Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi
House in Taupo
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
- Lake & Mountain Views
- Private Mineral Geothermal hot pool
- Short walk to the lake
Shepherd House is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom Taupo holiday house a 5-minutes walk to the lake's edge.
This relaxing holiday home enjoys lake views, ample room for your group, plus an indoor geothermal pool!
This Taupo holiday home includes open plan living with a gas fire for cosy winter stays... or relax on the deck with peaceful surrounds and lake views! The fully fenced section is a great option for families, with a children's playhouse available and a sheltered BBQ area. Plus, the geothermal pool is on hand for cooler evenings, and is located in a separate pool house.
Relax in the *geothermal pool, enjoy BBQ's in the private garden, or head out to the lake... Everything you need for a laid back family getaway is on hand.
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed - Includes ensuite
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 Tri Bunk Sets (x2 Doubles at bottom and x2 singles on top)
- Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds
- Bedroom 5: 2 King Single Beds
In addition to the ensuite, 2 more bathrooms complete the easy holiday set up at Shepherd House.
Geothermal hot pool is left empty, you will need to fill if you wish to use. Keep an eye on children at all times especially around the pool and ensure people do not put their heads under the water. The pool is not suitable for small children.
This is a modern Kiwi Bach as we know and love, it is a simple and privately owned home, made for families to enjoy and make lasting memories of Great Lake Taupō. For this reason, there may be a level of personal belongings.
It is a family home with bunk beds and has a maximum adult occupancy of 8, with the remaining 4 guests being children. An additional guest surcharge applies for more than 8 people.
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels) or use our hire service. If you wish to add the linen hire of $15 per person, please select this option when booking or let us know in the comments section.
Please note when using the linen hire service, the beds will not be made up.
This is a Kiwi bach as we know and love, it is a family home with bunk beds and has a maximum adult occupancy of 8, with the remaining 4 guests being children.
Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted as the electrical infrastructure is not available to safely do so.
Strictly no parties, a few quiet drinks is fine but you must be respectful of the property and its neighbours. This is a family home in a quiet residential area, not suitable for large groups of adults. Disruption to the neighbours will not be tolerated.
When making a request please include information on the age range of the guests intending to stay and plans for while you are in Taupo. Please note we may contact you for more information on behalf of our owners.
OWNER NOTE:
WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE TO P OR METH IN THIS HOUSE
This property is monitored by METHSMINDER 24/7 through the Vodaphone network for your protection and ours. The monitoring company will respond if meth is detected. If you think anyone in your group may use P please do not book this property.
THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. It is a quiet residential area and the neighbours will quickly ring noise control and the PM and the owners.
Geothermal hot pool is left empty, you will need to fill if you wish to use. Keep an eye on children at all times especially around the pool and ensure people do not put their heads under the water. The pool is not suitable for small children.
When making a booking request please include information on the age range of the guests intending to stay and your plans for while you are in Taupō.
We have a strict no large group or parties policy, disruption to the neighbours will not be tolerated. If we are notified of parties or illegal activity you will be evicted.
You will be required to complete a check in form prior to arrival (excluding identity verified, Airbnb accounts) which will include a copy of your ID and the details of all guests intending to stay at the property. Failure to complete this form will result in the booking being cancelled.
The guest named on the booking is responsible for the property for the duration of the stay and must take all reasonable care of the house. For breakages or damages be aware that you will be charged for the repair or replacement plus a 10% handling fee. It's your responsibility to familiarise yourself with potential hazards or situations during the stay and take appropriate care or actions if needed.
All properties must be left reasonably clean and tidy, ensuring all furniture and appliances are returned to where they were. A general service clean is included, but if the property requires extra cleaning, you could be charged an additional $50.00 per hour, this includes BBQ’s, excess rubbish, soiled linen and odour removal.
All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules.
- Private Mineral Geothermal hot pool
- Short walk to the lake
Shepherd House is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom Taupo holiday house a 5-minutes walk to the lake's edge.
This relaxing holiday home enjoys lake views, ample room for your group, plus an indoor geothermal pool!
This Taupo holiday home includes open plan living with a gas fire for cosy winter stays... or relax on the deck with peaceful surrounds and lake views! The fully fenced section is a great option for families, with a children's playhouse available and a sheltered BBQ area. Plus, the geothermal pool is on hand for cooler evenings, and is located in a separate pool house.
Relax in the *geothermal pool, enjoy BBQ's in the private garden, or head out to the lake... Everything you need for a laid back family getaway is on hand.
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed - Includes ensuite
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 Tri Bunk Sets (x2 Doubles at bottom and x2 singles on top)
- Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds
- Bedroom 5: 2 King Single Beds
In addition to the ensuite, 2 more bathrooms complete the easy holiday set up at Shepherd House.
Geothermal hot pool is left empty, you will need to fill if you wish to use. Keep an eye on children at all times especially around the pool and ensure people do not put their heads under the water. The pool is not suitable for small children.
