Vacation rentals with lake access in Te Ika-a-Māui / North Island

Sarah was a wonderful host and her place felt like home. We had everything we needed for a week in Taupo. Close to a shopping market and the walking path on the lake, the place was quiet and peaceful.

Beautiful location. Great house for our two family home holiday. Stayed in April and the heating was lovely. The heated pool was a nice surprise. Plenty of private areas if you needed space. Having access to the walking track by the lake was fantastic. House is starting to need some love but still a very lovely stay.

A great spot to base a group of us out of for Tarawera weekend! Place was well appointed and super close to the finish line which made the many (many) trips back and forth much easier. Epic spot by the lake! We received a notice about closing the windows at dusk to avoid sandflies in the house on the evening of the day we arrived but were all well into race prep by that point so missed it entirely - and had to subsequently deal with lots of dead flies around. Notice should have come with the rest of the check-in details but other than that it was a flawless stay!

Beautiful roomy, clean, extremely quiet place to stay with the most amazing view overlooking lake Taupo. Kaz was very responsive & helpful with ideas for local eateries. We would definitely stay again.

Fabulous family and pet stay. Great space and location for the whole family. Lovely garden and layout of communal spaces for spending time together. Thanks for having us!

We loved our stay and Gail was a great host. The property was perfect for our large group and we loved the swimming hole down by the river. I would definitely recommend this property for anyone wanting a remote get away.

Beautiful, peaceful and comfortable home. Kitchen and supplies were well-stocked and the beds were very comfortable. Open doors and windows let in great breeze. Napping on the patio was nice! Terri was very helpful with getting local info and always responded promptly. Very easy to live in!

Very comfortable,felt right at home,had everything we needed,we enjoyed our stay, we would love to bring our whanau next time,enough room for all😊👍 Highly recommend 👌thank you for the written note on the bench when we arrived,it was a nice welcome.

Large relaxing living area Tracy left milk and chocolate in the fridge and a bowl of sweets on the Bench it was a nice touch. Home is over 3 levels double garage private parking ground living kitchen Level 1 bedrooms toilets level 3. Nice surroundings park and lake across the road close to town and supermarket.

Great view, clean place, super friendly host. Place is a bit small as expected and about 10 minutes drive from Rotorua down town. I would recommend.

Can’t recommend this accommodation more as Marki, Chris and their sweet dog Beau are the perfect hosts! Their place was beautiful with Marki even supplying the most delicious breakfast. There was nothing we could fault and would return in a heartbeat 💓

We had a great stay at Nigel and Chris’s place. Well stocked and had everything we needed. Lovely welcoming message and chocolates too!

Very comfortable accommodation in a great location- thanks Liz and Larry!

We loved our 12 day stay and didn't want to leave. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, heated bathroom floors, adequate kitchen, bifold doors opening into lovely private courtyard gardens and then there is the panoramic view of the lake. Oh and the delux spa!! What a treat. Luxurious accomodation. Value plus! We will be back.

What a gem. Lynne’s place was comfortable and with well stocked amenities. The accommodation was spotless and of course the views were amazing. Lynne was a great host, very informative. Could not fault our stay. Perfect.

This place was a gem! Marie and Geoff were wonderful, the home was beautiful, and we especially loved the garden and Max. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Rob’s place was great , the back garden with views over the lake were spectacular. Really good to have the use of the kayaks. All in all a wonderful stay for 2 couples, plenty of room . Rob met us for check in and explained everything. Very helpful.

The love shack is the perfect retreat. It’s truly a blend of rustic meets modern in its design. It’s perfect for a couple who want to explore the Rotorua area yet want to get away from the crowds. The birds on the lake and bird songs make for a serene experience. Unfortunately weather kept us off the kayaks but this area of the lake seems fairly protected. There is lots to do in the area if you have the time but you’re better off bringing and preparing your own dinner to take advantage of the lake!

Lovely kiwi Bach felt very relaxing Great location to walk to Okere falls store& beer garden! Enjoyed walking down through the garden to jetty for Sunset drinks & use of the kayaks to investigate the lake ! Sandy & Vernon

Lovely little place to stay with beautiful views. Sven was a fantastic host

Perfect little get away, walking distance to lake, lots of home comforts like board games, fresh coffee, good TV, speaker, comfortable outdoor furniture. Would definitely recommend

Great host, amazing property was beautiful. Would be back foreshore.

What a slice of heaven. Sitting on the porch watching all the birds was so peaceful and felt so private with the lush garden. We walked down the path to the ocean for a perfect sunset stroll. Highly recommend- will definitely be back.

We had the most amazing time at Sow’s Ear. The house had so much character and was very comfortable for four adults. The gardens and pond were really lovely and we felt immediately at home. Also nice to be off grid for a while - completely recommend.