Summary: Modern, sunny 2-bedroom cottage in the popular Wharewaka strip. Visiting friends or family but want your own space? Just 2 minutes’ walk to the lake, Wharewaka Reserve, and playground. Located in a quiet, holiday-friendly neighborhood with all-day sun, this cottage is perfect for a relaxing break. Stylish, comfortable, and private — ideal for couples or small families looking to unwind near the water.
The Space: This home is one of two homes on a shared site but private and comfortable for all. A heat pump to keep you warm on the cooler times and cool in summer. PLEASE NOTE – This property is STRICTLY not suitable for parties, events, or loud groups.
Guest Access: Access to all places in the photos.
The Neighborhood: This is a quiet family friendly neighbourhood and close to the park and lake
Other Things to Note: Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from.
Interaction with Guests: We like to give our guests their privacy but Kerry is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Lake view
Outdoor space
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Taupō
Wharewaka, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - 4 min drive
Waterside - 10 min drive
The Fish Box - 3 min drive
Dixie Brown's Cafe - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! located?
Located in Wharewaka, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Four Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. Five Mile Bay and Three Mile Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We stayed for two nights. Everything you would need is there. It was a little farther away from the town area than we thought, but still walking distance as long as the weather is good.
The property is located by the lake and has great views. We enjoyed the walk by the lake and liked the peace and calm.
The property was clean and well maintained. The property manager responded promptly to any/all communication.
Apart from a slow wifi connection, it was a great experience overall.
Vineet G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Lei S.
28 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Tidy but noisy
Very tidy property. But neighbors are noisy at night. We texted our host about the noise that night, but our host did not respond until the next morning. Host texted they can't do anything about the noise but for us to ring noise control. By then it was too late. For what we paid the noise and lack of response from our host ruined our stay.
We really enjoyed our family stay in Taupo at this property recently. It's in a superb location a 2 minute walk to a park and the lake. It's a lovely quiet suburban area (well it was in October!), and the garden space has some couches/ chairs which were lovely for lounging in, in the sun.
Deducting a star only because it wasn't obvious from the booking page that the master bedroom is beside the kitchen and there's no wall, only a curtain that gets pulled across. That didn't bother us, and may not bother some people, but is worth noting. The toilet/ shower is also accessed via the master bedroom. There were a couple of things that required minor repair (running toilet that filled the cistern all night and the mechanism for the blinds above the sink was broken), but they were noted to the property manager so hopefully fixed for the next guests. The lighting was also a bit strange (might have been something else before being a bach?), but all worked just fine.
Overall, this was a clean, tidy, well-appointed place to stay and we enjoyed our stay. Don't take this as a negative review, becuase it's not!, just a couple of things that others may want to know :-)
Ideal location for us ( 7km ) from centre of Taupo and a lovely walk into town.Lovely apartment and just as described.Would definitely recommend and stay again.