Whakaipo Bay Cabin Retreat Taupo

Impeccably clean with such a thoughtful layout. Views are amazing and a fantastic bath tub. Couldn’t ask for anything more. A great place to switch off and relax with such wonderful hosts

The cabin at Whakaipo, exceeded expectations, my partner and I could not have been happier upon our arrival. From the amazing views of the hills to the extremely well kept cabin, we could not fault it one bit. Every amenity is provided. The massive bathroom and the fire place stood out, our only regret was not booking longer. And we will be back for sure.

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The best property we have stayed in on the North Island. The view, facilities and cabin are outstanding. Furnished beautifully. Megan, the host, was responsive and helpful.

Leaving was so hard.

The view was outstanding, and the facilities were up to date and enjoyable

Very peaceful location to enjoy a tranquil view. Host communication exceptional. Every thing we needed and more and nothing was a problem. Thank you

This was our 3rd time staying here & we'll be back next year. We always stay for our wedding anniversary, which is in winter. This is an ideal romantic, cosy retreat for couples. Sit by the roaring fire with a glass of wine and enjoy the majestic lake & snow capped-mountain view. Everything is luxury yet with a rustic & simple feel. The outdoor bath is a treat under the beautiful stars. The indoor bath is like a giant dinosaur egg & more than big enough for two! The very large bed is also extremely comfortable. Warm, spacious, clean, tidy, comfortable, cosy, private, beautiful & with a special view - what more could one want? (The host goes out of her way to ensure you have everything you need at all times, too.)

Nothing - everything was perfect.

An amazing stay . Thank you

Everything. The view and property was spectacular

Location, privacy, cleaniness, view and facilities.

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WOW! This place has it all - A peaceful, rural bush setting but with all the luxuries of a 5 star hotel! Beautiful birdsong by day and stunning star gazing by night. Megan has thought of everything and even had the fire going for us when we arrived! It was the perfect spot for a romantic birthday getaway and we will definitely be back!

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It was one of the beautiful and comfortable properties I have stayed. All the facilities were wonderful and the host was very helpful, attentive and prompt. Highly recommended.

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Really wonderful stay, views breath taking. The cabin luxurious and the hosts had thought of everything to ensure the stay was exceptional.

The setting was fantastic and it was close enough to the town to still be able to access

Nothing at all to dislike

Amazing. Has everything you can dream of! All amenities, besutiful sights, simply lovely!

Dies war einer der allerschönsten Orte an denen wir je waren. Der Bungalow liegt an herrlichster Lage und ist liebevoll ausgestattet. Alles perfekt sauber und gepflegt. Champagner im Kühlschrank, ein riesiges sehr bequemes Bett, eine Badewanne auf der Terrasse mit Panoramablick, mehrere Bademäntel und viele weitere kleine Details haben uns den Aufenthalt unvergesslich gemacht.

A magical experience. Awesome setting and wonderful amenities . Owner messages Extra treats supplies-chocolates and Prosecco BBQ on the deck

Everything was excellent

Stunning views, incredibly spacious, spotlessly clean and all the amenities you need

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View was amazing even though it was raining a lot you can still see an amazing view. Eveything was modern, neat and tidy with everything you could need. Comfy bed as well. A little on the pricey side but one can splurge every now and then.

There was no TV but the view made up for it. And free wifi it you really needed to watch anything on your divises.

Everything was so good! Great hide away for the weekend!

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Nothing, everything was spot on.

Amazing views. Fully stocked. Communicative and accommodating host.

Very clean and tidy, good quality fittings.

No dishwasher

Fantastische Cabin op uitstekende locatie. Alles was perfect 👌🏽 Goede uitvalsbasis om de omgeving te verkennen Absolute Aanrader!!

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Unbelievable view and everything was in excellent condition. It had everything we needed. Peaceful and a lovely place to come back to at the end of the day. Fab big bed.

The communication from the owner was very welcoming. The view from the cabin was incredible. There were so many nice touches in the cabin ( bottle of prosecco in the fridge, some chocolates, robes and slippers). One of the nicest places we have ever stayed.

Only having to leave!

Absolutely gorgeous views

Every little detail had been thought of and delivered upon.

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Beautiful cabin with everything you need for a stay. Luxury extras made it special.

Amazing location.

Liked everything.

Superb views and setting. Private, great communication from the host. Amazing choice of bath tubs and a warm cozy fireplace. The hot water works well

The bath is so big it takes a while to fill up. A good problem to have I suppose?

