Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? - Taupo

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Taupo, Waikato

Spa Thermal Park
‪3 min drive‬
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
‪4 min drive‬
Taupo Hot Springs
‪5 min drive‬
Taupo (TUO)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

Happiness is only a block away from the lake.
This 2 bedroom home has polished wooden floors, large open plan living and perfect for the small family or a couple who want a get away. Nestled in a prime location amongst the bird area in Taupo. Free Wifi. 2 mins walk to the beach and along the lake front to town or the walking track to 5 Mile bay, this is your super handy to everything place. Bring the boat or your bikes the garage is lockable. Small dogs welcome.

Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining, indoor/outdoor flow.
Big section with space to park all the toys. Walking distance to the lake, restaurants, parks and the town Centre.

Whole house

We like to give our guests their privacy but we is available by phone or text to answer any questions and we are only ever 10-15 minutes drive away if needed in an emergency.

This is a very safe and family friendly neighbourhood.

Park up the car, walk, scooter and bike.

Rotorua is only one hours drive and Hawkes Bay within 1.5 hours drive for a day of sightseeing and for the active traveller the Ski field and Tongariro crossing is an 1.5 hours drive. The Glowworm Caves are also 2 hours drive and Hobbiton 1.5 hours making Taupo the heart of the North Island and the perfect place to stay and explore from.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the 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 some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupo Hot Springs. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.

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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Taupo Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬16 min walk
‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk
‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min walk
‪Dixie Brown's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer??

As of 15 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? on 28 April 2025 start from NZ$337.87, 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 Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer??

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer??

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer? located?

Located in Taupō Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupo, Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Maori Carvings. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

12 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

We had a lovely stay in this cosy home. Walking distance to everything. We loved having the gas fire on at night. Has everything you need. Great host.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

9 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend in Taupo

Perfect property for our family weekend in Taupo with plenty of space and very quiet. The bathroom sink drains needed clearing but I am sure this has been done and it didn't effect out stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Petr G.

6 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

17 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Lovely little gem,close to all amenities and lake,wonderful property manages,cant say enough about the property manager,mo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

9 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Surprisingly it was a very quiet area. Bonus of being able to take the dog with us. Enjoyed our stay, the only negative would be the couch which isn't very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

28 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All that you need

Great little holiday home - all the basics are there that make the property work for a simple bach to base yourself while you are in Taupo. We always appreciate somewhere that is pet friendly and has usable and safe lock up garage for storage of bikes etc too.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

28 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Short Break

We had a lovely stay at the property. It was a quick walk to the water and an easy walk into town. It had everything we needed and it was great that it was dog friendly. I would definitely recommend a stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huia Taupo

As in the summary for this bach, happiness on Huia! Great location, easy walk to everything

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

5 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family in Taupo

Great place Pet Friendly accommodation Easy walk to the lake

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla Andrea M., Auckland New Zealand

23 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

This is my secound time, and definitely we be back. Close to the central, shops and swimming pools.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

5 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter break

Was a nice little house, warm and close to everything taupo has to offer

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

The house is very comfortable, definitely we deserve the stay. A few cleaning things need attention, like the drains and behind the sofas.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Rowena V.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Huia St Taupo

Clean house and convenient location but many things not up to par inside e.g. power points that didn't work for the microwave and hairdryer, uncomfortable couch and lots of marks and damage. We appreciated being able to have our dog with us though.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucile D.

16 March 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Okay for a night

good communication with the property manager, great location, don’t except any more than that though. The house is old and needs to be renovated. Very little kitchen equipment, bare minimum. The washing machine looks new but the laundry room is old too and we found cockroaches on the floor. Good for one night if you’re passing by but I wouldn’t stay a week. The price was okay though compared than other properties in Taupo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

David B., Auckland

10 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Enjoyed Stay.

Great Location. Price of stay per night should be lowered. Chairs and Furniture very dated. Most frustrating was a shower door, which was damaged, and was hard to keep closed. The manager said shower door could not be replaced or repaired. Several lights were not working, obviously the house is not checked on a regular basis. I felt I was over charged for the lack of quality I and my wife experienced.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl B.

20 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a stopover in Taupo

The proximity to the lakefront and town is a great benefit to this property. The home is generally well presented, though some gardening wouldn't go astray. Thanks Kerry!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

luke S.

22 December 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2022

Nice and basic everything you need to have a nice couple of days stay in taupo very close and central to everything Lawns were abit overgrown but besides that 10 out of 10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

14 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya K.

16 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Excellent location and a very responsive host.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Huia · Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

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Amenities

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Taupo

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.2/10

10/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

9.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

Lovely home

Jacquiline H.

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

Family weekend in Taupo

richard p.

8/10 Good

Petr G.

Petr G.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Great place

Paul S.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Perfect location

Joanne M.

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

All that you need

Andrew M.

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Great Short Break

Anna B.

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Huia Taupo

Jason J.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Family in Taupo

Sherry S.

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla Andrea M., Auckland New Zealand

Amazing stay

Priscilla Andrea M.