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Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer

Holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Taupō

At this holiday home you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features a TV, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Taupō Central holiday home include Maori Carvings and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer

Summary:

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.



The Space:

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.



Guest Access:

Whole house



The Neighborhood:

This is a very safe and family friendly neighbourhood.



Getting Around:

Park up the car, walk, scooter and bike.



Other Things to Note:

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.



Interaction with Guests:

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet after 10 pm please

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

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

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer on 11 Mar 2026 start from NZ$356.10, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer?

No, Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Happiness is Huia a block from the lake - Summer Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hamish F., Cambridge, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Instructions and access was excellent to this perfectly positions family bach get away in Taupo. The kitchen was well set up, which made cooking a breeze. Great little place to stay which was better value than any motel options due to the second room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, clean tidy house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slightly retro house that you could only enter through the back door. Very comfortable bed. Good linen. Old fashioned furniture. Excellent gas fire. Quite neighborhood property very close to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property comfortable but the decor in need of renewing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property overall in need of some TLC. Beds weren't comfortable and neither was the lounge furniture, which is very old and worn.Cleanliness and linen was top notch. Location excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vij K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Matariki weekend away

Comfy stay. Heat pump and gas heater great. Walking distance to the lake. Our fur babies enjoyed the stay too. It would be better if the property was fenced, but we enjoyed our stay. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Excellent location and a very responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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