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Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach

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River Retreat
Outside seating
River Retreat
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Turangi, Turangi
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • River Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet

main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach

A place to relax and enjoy nature's attractions, on Turangi's most beautiful riverside area in Taupahi Road. This spacious and modernised riverside home is well set up with everything for comfort , so you can relax and recharge or take advantage of all the activities available close by in the Central North Island.Just two minutes walk to world famous fishing pools such as the Breakfast Pool and Major Jones. There is no shortage of local activities with fabulous river and mountain walks, some fantastic bike tracks to suit all levels of rider (2 adult bikes available in garage), hot pools , a lovely golf course 5 mins drive away, ski fields, cafes , including one cafe at the top of our driveway, and restaurants all just minutes away. The Lake is only a 5 minute drive and has a great boat ramp at Tokaanu (10 min drive). River Retreat offers excellent off street parking for cars and is right next door to Brook Mews - another holiday cottage available through bookabach which could also be booked for reunions and large group visits.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay, except for long weekends and Christmas holidays. Long weekends have a 3 night minimum stay.
Linen available for additional charge. Portacot, baby bedding and highchair supplied. Smokers must smoke outside (use covered deck) . Cleaning fee of $75 applies.

Well behaved pets OK with prior arrangement.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$60.00 per stay);

Property manager

reklaww4
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 19 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach located?

This family-friendly Turangi holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turangi Break
Nice central place to stay in Turangi. Short walk to shops. Coffee next door and lovely river walks. Nice quiet area
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The property was very spacious and very well equipped, in a fabulous location. We loved the quirkinesss of the house, enjoyed the games room in the garage and even had a soak in the "lilac" bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Great house good location
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edie-May J., Papatoetoe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Had everything we needed for our stay. Would recommend to all
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raima R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Retreat
The River Retreat had everything we needed and more. The bikes were great, rode the river trail, the fire place was second to none. We attended a wedding in Turangi and loved the 3 days there. Very handy to numerous places. We would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The great kiwi Bach
We stay here every year - has everything you need and is really homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Tidy and generous-sized house in a great location. Tessa was also a great host and very responsive. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Property was well equipped. Plenty of room. Nice and warm with the fire going. Hosts were really helpful and easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous vacation
Had a fantastic time staying at the cottage. It’s warm welcoming and spacious enough for a family. The fishing was great and the location of the cottage is great. Thanks to the hosts for allowing us to stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous holiday
We stay at this fabulous property every year for our family vacation. love how spacious and warm the house is with the fantastic fireplace going. Love that we can bring our dogs with us. I would like to thank the host for allowing us to use of their home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
Such a great stay, the house is spacious and clean. The fireplace warms the whole house up. The garden was great for our pup and the games room fun when it was too wet to go out. Good location from the snow and close to the river for fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and fun in Turangi
Great location. The house has everything you need. We loved the garage with pool table and dart boards. Loved the Cafe being super close. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best bach in Turangi!
Love staying here in this comfortable and homely bach - and have stayed three times now. Plenty of room and has everything you need. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect home away from home
this is a very comfortable and well provisioned bach, it was a home away from home and so well positioned, close to the river, very quiet with no noise from the highway. Next door to cute cafe and fishing shop, and also to the highway underpass to get into Turangi by foot or bicycle. Highly recommended for any families looking for a peaceful break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great kiwi bach
The Bach was very tidy and well equipped with everything we needed. It was a cold weekend so was thankful for the fire which kept us nice and warm! Bach in great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome bach
We have stayed at this house many times and keep coming back as it is perfect for us. Very comfortable with plenty of room, close to the Creel cafe and the Tongariro river for fishing. We look forward to the next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Great for a guys fishing trip! Lovely warm fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Retreat
Spacious and comfortable. Fire warmed the whole house. Comfy beds and well stocked kitchen and pantry. Close to town and stroll to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Retreat
Had a good three days fishing the Tongariro. Great place for a fishing base. Has all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
Spacious living area. Older type house. Close to cafe and nice stroll to township. Lovely river walk and great bike rides
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Have stayed here many times, old but a great place to stay. Large lounge/kitchen/dining masterbed had ensuite. Pet friendly. Always available if you need to get hold of them. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turangi accomodation
Great communication + very obliging. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
This property provides you with all your essentials for a short stay, including a washing machine, tumble dryer, and a dishwasher. Great location, and just a short stroll to the river and trail. Fab base for a spot of fishing or biking. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
Stayed for 3 nights, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Once we had the fire going it warmed up a treat and was very cosy. Firewood was plentiful which was fantastic. Loved the fact it the bach had a dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer to use if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stepen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real Batch
This is a real batch you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in the door with the added bonus of having the excellent creel cafe a few doors down
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by reklaww4

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What makes this property unique

Games cupboard, pool table and books for indoor recreation. Cosy woodburner and good supply of wood,

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