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Wai Marino

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Interior
TV, fireplace
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Taupo, New Zealand
  • Place, beach near Te Kopua Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Acacia Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Waikereru Point
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Taupō

At this holiday home, you'll be 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from Lake Taupō and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a dryer, free WiFi and a fireplace. .Home features a TV and a coffee/tea maker. A microwave and a stovetop make in-room dining convenient. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Acacia Bay holiday home include Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Te Kopua Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Acacia Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Waikereru Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A.C. Baths - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wai Marino

Welcome to Lakeside Accommodation Taupō.

At Lakeside Accommodation, we're more than just holiday home managers – we're your partners in creating unforgettable memories. We're dedicated to delivering a high-end accommodation experience, ensuring that your holiday is nothing short of extraordinary.

Your comfort, convenience, and satisfaction are our top priorities.

We look forward to hosting you.
Above the lake in picturesque Acacia Bay, this spectacular holiday home boasts views that are nothing short of exceptional. Cleverly designed over three levels to seamlessly blend in with the tree-clad surroundings which gives a deluxe tree hut feeling where you can wake up to the birds chirping. A romantic getaway or some time out with the family, this stunning holiday home won't disappoint.

The second story, main entertaining area with fantastic indoor/outdoor flow with the kitchen, lounge and dining area leading out onto the decked area. Enjoying the premium view, it is easy to imagine relaxing with a cuppa or a freshly cooked woodfired pizza using the outdoor pizza oven provided.

Just a couple of minutes’ walk to Acacia Bay's most popular swimming spot, where the kids can jump off the wharf or pontoon, launch a kayak or paddle board or simply cool off in the fresh water lake.

Don't feel like cooking? The Bay Bar & Brasserie is a short 2-minute drive away or 16-minute walk.

Wai Marino is a popular spot for family groups of up to 6 guests.

Please be aware that the driveway is very steep and can be tricky to navigate.

Strictly no parties, events or loud groups permitted. Linen and exit clean included in the nightly rate.

Bedding configuration is: 1 x king, 1 x king, 1 x set of single bunks.

Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

my-stays-nz-WILY-TERRACE-836

Frequently asked questions

Does Wai Marino have a pool?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wai Marino?

No, Wai Marino does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wai Marino?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wai Marino?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wai Marino Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful house, with a fantastic view of Acacia Bay. Perfect for a couple. We really loved the two person hot tub. Needs a bit of landscape maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pip J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The treehouse

Great views, nice and quiet location. Driveway is VERY steep. Could have some better pantry staples eg oil, spreads for toast. Outdoor bath was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Group A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous weekend stay

This is a great property - very comfortable and well equipped with stunning views of the lake and Taupo. We made great use of the fireplace on a cold weekend but would also love to return in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views with total comfort

This home was perfectly situated by lake and only minutes from main town of Taupo. The views were amazing as seen in photos. The driveway is steep but could park on quiet street at its base. The outside hot tub was beautiful and surroundings were quiet and serene. A short 3 minute walk gets you to the lake for swim access. Cooked dinner most nights to eat in front of amazing views of Lake Taupo. Loved our stay. Cannot wait to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Bryant S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome view but dated.

This property is definitely special, with an amazing view! The kayaks were easy to use and the pizza oven works as good as it looks. The included binoculars made birds easy to spot. I would have given the property 5 stars except for a few issues which could be corrected to make this property truly amazing. The driveway was a definite issue but we were warned! The spa does take a while to warm so don't expect to use it on the first night (it is amazing once warmed!). 1) Main toilet is outdated and the plastic on it smells awful. 2) Included toiletries were minimal 3) Just enough wood included to use the pizza oven once 4) Paths and yard just needed a little trimming seemed a bit wild. None of these issues would keep us from visiting again the pros definitely outweighed the cons. But seriously please replace that toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sahra G., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Super superb

Lovely relaxing home in a quiet bay with fab views. Very comfy living space and well provisioned with outdoor area and other household utilities. Suggest that this wouldn’t be so suitable for elderly or disabled guests as there’s a lot of stairs (house is on 3 levels). We enjoyed our stay and would recommend Fir comfort, cleanliness and proximity to Taupo town and other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

don r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views / Great accomodation

Acacia Bay is a wonderful vacation property conveniently located a short walk from the park and kayak rentals and is only a few minutes drive from downtown Taupo. The home is well designed, high quality and very well equiped with everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The views are fantastic, the outdoor amenities are nice and add to the experience. The driveway is steep and takes a bit to get used to, but it is worth it to have the views. Taupo is a wonderful place to visit with many great hikes and water activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view!

Lovely stay and enjoyed the pizza oven and outdoor bath! Kayak use was a bonus. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting Home

Everything we needed for an enjoyable getaway, very handy for swimming in the lake. Make sure you know how to back a car down the driveway though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views Galore

Such and amazing house with stunning views, immaculately presented and well appointed, I wish we had stayed longer to soak up Acacia Bay even more. A few minors, the main beds are quite firm, some optional toppers would be great. No tea towels provided which was a niggle. Would happily book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness

magic in Acacia Bay

It lived up to expectations , and although warned about the driveway it is the only fault
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved the home and the views.

With it being winter the steep driveway was a bit of a challenge. Also it would have been nice to have sufficient wood available for all 3 days we stayed rather than just a few starter logs...we had to go and get more on the first night. Loved the views and the beds were sooo comfortable. We will be back😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Pauline R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taupo stay

The driveway was an issue. Needed cleaning very slippery and could not use. Also no exterior lighting. Car slid out trying to back down, had to leave car at our family’s Bach and walk to and from. Also cousin slipped on drive and cut his arm. Advertised with 2 bathrooms- 2nd bathroom not up to standard and sign up saying don’t use shower! House was clean and well presented. As it turned out 2 guests couldn’t come due to Covid, so bathroom was not an issue, but would have been as house was selected because it stated to bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back!

This place is a must stay, amazing views and tranquil location. If you admire design, detail and craftsmanship, do yourself a favour and enjoy Wai Marino for a couple of nights (at least). It helps to have a 4wd / AWD vehicle to make it up the driveway steep and can also be slippery. Couldn't find a cork screw for our wine... Luckily someone in our group had a McGiver trick up their sleeve.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022