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6 / 10
Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing, as the property had cleanliness and maintenance issues that did not meet
The location
Unfortunately, our stay was quite disappointing, especially considering we paid $1,009 for the first 3 nights and an additional $225 for one more night, bringing the total cost to $1,234.
There were several issues with the property that made our stay uncomfortable. The bedrooms had a significant cockroach problem, which was very concerning. The house was also very old, including the furniture, which appeared quite dated and in need of updating.
The stairs were extremely steep and difficult to use. The Wi-Fi information provided was incorrect, which made connecting difficult.
The hot water was another major issue. There were 8 of us staying, and the hot water went cold after only 2 showers, even though we limited each shower to approximately 5 minutes. This was clearly not enough hot water for a group of 8 people.
The downstairs bunk room had a strong damp smell, making it unpleasant to stay in. The kitchen floor was also very creaky and noisy.
For the amount we paid, we expected the property to be clean, comfortable, well maintained and suitable for accommodating 8 guests. Unfortunately, the condition of the property did not meet our expectations.
We had 4 adults 2 teens ,9 year old n 1 year old.
We hope the owners/management take this feedback seriously and address these issues for future guests.
8 / 10
This was a cute and cozy accommodation that catered for the needs of my family quite perfectly.
The location great as it was close to all necessary amenities and my needs were catered for
As we stayed during winter, downstairs was cold so we had the provided heaters going but it kept tripping the power
5 / 10
Love little cosy home with excellent location and close to the lake.
We loved the location of the property with a supermarket and takeaways nearby.
The house was clean and comfortable with plenty of beds.
The beds were comfortable.
The heater was amazing as it warmed up the home nicely.
The tv was excellent as it connects to the wifi.
Having two toilets was great.
The deck was great to gather together on.
Lovely little home
We enjoyed our stay Thankyou
What let down the whole property down was the backyard, in the photos when we were booking there’s a photo of a large backyard with a tree, we booked this property so there was room outside for the children to run around and play outside but when we got there, there was a house built in its place making no room outside for the children as promised in the photos.
We did find the stairs quite dangerous as they are skinny to walk down having a few near misses.
The toilet upstairs doesn’t flush properly even when holding the button for a while.
10 / 10
Great place to stay, comfortable, great location, everything we needed.
The size of the house was perfect for our group and the location, it had everything we needed.
We loved the deck.
The location great as it was close to all necessary amenities and my needs were catered for
As we stayed during winter, downstairs was cold so we had the provided heaters going but it kept tripping the power
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
The size of the house was perfect for our group and the location, it had everything we needed.
We loved the deck.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
The house was just perfect for us.
The beds were lovely clean and comfortable
Decking was great
Just that the umbrella base was too old to use so we couldn't use the deck very much.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2026
The location
Unfortunately, our stay was quite disappointing, especially considering we paid $1,009 for the first 3 nights and an additional $225 for one more night, bringing the total cost to $1,234.
There were several issues with the property that made our stay uncomfortable. The bedrooms had a significant cockroach problem, which was very concerning. The house was also very old, including the furniture, which appeared quite dated and in need of updating.
The stairs were extremely steep and difficult to use. The Wi-Fi information provided was incorrect, which made connecting difficult.
The hot water was another major issue. There were 8 of us staying, and the hot water went cold after only 2 showers, even though we limited each shower to approximately 5 minutes. This was clearly not enough hot water for a group of 8 people.
The downstairs bunk room had a strong damp smell, making it unpleasant to stay in. The kitchen floor was also very creaky and noisy.
For the amount we paid, we expected the property to be clean, comfortable, well maintained and suitable for accommodating 8 guests. Unfortunately, the condition of the property did not meet our expectations.
We had 4 adults 2 teens ,9 year old n 1 year old.
We hope the owners/management take this feedback seriously and address these issues for future guests.
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Close to the Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Close to the Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Close to the Lake?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, wifi/internet, and garden.
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Garden and more
About this house rental
Spacious Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Taupo
Ratings and reviews
7.3 / 10
Good(12 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
The location great as it was close to all necessary amenities and my needs were catered for
As we stayed during winter, downstairs was cold so we had the provided heaters going but it kept tripping the power
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
The size of the house was perfect for our group and the location, it had everything we needed.
We loved the deck.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
The house was just perfect for us.
The beds were lovely clean and comfortable
Decking was great
Just that the umbrella base was too old to use so we couldn't use the deck very much.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2026
The location
Unfortunately, our stay was quite disappointing, especially considering we paid $1,009 for the first 3 nights and an additional $225 for one more night, bringing the total cost to $1,234.
There were several issues with the property that made our stay uncomfortable. The bedrooms had a significant cockroach problem, which was very concerning. The house was also very old, including the furniture, which appeared quite dated and in need of updating.
The stairs were extremely steep and difficult to use. The Wi-Fi information provided was incorrect, which made connecting difficult.
The hot water was another major issue. There were 8 of us staying, and the hot water went cold after only 2 showers, even though we limited each shower to approximately 5 minutes. This was clearly not enough hot water for a group of 8 people.
The downstairs bunk room had a strong damp smell, making it unpleasant to stay in. The kitchen floor was also very creaky and noisy.
For the amount we paid, we expected the property to be clean, comfortable, well maintained and suitable for accommodating 8 guests. Unfortunately, the condition of the property did not meet our expectations.
We had 4 adults 2 teens ,9 year old n 1 year old.
We hope the owners/management take this feedback seriously and address these issues for future guests.
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7.3Good
(12 Ratings)
"The size of the house was perfect for our group and the location, it had everything we needed.
We loved the deck."
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Garden and more
Map of Taupo
About this house rental
Spacious Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Close to the Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Close to the Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Close to the Lake?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, wifi/internet, and garden.
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