Uninterrupted lake views, sun and privacy. A traditional family friendly home. | House in Acacia Bay

4.8 (41 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Acacia Bay House | Uninterrupted lake views, sun and privacy. A traditional family friendly home.

5 Bedroom House in Acacia Bay

'Aigantighe' is the name of the property, meaning 'welcome to our home' in Gaelic, and this applies to you. May our special place rejuvenate you so that you leave refreshed.
Landscaped in a traditional New Zealand manner, this comfortable practical family home has been much loved and used, as well as being an intimate wedding venue. The open plan design living area has both a dining room and lounge opening off. The bedroom wing, besides the four bedrooms sleeping six, has a bathroom, outside shower, two separate toilets and a shower room/laundry.
This spacious house was built for the sun and the views, surrounded by and overlooking the native bush to the lake. From the sunny living areas sliding doors open onto outdoor living and BBQ areas, lawn or several quiet decks. No other house overlooks the gardens. A hot tub, is found outside from the bathroom.
The driveway winds 100 metres through the bush to emerge at the double garaging under the house. The offered accomodation is above the garage and studio level and includes lawns and gardens. Play swingball or lawn croquet! Below the kitchen window is a traditional children's playhouse on poles with swings and sandpit.
The self contained studio, which can accommodate 3 is available in addition (price on request), but after several bad rental experiences, I prefer to utilise that for myself, allowing me to unobtrusively keep an overall eye on the grounds.
All the attractions that bring visitors to Taupo are well known, but from here a formed bush track leads down towards the safe sandy beach of Acacia Bay. Bird song fills the air at dawn and tui, bellbird, grey warbler and fantail abound. Just down the hill are public tennis courts, playground, restaurant, store and beach; in the other direction the iconic mosaic work L'Arte cafe. Taupo town is a mere 5 minutes away by car.
The kitchen garden with its seasonal produce, the orchard apples, nashi, plums and grapes, as well as currants and raspberries, are there to be enjoyed. Eggs can be collected from the hens and the affectionate resident cat (Panda), spoiled. Honey gathered from the hives in the orchard awaits your pleasure in the kitchen. It is a step back in time to when home was a place of contentment. Relax in any number of little private nooks in the sun or shade, and enjoy!
Special conditions:
No parties
Smoking allowed outside only
House available all year, with 2 night minimum stay.
House and garden location and design make it an ideal venue for small functions, like a wedding, family reunion or special purpose retreat, but additional separate sleeping accommodation would be required.
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to leave the house tidy as found and put the dishwasher on before leaving. You know the drill!

This 5 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Kitchen, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 5 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Acacia Bay. Enjoy your stay in Acacia Bay at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pool
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Bedding/Linens
Child Friendly
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On the lake
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector
Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: there is a sandpit and swing set, plus playhouse.
Event Policy
No parties or events
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
No smoking

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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Phoebe R.
Jan 6, 2023 09:31:13 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This place was a great place to stay with the extended family for a lovely Christmas break. The views of Lake Taupo are incredible and the grounds are lovely gardens and native bush. You feel as if you a secluded away from the world! The house itself is very homely, with everything you may require on holiday. Geoff, the host was very accomodating and communicative, always replying promptly to any queries. Would highly recommend this as a place to stay.
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