Title: Charming Riverside Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=3571&destination=Taup%C5%8D%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=116922223&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Charming Riverside Retreat ## Photo gallery for Charming Riverside Retreat ![Dining - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/f67a3b06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/1898f91c-f857-49b9-a8d8-489dcdaa5781-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Interior - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/24300120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/91352455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/7216a91a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Lake Taupō, Charming Riverside Retreat provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Charming Riverside Retreat Escape to our cosy guest house in a tranquil setting, perfect for a peaceful getaway. Nestled in a quiet area with a lovely garden, our self-contained space offers a shower, toilet, and cooking facilities for your convenience. Just a 1-minute stroll takes you to the river, where stunning views await. Ideal for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation. Central location, 20min walk or 5min drive to centre of town. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Food and drink - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721400/110721319/68092956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment - 5 minute walk to Taupo town centre Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=110721319&PinnedHotelID=110721319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104445800/104445778/8cf85f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Timeout @ Taupo Modern Home Taupō Central - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=104445778&PinnedHotelID=104445778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747462/b0c5a409.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central and Cozy - popular, peaceful retreat. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this apartment. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Club Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Apartments in Taupō](https://www.expedia.com/Taupo-Apartments.d3571-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.682854,176.08578&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vjakFcwvq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40QBS%40Q%40SBSBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQBSDQDQFQDQFSFQDQFQFOFQFQHMFOHQFOHMHOHSHMHOHIJOJOHKJOHKJMLMHKJKLKJKJKLKJGLMLGLKLIJILGLILGNILELILENGLELENGLCNENCLENCLANENCNALAN%3FNCN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%40NBLDN%40LBNDNBLDNBLFNDLDLFNDLHLDLHNFJHLFLHLHLJJFLHLJJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJLJJJNHJJNHNHHHNJLHNHRFLHNFPHNFLFPHPFNFPDPFPDRFLDRDRDPDRDPBPDPBTDP%40PBTBPBRBR%40P%40R%40PBT%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FTCRARARAPCPCTCPCTAPERCREPCPEREPEPERERGLEPGRENGRGNIPGPGLINGPINGNIPILKNINIJILKNIJKNKJKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMJMHKFMJMHMHMFKHOFMHMDMHODMFMDOFMBODMDOBODMBO%40MDO%40OBOBO%3FM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FMCOCOAOEMAOCMEOCOEMEOCMGMEOGMEMIMEOIMGMIMGKIMIMKMGMKKIMKKKKKMKKKIMMKKMIKKOIKKOKMIKIOIOIQIMIOGOIQGOIMGQGQGOGSEOGSGQEQGQEQEQCQESEQCQESCSCQCUCQCUAQAQCSASASAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oZjzXUdwCPEYppZ-ZhabCmJjGDQ=) Taupo ### What's nearby - ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Spa Thermal Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108148/85b9e1ac-522e-496d-ab35-273a79517548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Museum and Art Gallery 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - A.C. Baths 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - Replete Food Company 2 min drive - Japan Deli 2 min drive - Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe 2 min drive - Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. 18 min walk - Catch 22 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Riverside Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Charming Riverside Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Charming Riverside Retreat? ### Where is Charming Riverside Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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