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Whareroa Lake Escape

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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9.0

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8818 sq ft

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Kuratau, Waikato
  • Popular LocationLake Taupo6 min walk
  • Popular LocationKuratau Jetty21 min drive
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools23 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)64 min drive

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16/10 Good

Absolutely loved the location. So quiet with a lovely view. A pleasant walk to the lake. Nice sandy beaches which were n...
denise w.
Feb 18, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Whareroa Lake Escape

Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peaceful setting of Whareroa Village.

Situated 33km west of Turangi on the southwestern edge of Lake Taupo. The magic of Whareroa is its relative isolation, great Lake views and Village style atmosphere.

Enjoy long sandy beaches, excellent boat launching, ski lane, and fabulous fishing. For those who prefer fly fishing, there is the famous Whareroa stream mouth, or Lake Kuratau only minutes away.

Taupo is just an hour away via a beautiful scenic lakeside road.

In the winter months, the Whakapapa ski fields are only 50 minutes away. Enjoy a full day on the slopes and then stop in at the Tokaanu hot pools on the way home for a relaxing soak.

Our fully-furnished home offers guests stunning lake views and all the amenities of home with full kitchen, bathroom and laundry.

Parents, there is a porta cot and highchair available for the wee ones, as well as games and movies to keep them entertained during wet weather.

For the outdoors, we invite you to make use of the inflatables, lifejackets and kayak on site.

Take a short stroll the lake, pack a picnic and enjoy a full day in the sun.

Our home is your home - Enjoy.

Please note:
Whareroa Village charm comes from its remoteness, but this does mean that the nearest store is 20 minutes away. Turangi is the closest town, a 30-minute drive so it's important to stock up before heading out.

Guests are expected to leave the house clean and tidy.

Linen provided.

Property manager

Lainey and Dee Te Whatu

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 818 square feet

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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 not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
Whareroa Lake Escape Kuratau
"Te Hokinga" Lakeside Escape
Whareroa Lake Escape Private vacation home
Whareroa Lake Escape Private vacation home Kuratau

About the neighborhood

Kuratau

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Whareroa Village, a neighborhood in Kuratau. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Pureora Forest Park, while Tongariro National Trout Centre and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 6 min walk
  • Kuratau Jetty - 21 min drive
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 23 min drive
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 27 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Floating Rock Cafe - 21 min drive
  • Kuratau River Wines - 21 min drive
  • Omori Estate - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whareroa Lake Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whareroa Lake Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whareroa Lake Escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whareroa Lake Escape located?

Located in Whareroa Village, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Taupo and within 16 mi (25 km) of Pureora Forest Park and Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

denise w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Whareroa Bach
Absolutely loved the location. So quiet with a lovely view. A pleasant walk to the lake. Nice sandy beaches which were not busy, and the lake is so nice to swim in. Also enjoyed the DVD collection.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little bach
Great communication with owner, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Wareroa
It was fantastic. Everything you could want and more. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely place with us we absolutely loved it. We will be back again if you will have us .once again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ROSS F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely area
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has lovely lake views and lovely outdoor living and is a short walk to the lake. Overall it is very comfortable, nice and light and with good heating if you need it. It had everything that we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolla

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay highly recommend 10 out of 10
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liberio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, lake views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, warm and friendly atmosphere in this batch
Good communication from owners, lovely view of the lake we have had a great family experience
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Sharmila B.

Family Holiday
We are a family of 5 and spent 10 nights at this property in January. Whareroa is a sleepy backwater, 15 mins from Omori/Kuratau. It was extremely quiet even in peak holiday season. Bach has lake views and comfortable beds. Kitchen is very basic - suggest bring a good knife and frying pan. Great shower (though you have to bail it out a little after use bc of position of plughole) Broadband limited bc on rural broadband service. Owners were responsive to problems w TV access by lifting requirement to limit internet use, which was appreciated. Heatpump/air conditioning not functioning, but we didn’t need to use either during our stay. All in all, good value for money in a pretty special part of NZ.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a great place to 'get away from it all'. It was well provided with dvd's and games etc, thank you :-). There were food staples in the cupboard and plenty of bedding. Very, very good. The only issue we had was actually finding the place - the numbering is not very visible from the road and particularly with the dimming light of day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022