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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Waitahanui, Lake Taupo
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home

Immerse yourself in lakefront living with stunning views of idyllic Lake Taupo. Make the most of this beautiful location and enjoy a refreshing escape at the fantastic Waitahanui Lakefront Escape.

The house features a spacious living room with stunning indoor/outdoor flow opening out to the beautiful lake. On warm summer evenings, you have the option of alfresco dining with an unforgettable backdrop. Watch the sun go down over the lake and mountains in the distance. Prepare your meals in the fully-equipped kitchen, or spark up the barbecue for a classic meal hot off the grill.
Or for a toasty winter escape to the lake, Waitahanui Beachfront Escape has both a heat pump and wood-burning fireplace. Pour yourself a glass of wine and get cosy on the couch with a good book or watch TV (with SKY TV) for a bit of entertainment.

Ideally suited for large groups with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, there is more than enough space for the whole family to spread out and find their own space.

Situated close to the crystal clear, free-flowing Waitahanui River, there are many easy walking tracks including the famous 'Rock Pool' walk within a few minutes. Waitahanui is famed for its trout fishing so bring your rod and give fly-fishing a go. Also, the Whakapapa Ski Field is just a 45-minute drive away for snowy adventures!

For the best chance to make the most of Lake Taupo, look no further than Waitahanui Lakefront Escape.
As the property has direct, unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.

Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waitahanui

Waitahanui is home to this holiday home. The Landing Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and A.C. Baths. Spa Thermal Park and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting.
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Waitahanui, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 13 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mavericks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ploughmans Restaurant And Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home on 3 June 2026 start from AU$455, 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 Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waitahanui Lakefront Escape - Waitahanui Home located?

Situated in Waitahanui, this holiday home is steps from Five Mile Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Landing Lake Taupō and Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Four Mile Bay are also within 6 miles (10 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. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a spot!!! Great winter retreat with a cozy yet ample living area. We loved sitting on the couch in the afternoon as the sun streamed in the lounge windows. Oh, and what a sunset!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, amazing view, very spacious and comfortable Bach. Everything we needed. Didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Waitahanui Getaway

Awesome, is how I’d describe this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

will s.

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

Great space, great views, great location

Great communication and ease of booking. The house is bigger than you can imagine and the sort of place that you want to rent all summer. Four big bedrooms, three full bathrooms, the lounge is set up open plan and prefect for hanging around even on a rainy day with the amount of books and games available. Direct access from the outdoor area onto the lake. Only a small driveway for two cars if you are bringing the whole family but there is a small car park at the end of the road. We will certainly book again and this time take a bigger group now we now. Centrally based on the lake giving easy access to all the activities available in the region. Thank so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pros and Cons

This property seems to be a much loved family holiday home - and is showing signs of that. Pros: Location - fantastic, communal living area - large and able to accommodate a group, beds comfortable and warm with plenty of bedding (bring a hot water bottle if you feel the cold), log fire - a great asset and lots of wood available, kitchen - everything you could need. Cons: Shabbier than photos - wallpaper peeling off, curtains hanging off rails, lamps either not working or no lamp shades, lakeside outside area - could do with a bit of a tart up - waterblast etc, bathrooms - master ensuite ok, others definitely showing signs of age. Major issue was the fridge was not working. 3 phone calls to Bach care before we were contacted by property manager Caz. She was amazing. Couldn't do anything about the fridge but gave us access to another one that was behind a locked door. Unfortunately this one was not much better and never got cold. We had to utilise the laundry room which was internal and cold to store our supplies. Sadly they didn't all survive and we have to discard some items. The heat pump was not working correctly - it was stuck on cold. Caz sadly could not fix this either. Thankfully the log fire was more than adequate to heat the living area. Perhaps some heating in the bedrooms other than small blow heaters would be nice. Would be a fabulous place in Summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolien S.

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

Best view in town!

Beds nice and clean and comfy. Lots of space with a very relaxing atmosphere. A little bit of road noise, but the views make up for it. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

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

Mid winter family holiday

Three generations met up at the bach. There is lots of room for everyone to have time together as well as find quiet spaces. Fabulous view, and we all loved the big fire place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nickie M.

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

great view

Good location for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

graeme o.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

WOW

Taupo put on the best weather it possibly could, Swimming outside was even easy without wetsuits and was safe for the children. Did have issues with the internet being intermittent, but that only made the board games late night entertainment. Did put a couple of holes in my socks from protruding nails on the deck, but no other issues. Lots of photos and fond memories. Cheers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Greart Views

Would recommend a stay here, we loved it. Great location, everything you would need for relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharlene L.

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

Family fun

We all enjoyed our stay at Waitahanui Lakefront Escape except minor setback with power tripping when two appliances were going together at once, which we easily resolved it. Neat and tidy place, hear pump and fireplace. Spacious rooms. Cazna was helpful and good communication. Quiet neighbourhood, 14 minutes to supermarket. Overall an awesome trip. We will return. Cheers Shazza
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya E.

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

Fantastic Property

A great location and a fabulous place to stay with a group. Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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