Lakeview's On Richmond

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Lakeview's On Richmond in Taupo offers a two-bedroom apartment with a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 4 km from Taupo Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Great Lake Convention Centre (4.9 km) and Huka Falls (11 km). Guests appreciate the scenic lake and mountain views. Exceptional Service: Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. The outdoor seating area and barbecue facilities provide relaxing spaces.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rupinder
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hosts were incredible. We were a bit late but they were there to meet us. They were very welcoming and they even gave us their parking space. Highly recommend this property to everyone”
Emma
New Zealand New Zealand
“We met the owners who were very friendly and let us in.”
Laura
Australia Australia
“An exceptional stay! Nicola and Darryl were outstanding hosts—warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The location was perfect, with breathtaking views that were even better than advertised. The accommodation was spotless, well-equipped,...”
Chris
New Zealand New Zealand
“The host made us feel very welcome & helped us out big with the parking”
Raymond
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful place to stay. Clean, comfortable and with all the facilities/equipment needed. Highly recommend.”
Graham
New Zealand New Zealand
“The view was amazing. The TV in lounge was perfect size, the bedroom one was tiny. Great shower. Comfortable environment. Quiet”
Wilfred
Australia Australia
“Very private and in a great location. Hosts met us as we arrived, showed us around and were very helpful suggesting places of interest. A huge file on the property and things to do were there for us to look at.”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable well constructed apartment that works incredibly well as a holiday place to stay. Owners close by but you would not know it.Close to the lake when you want to walk.”
Rory
Australia Australia
“Excellent facility in a fantastic location with very helpful and amenable hosts”
Kathleen
New Zealand New Zealand
“The home was very clean, well presented, and very comfortable. The lake view was lovely. It has all the facilities listed and is situated in close proximity to Countdown and restaurants. The hosts are very helpful and pleasant.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Nicola & Darryl Wheeler

9.8
Host review score
Nicola & Darryl Wheeler
Lakeview’s On Richmond is a beautiful elevated split level exclusive apartment with Lake Views over 2 Mile Bay, Acacia Bay and Mountains. Enjoy your early morning coffee on your own balcony or enjoy the spacious Lounge and Dining area that this apartment offers you. The apartment has a separate bedroom along with Lounge/Dining/Self Contained Kitchen and Bathroom. We also provide a commercial Guest Foldaway Bed (if needed). Second Bedroom is downstairs double bed, this bedroom has exclusive access to the apartment from the stairwell. (Please note: no downstairs bathroom). The Apartment has exclusive access via the internal stairwell which is located in the garage. The garage area is for you to use with shared laundry and storage facilities. We also provide good off-street parking at the front and back of the main house. Heat pump/Air conditioning, Linen and Electric Blankets is included over your stay.
We welcome you to stay with us and have your own complete independence and privacy. We do live on the property in the downstairs main house. The elevated apartment is built over the back of the house above the internal garage. We are available if you need anything or be of any help within your stay.
Our location from the apartment is a short stroll to the Lake Front, Bike & Walking tracks and Two Mile Bay Boat Ramp, Woolworths Supermarket is 700mtrs away from the Airbnb along with 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club, Ploughmans Bar & Restaurant, Fish Box for the classic Kiwi Takeaway and Richmond Heights Superette & Liquor Store. The latest addition to this location is THE LANDING offering Mavericks Gastro Pub & Restaurant, The Dropzone for indoor entertainment, Tenpin Bowling, Youngsters Zone and Young ones Indoor Playground. The Cave for Virtual-Reality Experiences and Outdoor Mini Golf. A 5min drive will take you down the beautiful Lake Terrace Waterfront to Central Taupo with many options for Retail Shops and Food Outlets. Public Transport The Local Taupo Connector Bus is located outside from the property, runs Monday to Saturday to Central Taupo, Pak n Save, The Warehouse, Medical Centre and Hospital. Roadside Electric Scooters, Taxi and Uber options are available.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Lakeview's On Richmond takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 45 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 45 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lakeview's On Richmond in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.