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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Taupo, Waikato
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Escape to Taupo!

This cozy home offers beautiful views over Taupo, including the spectacular Mount Tauhara. These can be enjoyed from inside with a home brewed coffee or the undercover outdoor deck area, equipped with festoon lights for a relaxing evening.

Park up your vehicle in the secure basement (2 bays) and walk 5-10mins into central Taupo for a coffee/shopping via the well marked walking track. The track joins a lovely riverside/lakefront track. Alternatively, enjoy watching the hustle of town from the deck; the perfect escape to enjoy a break.

The townhouse is private and comfortable, with a great pressure shower, bath and a well equipped kitchen and homely touches for you to make the most of your stay:
-Tea and Coffee
-Unlimited Wifi
-Air Con/heat pump
-Electric Heating
-Smoke Alarm
-First Aid Kit
- BBQ with gas (please clean if you use)

Other Things to Note:
- outside security camera's and lights
- security fencing
- security gate to property is 2.9m wide (see photo)
- Property looks over Wairakei Drive (northern access to Taupo) down to the Control Gates Bridge/Waikato River

Property manager

Carolyn

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Feel free to use the BBQ, I will leave a gas bottle for you. If you use the BBQ please clean as this is not included. Cleaning items are under the BBQ
Electric vehicles are not permitted on the property.
Strictly no parties or loud groups. Our neighbours are very close as this is a cross lease property. Thank you

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit

About the area

Taupō

Located in Nukuhau, a neighbourhood in Taupō, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bubu Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Taupo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Taupo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Taupo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Taupo! located?

Located in Nukuhau, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waikato River and Lake Taupō. Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joy z.

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

Enjoyable stay

We love the property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Our stay

Beautiful property.All the amenities are excellent and the property is in a perfect location close to town and all the sightseeing spots. Our host was fantastic and the booking process was so easy and quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

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

Great family stay!

Our family of 4 had a great stay. Excellent location and the house was clean and equipped with everything we needed — great kitchen setup especially
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey Keith E.

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

Taupō Escape

Extremely well appointed property in walking distance (bit of a hill coming back) of city centre.Taupō is a great base to explore surrounding districts and this property is a great place to stay in Taupō
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi Lyn H.

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

Loved our stay!! Would absolutely recommend!

Loved our stay here! The host Carolyn is very sweet and communicative, and had great recommendations for places to visit on our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable, it felt like home! The whole surrounding area felt safe, and was just a short walk into town and short drive to attractions like Huka Falls. The parking garage and washer/dryer were appreciated. All was quite comfortable for our short stay, but would absolutely serve longer stays well, also. Loved our time there, would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

casey B.

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

Clean, quaint and great location

A beautiful, well cared for wee property with a lot of effort gone into presentation and comfort. Will definitely be back to enjoy a long weekend. A 5 minute walk to town made it even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden D.

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

Awsome concert plus relax weekend

Great property for relaxing with friends, homely feel beautiful outdoor area for a small group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen C.

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

Taupo time

Had a great time spoilt only by massive thunderstorms on Friday evening
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Luc L.

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

Nice house to visit Taupo

A nice near Taupo downtown. The house is well equipped and very clean Perfect to visit Taupo region. Carolyn is very efficient to give you all the information you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

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

Stunning views from gorgeous home.

Private in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful overview of entire coast. Watching the sunset over Tauranga then seeing the lights coming on around the bay from the comfort of Carol’s home was the restful break we needed.Although not new the house felt new. Quality blinds let you choose between shade screens and total privacy. Great value for a wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Great stay

Lovely modern house, very central
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Che S.

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

Weekend In Taupo

Clean, tidy and comfortable as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carey T.

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

A week in Taupō

The accomodation was great - clean, tidy, everything provided (and spares!), and a fully functioning kitchen. Easy access into Taupō & waterfront, and out for other day trips. As others have said in their reviews the property overlooks the main road - this might cause issues for a light sleeper.The downside for us was the nearby bridgeworks that had overnight work on 2 nights, as well as during the days. If that had been detailed on the property notes, it would have affected our decision to stay there and knocked my review down from 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Wonderful accomodation!

The description of this house completely undersells just how wonderful it is! Perfectly appointed, great location and so many extras which made this a great stay for us. We almost don’t want to leave the house and explore Taupō!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Lovely haven

We loved our stay here! The apartment has everything you could possibly need and is immaculately tidy. The kids were delighted with the chocolate biccies left for them and were very excited to find a stash of toys hidden in the lounge. It is close to the main road out of Taupo which is quite busy but the traffic noise wasn’t too bad. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

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

Great place to stay

2nd time staying here and absolutely love it. Has everything you need for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia W.

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

Perfect getaway!

Carolyn was a great host and her property was a perfect place to stay In Taupo. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny B.

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

Beautiful, comfortable home near Taupo

We loved waking up to the sounds of birds outside our window every morning and the close location to Taupo to get what we needed. Clean, comfortable, very gracious host. What more could we ask for?
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

It was a lovely place to stay at

Lovely place 2 stay nice and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

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

Great spot so close to town

Lovely host, wonderful space. Great spot so close to town, very well kept most happy to recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor M.

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

Lovely place

This is a really lovely place to stay and Carolyn was great. Highly recommend. Thanks Carolyn, we had a fab time 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G., Austin

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

Perfect place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Super well stocked, great location, easy checkin/checkout and easy communication
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

A wonderful stay

Well located, lovely accomodation and really enjoyed the recommendations of the host with regards of what to do in Taupo. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

Lovely place to stay

It was in a great location, close to town. Very clean with everything you could possibly need and more. We felt very comfortable there. Would definately stay again and reccomend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

A lovely stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. House was the perfect distance to the town centre. Communication from the host was great. Would definitely come back again. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn

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Taupo local of many years, feel free to ring me for any information about our wonderful district to make the most of your stay!

Why they chose this property

Perfect for a weekend away, so close to town but private.
Secure under house parking.

What makes this property unique

Great central location for our regular Taupo events.
5-10 min walk to town and coffee shops!
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