10/10 Excellent
Lance R.
23 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Treasure
Lance R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 783 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kuratau, South West Lake Taupo
- Kuratau Jetty13 min walk
- Lake Taupo14 min walk
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools11 min drive
- Taupo (TUO)52 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake
Located in a quiet grove, our home has a modern open plan living area which flows out to a large outdoor living area, featuring a private back yard with all day sun.
Within walking distance there is a large lakefront reserve, cafe, tennis courts, kids playground and bush walks to explore.
The general store is a 5 minute drive and 2 boat ramps just a minute away.
A modern take on kiwi Bach with the 3 bedrooms and bathroom located off the perfectly sized open plan living area, a double ranch slider leads out to the deck, patio and bbq area featuring year round sun and privacy.
Cozy yet surprisingly spacious with plenty of warmth and light coming from the high up north facing windows, while during the cooler months the gas fire quickly warms the whole house.
Fully equiped entertainers kitchen with island bench.
Family sized bathroom with full laundry alcove.
Two bedrooms have queen beds and the third bedroom has king single and a set of single bunks, all made up with linen ready to go.
We also have a Porta cot and high chair for the little ones.
Kids will love the back lawn for games and quiet grove with gentle slope for bikes and scootering.
Off street parking for 2 cars or car and a boat.
Perfect base for Whakapapa ski field, Tongariro crossing and various mountain biking or walking tracks.
Arrive, unpack and relax. No need to worry about making beds as
your beds are made up for you, with your towels at the end of each bed. Wifi is unavailable, but there is excellent mobile coverage at the house.
Within walking distance there is a large lakefront reserve, cafe, tennis courts, kids playground and bush walks to explore.
The general store is a 5 minute drive and 2 boat ramps just a minute away.
A modern take on kiwi Bach with the 3 bedrooms and bathroom located off the perfectly sized open plan living area, a double ranch slider leads out to the deck, patio and bbq area featuring year round sun and privacy.
Cozy yet surprisingly spacious with plenty of warmth and light coming from the high up north facing windows, while during the cooler months the gas fire quickly warms the whole house.
Fully equiped entertainers kitchen with island bench.
Family sized bathroom with full laundry alcove.
Two bedrooms have queen beds and the third bedroom has king single and a set of single bunks, all made up with linen ready to go.
We also have a Porta cot and high chair for the little ones.
Kids will love the back lawn for games and quiet grove with gentle slope for bikes and scootering.
Off street parking for 2 cars or car and a boat.
Perfect base for Whakapapa ski field, Tongariro crossing and various mountain biking or walking tracks.
Arrive, unpack and relax. No need to worry about making beds as
your beds are made up for you, with your towels at the end of each bed. Wifi is unavailable, but there is excellent mobile coverage at the house.
Property manager
elizld126
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kuratau
Located in Kuratau, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
Kuratau, South West Lake Taupo
What's nearby
- Kuratau Jetty - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Lake Taupo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 31 min drive - 41.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Floating Rock Cafe - 9 min walk
- Lakeland House Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Kuratau River Wines - 10 min walk
- Omori Estate - 19 min walk
- Brew Juice & Espresso Bar - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
darryl R.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
darryl R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathon
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jonathon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy M.
26 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini break
Kathy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emma M.
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wee gem
Emma M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Larry H.
5 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, but no internet, no smart TV, and moths
Larry H.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Letitia W.
3 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Letitia W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig D.
23 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 week Family summer holiday
Craig D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
logan H.
20 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, gas fire heated it up in no time.
logan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
14 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent quite batch
Jessica W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Stephen H.
30 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay at.
Stephen H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Danielle B.
5 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and fun
Danielle B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Loryn E.
4 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Loryn E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
19 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Paradise
Dan M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Jennie C.
27 Dec 2018
Modern, clean and really comfortable place to stay :-)
Jennie C.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas K.
19 July 2018
A lovely place to stay!
Nicholas K.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Todd M.
2 June 2018
Great little set up, super tidy and felt very welcoming.
Todd M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jillian S.
30 Dec 2017
Lovely quiet, tidy and clean bach - always a restful place to stay.
Jillian S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Fred N.
28 Nov 2017
This is a great location if you're interested in hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Fred N.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Greta C.
21 Oct 2017
Fantastic place!
Greta C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
18 July 2017
Location was great and property lovely.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
3 June 2017
Beautifully presented place, very well fitted out, lovely and clean, plenty of space and nice and wa
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
3 June 2017
Beautifully presented place, very well fitted out, lovely and clean, plenty of space and nice and wa
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
14 Apr 2017
A real little treasure, we'll laid out, comfortably furnished and we'll located in Kuratau.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
7 Apr 2017
The cottage was very clean, tidy and comfortable and had all that you would need in a home away from
About the host
Hosted by elizld126
We have owned our Lake Taupo holiday home for over 16 years.
We have named our families holiday home " Iti Taonga" which is the Maori name for "Our Little Treasure" holiday Retreat, in Kuratau Lake Taupo.
We set up our holiday retreat, and equipped our home with all you would need, including the Porta Cot.
I have an Accounting background, and Ken has business background. We enjoy travelling overseas and have visited many beautiful places.
We also are cyclists and are enjoying discovering other areas around New Zealand. We have completed the "Otago Rail Trail" in Central Otago, South Island of New Zealand.
We have named our families holiday home " Iti Taonga" which is the Maori name for "Our Little Treasure" holiday Retreat, in Kuratau Lake Taupo.
We set up our holiday retreat, and equipped our home with all you would need, including the Porta Cot.
I have an Accounting background, and Ken has business background. We enjoy travelling overseas and have visited many beautiful places.
We also are cyclists and are enjoying discovering other areas around New Zealand. We have completed the "Otago Rail Trail" in Central Otago, South Island of New Zealand.
Why they chose this property
Our Little Treasure Cottage is perfect place to enjoy a little piece of New Zealands hidden paradise. Kuratau is off SH 41 and is a family friendly area.
Your family can share special memories with many bush walks, and a beautiful lakeside reserve to walk around.
On cooler evening relax by our cosy gas log fire. A short walk to the children's play area and tennis courts.
Walk to Floating Rock cafe for a coffee or enjoy a glass wine with a yummy woodfire pizza.
Your family can share special memories with many bush walks, and a beautiful lakeside reserve to walk around.
On cooler evening relax by our cosy gas log fire. A short walk to the children's play area and tennis courts.
Walk to Floating Rock cafe for a coffee or enjoy a glass wine with a yummy woodfire pizza.
What makes this property unique
Explore the bush walks; wonderful Tui's and bird life around the area for all your family to enjoy.
Mt. Ruapehu is only a 40 Minutes drive away. Take a trip on the new Sky Waka Gondola at the mountain, the soak in the Tokaanu Hot Pools after a day exploring the Tongariro World Heritage Area.
Mt. Ruapehu is only a 40 Minutes drive away. Take a trip on the new Sky Waka Gondola at the mountain, the soak in the Tokaanu Hot Pools after a day exploring the Tongariro World Heritage Area.
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