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A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and fireplace

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Tranquil view of the Waikato River
View from the river to cottage top of reserve
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Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.

Fully self-contained 2 bedroom unit complete with wood burner (wood burner is available from May to September only) and electric heater for those brisk Taupo winters. Peaceful sheltered surroundings, relaxing environment, all you need for a great breakaway from a busy life. There are views of the Waikato River from the bedroom window and a walking/bike track nearby that leads to Spa Park where the adventure begins. Taupo CBD is approx 20min walk and 5min drive. Linen and bedding is provided. There is another unit attached that may be occupied at the same time. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS UNIT MEETS YOUR REQUIREMENTS BEFORE BOOKING. Special conditions: NO smoking or vaping on premises. NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to leave the house tidy and clean and do the dishes and take out your rubbish before you leave. Please note that the service fee you pay at checkout is NOT a cleaning fee. This fee is for using the vrbo booking service and insurance policy they provide.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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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
Property is near a river, supervision is essential
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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

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

About the area

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Golf Club Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Taupo Central, Taupo

What's nearby

  • A.C. Baths - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Quiet, peaceful hideaway by the Waikato river. located?

Located in Taupō Central, this golf apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Waikato River and Spa Thermal Park. A.C. Baths and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay. Peaceful and amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great stay

Had a great stay at this property, everything was as per pictures and information received, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pani S.

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

Great stay

Thank you for an amazing stay. What pleasure to stay at such an amazing and confortable place to make memories with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Great spot- awesome hosts

Very good spot and perfect for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirt T.

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

Great little place

Super cozy place. The fireplace kept the place nice and warm for our June stay. Hosts are really helpful and friendly. This is a nice quiet corner of Taupo. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Quiet and comfortable

This is a well equipped, beautifully situated home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

simone k.

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

Chilling

Great cute quite retreat. Great place to hang
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Perfect, quiet spot :)

Great location by the river, quiet, close to town. Clean and tidy with everything you need. Lovely, helpful hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Winter Comfort

Beatifully presented and tidy property, everything you could need for a really comfortable stay, especially the fireplace for those cold evenings/nights. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Very pleasant stay

A lovely, quiet spot by the river. Very clean & tidy, with everything you may need. The location was very peaceful, but still convenient for Taupo town centre. The hosts, Lance & Sandra, were lovely and very helpful. Overall, it was a great stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace h.

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

Family Friendly

the property was perfect for our young family and Lance and Sandy were lovely and very kind to our children. Really felt like we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

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

Pleasant surprise

We were pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and the quality of decor of the accommodation. Very nice, friendly owners who were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J., Masterton

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

Comfortable with all we needed

This is the second time we have stayed here and we enjoyed it just as much as last time. The beds are super comfortable it is clean and tidy and peaceful. Sandra and Lance are very friendly and great to deal. Love the location, the views are great and we all enjoyed being able to see people bungee jumping!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Weekend away..late birthday treat...

This is a beautiful setting on the banks of the Waikato. The whole experience was positive. The accommodations were as advertised... very clean and well furnished with everything needed to make our stay very comfortable and enjoyable Our hostess was very friendly and helpful and made certain that we had everything needed to be comfortable and make our stay pleasant. As a bonus we had outstanding weather. We would certainly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice restful getaway with easy access to all of the many activities that are available in Taupo and surrounding regions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silvia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, close to town (15-20 min walk).Great host who met us as we arrived.Booked on short notice with no problems
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy little house next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelien v.

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

Lovely

A lovely house in a super lovely place in Taupō.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christel J.

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

We wanted to stay longer.

This is a lovely place to stay: quiet, clean, cosy, we felt right at home. Big thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Sweet home on the riverside

Me and my small family of three thorougly enjoyed our stay here. Such beautiful views!My two year old was delighted to find the kids toys and books which kept him busy over the couple nights stay. This was a big bonus for us.The place was clean and tidy, and provided the comforts of tea, coffee and milk if needed.We stayed at the tail end of autumn, and probably coming into the cooler side of entering winter. Use of the fireplace would have been nice for us Aucklanders who found it a bit cold even with the heaater. Overall we had a great weekend away from home and would reccommend this sweet home on the riverside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Taupo stay

Was very nice and tidy. Modern appearance inside. Beds very comfortable. Only negative is the shower pressure was very low.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Gorgeous views, lovely hosts

We spent 2 nights here and would happily have stayed longer. Such a gorgeous outlook! The house was very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The hosts were also lovely - very communicative and responsive. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Great location by the river, quiet location.

Very clean, with allyou need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Highly recommend

The property is located right next to the Waikato River, and is clean, amply furnished and comfortable - as described and was very pleased with the stay. The owners live there on premises and were responsive and helpful before and during my stay. I would return again with no reservations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

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

beautiful location, small, but affordable, tidy and well appointed

Just what we needed for a short stay in Taupo for the kids football tournament. Well appointed bach in a beautiful and central location. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lance Alden

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We are a semi retired couple with three children and soon to be 8 grandchildren. We love sharing our space here by the river and our desire is to provide an affordable, quiet and relaxed getaway for families, friends and visitors.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in the family for over 50 years and we recently purchased shares from family and have made it our forever (hopefully) home.

What makes this property unique

Town centre and lake front, 10 minute, mountainbike trails, hot pools, Spa park, golf course.

Languages:

English

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