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Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.

Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.

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Spring at Hatepe
sleepout by main house
Kitchen
Bathroom
dining and kitchen area

Overview of Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Hatepe, Lake Taupo
  • Popular LocationLake Taupo8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs19 min drive
  • Popular LocationHuka Falls28 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Separate Sleepout available as extra

+2

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Boating, swimming, fishing, walking, cycling. Child and pet friendly.

An idyllic retreat that is 3 minutes walk from the edge of Lake Taupo. Good trout fishing with many bush walks and bike tracks once you have tired of swimming and boating. Three quarters of an hour's drive from Whakapapa Skifield and 20 minutes drive in to Taupo. Tennis court available. The native bird population is fascinating with lots of tuis, bellbirds, kereru, and quail. Also available is a separate self contained sleepout that will sleep 8 and can be hired as an addition. The sleepout has stove, fridge, microwave and kitchen facilities, woodburner and separate bathroom Wonderful for two families. The children sleep in the sleepout and the parents have quality time in the main house. Two bikes are available as is a double kayak if the sleepout is being hired.

It is to be noted that there is some road noise from the Main Road, please be prepared for this.

Minimum of 2 nights stay.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed but to be kept off furniture

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$60.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

jeanns552

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Hatepe

Located in Hatepe, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Five Mile Bay, while Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Tongariro National Trout Centre are cultural highlights. The Landing Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Hatepe, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 8 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 19 min drive
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 24 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 28 min drive
  • Craters of the Moon - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Native Xpresso - 9 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Heavenly in Hatepe
Hatepe is a fantastic location just 20 minutes from Taupo. The cottage is a great kiwi bach and has everything you would need for a holiday. We were there for work in Taupo and hadn't realised how close to the highway the bach was. Trucks noise was a bit disruptive at night. While we loved the location but the bach is very dusty, especially the bedrooms, and needs a good clean. Not so good if you are allergic to dust. The beds are very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will book again
Awesome spot. Lovely community close to the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerri M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Simple Minds weekend
We had a great stay, and the BBQ area was wonderful to use. We didn't know there wouldn't be any toilet paper, thank Goodness for tissues in the lounge. We went bought some and left two rolls there. The single beds are actually king singles so our fitted sheets didn't fit, luckily there was a linen cupboard that we utilized and washed the sheets before we left. The kitchen needed to be cleaner and the pantry was full of out of date food that didn't need to be there. Getting access was difficult as owner sent info to wrong ph number, partly my fault as they had left a number out which i didnt notice Luckily we were able to contact 0800 number and get it sorted
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sally l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xnas 2023
We had a great time! Thanknyou
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Another fabulous stay in paradise. Thanks so much for sharing, Jan!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by jeanns552

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My husband and I are active retirees who are world travellers.
We fell in love with the Hatepe area when we camped with our small children at Hallets Bay many years ago and we have now owned a bach in the area for over 20 years. Wonderful family memories have been made over the last 20 plus years with our extended family.

Why they chose this property

Plenty of car parking and suitable for boat parking too. Enables two families to rent house and sleepout with space for eight children in the sleepout and their own bathroom. The section is not fenced at the front of the property and dogs are allowed.

What makes this property unique

Sheltered from Lake Taupo wind and great for barbecues. Gets all day sun.
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