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.

Beautiful home in a stunning lakeside setting, plenty to keep young adults entertained during our downtime and close to all the wonders of Rotorua.

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.

Irenes small house is a very nice place to stay if you want to discover the region around Taupō, Rotorua, and the Alpine cross track. Specially the balcony with a view on the lake and the vulcanolo opposie is a must see

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!

Best view we ever had, great place to stay with all that you need and more. We felt very comfortable. We would love to come back.

Loved this place ! Beautiful views and a nice storey from the owners , they did a great job doing up the house ! Everything we needed was here, a short drive to the town was easy and we even got a taxi one might so we could both drink ☺️ It’s nice to come back to that view of the lake each night , definitely recommend this place 😊

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!

From the very start of the book, it couldn't have been any easier from the start Rob was super helpful. The cottage had everything you would ever need and more. The location was perfect, and saving the best until last, the view could only be described as a picture postcard, absolutely stunning, we will 100% be booking this again,

Great place to stay, and a great host who makes everything so easy. A clean tidy place which makes you feel right at home. Loads to do in the area with only short drives to Rotorua, Kawerau or Whakatane. But the absolute highlight for us was being able to relax in spa looking out over the stunning Lake Rotoma watching the sun set. Highly recommend.

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!

What a fabulous bach right on the river! The accommodation is clean, bright, and compact. There is a large balcony perfect for eating out or drinks at sunset. We didn't get a chance to use the kayaks as our stay was short but a swim in the river just below the house was lovely. The water rafting and zipline businesses are close by, right next door to the Okere Falls Store and are highly recommended as is the store - great beer and food. Alec is a great host and communicates well. We had a friendly chat with him when we were leaving. I would book this little gem again without hesitation.

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.