This is a modern Kiwi Bach as we know and love, it is a simple and privately owned home, made for families to enjoy and make lasting memories of Great Lake Taupō. For this reason, there may be a level of personal belongings.
It is a family home with bunk beds and has a maximum adult occupancy of 8, with the remaining 4 guests being children. An additional guest surcharge applies for more than 8 people.
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels) or use our hire service. If you wish to add the linen hire of $15 per person, please select this option when booking or let us know in the comments section.
Please note when using the linen hire service, the beds will not be made up.
This is a Kiwi bach as we know and love, it is a family home with bunk beds and has a maximum adult occupancy of 8, with the remaining 4 guests being children.
Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted as the electrical infrastructure is not available to safely do so.
Strictly no parties, a few quiet drinks is fine but you must be respectful of the property and its neighbours. This is a family home in a quiet residential area, not suitable for large groups of adults. Disruption to the neighbours will not be tolerated.
When making a request please include information on the age range of the guests intending to stay and plans for while you are in Taupo. Please note we may contact you for more information on behalf of our owners.
OWNER NOTE:
WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE TO P OR METH IN THIS HOUSE
This property is monitored by METHSMINDER 24/7 through the Vodaphone network for your protection and ours. The monitoring company will respond if meth is detected. If you think anyone in your group may use P please do not book this property.
THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. It is a quiet residential area and the neighbours will quickly ring noise control and the PM and the owners.
Geothermal hot pool is left empty, you will need to fill if you wish to use. Keep an eye on children at all times especially around the pool and ensure people do not put their heads under the water. The pool is not suitable for small children.
When making a booking request please include information on the age range of the guests intending to stay and your plans for while you are in Taupō.
We have a strict no large group or parties policy, disruption to the neighbours will not be tolerated. If we are notified of parties or illegal activity you will be evicted.
You will be required to complete a check in form prior to arrival (excluding identity verified, Airbnb accounts) which will include a copy of your ID and the details of all guests intending to stay at the property. Failure to complete this form will result in the booking being cancelled.
The guest named on the booking is responsible for the property for the duration of the stay and must take all reasonable care of the house. For breakages or damages be aware that you will be charged for the repair or replacement plus a 10% handling fee. It's your responsibility to familiarise yourself with potential hazards or situations during the stay and take appropriate care or actions if needed.
All properties must be left reasonably clean and tidy, ensuring all furniture and appliances are returned to where they were. A general service clean is included, but if the property requires extra cleaning, you could be charged an additional $50.00 per hour, this includes BBQ’s, excess rubbish, soiled linen and odour removal.
All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Taupo
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Beautiful house with large living areas, comfortable rooms, and amazing amenities like a hot spa and toys for kids. Perfect for family gatherings and group stays.
5.0 / 5.0
A fabulous stay! House was very beautiful and warm especially during Taupo’s winter! 5 stars!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Second time my group gas stayed at this location, and we absolutely love it. Great spot. Big open spaces and comfortable. It has become an annual event for my friends and I to stay here and enjoy the area.
4.0 / 5.0
Shepherd House was a lovely place for our family to meet. We loved having 3 bathrooms and filling the thermal pool was an interesting experience.
The house was large and comfortable and there were extra toys to keep the kids entertained. 😊
5.0 / 5.0
This property is amazing. In a nice area with limited night traffic going past. Huge house with plenty of room to mingle and relax. The spa is amazing. Can’t thank you enough for letting us use it.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was clean, comfortable and met our needs perfectly
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely wairua clean tidy and very homely comfortable
5.0 / 5.0
Big house with plenty of bathrooms which is excellent for a larger group. Hot pool was great. Nice quiet neighborhood.
4.0 / 5.0
It was a nice place to stay. But the thermal pool was very disappointing. We filled it up as per instructions with the help from the agent, only returning the next day to fined it had emptied out. That was our main reason for booking this house!!
5.0 / 5.0
House was everything and more than we expected, it had 3 different bathrooms, hot pool and large living areas.
Only a short walk down the hill to the lake front and a small drive into middle of town.
We stayed as a midway meeting point for family from around the country, this place ticked everything that we that we were looking for and will def ben staying again.
4.0 / 5.0
Travelled as a family, with grandparents for football tournament over 5 days.
House was perfect, classic Kiwi bach. Thanks for sharing! Heaps of room for us, Kitchen and basics well stocked! House well heated, even extra blankets and hot water bottles. Would book and stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is so central with easy access to all of Taupo’s sites and activities. The house was very spacious, clean and cosy. Fantastic for a family retreat.
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice property to stay
Awesome just need better heating in the rooms
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome
Relaxing and feel reated
5.0 / 5.0
Great place for mixed group
Good location and large living areas - excellent for groups of friends or families.
5.0 / 5.0
Long weekend in Taupo to do the Aramex walk
Nice bright clean (mostly) and warm. Some views out across to the lake and the sun poured in all afternoon. All bedrooms were warm and pleasant except the central bedroom with3 single beds but it had its own tv and it was fine.
