Brand New Lake Front homes Spa Pool

So I stumbled across this place on Lake Terrace while hunting for something different in Taupo, and honestly? It’s one of those finds that makes you want to gatekeep it a little. The Brand New Lake Front homes aren’t your typical hotel setup – you’re actually getting a proper lakefront unit that feels like you borrowed a friend’s incredibly nice holiday home, complete with a spa pool that’ll have you questioning why you ever stay anywhere else.

The location is what really gets you though. Unit 1 sits right there on the water, and I mean *right there* – you can literally hear the lake lapping while you’re having your morning coffee. It’s about a five-minute stroll into central Taupo if you want the cafes and restaurants, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with the summer crowds stumbling past your window at midnight. The spa pool situation is honestly the star here – there’s something pretty magical about soaking in hot water while looking out over Lake Taupo, especially if you time it right around sunset. Pro tip: the jets are actually decent quality, not those pathetic things you usually get in holiday rentals.

What I really appreciated was how they’ve managed to make it feel upscale without being stuffy. The interiors are modern and clean (you know how some lakefront places can feel a bit tired?), and there’s proper blackout curtains which – trust me – you’ll appreciate if you’re planning to sleep in after a big night in town. Parking’s right there, which might sound boring but you’ll be grateful when you’re hauling groceries for a lakefront barbecue. The only thing I’d mention is that because it’s so close to the water, it can get a bit chilly in winter evenings, but honestly that just makes the spa pool even more appealing. The 9.4 rating makes complete sense once you’re there – it’s the kind of place where everything just works without you having to think about it, and the view… well, you’ll spend way too much time just staring out at the water wondering why you don’t live somewhere like this full-time.