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Offering a garden, The Homestead features accommodations in Taupo. This vacation home offers free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. The vacation home also offers facilities for disabled guests. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The parquet floors, fireplace, and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park is 26 miles from The Homestead, while The Hidden Valley is 26 miles away. Taupo Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Taupo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We much enjoyed the spaciousness both of the property and the well equipped house, its rural location but close to the lake and good cafe and restaurant. It was warm and comfortable. Kahu came to meet us on arrival and had turned on the heaters ,...
  • Tamires
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We definitely love the house. It had everything we needed, all the rooms were very comfortable, the living room with tv and lots of games, the full kitchen to make our meals, the bathroom very clean, the whole leisure area outside was beautiful,...
  • Matthew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    House was perfect. Nice and warm, comfortable and cosy!
  • Jochai
    Israel Israel
    The stay at The Homestead was wonderful. From the very first message, Kahu proved to be a wonderful host, the apartment was outstanding - one of the best we have ever stayed in - and we regret not being able to stay longer.
  • Sara
    Australia Australia
    Attractively decorated and thoughtfully provisioned, and the garden was glorious!
  • Rob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The large, secure and private garden provided space for the grandchildren to play. The accommodation is a classic NZ bach with everthing a family could want for a comfortable and hassle free stay
  • Nat
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Love the tranquility and peaceful location. Hosts were amazing, greeted and very apologetic of not having WiFi working. So comfortable and homely, we were just disappointed we couldn’t stay longer but definitely will return. Great range of...
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We love everything about this place felt very welcoming as we arrived very homely and the breakfast was amazing as we had 3 very hungry boys
  • Naomi
    Australia Australia
    The homestead is very cosy we really enjoyed our stay.
  • Matthew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location surrounded by lovely gardens- very peaceful. The house itself was full of quirky knick knacks and delightful pieces of furniture. We felt immediately at home- very cosy and warm. Kahu also left milk and cereal for us to use,...

Hosted by Kahu

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Kahu
Are you looking for something a little different? You found it. Only 1km outside of local amenities this home has an idyllic semi rural feel on acreage. An expansive property with abundant birdlife, Tuis, bellbirds, grey warblers, kereru and the smells of native New Zealand bush all on a manicured property. Listen to the Moreporks at night and the odd hedgehog visitor whilst you sit out on the balcony straight off your bedrooms french doors under the starry night. An absolute hidden jewel. I go to lengths to make sure your stay is memorable, from the little homely touches to a wood stove with stacks of firewood plus two hear pumps to keep you cozy in winter with elwctric blankets on all beds with French doors in the bedrooms to fling open in the summer to let light and sunshine in. All the luxury and comfort you would find in a boutique hotel but in a stand alone home where you have complete privacy. A nurturing home and surrounds so if you are after a space of your own and nurturing to rest you.......to comfort you........to heal you, come I am currently blocking out one day prior and post your stay to give you peace the home is yours
I share the property just over the fence in my cottage that you may just see through the ever expanding garden paradise. I am available if you need me or will leave in complete privacy. The choice is yours.
Rural, quiet, no noise other than natures sounds.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Homestead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Walk-in closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Spa

    • Public Bath
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Beach
    • Mini golf
    • Horseback riding
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Tennis court
      Off-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Transportation

    • Car rental
    • Airport shuttle

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Laundry

    Miscellaneous

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Homestead takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Homestead of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about The Homestead

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Homestead on this page.

    • The Homestead has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Homestead on this page.

    • The Homestead offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Horseback riding
      • Beach
      • Public Bath
    • Yes, The Homestead is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Homestead is 3.1 miles from the center of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Homestead is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Homestead can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Homestead may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.