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Wake up to Lake Taupō on your backyard!

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Enjoy panoramic views of the lake from the lounge
Secured north facing deck to enjoy the lake's amazing views
Dining area opens to the side deck with BBQ making your holiday dinners a breeze
Master bedroom with  king bed, ensuite and ample double glazed windows to wake up to the amazing views of the lake
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaupo Marina and Boat Ramp6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs12 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)21 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Wake up to Lake Taupō on your backyard!

Summary:
Welcome to your dream holiday escape!

Nestled on the water's edge, our open-plan home offers breathtaking views of Lake Taupō. Relax on the spacious deck, perfect for unwinding or entertaining against the stunning backdrop.

Your getaway awaits!

This home was ranked among Taupo's top 10 holiday homes by Urban List, 2023.

The Space:
Welcome to one of Be My Guest's hottest properties! Newly renovated and tastefully decorated, this upstairs home boasts quality bedding, including new king and queen size beds to accommodate up to four guests. Wake up to stunning views from the master room, complete with an ensuite.

Enjoy modern amenities like a smart TV and Wi-Fi and cook up a storm in the fully functional kitchen. Stay cozy year-round with double glazing and two heat pumps/aircons.

Situated near a public reserve with lake access, you can park your boat in the reserve carpark. Please note, the driveway is not suitable for boats.

Book now and experience the best of Taupō!

Guest Access:
Check-in instructions will be sent to your message thread three days before your check-in date.

The Neighborhood:
The property is in a very quiet street in Acacia Bay, tucked away at the end of a shared driveway. It is 4.5km from the Taupō town centre and the nearest supermarket (Countdown).

The home is within walking distance of a dairy and The Bay Bar & Brasserie, where you can enjoy a meal and drink at the end of your activities. It is also a quick drive from the famous L'Arte Cafe Gallery and Taupō’s town centre.

Other Things to Note:
When booking, please advise how many beds you require, and we will prepare that quantity for you. A highchair and baby cot may be available. Please enquire (bedding for the cot is not provided).

Breakfast items are not provided but there is plenty of tea, coffee and basic cooking necessities such as salt, pepper and oil.

For the sake of our neighbours, noise must be kept indoors and to a minimum after 10pm. There are strict no parties, smoking or pets rules in all Be My Guest properties.

If you are booking this property on a platform other than Airbnb, an authorisation hold is required. This hold will be captured as a ‘preauthorisation of funds’ from your payment card, prior to arrival and will be auto released 2 days from check-out, so long as no damage or costs have been incurred. The 'hold' for this property is $350.

All Be My Guest linen comes from our professional linen supplier. It is thermally disinfected at temperatures high enough to eliminate germs and risks such as Covid-19. In order to keep linen costs for your stay economical, we do not provide face cloths.

This property has one security camera, above the front door. The camera DOES NOT monitor indoor spaces.

Interaction with Guests:
We have a key box and will provide the pin number 3 days before your check-in date.
If you need anything during your stay, please contact us through the app during regular business hours. If you have an emergency after hours, please call our after-hours number (number will be send with check-in instructions). Please ring, do not text as texts are not monitored.

Property manager

Be My Guest

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Taupo

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Acacia Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupo. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupo and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting.
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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's - 6 min drive
  • Master of India - 6 min drive
  • Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - 6 min drive
  • Plateau - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake up to Lake Taupō on your backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wake up to Lake Taupō on your backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake up to Lake Taupō on your backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wake up to Lake Taupō on your backyard! located?

This Acacia Bay holiday home is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Taupo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupo. Wairakei International Golf Course and Waikato River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce O., Houston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and spacious home
We really enjoyed the views of the lake, the quiet location, and the open floor plan. House had everything we needed during our stay. We’d stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Breda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Lovely property, beautiful views, lovely decor and well presented There was a few little things that I will e-mail separately about Thank you for a lovely few days
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

lesley l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Very well equipped beautiful views good location Minor points to improve heat pump struggled to heat large open plan area sparking wine glasses would be nice Very sorry we broke a water glass and missed bin being put out as we were rushing to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acacia Bay winter retreat
Beautiful interior decor with stunning close lake outlook. The only negative was in winter in took a while to get properly up to temperature. Perhaps managers should turn on the heat pumps prior to visit? As a place it was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location
This property was lovely - the location right on the lake was perfect. The furnishings inside were very stylish too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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