Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.

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A covered patio with a wooden deck, a hammock, and a table with chairs.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a blue armchair, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a fireplace, a rug, and a wall-mounted photo collage.
A small wooden house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a television, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hatepe, Lake Taupo
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Separate Sleepout available as extra

+2
2 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hatepe

Located in Hatepe, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park, while Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Tongariro National Trout Centre are cultural highlights. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Hatepe, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Five Mile Bay - 7 min drive - 13.6 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 10 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 13 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly. on 16 May 2027 start from AU$423, 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 Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Lake Taupō and within 12 miles (20 km) of Five Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Four Mile Bay are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third stay. Lovely bach so close to lake and in a perfect location. Lovely gardens and safe for kids.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2026
It is a pleasure to have Gayle and family stay at the bach. We are pleased to see her back for the 3rd time. :-)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hatepe is a lovely community and the house is located close to the lake. It is certainly a modest holiday bach and we had a few issues with things being a bit run down but the host is responsive. Enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2026
I am glad you enjoyed the Hatepe community and the location. Yes, the Bach, is a little bit run down, but they are minor issues, which we have since rectified. Apologies to you again, for those few issues you experienced.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Fantastic Property, wonderful service, would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and value

The batch has everything needed for a comfortable stay, and the village is lovely. We had a great time and our little pooch did too. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and quiet place. Clean and well maintained. Only setback was the water pressure to the shower is so weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will book again

Awesome spot. Lovely community close to the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay in Hatepe

Wonderful, clean, well equipped. Consistently a great winner in bachs in Hatepe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Another fabulous stay in paradise. Thanks so much for sharing, Jan!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Wonderful Stay

Yet another awesome stay in the peaceful, happy, relaxing Hatepe bach, listening to birdsong, watching majestic kererū perch on & drink from the birdbath. Thank you for sharing Jan!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Awesome Stay

This is our second time and we another wonderful stay. Staying at the Hatepe bach is peaceful, warm and comfortable. So close to the lake, lots of walking & super near to Taupō. Make sure to read the book on Hatepe & Hinemaiaia ~ full of fascinating history! Thanks for having us again Jan!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax, refresh!

Thank you Jeanette, my daughter and I had a lovely time. Relaxing, recovering, and rejuvenating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The location was fantastic and was perfect for our stay. The property was clean and tidy and it was a little chilly when we stayed but there was plenty of firewood to make it cosy. Although close to the main highway, it wasn’t really noticeable and to be honest didn’t bother us at all. We all had a great time and plan to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hatepe is a beautiful place to visit. Hatepe bush provided wonderful daily walks with beautiful scenery to discover including the Hinemanaia River. The accommodation was wonderful with great communication for access, a lovely BBq area for evening dinners and is located in a nice quiet caldesac. We chose this place as we could bring our dog and he absolutely loved his first holiday. Thank you for having this accommodation available. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication

3 nights stay

Even thou we were in the middle of no where it was to close to the road as trucks going passed all night so not much sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Xnas 2023

We had a great time! Thanknyou
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Heavenly in Hatepe

Hatepe is a fantastic location just 20 minutes from Taupo. The cottage is a great kiwi bach and has everything you would need for a holiday. We were there for work in Taupo and hadn't realised how close to the highway the bach was. Trucks noise was a bit disruptive at night. While we loved the location but the bach is very dusty, especially the bedrooms, and needs a good clean. Not so good if you are allergic to dust. The beds are very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Simple Minds weekend

We had a great stay, and the BBQ area was wonderful to use. We didn't know there wouldn't be any toilet paper, thank Goodness for tissues in the lounge. We went bought some and left two rolls there. The single beds are actually king singles so our fitted sheets didn't fit, luckily there was a linen cupboard that we utilized and washed the sheets before we left. The kitchen needed to be cleaner and the pantry was full of out of date food that didn't need to be there. Getting access was difficult as owner sent info to wrong ph number, partly my fault as they had left a number out which i didnt notice Luckily we were able to contact 0800 number and get it sorted
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Hatepe Bach!

Wonderful stay in a fabulous kiwi bach! Beautiful native birds providing birdsong, lovely outdoor areas & everything you want or need is provided. The bach is gorgeous, the beds super comfy, in a peaceful location. Jan was so kind, quick to reply & accomodating when I had to make some changes. Thank you so much & we’ll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little house

Comfortable and well maintained batch. Easy to warm and sun all day when sunny. Nice spaces for outside and inside dining. We appreciated the citrus trees and the herb garden. Short walk to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Hatepe

Unfortunately the property had not been cleaned well. The add was misleading explaining that the main house split up to 6 when it didn't (this has been fixed) There was less than half a bag of firewood available for four nights plus some scraps of wet wood outside. The small oil heater wouldn't have cut the mustard, we ended up going to Taupo to buy wood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Love this Place

Perfect spot to get out of the rat race. Nature, flora and native birds just stunning. Friendly relaxed village.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

location was lovely at front but highway was behind. It could have been cleaner.Overall satisfactory

as above
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good winter bach

Nice tidy little bach, and very cosy with the wood fire. A short walk to the lake, and Hatepe is a nice rleaxed spot to stay. The only downside is how close the the main road it is - you can hear the trucks rumble through during the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

The location was perfect And the house was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy cottage

Easy house to be in, had everything we needed. Beautiful, safe location for kids to be in. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
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