Lake View Garden Apartment

39 Wakeman Road Acacia Bay, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>72</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
73 reviews
a bedroom with a bed and a table and chairs on a deck at Lake View Garden Apartment in Taupo
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a living room with a blue couch and a bed at Lake View Garden Apartment in Taupo
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Lake View Garden Apartment

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Boasting garden views, Lake View Garden Apartment provides accommodation with patio, around 38 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, lake views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the apartment offers ski storage space. Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 38 km from Lake View Garden Apartment, while Great Lake Convention Centre is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Taupo
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  • Hilary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The views from the lounge, the comfort of the beds, and the set up of the place it was so cosy. Plus it was just a walk away from the lovely Acacia Bay and the lovely restaurant and bar The Bay. The kitchen and pantry was well stocked and we loved...”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good sized apartment very comfortable convenient for Taupo, very private.”
  • Jemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The attention to detail was beautiful. Very well kept and high quality finishes and great facilities in the accomadation- Tea , Coffee, Muesli, milk etc. Felt homely and cosy with beautiful views of the lake. Although it's close to the owners...”
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 Marie and Mike

9.9
9.9
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Host review score
Marie and Mike
Situated in Acacia Bay, Lake Taupo, with beautiful views of Lake Taupo is our spacious downstairs two bedroom apartment. Set in a quiet safe area, it consists of a large studio queen bedroom (open to living area) and a second bedroom with super king bed (can be converted to king singles by prior request). The apartment has a large living area including lounge/dining/kitchen, full private bathroom and laundry. Great indoor/outdoor living, with access to a spa pool. Your hosts live upstairs. The accommodation is in the downstairs, separate part of our house and is fully self contained with its own entrance. All living/sleeping areas have a view to the lake. Amenities include a smart TV, free unlimited fast wifi, a private outdoor patio and garden area with 180deg views to the lake. The kitchen is well equipped with stove, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, coffee plunger, electric jug, dishwasher, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, electric frypan, toaster, water glasses, wine glasses, tea pot (and more). Coffee ,Tea and fresh milk starter pack supplied, also herbs, pepper, salt, sugar,cooking oil. A modern spa pool housed in a sheltered gazebo is available until 2130.
We are a retired couple who enjoy having guests from around the world stay at our unique property. Having lived in many parts of the world including Asia, USA and Europe and having traveled extensively we have a good appreciation of what international travelers expect. We respect your privacy but are happy to provide assistance and answer queries when required.
Acacia Bay is a quiet, safe, leafy neighbourhood with nearby walks and cycle tracks. It is very popular for boating, swimming, mountain biking and kayaking . Our local bistro is a 5 minute walk down the road for meals and pizzas! We overlook the lake, which can be reached by a 10 - 15 minute walk where there is a beautiful walk around the lake edge. The drive to Taupo is 6 kms and it takes around 10 minutes. There is also a cycle track to Taupo which takes around 20 minutes. Taupo offers a diverse range of attractions including bungy jumps, sky diving, river rafting, trout fishing, boat trips, golf, mountain biking, thermal attractions, hiking and in winter is about 1.5 hours from the nearest ski field.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lake View Garden Apartment
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    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
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    • Pay-per-view channels
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Ski storage
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Lake View Garden Apartment takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 21:00

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

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 7 years 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

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    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 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Lake View Garden Apartment 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.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Lake View Garden Apartment

    • Lake View Garden Apartment offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding

    • Lake View Garden Apartment is 2.7 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Lake View Garden Apartment has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lake View Garden Apartment on this page.

    • Yes, Lake View Garden Apartment is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Lake View Garden Apartment is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Lake View Garden Apartment can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • The prices at Lake View Garden Apartment 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 Lake View Garden Apartment on this page.