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Cosy Lockwood Cottage in town

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Dining
Exterior detail
TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 380 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Taupō, Waikato
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, A.C. Baths
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cosy Lockwood Cottage in town

About this house
**Cozy Central Taupō Cottage – A Warm & Welcoming Home Base**

Tucked away in Taupō’s town centre, this charming two-bedroom cottage is a cozy retreat where you can slow down and feel right at home. Just a short stroll to shops, and the lakefront, it’s the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Inside, **2 bedrooms**, 2 beds (Super King and King single), quality linens, with a comfortable living space to curl up in after a day exploring, complete with TV, fridge, heat pump and free wifi. The **well-equipped kitchen** makes it easy to enjoy lazy breakfasts or home-cooked dinners, while the thoughtful layout suits couples, friends, or small families.

Outside, the **fully fenced section** offers a safe, private space to relax. There’s **secure storage for bikes** for those keen to explore Taupō’s trails, and a **separate laundry** to keep everything fresh during your stay.

**Why you’ll love it:**

* Cozy, homely feel in a central location
* Two comfortable bedrooms
* Fully fenced and private
* Well-equipped kitchen for easy meals
* Bike storage for adventure days
* Separate laundry for longer stays

Whether you’re here for a peaceful getaway or an active holiday, this cottage is a snug and welcoming place to come home to.

If you stay in the town centre, you are close to all main attractions:
Huka Falls
Wairakei Hot Spring and Golf
Bungy & Swing
Skydiving
Great Lake Trail
Trout fishing


House Rules:
1) Dogs are not allowed on beds or couch.

2) Do not tip coffee ground or kitchen waste in kitchen sink.

3) Alway have extraction fan on when cooking.

4) Use fireplace only if you are confident with fire safety. Keep firepalce door shut at all time.

5) Waste are in rubbish bag provided.

6) Dog litter needs to be in designated bin in wood shed.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupō. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
You need to wash the dishes before check out. Pick up dog pool and put into dedicatd pool bin in wood shed. All rubbish needs to be in rubbish bag, or take away with you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1) Dogs are not allowed on beds and couch. 2) Do not tip coffee ground or kitchen waste in kitchen sink.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

455792

Cosy Lockwood Cottage in town Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marg H.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekender

Everything we needed at a Great location. Comfy beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

Was great to be able to bring or dog with us, good fenced front yard and close to town and good walks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dirt bikers weekend at bermbuster

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025