Serenity, peace and quiet in luxury surroundings. High quality furnishings, decor, and facilities. We loved the indoor and outdoor baths! Beautiful scenery and view. A very romantic location for a wedding anniversary. We also love the pot belly fire.

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the most amazing location and the property is incredible!!

it was perfect!!

The beautiful views, I wish I had taken my yoga mat to do some meditation or yoga on the deck each day. The bath overlooking the stunning views was to die for. The cosy fireplace. The calm and tranquil atmosphere was very refreshing. The lovely comfy bed. I forgot to pack my toothbrush and arrived late so the owner kindly gave me a spare one of theirs which I really appreciated. I also loved the fact that there was no tv I enjoyed listening to music and chilling instead.

The only thing I had to get my head around was the long drop toilet. It took some getting used to not flushing the toilet.

Location was amazing, different view From each window.

Wee bit hard to find correct driveway(but that could have been Google maps fault...?!!)

My stay was perfect. The room was beautiful, the view was stunning, and every detail had been carefully thought out. Everything was spotless and well stocked, from the candles and champagne to the bathtub amenities, plush bedding and quality soaps. The heated towel racks were a lovely extra touch. The hosts were responsive and made sure everything was seamless. I can’t wait to come back.

The beautiful, relaxing environment in which this lovely, spacious, stand alone accommodation was set in. There was a well equipped kitchen with everything you could need, the living area was peaceful, simply looking out to the open scenery. And the bathroom was stylish and huge. Such a lovely holiday.

There isn't anything we'd change.

Location was terrific

This was our 3rd stay at Whakaipo Bay Cabin. The location is beautiful and is brilliant for mountain biking while still close enough to Taupo. Megan is an outstanding host. Absolutely recommend, and we will definitely be back.

Nothing to not like.

Great views right from your porch, and even your bed! Very clean and great host! Very nice cabin with great central location for the area! Highly recommended!!

Fireplace a little smaller than expected.

beautiful tastefully appointed cabin. Clean, comfortable and with thoughtful touches.cabin was quite, with an amazing view. Its a luxurious place,suitable for all seasons, guaranteed to provide a refresh and rejuvenation.

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Wow - what an awesome 3-night stay we had. The location - private, quiet, secluded - is perfectly situated on a hilltop - with a million dollar unobstructed view of the mountain range and creator lake below - was hard to leave. And even though the location is secluded, it's a quick drive down to town for shopping or enjoying the many restaurants. The 'box' home is configured perfectly with good sized entry area/kitchen, huge bedroom/living room and huge bathroom - all with floor to ceiling windows looking out at the beautiful view. Megan (the owner) has thought of everything for a welcoming and romantic stay. Champagne, chocolates, water bottles, ice cubes (for cocktails of course), several different kinds of coffee, 'bone china' dishes, silk robes, huge (and extremely comfortable) bed, black-out shades, wonderful stone soaking tub, huge walk-in shower, outlets everywhere for charging your electronics, stereo, huge deck with picnic table and bean bags to sit in to catch some rays, look at the view and have cocktails. And in the morning.........no better place to have your coffee than in bed - which looks out at the view. Cleanliness - we've never encountered such a clean place in all our stays around the world. There was not a single detail left untouched. And if we had a question, Megan was quick to respond, provide assistance or provide guidance/suggestions. Bottom line - we highly recommend staying here as our visit was the most amazing and comfortable experience ever, one that we'd go back again for, however we'd want to stay a bit longer for sure.

This was truly a perfect stay.........absolutely nothing to dislike.

Beautiful location with amazing views overlooking the hills lake. The cabin itself had everything we needed. We enjoyed our nights curled up by the fire and the bed was extremely comfortable.

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Absolute perfection. My partner and I stayed here three nights and were blown away with the hospitality, location and quality of every aspect of our stay. The place was spotless, the views were stunning, every tiny detail was just fabulous. We stayed for Christmas and Megan had even put up a little tree and crackers for us to use. There was chilled prosecco waiting in the fridge for us and a glass of that in the fabulous bath was just amazing. The kitchen was amazingly well stocked with every item you need and the bbq was so great to have too. The bed was 10/10 comfortable and the bean bags were a lovely touch to be able to sit reading out on the deck. If I could give this place 11/10 I would. It is a little beautiful pocket luxury and I cannot recommend it enough!!

Absolutely nothing. There is nothing to not like about this place. It was perfection.

