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Our Happy Place

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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 manager

BERNARD LILBURN

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Outdoor dining

Lakefront Retreat - Lake Taupo Holiday Home

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not 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
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

Property is also known as

Our Happy Place
Wonderful @ Waitetoko
Our Happy Place Tauranga Taupo
Our Happy Place Tauranga Taupo
Wonderful @ Waitetoko Our Happy Place
Our Happy Place Private vacation home
Our Happy Place Private vacation home Tauranga Taupo

About the neighborhood

Map
Tauranga Taupo, Waikato

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Happy Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our Happy Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 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 Taupo 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.

Our Happy Place Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MARGARET V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Zac O.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022