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Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep

Unwind in a peaceful setting with a BBQ on your private deck and easy access to lake activities.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep

Very tidy fully furnished cosy two bedroom holiday bach situated in beautiful Kinloch. The property also has a standalone cabin with a double bed. Available for short term rental.

Just a short walk to the lakefront and shop. The property is fully fenced and very private with deck overlooking the Kinloch reserve. A peaceful and private setting for a getaway holiday!

This Kinloch bach includes cosy and compact open plan kitchen / living, one queen bedroom, and small second bedroom with bunks. The cabin has a double bed. Blankets and duvets provided but need to bring own sheets, pillowcases, and shower towels please.

Brand new bathroom and laundry with spacious decking at the rear of the property to relax and enjoy a BBQ.

Enjoy your stay in Kinloch - a beautiful and peaceful spot just a 20 minute drive from Taupo!

Property manager

Grant Ogilvie and Tarsha Isles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Second bedroom has bunks suitable for children

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
On-site 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 that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Acacia Bay, Waikato

What's nearby

  • The Kinloch Club - 2 min drive
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 17 min drive
  • Lake Taupo - 18 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 21 min drive
  • Craters of the Moon - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kinloch Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L'Arte' Cafe & Sculpture Garden - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crouton - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Trout - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Kinloch Club and within 16 miles (25 km) of Spa Thermal Park and Lake Taupo. Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Kinloch - On the Lake's Doorstep Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Great Kinloch location
Walking distance to the lake and general store. Very cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

awesome place .. had everything you need.. and tidy... looking forward to staying again soon..
good location..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

This is a great place to stay. One if best equipped batches we’ve stayed at.
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah H.

Excellent spot close to the lake... lovely and quiet
House was spotlessly clean... very cosy... super close to the lake.... and very quiet.... would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

Great, affordable spot
Convenient spot to explore the area:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Perfect wee getaway!
Excellent property in a perfect location. Loved our stay here, will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Great place to stay
Very comfortable, clean, quiet, cosy place with all facilities. Great location next to park. Very short walk to lake and shop. Convenient to local bike trails. We had a great stay here, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Simon R.

Kinloch Hideaway
Nice place to stay, small but more than adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

Perfect spot
This is our second time staying here. We love it, so handy to the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

A wonderful spot
We enjoyed our stay here immensely, it was beautifully clean and a perfect spot to walk to the lake. We’ll love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

Great stay!
Tidy, modern and such a great location. Just a short walk down to the bay, and not far from Taupo either. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

philippa E.

Lovely place
A great location and perfect. Nice to have a clean place to stay in. Thanks heaps and we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

Perfect spot
The property had everything we needed and a perfect spot to easily enjoy the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Comfortable Stay
Great spot no too far from the lake and marina. Property has great kitchen, bathroom & laundry facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

A lovely bach
Such a great location and so clean! Everything you need is there. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to Kinloch again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran S.

Great location
Great location, walking distance to lake, park and shops. Very tidy and recently renovated, with nice under cover decking area
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Perfectly Relaxing
We loved our stay at this relaxing, clean, and central location. This home had everything you would need for a stay however long. Communication with the owners was very easy - we would recommend this home for your stay in Kinloch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

A lovely clean house for a great relaxing stay
The house was really well presented, supplied with everything we needed. We had such a fun stay and will return - there’s more biking to do….
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ruyu k.

cosy and convenient
spacious, well equipped home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Great little placed and modernised well. Close to shop (for coffee and takeaways), playground and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Peaceful
Nice quiet relaxing great facility shower is so good back never felt better thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Perfect place
Lovely place to stay. Had everything we needed and more. Very clean and tidy. Great location too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Wonderful Kinloch Stay!
We had a lovely family holiday in Kinloch. Great location, clean and tidy and would definitely go back there again. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Reuben S., Hamilton New Zealand

Stay by the water
Had a good stay. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Amazing!
Beautiful home, perfect distance from the lake. Great owners who made booking seamless. Will definitely be booking here for future holidays!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023