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'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront

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Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hatepe, Waikato
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom (sleeps 4)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Queen Master Suite (sleeps 2)

1 Queen Bed

Queen Upstairs Suite (sleeps 2)

1 Queen Bed

Single Beds Bedroom (sleeps 2)

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main House Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront

Magic location. Relax and unwind. Peace and serenity in beautiful Hatepe. It’s perfect for both Winter and Summer, just 15 mins to Taupo/Turangi and 45 mins to the Mountain. Famous trout fishing, mountain biking and hiking. Our house offers kayaks for the whole family, bikes, and all your lakeside essentials. There are 2 separate, cosy living areas, 3 fireplaces and underfloor heating. The kitchen boasts one of the best views from anywhere and with dining either inside or out, you will love it!

The Area:
Hatepe is a world of it’s own. A beautiful, peaceful village filled with native trees and birds; perfect for a bush walk or quiet bike ride along the river. Hatepe has a 10km/hr speed limit, so it’s very relaxed and safe for children to play. The Village also has a Maori Marae, a fairly unique feature. The culture of the Village is rich and very interesting for overseas visitors. We are yet to find anyone that doesn’t fall in love with Hatepe!
There is no public transport so visitors must bring their own transport.

Getting Around:
There are no local shops, but there are excellent supermarkets within a 15-20 minute drive. Turangi New World supermarket does deliveries to Hatepe several days per week if you choose to buy your groceries online. You are welcome to bring your own boat if you have one, to enjoy some trout fishing, the numerous water sports or just a scenic day out with a picnic. Hatepe has 2 free boat launches and easy mooring right in front of our home to conveniently pick up other guests from the front lawn.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised, lake not fenced off.

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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

Noise Policy: Please no loud music or noise as this is disturbs the neighbours.

Important information

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Property # 9635732
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 a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Hatepe

Located in Hatepe, this holiday home is on the beach. Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Hatepe, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Bay - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 14 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Four Mile Bay - 15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 18 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tomi's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Native Xpresso - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$450, 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 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'The Lake House', Spacious Family Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Hatepe holiday home is located on the beach, 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Lake Taupō, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Landing Lake Taupō and Five Mile Bay. Three Mile Bay is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great for the family. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home, great lay out for families, and excellent amenities for enjoying time at the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on lake shore - cost wood fireplace & sheltered BBQ meant the cold weather didn’t matter. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing to fault. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare P.

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

Great House, Great Location

House was lovely - warm, comfortable and worked wonderfully for our large group.Great for the kids and the adults! Had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Spectacular house on the lake

Our stay here was just fantastic. The house and the view are just amazing and everyone in the family really enjoyed our time here! Simply a fantastic place to stay and we hope to be back some day!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally w.

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

best holiday ever

utterly blown away so homely, stunning location, will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh N.

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

Amazing location

Beautiful home, incredible location. Excellent stay. Great communication. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

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

Excellent

Had the best time, beautiful property in an awesome location thank you we hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucy c.

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

Ideal place for a getaway

A beautiful home that was perfect to relax, fly fish and not far to do some shopping in Taupo. We thoroughly enjoyed the comfort of a warm home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josi B.

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

Fabulous place to stay

We loved our week at the Lake House. It is a wonderful house right on the lake and had everything we needed. Lisa was great to deal with and we would highly recommend this bach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn N.

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

Magical lakefront

Very comfortable, well laid out house for 3 generations to enjoy Hatepe. We had a wonderful time and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Sojourn at the lake

A very pleasant stay in the architecturally interesting and comfortable Lake House at Hatepe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Spectacular View

We loved the house and the views. Was close to some very good fly fishing also. The house was very well equipped and accommodating. Will definitely stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

Wonderful stay

The location right next to the lake is wonderful. We enjoyed the possibility of using the kayak. The parking space in front of the house was spacious. All appliances were working well and the house was very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

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

Winter break

Fabulous property, absolute waterfront, idyllic surroundings
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy i.

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

Hidden gem

We had a really lovely weekend at the Lake House, it has everything you need plus more! It was warm, beds are comfy, plenty of bathrooms, loads of room for the family and soooo relaxing. An awesome spot. Totally recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie M.

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

Fourth visit - didn't disappoint

The weather wasn't consistently wonderful, but we still had a brilliant long weekend break. The house is perfectly situated and incredibly well-equipped for a family group. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot M.

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

Everything for fun

A fabulous spot with all the water toys to please everyone. Stunning location and views, comfortable beds, well stocked cupboards. Would recommend it to anyone. While Taupo was frantically busy, Hatepe remained peaceful and private. Brilliant holiday thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

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

Lakehouse Holiday

We loved our stay at the Lakehouse. Having the lake as our backyard was picture perfect, the view is beautiful. We originally booked for 2 nights but decided to stay an extra night because we loved it so much. Could have easily stayed longer! Would definately recommend. Just note that it is about a 20 minute essy drive into Taupo and no shops nearby. Plenty of nice places to eat in town when you get there. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy P.

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

The pefect Hatepe getaway

We come to Hatepe to stay with family and friends every year, and everytime we have walked past 'the lakehouse' we've said that we would have to stay if we ever get the opportunity. We absolutely loved our stay here, it is an amazing property and Lisa is a great host. Not only was the property in pristine condition but Lisa has thought of everything a visiting guest would need from games, sunblock and even labelled light switches! This is a dream location and we can't wait for our next opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva Y.

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

Magical Place

We were a family group of three generations including a 5 month old baby. There were plenty of bedrooms and en suites in the large comfortable house., which was clean and well equiped. Under floor heating and an open fire kept the house warm. We were disappoined the under floor heating was turned off the evening before we departed. We had a relaxing stay and even caught a trout in the river. We certainly hope to return to your magical place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

will s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pristine and elegant. I’ve been promising myself a visit for quite a while and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Right on the lakefront with all the toys it would be very family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz and Gary C.

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

Wonderful house and location

Stunning property in an amazing location. We loved staying here and the house was laid out really well for a large family group. Location is so great being right on the lake. Made everything so easy! House was well equipped with everything you could need for your holiday. The owners kindly set up a Christmas tree and decorations for us too which was really lovely. We would love to holiday here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home.

The house is amazing, great location, everything you need for a blissful holiday. Lots to do in the area. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Shelton

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I am part of a family who have a love for all things outdoors. Tinui is our home and Hatepe is our haven. We love making the most of the beautiful country we live in.

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