Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home

State Highway 1, 3378 Waitahanui, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>8</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
8 reviews
a living room with a couch and two chairs at Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home in Waitahanui
a living room with a view of the ocean at Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home in Waitahanui
a small white house on a gravel driveway at Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home in Waitahanui
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Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home

  • The entire place is yours
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Parking on site

Situated 49 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, 49 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley and 13 km from Great Lake Convention Centre, Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home features accommodation set in Waitahanui. The property is located 16 km from Taupo Events Centre, 16 km from Huka Prawn Park and 17 km from Volcanic Activity Centre. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The holiday home features 2 separate bedrooms and includes a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave and dining area. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Huka Falls is 18 km from Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home, while Crazy Catz Adventure Park is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
Bachcare
Hotel chain/brand
Bachcare

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.5
Facilities
6.6
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carmen
    Australia Australia
    “Fantastic location for Lake access and enjoying the view. The most beautiful sunrise and sunset over the water. Quiet, peaceful neighbourhood. 15 minute drive to town centre for supplies. Heater was excellent, beds were comfy. Plenty of blankets...”
  • Jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful location on the foreshore of Lake Taupo.⁰”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 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.

Managed by Bachcare

Company review score: 8.4Based on 5,392 reviews from 2198 properties
2198 managed properties

Company information

Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Property information

Lake Edge Cottage is a rustic 2 bedroom absolute lakefront Waitahanui bach! With gorgeous views and fantastic position, this basic kiwiana bach is a great base for your next Taupo getaway as only 12 minutes drive to central Taupo! This Waitahanui bach in Taupo is casual and low key, with everything you need for a simple lake stay. The cosy lounge opens onto the deck to capture brilliant lake views for dining outdoors. There are 2 bedrooms at this Waitahanui accommodation, each is located off the lounge area. Bedroom 1 looks out onto the lake and is fitted with a double bed plus a single bed. Bedroom 2 is fitted with a double bed plus a single bunk set. There are 2 bathrooms at this Taupo accommodation. 1 bathroom is located indoors, and another is situated in the boat shed with outside access only. Just off the main highway, with boat parking on site, Lake Edge Cottage is an ideal option for those looking to spend days on the water! For a laid back lakeside holiday, Waitahanui welcomes you! Please note: This bach is older style and quite basic/ rusticBoat parking accommodates up to note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking

Neighbourhood information

Close to the airport and just a 10 minute drive into Taupo Central, Waitahanui is well known for its excellent trout fishing in the Waitahanui River. Based here, you're also close to all of the must-do's of the Taupo area, such as visiting the Huka Falls, Craters of the Moon, spending the day out on the lake or even trekking along the Tongariro Crossing! All of our Waitahanui holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    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

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

    FAQs about Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home

    • Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home is 450 yards from the centre of Waitahanui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing

    • The prices at Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Check-in at Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.