Summary: Experience the charm of a classic Kiwi home in scenic Acacia Bay, Taupō's gem! With three bedrooms and ample indoor and outdoor space, this is your ideal family getaway spot. Book now for unforgettable memories! The cleaning fee for this property is variable. Please see ‘Other Things to Note’ for details. Promotion - Stay 3 nights pay for 2 (*T&Cs below) The Space: Welcome to your cozy retreat! This character home offers three bedrooms, comfortably accommodating up to eight guests. Wake up in the master bedroom to garden views from your queen bed, while the second bedroom offers a queen and single bed, and the third features a bunk with a single on top and a double below, overlooking a spacious backyard. In the lounge, sink into ample seating around the fireplace and heat pump, ensuring warmth and comfort in cooler months. Enjoy entertainment with Netflix and Sky TV, but nothing beats the panoramic lake view right outside your window! The kitchen and dining areas provide stunning vistas and open onto an outdoor seating area, perfect for soaking in the scenery. Whip up family meals in the well-equipped kitchen and take advantage of the laundry facilities with a washing machine and dryer for your convenience. Unwind in the unique bathroom with a bath/shower combo but note the step-down if you have mobility concerns. Plus, a separate toilet adds to your comfort. The property is located in a serene neighborhood primarily surrounded by holiday homeowners. Stroll down the hill to The Bay Bar & Brasserie for a delightful meal and drinks, or pop into the nearby dairy for convenient supplies. For family fun, a charming 'pirate ship' playground awaits just down the road, while a short drive leads to the renowned L'Arte Cafe & Gallery. Alternatively, stay lakeside and venture to the nearby pontoon for kayak rentals. Your ultimate lakeside escape awaits – book now for an unforgettable Taupō getaway! Guest Access: Check-in instructions will be sent to your message thread three days before your check-in date. Other Things to Note: *Stay 3 nights pay for 2 promotion details: • Promotion applies to stays from Sunday to Thursday, during the current month. • Excludes weekends, public holidays, and school holidays. • The additional free night must be requested at the time of booking. To take advantage of the promotion please check with us first to see if your dates qualify. You will need to book 2 nights and we will block the third consecutive night from the calendar for you to enjoy. This listing advertises a ‘base’ cleaning fee, which accommodates 1-2 guests. Additional linen and resource is required for larger bookings, so an additional $10 per guest will apply for any bookings of more than 2 guests. We will charge the extra fee separately closer to your check-in date. When booking, please advise how many beds you require, and we will prepare that quantity for you. A highchair and baby cot may be available on request. Please enquire (bedding for the cot is not provided). Breakfast items are not provided but there is plenty of tea, coffee, and basic cooking necessities such as salt, pepper, and oil. For the sake of our neighbours, noise must be kept indoors and to a minimum after 10pm. There are strict no parties, smoking or pets rules in all Be My Guest properties. If you are booking this property on a platform other than Airbnb, an authorisation hold is required. This hold will be captured as a ‘preauthorisation of funds’ from your payment card, prior to arrival and will be auto released 2 days from check-out, so long as no damage or costs have been incurred. The 'hold' for this property is $250. All Be My Guest linen comes from our professional linen supplier. It is thermally disinfected at temperatures high enough to eliminate germs and risks such as Covid-19. In order to keep the linen costs for your stay economical, we do not provide face cloths Interaction with Guests: We have a key box and will share the pin number in your message thread, three days before your check-in date. If you need anything during your stay, please contact us through your booking app or call us on the number provided (please note - text messages are not monitored).