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Quaint Lockwood River Cottage

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Shower, soap, toilet paper
Relax in this quaint Lockwood holiday cottage, surrounded by beautiful trees and featuring a huge deck area perfect for outdoor meals. Enjoy the new log fire on crisp winter nights or take a short walk to the famous Tongariro River and nearby river walks.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Quaint Lockwood River Cottage

A quaint cosy redecorated 2 bedroom Lockwood fully furnished holiday cottage. Surrounded by beautiful trees the cottage has a huge deck area off the lounge for relaxing and having meals outside with a fully fenced private front yard.
A new log fire and electric heating for those crisp winter nights.
Only a short walk to the famous trout fishing Tongariro River and beautiful river walks and tramps.
The town is also only a few minutes walk away and has all conveniences one needs eg supermarkets cafes chemist etc.
Lake Taupo is also only a few minutes drive away with lovely picturesque bays for boating, swimming, fishing and picnicing.
The ski fields are 30 minutes drive away. There are so many activities to do in this area eg white water rafting, tramping, fishing, hunting, sking and dinning out in the area. This cottage is very relaxing and extremely comfortable.

Check out our other property on Bookabach listing number 10167 located two doors up the road


Special conditions:
Smoking outside only.
House to be left clean and tidy.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the cottage tidy and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please reverse instructions that I give you to get into the cottage. Important to switch the hot water off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Quaint Lockwood River Turangi
Quaint Lockwood River Cottage Turangi
Quaint Lockwood River Cottage Private vacation home
Quaint Lockwood River Cottage Private vacation home Turangi

About the neighborhood

Map
Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • River Vineyard - 10 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Lockwood River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Lockwood River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Lockwood River Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Lockwood River Cottage located?

Situated in Turangi, this golf vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupō and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Quaint Lockwood River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay, warm and cozy.

Great place to stay, has everything you need, close to the Tongariro river, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic

perfect size for us (2 adults), loved the fire, and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oona N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bach

Lovely simple bach with everything you need for a short stay. Worked well for our family of 4 and great base to explore surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our second time here and it is a great place to stay. The owner, Bruce, is really helpful and makes every effort to ensure your stay is all it could be.I would strongly recommend this property for long or short stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little quiet oasis in Turangi

Easy, efficient and quiet with a lovely fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend this Property

Tis was a perfect getaway for us - thnks for sharing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Turangi getaway

Bruce was a great host and the stay was very relaxing and enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accomodation

Nice and cozy cottage, close proximity to town and the Tongariro River. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great little house with all we needed in a lovely quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay for fishing

Good place, great fire
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

Very well situated. Clean and good value accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

M. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

Cosy cottage, relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Great location close to river and town
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bruce’s Place

Great little holiday home .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Cozy place for Labour Weekend very close to biking walking and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, cozy little spot

Great location, cozy house, all the basics are there, excellent communication from owner, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely batch

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonwyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful winter holiday

Thanks Bruce, we love Turangi and we had a great family holiday. Loved the wood fire
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chilled out xmas

Basic old-school holiday cabin. Perfect for getting away from the business of life. Great outdoor area for the summer and a fire for being cosy in the winter
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacoba T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed stay in a comfortabel cottage

Nice cottage. Well equipped. Quiet surroundings. Lots of nature in the area. In the neighbourhood of Taupo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Great find. Easy walk to the river, quiet street, comfortable and clean with everything you could need in a bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

base for fishing weekend.

Classic Lockwood Bach, with good location for fishing the Tongariro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton R., Port Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to tour the area

This is a lovely Bach in a quiet neighbourhood. Perfect for us with great cooking and washing amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet cottage

A lovely quiet cottage with its own charm. Bruce was great to deal with and made sure we were all sorted for our stay. Great location, river walks and close to the shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow trip

Very cosy and warm home. Excellent communication from the host we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024