• Entire home
  • 1292 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Set in Taupo, 40 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 40 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat offers a garden and air conditioning. This holiday home offers free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.2 km from Great Lake Convention Centre. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the lake views. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Taupo Events Centre is 3.8 km from the holiday home, while Huka Prawn Park is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 6 km from 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sylvia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, very clean, comfortable house, very large bedrooms upstairs, spacious lounge, dining, kitchen areas. Fenced section, so was great for the dog.
  • Keri
    New Zealand New Zealand
    - Spacious, clean and comfy - Has everything you need (no dryer but has a clothes line) - Views were gorgeous from up stairs - Dog friendly which was the reason we chose this place, safe and fenced off, pets can have their own space outside - Good...
  • Jenny
    Australia Australia
    Quiet Location, facilities , easy access to so many attractions.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Lina

8.4
8.4
Host review score
Host review score

Lina
This character modern 2 bedroom property use commercial grade cleaning to the highest standards between guests. All surfaces are cleaned thoroughly! Windows in upstairs bedrooms frame the lake. Have a BBQ on the yard with spectacular view of the Lake. It is a short stroll through the laneway to the lakefront where has cafes and restaurant. 2mins driving distance to DeBretts Hotpools, 5mins driving distance to Botanical Garden
1km to Debretts (hot pools) 1.5km to Botanical garden 3mins walking distance to lakefront through laneway at the end of the street, where you can check few hot water beach.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Lake view
  • View
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

2mins to lakefront Family Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30 to 23:30

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

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 143. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 12 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat

  • 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat is 1.8 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at 2mins to lakefront Family Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.