking after people is a natural interest.

Why they chose this property

Located very centrally....2.5kms walk to centre of Taupo. View of the lake and across the lake to Mounts Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. ( Not from the apartment which faces onto a courtyard.) Easy access to the main highway, and all facilities of Taupo, but peaceful location in a safe cul de sac.

What makes this property unique

Close proximity to central Taupo, but a very quiet cul de sac street.

Languages:

English

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