The bbq drip tray was full of fat and rubbish and caught on fire, the fire extinguisher was empty and didnt work, this could have ended very badly and ruined a lot of good steak. The pool is great with good instructions on filling and emptying but the bottom was slimy so we had to empty, clean and refill. Apart from these 2 issues, it was better than expected, for a large house it was nice a warm, with lots of nice touches. Plenty of blankets, very well stocked kitchen, and nice quiet neighbourhood, would definitely book again for a group holiday.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice family stay
The house is very spacious and well equipped.
It has enough rooms and bathrooms to accommodate a few families. The lounge is also very big and comfortably furnished, so you can spend time together.
5.0 / 5.0
Great for a group
Our group of 2 families with older teenagers had a great stay at this property. It is very spacious (bigger than it looks in the photos), and there was plenty of space for everyone. 3 bathrooms is a huge bonus too! We would happily stay here again.
4.0 / 5.0
Great extended family option
This property was well suited to catching up with family with children aged 5-12. Toys occupied the younger ones, board games for the older, and thermal pool for all! A big living area, lovely sun-soaked deck, and gorgeous sunsets were all appreciated.
5.0 / 5.0
Great space for different families...and a dog.
Very easy
4.0 / 5.0
Great house plenty of room and good location
Always a great stay at Shepard house. The hot pool is just heaven during those winter days and nights
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect extended family location and space!
Fab views, plenty of space and a great old school thermal hot tub!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and perfect for our group.
Great house and communication from property manager.
5.0 / 5.0
Good
Was great big house too stay in very clean and tidy
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely big home very warm
More feedback than a review we lived our stay in this house. Super warm great for kids . All id like to say is maybe clean up the pool area it wasnt very clean or nice looking . A little work would make the world of difference to that area.
2.5 / 5.0
Great house. Well set up.
5.0 / 5.0
Very enjoyable place to stay with 3 couple and 4 children. Spacious, clean and had everything needed
Couldn’t have asked for a better place.
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot
Great place to stay for a group of families
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious home
Our group from different parts of the North Island enjoyed staying in your spacious large house with loads of different hang out areas. Perfect indoors and out.
5.0 / 5.0
2nd time is a charm!
Been at the Shepherd's house before and still happy with this accommodation and the service
5.0 / 5.0
Great Property
Great property, is alot larger then photos show and has alot of space. Will be happy to stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Taupo relay race weekend
Great place to stay for a big group. 12 of us fit in here no bother. Big rooms. Big social space and backyard. Easy drive to the centre of town. Hot pool is class! Would stay again.
4.0 / 5.0
Perfect house for a big family.
We really enjoyed our stay here. As we had a young baby with us, it’s great that the house is in two wings so you can all socialize one end and have the baby sleeping in the other. It is a very warm house in summer. The size is fantastic. Having 3 full sized bathrooms is great. My only slightly negative is that it was very dusty behind the beds and some spots of the house - nothing a good spring clean wont fix. We would highly recommend this place to stay for others.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay!
We found the house to be perfect for our large family group. Particularly loved the outdoor area for the children. It was so good to have three bathrooms. The bedrooms were very spacious and the lounge was a great hang out area. The whole family want to book for another stay at some time in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Family gathering
Fabulous place for families with children
Throughly enjoyable few days
5.0 / 5.0
The home was well set out to accommodate a large family.
Overall stay was awesome. Although we didn't use two bedrooms (because our mokos went of to stay with other family members that had booked homes in Taupo . Thats the two rooms to the right of the house as you go up the hall way. I couldn't find the light switch for the light over the table and I didn't turn of the polite for the gas heater. Either i did not read the directions properly or I was doing it wrong. Left the house clean, just how we found it.( i hope) Only use 3 of the rooms. We did not use the stove because we ate out most of the time we were there. We did not use anything in the cupboards . Thank you so much for letting us stay at your holiday home. The spa was great for our old bones which we enjoyed having a soak. We drop the keys off around 10 am. We are now back at our house in Hastings.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Ngahuia Aranui
4.0 / 5.0
Great big House perfect for large family groups
Hey guys,
We had a great time and stay. House was close to town and a beautiful short walk to the lake. It was a great size for our large group with plenty of beds and living areas to relax altogether. Kitchen had an awesome stock of dishes and utensils.
Low points- oven cleaner not cleaned out of oven, alot of cockroaches like 10+ good sized ones, mouse droppings under the couch/chairs.
Thank you for the great communication. We will use you again in the future
Regards
Kat
5.0 / 5.0
Great house, perfect for kids
Great house, perfect for kids.
5.0 / 5.0
Such a fantastic spot
Such a fantastic spot. The house is huge and fit all our needs. Fantastic for a large group and immaculately kept.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice stay
Nice stay
5.0 / 5.0
Shepherd House is amazing
Shepherd House is amazing. We have stayed there a number of times over the last 5 years, and hope to continue doing so for years to come
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Taupo?
The average price for a rental in Taupo is $268 per night. This rental is $248 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shepherd House - Large home with Hot Pool and Wi-Fi?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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