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Adventure Base with Lake View

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Acacia Bay, Lake Taupo
  • Spa Thermal Park
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Adventure Base with Lake View

Please Read Before Booking
When sending your booking request, please confirm you’ve read and understood all conditions, and include a brief note about who will be staying. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to use the Contact Host button.

🏡 About the Property
Relax and unwind at this peaceful Acacia Bay retreat, proudly owned by the Napier Fire Brigade. Originally intended for fire service families to enjoy Lake Taupō, we’re happy to share it with others when it’s not in use.

Enjoy stunning lake views, just 10 minutes from Taupō town centre, and only a 5-minute walk to a safe swimming beach, boat ramp, local dairy, café, and restaurant.

Property Features:

Lake views

BBQ and outdoor fish cleaning area

Off-street parking for one small to medium vehicle

Easy access to scenic lake walks, Whakaipo to Kinloch hiking trail, and local mountain bike tracks

No WiFi available

Smoking allowed outside only

🕐 Check-in & Check-out

Early check-in from 12:30 PM

Late check-out by 11:00 AM

These times offer a little more flexibility than usual for your convenience.

🧼 Guest Responsibilities – Please Note
This is a traditional Kiwi bach, and as such, guests are expected to:

✔️ Bring your own:

Sheets

Pillowcases

Towels

Tea towels

A roll of toilet paper

✔️ Upon departure:

Clean the house thoroughly

Wash and put away all dishes

Take all rubbish with you

Thanks for your care and consideration — we hope you’ll book with us soon and enjoy all that Acacia Bay has to offer!

Property manager

Erin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
CLEANING Completely clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; including the bathroom, toilet and kitchen – cleaning products provided Please dust down and Vacuum areas that you have used.
TRASH Unless it is Monday morning, and rubbish is in black bag on roadside with orange sticker, ALL RUBBISH must be taken with you and NOT left anywhere on site. Orange stickers available from store.
BEDDING Please take all your bedding with you, and re-make beds with the duvet and pillow/s, ready for the next guests. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Taupō

Acacia Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Acacia Bay, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A.C. Baths - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bubu Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventure Base with Lake View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Adventure Base with Lake View?

As of 28 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adventure Base with Lake View on 30 June 2025 start from AU$159.98, 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.

What time is check-in at Adventure Base with Lake View?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventure Base with Lake View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adventure Base with Lake View located?

Located in Acacia Bay, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 miles (10 km) of Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 195 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madushanka G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, warm and spacious with good views of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed another stay at this property. Had everything that we needed. Great walks near by and not far from Taupo. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

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

Family holiday

Great location perfect for a family! Clean and tidy would highly recommend and stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Comfortable and affordable

We enjoyed our short stay here with views over the lake and a quiet neighbourhood. The property was clean, tidy both inside and out. The heat pump kept us cosy on the cold nights and the deck was a great place to sit in the sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn H.

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

Girls break.

Good basic base.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley F.

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

Very happy

Was a lovely place to stay . Very clean and well situated. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Caleb T.

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

Acacia Bay

Average
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Binesh P.

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

Great venue

Nice and clean house with great views and the location was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kay T.

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

Perfect for our short visit

Just needed a bed with an easy location - was perfect for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Perfect for us

The property was perfect for our stay. Warm with a stunningly location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Candace T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great spot, tidy house

House is tidy, could do with a freshen up of couches and curtains (curtains were very dusty, and the rails had fallen off in 2 two rooms). Quiet place and big. The previous people that stayed before us did an average job at cleaning but the host was lovely and comms were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Taupo trip

Overall a good place to stay, thank you lynley 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bevan S.

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

Great little kiwi Bach at a great price

Very basic but everything we needed in an excellent location. Price is as excellent and Lynley was great to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

We had a great time Toilet needs some TLC squeaky door
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan O.

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

Stay at the bay

Nice and comfy stay over enroute back to Welly. Clean, tidy and handy to local shops
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santosh S.

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

Awesome Experience !

We enjoyed our stay ! The property was clean and the Property Manager, Lynley was friendly and professional ! We would love to come back an stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Great house

The house was perfect. Nice and tidy. Highly recommend and would stay there again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda M.

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

Awesome batch getaway

We loved our stay here. Would def return back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Karin G.

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

Great

Great value for money. Nice view. Beds were a bit hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vishnu S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location but more of backpacker

Property was few minutes drive away from most of the Taupō activity places but it wasn’t suitable for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Genesis T.

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

Good find

Just a little drive from Taupo central. Lakeside is a short walk away. Can't find the ones with the small jetty pictured in the advert tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ebony l.

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

Good break

Nice quiet bach with all that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Erin S.

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

Weekend with the family in Taupo

Lynley was a great host. She was accessible and responded messages when I had a question. We had everything we needed in the bach. Location was great. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maaike F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Acasia bay

Property is clean beds are awesome it can be updated a bit but overall worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin

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This property is proudly owned and maintained by the Napier Fire Brigade. When it's not being used by our firefighters and their families for well-earned rest and recreation, we're pleased to make it available for others to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Dairy, cafe and popular restaurant right around the corner

Languages:

English