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Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Kuratau, Turangi
  • Popular LocationKuratau Jetty15 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Taupo15 min walk
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools11 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)51 min drive

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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.

Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests

This sunny, warm holiday home is the perfect fit for families and groups wanting to be located at the Southern end of Lake Taupo with all its attractions. Enjoy fishing, rafting, the trout hatchery, and only drive 40 minutes to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and 45 minutes to nearby Ruapehu ski fields. Boasting a modern kitchen, 2 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms including a bunk room, means 2 families (up to 12 people) can easily fit into this simple, yet comfortable property.

Enjoy all the the normal amenities of home including a full kitchen, 2 modern bathrooms, and laundry.

This light and funky home has a bunk room, bathroom and living & kitchen areas on the ground floor.

Open the large doors in summer, and from here step out onto a large deck with mountain views and north facing for all day sun. There is plenty of room outside, with a large flat lawn, ideal for family games and summer entertaining.

Or through winter, cosy up at night next to the indoor wood fire.

Upstairs, you will find 2 x double and 2 x single (very small rooms), along with a second bathroom.

This property is ‘bring your own, if this doesn’t suit, linen can be hired for a small fee of $10pp.
Please note guests make their own beds on arrival.

All beds are provided with pillows and duvet with covers. You will need to provide your own sheets and pillowslips.

There is a large flat area for parking a boat.

PLEASE NOTE - This home is a bach. The painting isn’t perfect, and there is the odd bug! If you don’t like that it’s not hotel quality, don’t book it. And don’t complain about simple things as this is a clean, comfortable option and 99% of our guests love it!
It is not a huge home, but it is well set out.
It is not recommended for 12 adults - as 6 of the beds are bunks. For a short stay it is ok though and great for an overnight after Tongariro. Works perfectly for 2 families :)

Property manager

Tessa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

Kuratau

This vacation home is located in Kuratau. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 15 min walk
  • Lake Taupo - 15 min walk
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 11 min drive
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 15 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Floating Rock Cafe - 11 min walk
  • Lakeland House Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Kuratau River Wines - 11 min walk
  • Omori Estate - 2 min drive
  • Brew Juice & Espresso Bar - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests located?

Situated in Kuratau, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Lake Taupo. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in lovely neighborhood
Our family stayed for 2 days in hopes of hiking in the nearby national park for a view of what Hobbit fans would call Mount Doom. Your house was a nice cozy setting in a nice neighborhood. We enjoyed the trail that went down to the riverside. Our host was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding (nieces)
Beautiful location, great to hosting guests
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect
A really fabulous bach, which housed 3 couples and children easily. Really well set up home, and an awesome deck, which essentially adds another 2 living areas. We all loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kuratau
Great house with everything you may need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Good family retreat, nice and quiet with plenty of space in the house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for groups
The house was perfect for our group competition in a nearby sports event. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
Beautiful property, with everything you would ever need. There are some great walks around the area and the wonderful lake to swim in, plus a nice cafe. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Very comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
By the beach
Liked Kururtau - lots of great beaches and pretty
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved this house! Perfect for two families and really well set up.
Fantastic!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022