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Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included

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Front Door
Interior
Open plan lounge with two leather couches.
Open plan lounge dining, and kitchen.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Taupo Central, Taupo
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included

‘Kilgarven’ is our mid-century bungalow which has been restored and modernised, while retaining the original character where possible.
Located an easy stroll to Taupo town centre, restaurants, cafes and the lake front.
Three double bedrooms, master with ensuite and private north facing patio.
We have just finished renovating the family bathroom (second shower over the bath)
Outdoor flow from living room on to the sunny deck with views overlooking the lake and mountain.
Lovely and warm in the winter with a ducted heat-pump.
Plenty of off street parking for 3 cars and a boat, safe behind a security gate with key-pad entry.
Children’s playground directly across the road.
Washing machine and dryer available.
Home is professionally cleaned between guests. If you are staying for 10 days or longer, our housekeeper will come in at a mutually convenient day/time to change the linen each week at no extra cost if required.
Portacot, highchair and pushchair available at no charge. Please bring own linen for the cot. We also have a second portacot if required, please feel free to enquire.
Fibre Wi-fi available for general internet browsing.
Chrome cast if you happen to have Netflix, Lightbox, or Neon etc. We no longer have a sky decoder, but I am unable to remove it from the description.
Sorry, not suitable for pets.
Special conditions:
Strictly no smoking inside the house.
Please respect our holiday home by leaving it tidy.
Families preferred. A few quiet drinks are fine, but if you are wanting a house to party in, then sorry but this is not the house for you.

Extras: WiFi (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

DeniseCo9
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taupo

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupo. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and Taupo Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Taupo Central, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Catch 22 Takeaways - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included ?

As of 13 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included on 28 April 2025 start from NZ$431.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Lake/Town. Perfect for Families and Groups. Free WiFi & Linen Included located?

Located in Taupō Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupo, Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Spa Thermal Park. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal
Lovely spacious renovated property close to town. Very clean and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo Getaway
This ia an A property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home.Fully equipped welcoming home with great bedroom layout to enable privacy if required or the ability to keep an ear out for younger children in the night. Clean and well presented with a sizeable fully fenced section for the children to burn off some energy and a handy playing field and park just across the road. Great view out over the lake and lots of indoor/outdoor spaces to make use of.Great location close to the lake and town but a few streets away from the hustle and bustle. Clear instructions for check in and out would recommend and would love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property
Excellent location, only a stroll to town and lake frontHouse was very tidy and has everything you needHeaps of space to park the boat!Loved that when we arrived the owners of the property had been in prior and turned on the aircon which was lovely to arrive to on a super hot day.Communication was also excellent :-)We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great communication with property manager, spacious clean property and well secured. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Absolutely the best place we have stayed via Vrbo in Taupo! Starting with great communication & check in info, the house is better than described with plenty of secure parking, clean, spacious and well appointed with everything you need. A couple of blocks away from town (a quick & easy walk) a park across the road for the kids and a view of the lake from the deck. Just awesome! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed & Robyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
No disappointment here - everything up to and beyond expectations.Host was obliging and easy to contact.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo
We were so pleased with the house! So lovely tidy and stunning views of the lake and mountains!The owners were very accommodating and easy to get in contact with! Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kj J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic stay
An absolute amazing stay house was perfect had everything we needed and more was such a safe and beautiful place! Highly recommend host was amazing and very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Amazing place to stay. This is the third time we have stayed and enjoy it every time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kilgarven Manor
Fantastic communication, easy check in, secure gated location, immaculate property presentation inside & out, modern ammenities with a warm cosy home feeling throughout— including the gorgeous concierge cat to kindly greet us. Thank you so much. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo Haven
From the moment we arrived our experience at Denise's B&B was amazing. The instructions were clear and easy to follow from opening the front gate to using the dishwasher. The house was immaculate, well heated and every comfort we could have wanted was provided. Views from the lounge invited you sit awhile, just what we needed from this mini break away. Location was perfect for us and our friends from Blenheim to explore Taupo and have a peaceful haven to return to each afternoon. The booking process and communication from Denise was professional, informative and welcoming. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending this property to anyone wishing to stay just as long as it's not when we'd like to return :) Thank you for sharing your home with us, we'll be back. Pauline
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Thank you for another great stay. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stopover in Taupō for a one night stay
Great place in a great location. Easy walk to town. Everything as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliki E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy stop off
Very clean and cosy. Perfect for a short winter break in Taupo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Was lovely and warm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for a Group
We had a lovely weekend stay with a group of friends. House was warm and very well set up. Walking distance to town and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, warm and Peaceful
Had a lovely weekend staying at this home. Had everything we needed and more! Fully frenced/gated so safe for our young children. Able to walk to the lake and town. Beautiful, warm and peaceful.... We look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central and warm
A perfect warm comfortable home for a family stay in central Taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taupo retreat
Another great stay , private great view and proximity to town , lovely warm home with everything you need .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Second time using this house, great host and communication. Very tidy and clean. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a geataway
We had a great ling weekend in tsupo, the house was warm and well equiped with everything we needed. The property felt very safe with the automatic gates, and the park across the road was a hit with our 9yo. We look forward to visiting in summer to take advantage of the deck and lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
A great home to stay in , roomy warm , family friendly great view of the lake , everyone loved it we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a nice place to stay
As always, a nice place to stay, good security with locking gate. Good location for a walk to dinner at the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by DeniseCo9

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What makes this property unique

Secure, private, and warm with lake and mountain views.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests