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Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at this vacation home in Taupō (Richmond Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Three Mile Bay and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Taupō Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Three Mile Bay - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Your Home Away from Home – Kick Back & Relax in Style

Kensington Estate – Stylish Retreat with Stunning Lake Views
Welcome to Kensington Estate, a beautifully furnished 2-bedroom upstairs retreat with a private entrance, located near Taupō’s stunning 2 Mile Bay.

The Space
🏡 Private Upstairs Retreat – This is a self-contained upper-level unit in a split home, offering your own private entrance and separate living space for a peaceful stay.

✨ Accommodates up to 5 guests
🛏 Bedding configuration:

Master Bedroom: 1x King-size bed
Second Bedroom: 1x Sofa bed, 1x Single bed

Why You'll Love It
🌅 Breathtaking Views – Wraparound decks with outdoor seating offer stunning lake views and unforgettable sunsets
🌿 Private & Peaceful – A second deck overlooks a tranquil bush reserve, where you can wake up to the sound of native birds
🍽 Modern & Spacious – Open-plan living with a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience
🔥 ❄ All-Season Comfort – Heat pump/air conditioning to keep you cozy year-round
📺 Entertainment & Connectivity – Smart TV and Wi-Fi included

Location
📍 Just 5km from Taupō town centre, making it the perfect base for your holiday adventures

We provide quality bedding and towels to ensure a comfortable stay. Book now and experience the best of Taupō at Kensington Estate!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, water skiing nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

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