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The Umpires Retreat - Quiet home in Acacia Bay
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 885 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Taupo, Waikato
- Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp4 min drive
- Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre5 min drive
- Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery5 min drive
- Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Umpires Retreat - Quiet home in Acacia Bay
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
About the area
Taupō
Acacia Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupō are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting.

Taupo, Waikato
What's nearby
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
- Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- A.C. Baths - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe - 8 min drive
- Cafe Baku - 7 min drive
- Replete Food Company - 7 min drive
- Waterside - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
1 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chrystal R.
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chrystal R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Francie C.
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Francie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Ann O.
13 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely Comfortable House
Ann O.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RICKY E.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acacia bay
RICKY E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ana W.
3 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Ana W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Vaughan C.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Vaughan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely warm house.
Mark C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
7 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Chris S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan R.
8 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Nathan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
13 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo weekend
Chris D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
vicky J.
7 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend away
vicky J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Tusi L.
24 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay with family, No Dryer as advertised on listing so had to go find dryer
Tusi L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian G.
8 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice😃
Brian G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
19 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake stay
Ryan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
tara k.
28 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Explore different parts of Taupo
tara k.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
5 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Umpires Retreat
Angela B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Tai P.
20 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Tai P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
6 Oct 2020
Lovely house with great views of the lake.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicky D.
10 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acacia Bay
Nicky D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brendan D.
16 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and comfortable
Brendan D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicky D.
29 Jan 2019
This is the 3rd time we have stayed here
Nicky D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicky D.
20 Feb 2018
Great place 2nd time we have stayed there.
Nicky D.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Angela R.
7 Jan 2018
Nice property but there was too much of the owners’ personal belongings in Bach, only pantry cupboar
Angela R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelley W.
5 Oct 2017
Great place to stay in Acacia Bay!
Kelley W.
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