236 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
#130 of 130 Holiday rentals in Taupo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 20 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.2
Value for money
7.6
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Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Jeanine
New ZealandUnfortunately, like all the other reviewers, we found this house exceptionally creaky. Reading other reviews I thought they were over reacting a bit, but they were not! I constantly thought someone was walking around and the slightest wind causes more creeks. It's such a shame and we hardly slept because of it. It is really the only negative about this house but one that would cause me to not book here again unfortunately.
Beautiful big house, very homy and had everything you could want from a rental. Rooms are big and lots of wardrobe space. Kitchens is well equipped and large. We had a fantastic time here, eating around the dining table, inside and outside. Laundry with extra towels for the spa area. Neat and clean house.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Sheridan
South AfricaHot tub
It is so cosy and comfortable. We loved our stay. Its lovely and warm in the house. There was so many groceries supplied we were amazed. Just that thw spa pool is a bit outdated but we really enjoyed our stay. Very homely house. Thank you.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Bonnie
New ZealandEverything was perfect
The house was just what we needed very homely comfortable and close to everything
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Bianca
New ZealandReally didn't expect the creekyness, scared my adult brother alot but got used to it pretty quickly and the hot tub didn't run hot
Beautiful location and property! Would definitely go again!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Kaylene
New ZealandThe spa pool needs updating
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Lockie
New ZealandIt would be better if the bedding used duvet covers as when just using a top sheet they have the tendency to come off so that you are in direct contact with the comforter that other people have also been sleeping with.
The house is in a good location, has a good sized living and kitchen and is clean and comfortable. Would stay again
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Lana
New ZealandIt was creaky being wooden, just fitted under both shower heads and a little dated.
I like it was close to recreation activities, eg de bretts pools, huka falls etc. Had everything we needed, warm and clean. Could see the lake from the top level, overall ok.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Cherry
New ZealandSingle beds were a bit narrow. The showers need upgrading Very small for 2 over 6 foot men
Liked the location. Plenty of room. Every thing we needed
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Creed
New ZealandLoved the space in this beautiful warm Lockwood home and the spa was a bonus. Thankyou for having us 😁
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 27 March 2022
Victoria
New Zealandwe couldn’t get the hot tub to work, following the instructions provided. out door furniture was minimal, not what was shown in the photos ( only 2 chairs and one small table). even for a Lockwood the house settling was loud, no sneaking to the loo in the night.
spacious good for families or groups wanting self sufficiency sunny and warm in top rooms good kitchen generous towel allotments comfy beds and pillows plenty of plates pots etc good location nice views of the lake from the top decks walking distance to 2 mile bay yacht club
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 28 December 2021
Mort
New ZealandNo keys for the window locks. Couldnt open some and couldnt close some.
How clean the property was
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 20 August 2021
Ferizadeh
New ZealandThe spa
The view warm and clean
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Tom
New ZealandThe house was doubled booked and weren’t able to stay there- didn’t find out until we arrived after a 5 hour drive. Luckily the manager found us somewhere else by chance - she was amazing. Will Never use booking.com ever again- absolute shambles
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Janella
New ZealandThe spa wasn’t clean , the deck needs fixing around the spa and out the front. Good car parking.
Spacious, inside was clean
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 6 July 2021
Steve
New ZealandHot water was tepid, had to go outside and turn on the thermal spa to run the heat exchanger and heat the house water to have a decent shower. The spa itself took over 2 hours to fill up, so if you were out for the day and thought a spa would be good when you got back...think again, it would be ready after dinner. TV did not work properly, we were told to go buy some batteries for the remote. Internet had some sort of net nanny program that affected some (not all) ordinary websites. The house is an old Lockwood that makes a lot of noise expanding and contracting and when anyone moves about upstairs. This place is very much a Bach from another Era and most things have not been updated since it was built. We paid 400 a night for 4 people, it is expensive for what it was, the hot water issue was not acceptable in our opinion. Check out is 10 am or its $60 extra.
Beds are comfortable, location is good. It was clean. Furniture is comfortable enough.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 2 June 2022
Vena
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jacinta
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Frost
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Anonymous
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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