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Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep

Unwind in a peaceful setting with a BBQ on your private deck and easy access to lake activities.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep

Very tidy fully furnished cosy two bedroom holiday bach situated in beautiful Kinloch. The property also has a standalone cabin with a double bed. Available for short term rental.

Just a short walk to the lakefront and shop. The property is fully fenced and very private with deck overlooking the Kinloch reserve. A peaceful and private setting for a getaway holiday!

This Kinloch bach includes cosy and compact open plan kitchen / living, one queen bedroom, and small second bedroom with bunks. The cabin has a double bed. Blankets and duvets provided but need to bring own sheets, pillowcases, and shower towels please.

Brand new bathroom and laundry with spacious decking at the rear of the property to relax and enjoy a BBQ.

Enjoy your stay in Kinloch - a beautiful and peaceful spot just a 20 minute drive from Taupo!

Property manager

Grant Ogilvie and Tarsha Isles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Second bedroom has bunks suitable for children

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Kinloch Lake's Doorstep House Acacia Bay
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About the neighborhood

Map
Acacia Bay, Waikato

What's nearby

  • The Kinloch Club - 2 min drive
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 17 min drive
  • Lake Taupo - 18 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 21 min drive
  • Craters of the Moon - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kinloch Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L'Arte' Cafe & Sculpture Garden - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crouton - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Trout - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Kinloch Club and within 16 mi (25 km) of Spa Thermal Park and Lake Taupo. Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Kinloch location
Walking distance to the lake and general store. Very cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
awesome place .. had everything you need.. and tidy... looking forward to staying again soon..
good location..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay. One if best equipped batches we’ve stayed at.
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot close to the lake... lovely and quiet
House was spotlessly clean... very cosy... super close to the lake.... and very quiet.... would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, affordable spot
Convenient spot to explore the area:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect wee getaway!
Excellent property in a perfect location. Loved our stay here, will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Very comfortable, clean, quiet, cosy place with all facilities. Great location next to park. Very short walk to lake and shop. Convenient to local bike trails. We had a great stay here, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Kinloch Hideaway
Nice place to stay, small but more than adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
This is our second time staying here. We love it, so handy to the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful spot
We enjoyed our stay here immensely, it was beautifully clean and a perfect spot to walk to the lake. We’ll love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Tidy, modern and such a great location. Just a short walk down to the bay, and not far from Taupo either. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

philippa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
A great location and perfect. Nice to have a clean place to stay in. Thanks heaps and we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
The property had everything we needed and a perfect spot to easily enjoy the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay
Great spot no too far from the lake and marina. Property has great kitchen, bathroom & laundry facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely bach
Such a great location and so clean! Everything you need is there. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to Kinloch again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, walking distance to lake, park and shops. Very tidy and recently renovated, with nice under cover decking area
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Relaxing
We loved our stay at this relaxing, clean, and central location. This home had everything you would need for a stay however long. Communication with the owners was very easy - we would recommend this home for your stay in Kinloch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely clean house for a great relaxing stay
The house was really well presented, supplied with everything we needed. We had such a fun stay and will return - there’s more biking to do….
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ruyu k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cosy and convenient
spacious, well equipped home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little placed and modernised well. Close to shop (for coffee and takeaways), playground and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Nice quiet relaxing great facility shower is so good back never felt better thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
Lovely place to stay. Had everything we needed and more. Very clean and tidy. Great location too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Kinloch Stay!
We had a lovely family holiday in Kinloch. Great location, clean and tidy and would definitely go back there again. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Reuben S., Hamilton New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay by the water
Had a good stay. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Beautiful home, perfect distance from the lake. Great owners who made booking seamless. Will definitely be booking here for future holidays!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023