You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?
Happiness is only a block away from the lake. This 2 bedroom home has polished wooden floors, large open plan living and perfect for the small family or a couple who want a get away. Nestled in a prime location amongst the bird area in Taupo. Free Wifi. 2 mins walk to the beach and along the lake front to town or the walking track to 5 Mile bay, this is your super handy to everything place. Bring the boat or your bikes the garage is lockable. Small dogs welcome.
Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining, indoor/outdoor flow. Big section with space to park all the toys. Walking distance to the lake, restaurants, parks and the town Centre.
Whole house
We like to give our guests their privacy but we is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.
This is a very safe and family friendly neighbourhood.
Park up the car, walk, scooter and bike.
Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a lake
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Property is also known as
102741
About the neighborhood
Taupo, Waikato
What's nearby
Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 16 min walk
Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 11 min walk
Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - 7 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer??
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer??
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? located?
Located in Taupō Central, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupo, Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Maori Carvings. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Surprisingly it was a very quiet area. Bonus of being able to take the dog with us. Enjoyed our stay, the only negative would be the couch which isn't very comfortable.
We had a lovely stay at the property. It was a quick walk to the water and an easy walk into town. It had everything we needed and it was great that it was dog friendly. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Great little holiday home - all the basics are there that make the property work for a simple bach to base yourself while you are in Taupo. We always appreciate somewhere that is pet friendly and has usable and safe lock up garage for storage of bikes etc too.
The proximity to the lakefront and town is a great benefit to this property. The home is generally well presented, though some gardening wouldn't go astray. Thanks Kerry!
Clean house and convenient location but many things not up to par inside e.g. power points that didn't work for the microwave and hairdryer, uncomfortable couch and lots of marks and damage. We appreciated being able to have our dog with us though.
Rowena V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Lucile D.
16 March 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Okay for a night
good communication with the property manager, great location, don’t except any more than that though. The house is old and needs to be renovated. Very little kitchen equipment, bare minimum. The washing machine looks new but the laundry room is old too and we found cockroaches on the floor.
Good for one night if you’re passing by but I wouldn’t stay a week. The price was okay though compared than other properties in Taupo
Lucile D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
David B., Auckland
10 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Enjoyed Stay.
Great Location.
Price of stay per night should be lowered. Chairs and Furniture very dated.
Most frustrating was a shower door, which was damaged, and was hard to keep closed. The manager said shower door could not be replaced or repaired. Several lights were not working, obviously the house is not checked on a regular basis. I felt I was over charged for the lack of quality I and my wife experienced.
Nice and basic everything you need to have a nice couple of days stay in taupo very close and central to everything
Lawns were abit overgrown but besides that 10 out of 10