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10/10 Excellent
Chris V.
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Chris V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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Kinder Cottage
Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Acacia Bay
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Taupo, Waikato
- beach near Te Kopua PointPlace, beach near Te Kopua Point11 min walk
- beach near Acacia BayPlace, beach near Acacia Bay16 min walk
- beach near Waikereru PointPlace, beach near Waikereru Point2 min drive
- Taupō Airport (TUO)Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)14 min drive
Room options
About the area
Taupō
Acacia Bay stay.A stay at this Acacia Bay vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Taupō and 6 miles (10 km) of Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- beach near Te Kopua Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- beach near Acacia Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- beach near Waikereru Point - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Taupō Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
- Taupō Airport (TUO) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - 6 min drive
- Japan Deli - 6 min drive
- Replete Food Company - 6 min drive
- Dixie Brown's Cafe - 7 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.
Kinder Cottage
Superbly located in Acacia Bay, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage has everything you need for your family holiday, work trip or a catch up with friends.
Enjoy your morning cuppa tea or coffee in the conservatory with views of Mt Tauhara and the Great Lake Taupo in the distance. The fully fenced private back yard is a perfect outdoor play area for children and also doubles as the entertainers delight with Weber BBQ, fire-pit and outdoor furniture.
Keep warm and cozy in the winter months and comfortably cool in the summer with a heat pump/ air conditioning unit in the main living area and electric panel heaters and fans in both bedrooms.
There is plenty to keep everyone entertained with Sky TV provided and if you'd like to stretch the legs and get some fresh air - Besley park is just 10-minute walk away where you'll find a pirate themed playground, tennis courts, community hall and recreation reserve. Bring your own sports equipment or make the most of the tennis racquets provided. Acacia Bay's ever popular swimming spot is only a 3-minute (1.5km) drive away, or bring the boat and launch it at Acacia Bay South Boat ramp, only a 4-minute drive away.
The Kinder Cottage is a handy location to the Acacia Bay shopping centre where you'll find a convenience store, garden centre and the Bay Bar and Brasserie which only a 2-minute walk away. Taupo's town centre is 6-minute drive where you will be close to all of the best restaurants, cafe's, shops and attractions that Taupo has to offer.
Parking - 2 x off street parking + on street parking. Sorry the garage is not for guest use.
Kinder Cottage is a popular location for groups of up to 4 guests.
Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who uses professionally laundered linen & towels.
Exit clean included in nightly rate.
No pets. Strictly no parties/events or loud groups.
Bedding configuration is: Bedroom 1: 1 x queen. Bedroom 2: 2 x singles. 1 x portacot.
Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.
Enjoy your morning cuppa tea or coffee in the conservatory with views of Mt Tauhara and the Great Lake Taupo in the distance. The fully fenced private back yard is a perfect outdoor play area for children and also doubles as the entertainers delight with Weber BBQ, fire-pit and outdoor furniture.
Keep warm and cozy in the winter months and comfortably cool in the summer with a heat pump/ air conditioning unit in the main living area and electric panel heaters and fans in both bedrooms.
There is plenty to keep everyone entertained with Sky TV provided and if you'd like to stretch the legs and get some fresh air - Besley park is just 10-minute walk away where you'll find a pirate themed playground, tennis courts, community hall and recreation reserve. Bring your own sports equipment or make the most of the tennis racquets provided. Acacia Bay's ever popular swimming spot is only a 3-minute (1.5km) drive away, or bring the boat and launch it at Acacia Bay South Boat ramp, only a 4-minute drive away.
The Kinder Cottage is a handy location to the Acacia Bay shopping centre where you'll find a convenience store, garden centre and the Bay Bar and Brasserie which only a 2-minute walk away. Taupo's town centre is 6-minute drive where you will be close to all of the best restaurants, cafe's, shops and attractions that Taupo has to offer.
Parking - 2 x off street parking + on street parking. Sorry the garage is not for guest use.
Kinder Cottage is a popular location for groups of up to 4 guests.
Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who uses professionally laundered linen & towels.
Exit clean included in nightly rate.
No pets. Strictly no parties/events or loud groups.
Bedding configuration is: Bedroom 1: 1 x queen. Bedroom 2: 2 x singles. 1 x portacot.
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
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry facilities
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
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
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
Onsite 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 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.
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
my-stays-nz-KINDER-STREET-11A
Frequently asked questions
How close is Kinder Cottage to the airport?
This vacation home is 11.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Kinder Cottage have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Kinder Cottage offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Kinder Cottage?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Kinder Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Kinder Cottage?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Kinder Cottage have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Kinder Cottage have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Kinder Cottage to downtown Taupō?
This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Taupō.
Kinder Cottage Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynne H.
Mar 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, convenient location. The view is over stated, but a pleasant outlook nevertheless.
Lynne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Reema P.
Apr 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes nice nd clean was comfortable with everything. .
Reema P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sofia S.
Jan 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The location was just perfect, 5 minute walk to the lake. Gorgeous view of the lake through the windows, layout of the house was perfect, my partner and I were even talking about how we would even live there.
Sofia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025