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Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water

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Miscellaneous
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Kuratau, Waikato
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪95 min drive‬

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About the area

Kuratau

With a stay at this vacation home in Kuratau (Whareroa Village), you'll be 7 minutes by foot from Lake Taupo. .This vacation home is 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Tongariro National Park and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Kuratau Jetty.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 22 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 26 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 38 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 43 min drive - 57.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Omori Estate - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water

Large private back section with tons of space for tents, boats and campers…. Great north facing deck with views up the lake to Taupo. The boat ramp is located only minutes away for access to some of the best boating and fishing lake Taupo has to offer.
Turangi is located approximately 20 minutes away and Taupo 1hour. Whakapapa is around 45 minutes
The area boasts some fantastic walking trails. Our bach, although small, is cosy and well appointed for a relaxing getaway. It would suit a couple looking to escape for a while. Please note only1 bedroom and 1 double bed. Guests are asked to provide their own linen.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

James Carson

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a break away!

Loved this cosy bach in its peaceful bush setting with amazing views out to Lake Taupo. Access to the lake jetty and boat ramp is just down the road. The bach is set up with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Bach

Cute Bach not far from the water, James was very good with communicating, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and quiet with amazing views

We enjoying our stay here. Was lovely and quiet, great views and the Host was easily contactable. The bach was well equipped with everything we needed.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic lake stay

Amazing place with great lake beaches and very few other people around. Private section and so great the dog could stay as well. Awesome hosts that were very easy to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer holiday

We had a great stay here. It had everything you needed, the view was beautiful from the deck and a short walk down to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway for two!

James and Mel’s hideaway is the perfect spot for relaxing. We really appreciated being able to bring the dog (he loved trying to chase bunnies) and there was plenty of space to park the boat. The accommodation is well set up and has the added bonus of the boat ramp down the hill.Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Lovely batch , lovely area. Exactly the right place to spend time away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Bach!

Dealing with James through changing booking dates and organizing our holiday was beyond easy! He was friendly and accommodating in all his communications. The bach was superb. Warm and cosy, with all the added things there was great! Definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Perfect spot for a couples getaway! Lovely views and everything you could need. Will definitely be back! Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Clean and set up nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

blake w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

Lovely property! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely bach

This was a lovely spot to chill out for a week and very much appreciated being able to stay with our dogs. The bach is well set up with anything you may need and only minutes to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

The place was beautiful, view was stunning. An amazing place to get away. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B., Alice Springs, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and has everything you need

Had an amazing time staying at this cosy bach with a good view of Lake Taupo. Feels remote but is a short drive away from Turangi or Omori for groceries/supplies. The house was clean and the host was helpful getting me settled in upon arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit Lal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and affordable place. Clean and tidy

I really had a great stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful get a way

Cute Bach, good heating, comfortable bed, extra essentials left out if you forgot something, beautiful view and surroundings, peaceful and quiet. Nice walks around the lake, no shops of cafes, so you need to go out everyday if you want food, coffee etc. but loved it. Thanks James and Mel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views are awesome. Taupo at night across the lake is pretty special. The bird song was lovely as were the Quails that came a visiting. The dogs loved the walks and say thank you for having them. Best of all was the perfect weather. Thank you for the loan of your Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pisey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ms

I had a wonderful stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay kumar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay. Loved the area and the Lake view was just mesmerizing with a beautiful sunrise view from the property itself. It was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful quiet kiwi bach

We so loved this little wee bach. Very tidy and has everything you need. The private large section was heaven for our dog to run around and gorgeous views. We will definitely return to reboot our batteries. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

WENDY W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Spot

If you are looking for a place to recharge, that offers a peaceful and quiet setting, this is an ideal spot. Watch the stunning sunrise with breathtaking views. It’s a perfect spot to explore with your dogs. Our hosts, James and Mel were kind and welcoming. This property is cosy, warm, and offered everything. I cannot rate this property high enough. It was exactly what I was looking for and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Weekend getaway

What a beautiful sanctuary that you have! The vista was stunning. Super great grassy area to play with the dog. The place was warm and toasty with a great selection of kitchen items and some really thoughtful touches added throughout the house. We look forward to staying again. Thanks Belinda, Paul and Maisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lois W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake views and sunny

We appreciated the opportunity to stay here - we had our Labrador with us and our other requirement was good wifi - both met our needs. the bach had a beautiful outlook over the lake but the town was very isolated with not much to do if you didn’t have a boat. We felt very safe there. Several thoughtful touches with emergency supplies available. Everything was as advertised. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023