• Entire home
  • 1722 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
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Situated in Taupo in the Waikato region, Close To The Lake has a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 46 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Barbecue facilities are included at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 46 km from Close To The Lake, while Great Lake Convention Centre is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Deepa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Omg it was absolutely spot on , cleaned, modern and we could have stayed longer definitely booking this one again in November
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was beautiful and we liked the two bathrooms which were very convenient for our family. The kitchen was amazing, as was the utility facilities available to us. It was lovely to walk to the lake in ten minutes.
  • Jimena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    great apartment, very comfortable, walking distance to the lake. the place was spacious and had plenty of parking space. quiet neighborhood.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Lakeside Accommodation Taupo

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,216 reviews from 55 properties
55 managed properties

Company information

Our names are Elle & Stef. We are Taupo locals, and together we manage a number of beautiful properties here in Taupo. Our goal is to make sure all of our properties are inviting, clean, homely and maintained to a high-standard, to ensure you have a pleasant and memorable stay. If you would like any recommendations on things to see & do, or places to eat & drink while you are here in our wonderful town, please get in touch - we are more than happy to help!

Property information

**PLEASE NOTE - a 2.3% Credit Card/Debit Card surcharge is charged on all bookings that are selected as 'Pay Later'. These bookings will be charged in full 14 days prior to arrival (this excludes Non-refundable bookings which will be charged at the time the booking is made). Property access information is always sent to you on the morning of your arrival, via the message centre. This 3 bedroom homes with 2 bathrooms has a semi-communal yet private back yard. There is a partial fence between the yard of this house and the connected house. The bedding configuration is 3x Queen beds, 1x Sofa beds and 2x stretcher beds - these are best suited to children only. Unlimited Wifi & Netflix provided.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Close To The Lake
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Close To The Lake takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Close To The Lake accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property has no reception. Please note that there is a 2.3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please inform Close To The Lake in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Close To The Lake

  • Close To The Lake has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Close To The Lake may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Close To The Lake on this page.

  • Close To The Lake offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Close To The Lake is 3.1 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Close To The Lake can accommodate the following group size:

      • 7 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Close To The Lake is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Close To The Lake is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.