Exceptional view, looks as if it was painted. Cabin is modern, huge shower , comfy bed . It is awesome to just sit on the deck and watch the sunset - or watch it from the bed …. Or tub

The view was spectacular, and the cabin, clean, comfortable and well appointed. Megan was easy to contact and made sure our access to the cabin was simple.

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Location Furnishings Well equipped

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View was incredible. The bathroom stunning and the bed was beyond comfortable and cosy .

This is some of the best accommodation we have ever had - anywhere. Absolutely beautiful. The view is incredible. Great attention to detail.

Don't miss out on this experience! Just wonderful

Great accomodation with amazing view. Very private in somewhat secluded location but still close to city (by car). There was everything we needed and more (sweets and bubbles much appreciated). Definitely recommend.

Dry toilet required some getting used to

Loved everything. The veiw was amazing. Bed super comfy. The cabin was spacious and very well catered. This was our second stay and definitely coming back.

Nothing to dislike.

Beautiful well thought out cabin in a great location with a fabulous view. Soy milk provided when notified of dairy free. Great fire and heaps of firewood. Wonderful robes and slippers. Communicative host.

Feather duvet, and cushions. Not a fan of the textured sheets.

The cabin was modern, spotless and everything we could possibly have needed for our stay was there. There were board games for wet weather and soft robes to wear for cosy nights spent in front of the fireplace. The bath had a spectacular view of the hills and lake, and it was only a short trip into Taupō for dinner. Dragging the bean bags onto the deck for a wine and sunset was a highlight. The photos attached to this listing do not do the property justice. Our host clearly has a passion for the property and for hosting. We highly recommend staying here.

We loved everything

Perfect in every way. All the little touches made for an exceptional stay. The most comfortable bed we have ever slept on. Fluffy and luxurious robes. Biggest bath tub ever. The view was exquisite. We felt like we had truly retreated from the world and every day life. We returned to reality refreshed, re juvenated and relaxed. Thank you for sharing this piece of paradise with the public. Everything was pristine clean and tidy. Thanks for catering to our plant based diet with the oat milk in the fridge. Thank you also for the complimentary bubbles upon arrival. Also, the lit fire was very welcome as we arrived on a freezing late afternoon! It's these little touches which make all the difference. It felt very private yet was a short drive to the town centre!

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The views were to die for. Cosy little fire and gorgeous bath to soak in.

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The view was fantastic. It was great to arrive to the fire being lit as well. Perfect place to escape. The bed may be the comfiest bed I've ever slept in

We loved everything. The veiw, the cabin, exceptionally comfortable bed. A return visit is definitely in the near future.

There is nothing to dislike at this property.

Phenomenal hospitality. Megan seems to have thought of everything from little goodies, rubber duckies, the fluffiest robes, and recommendations for our itinerary. She helped us out quickly when we were struggling to light the fire without triggering the alarm and gave us some tips. It was a beautiful, private, relaxing stay.

Just about everything 🙂 location, fire place, bath, view Just amazing and has everything you need.

The only thing that was a bit different was the pillows. They were quite firm.

Everything was simply beyond perfect.

The view was truly incredible, I’ve never had such a luxurious bath before! The home was clean and had everything we needed.

Absolutely beyond all our expectations. Stunning, view, very peaceful and the location was just perfect! Could not recommend enough!

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Exceptional in every way including location, build quality, equipment, attention to detail, high quality furniture and soft furnishings, linen.

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What a stunning place every last detail was perfect thank you for having us 😊

Amazing view. Location. Bathroom. Good cooking and kitchen facilities.

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Staying here was so relaxing, the view was amazing and everything was clean and organized. It made you feel like you were at home. Everything exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be coming back to visit.

The view is amazing. The accommodation was so well stocked, stylish and had everything you would need. Lots of little touches, you can tell a lot of thought has gone into it. Peaceful and relaxing. Not far to Taupo and Kinloch Golf Course.

Amazing stay! Nothing to fault! Every little element made the stay perfect!

We cooked our own food and everything we needed for that was available. We loved the privacy and the whole space was just so comfortable I could have stayed for a week!

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Absolutely loved it here. Great view of the surrounding area and Lake Taupo. The accommodation has everything you need and is modern, clean and comfortable. We did not want to leave.

We loved the location, privacy, cleanliness, and warmth of the cabin, especially the fact everything was well thought out, and we just had to be present there without any additional things to bring. And Megan was superb!

Absolutely nothing! We even enjoyed the long drop!

Everything! From the amazing view and beautiful cabin with everything you need. Megan was a fabulous host who made the stay memorable!

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