23 Rainbow Drive is two dwellings on the one private secure site only a 100m from the lake edge via an access way off nearby Oregan Drive.
The 4 bedroom rear house is an entertainers dream with open plan living and great indoor/outdoor flow onto a large rear private and sun-filled deck. The house is well insulated and toasty warm with heat pump and panel wall heaters throughout the house. A large garage area also provides a rumpus room for the kids on wet or cold days and when they need to burn some energy! (This property sleeps 4 Adults and 4 Children. Any additional adults and children can utilise the seperate 2bdm cottage for the additional adult/children charge).
The 2 bedroom cottage on the front of the property is a cute and cozy separate home that provides options for additional family or friends that may be invited to stay - Great for family reunions or sporting groups / events.
Rainbow Point has the nearby Dairy for all your essentials and kid treats, along with the fantastic fish and chip shop for takeaway night. The Ploughmans restaurant will cater for your night out and all of these are just a short walk away. Being so close to the lake and Lions walkway may mean that a walk to town along the lake front becomes a regular venture for your morning coffee.
Plenty of off street parking for vehicles or boats and secured behind gates for that peace of mind. Special conditions: • Use of both houses will incur additional adult charges over standard 4 adult allowance for the 4bdm house as per pricing schedule. • Use of the separate 2bdm cottage is available for the additional adult/children charge as listed. • Deck not suitable for very small children
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$95.00 per house); Linen (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person);
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About the area
Taupō
Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Rainbow Point, a neighbourhood in Taupō. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park 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 hiking nearby.
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
The Landing Lake Taupō - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Five Mile Bay - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Mavericks - 3 min drive
Dixie Brown's Cafe - 8 min drive
Waterside - 7 min drive
Cafe Baku - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings on 17 May 2026 start from AU$255, 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 Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rainbow Family Retreat - Two dwellings located?
Located in Rainbow Point, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. Four Mile Bay and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Straightforward communication and an excellent location for an extended family holiday. Short walk to the lake and very conveniently located to local dairy, takeaway bar and supermarket. Well set up kitchen and laundry. Outdoors areas good for family.
This is a lovely property - very easy walk down to the lake and to local shops - nice pub, fish and chip and dairy close by. The new Woolworths is also a 1 minute drive away. The home was spacious for 5 of us - there is ample room and a nice covered deck. Host was great in terms of easy communication and flexibility. Overall a great stay and would recommend to others
We had two families stay here and it was great! Lots of room, communication with the host was great and very accommodating to us. Sky Sport was a super bonus so we could watch the Rugby!
We all had a brilliant time, staying at rainbow retreat. There was plenty of space for everyone, the open plan style leading to the outdoor are was perfect for the family to enjoy the sun together. Great location! Would definitely book again
Great weekend, short walking distance to lake, quiet area. Good size for group or large families. Could do with another chair in lounge, new frypan and coffee machine but apart from that very suitabke and had a very enjoyable stay.
The space was great, clean and tidy. It wasn’t clear that no linen would mean no tea towels, bath mats and hand towels - however that may be our fault for not asking. The outhouse had great facilities and bed spaces. The ensuite bathroom windows and the outhouse bathroom windows didn’t seem to seal properly as both nights we stayed we came back home to find a significant amount of bugs on the ceiling and the vanity, when we didn’t have the light on. Other than this, it was a great stay and I would recommend it to other groups. Great communication with the host.
Had a great stay for the week , perfect location for peace and quiet , close to supermarket and short walk to the lake . Would definitely stay here again and bring more people as there is loads of room !
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owen a.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sharon R.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Big space so really good for our family. Was really nice and contemporary design. Well equip kitchen. Loved the open flow from kitchen to deck. Bed are comfortable. We really enjoyed our time here. Good location nice section of the lake. Things to note: both houses were swaming with cockroaches, windows lack proper seals so if lights are left on room is filled with mossies and moths... locks, latches, blinds and windows and other items were broken, dirty/molding curtain in lounge. These little things that kinda added up.
Great place to stay. Had all you need. Place was clean and tidy inside and out. Fully fenced to keep all the little ones in. Just a short walk down to the lake. Great communication throughout the booking process. We will book again.
Joanne D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by JonoSt18
What makes this property unique
Two separate dwellings make it ideal for group/extended family gatherings or sporting groups