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Kinder Cottage

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Acacia Bay

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, beach near Te Kopua Point
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Acacia Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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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 Waikato River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • beach near Te Kopua Point - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Acacia Bay - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Taupō - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬6 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 cup of 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 Webber BBQ, firepit and outdoor furniture.



Be kept 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.



Kinder Cottage is a popular property for groups of up to 4 guests.



Room Configuration:



Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed



Bedroom 2: 2 x Single Beds



1 x Portacot.



House Rules and Information:



Parking: 2 x off street parking + on street parking. Sorry the garage is not for guest use.



Security Cameras: There are security cameras set up at the exterior of the property for security purposes. There are no cameras inside, or pointing at the outdoor sitting area.



Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who use professionally laundered linen & towels.



Cleaning – exit clean included in nightly rate.



No parties, events or loud groups. Neighbours are very close and are to be respected at all times.



This is a smoke/vape and pet free property



Please note: A 2.9% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions.



Minimum age to book: 25 years





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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
    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 8.3 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

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Views

Great location and amazing views, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, convenient location. The view is over stated, but a pleasant outlook nevertheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes nice nd clean was comfortable with everything. .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025