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Family and friends getaway

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wharewaka, Waikato
  • Place, Five Mile Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landing Lake Taupō
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Mile Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Taupō

A family-friendly stay in Taupō awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find The Landing Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Wharewaka holiday home include Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Five Mile Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Landing Lake Taupō - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Four Mile Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Three Mile Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mavericks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roquette Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 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.

Family and friends getaway

Located 500 meters from the lakefront at Wharewaka. 4 bedroom family home. 2 bathrooms (1 is an ensuite and 1 with a bath), separate toilet, pool table and lots of off street parking, fully fenced and fully equipped. Pets welcome as long as you clean up after them. 800sq meter section, tramp, dart board, kayak, bbq, toys, air conditioning, heat pumpx2. Open plan living and outdoor setting. Taupo town is a 7 minute drive. Supermarket 3 minutes away.

Rooms as follows
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 single bed +room for extra mattress

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: clean up after them and no damage to property

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only outside

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.
    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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Family and friends getaway have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Family and friends getaway family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Family and friends getaway is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Family and friends getaway?

No, Family and friends getaway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Family and friends getaway?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Family and friends getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was comfortable and accommodated our multigenerational family plus a dog. Close to the lake for an easy walk to cool off and within easy reach shops, cafés and walks. A helpful host who left the place clean and tidy for us on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zarina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host Rachel was absolutely awsome and her house had everything and was so fabulous for our family thankyou thankyou thankyou xo
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was great. The rumpus room was a winner. Unfortunately the beds need replacing. The list of amenities needs to be updated. A few few thing missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot close to lake

Nice tidy family home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Y., New zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday away

The house had everything we needed and worked well for an extended family holiday away. Lake was only a short walk down the road and we loved using the kayak. The supermarket was handy being just on the other side of the highway. Would definitely use this house again. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taupo weekend

Great property, weather packed it in for us but the property itself and being close to other amenities meant we still had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

An absolute home away from home. Clean, tidy and well equipped. Couldn't fault it if we tried.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Everything we needed for a fun stay and close to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness

the property had a great layout which made for fabulous entertaining and family time

Excellent location, we walked daily to the lake. The neighbourhood was friendly. We felt safe. Some outside shade cover would have been a benefit as it was super hot, however we were able to enjoy aircon. This was a wonderful property. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stress free stay

Great location and set up. 3 young kids loved playing with all the toys and swimming in the pool. Hardly had to take anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Full Linen and Kitchen Facilities

A really enjoyable place to stay. Lots of space for indoor and outdoor activities. Only a short walk to the lake with a track that is dog, runner, and cycle friendly. The lake front is nice and sandy. Full kitchen with all you could want for cooking. Full linens provided. Easy check in process. Ample off street car parking. Pool was a nice option from the lake when we wanted a quick dunk. Would
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wharewaka delight

very nice property, had a great time everything was great ! lots of activities to keep us all occupied. Very short walk to a lovey sandy bay and our dog was allowed to come and enjoy it with us. Would recommend to others.

8/10 Good

Evangeline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location, lovely house

Beautiful neighbourhood and spacious house made us feel like home. There were quite some cat fur about the house, might be an issue for people with sensitive noses. Other than that, it was a great place for a family stay. They allowed our puppy as well, and had a fully fenced garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Great family house

Perfect place for a family. The kids loved the trampoline and plenty of beds for our 3 generation of family staying. Felt very home-ly and comfortable, walking trail to the lake and park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018