8/10 Good
MARGARET V.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
All good
MARGARET V.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Entire home
Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Tauranga Taupo, Waikato
- Lake Taupo4 min drive
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre13 min drive
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools17 min drive
- Taupo (TUO)26 min drive
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The price is AU$226
AU$226
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
About the area
Tauranga Taupo
At this holiday home, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Lake Taupo and 14.5 km (9 mi) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, Netflix and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Tauranga Taupo holiday home include Tongariro National Park and River Vineyard.
What's nearby
- Lake Taupo - 4 min drive
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 17 min drive
- Taupo Hot Springs - 29 min drive
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 31 min drive
Getting around
- Taupo (TUO) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
- Licorice Cafe - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.
Over our quiet road from the lake is our very comfortable and recently refurbed well appointed 2 storied house with (2 TV's and Netflix) 2 living areas, upstairs and downstairs. Great for the Kids! 2 dbl bedrooms upstairs, and bunkroom downstairs with 4 bunk beds and 2 extra mattresses. Large outside deck with great views. Close to 3 boat ramps and ski lanes at the picturesque and quieter end of Lake Taupo. Great fishing either from boat or fly fish the famed Tauranga Taupo (3 min drive) or Tongariro Rivers (15 minute drive). Tokaanu hot pools are 20 mins away. Taupo town is a 25 minute drive North with all the town has to offer. Taupo Motorsport park is an easy 35 minutes. Wairakei golf and hot pools 40 mins North. Mt Ruapehu is 1 hours drive, and call in at Tokaanu hot pools on your way back. We use hotel grade linen for your comfort and hygiene.
Property manager
BERNARD LILBURN
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Netflix
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Streaming services
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Printer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- On a lake
Things to do
- Kayak
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: NB: take care with toddlers around stairs.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.?
The closest beach to Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. is Kuratau Jetty (13.2 km).
Does Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
What makes Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities..
Is there a private hot tub at Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.?
No, Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities. does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Our Happy Place, 3 bedroom house with all amenities.?
No, pets are not allowed.
Our Happy Place Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Zac O.
2 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect stay
Loved our stay at this bach. Fully kitted out, super comfy, great communication with the owner, nice and close to the lake.
Zac O.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Kayla T.
28 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Our 3 night getaway
Our experience renting this property was pretty good. We all enjoyed our stay and having walking distance to the lake was so great. Plenty of room for outside games and plenty of room out on the deck to have a bbq and enjoy snacks and dinner out on.
Kayla T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022