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Our Happy Place

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Tucked away near the quieter end of Lake Taupo, this 2-story house is perfect for families. Enjoy lake views from the large outside deck and take advantage of two living areas with Netflix-equipped TVs. With a bunkroom downstairs and hotel-grade linen throughout, you'll feel right at home.

Excellent

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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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

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 amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
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

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Printer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

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
Snorkeling 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

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Dryer
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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please read sheet for instruction before exiting and leaving house

Turn off hot water at infiniti and water pump. Turn off heat pumps at source (on deck upstairs, outside downstairs)

Please turn off oven, hob and all electrical switches.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Use tablemats on table please. In drawer on table side of bench. Linen supplied No cooking curry. No parties NO DRUGS

Please clean BBQ after use.

Minimum 3 night stay please on designated holiday weekends - Waitangi Day etc.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: NB: take care with toddlers around stairs.

Events

No events allowed

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

Onsite 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 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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Tauranga Taupo, this vacation home is on a lake. Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Tauranga Taupo travel guide

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What's nearby

Tongariro National Park
21 min drive - 26.8 km
Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
15 min drive - 18.2 km
Tongariro National Trout Centre
18 min drive - 22.2 km
River Vineyard
18 min drive - 18.6 km
Tokaanu Thermal Pools
20 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO)
26 min drive

Restaurants

Licorice Cafe
5 min drive
Licorice Cafe
4 min walk
Tomi's
6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Happy Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Happy Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Happy Place?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Happy Place located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Taupō and within 12 mi (20 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

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Our Happy Place Reviews

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8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10/10 Excellent

Zac O.

Mar 2, 2023

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

perfect stay

Loved our stay at this bach. Fully kitted out, super comfy, great communication with the owner, nice and close to the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

Apr 28, 2022

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

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

MARGARET V.

Mar 3, 2024

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

All good

Front door dead lock needs attention. Doors in master bedroom need serious fixing. We just find it strange that we pay for a clean of the property, yet we are required to vacuum. We also have to remove our rubbish and no rubbish bin is provided this is nota very good thing to require when we pay to stay ….we suppose some people are very dirty so perhaps a slightly different approach like pay more for cleaning or less if you clean. We still had a great time thx again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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Our Happy Place

Property amenities

Beach

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transportation

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Work spaces

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do