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4 Bedroom Bach in Native Bush

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Sleep Out and Main Bach
Private Frontage
From the Road
Sleep Out and Main Bach
Back towards Te Arahori Road

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 1045 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Te Arahori Road, Kuratau, Kuratau, 1234
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Sleepout bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

4 Bedroom Bach in Native Bush

Set in native bush, private section surrounded by reserve and trees. 1 min drive to Kuratau boat ramp or a couple of minutes to the Omori Boat Ramp.

Surrounded by reserve land including bush walks to the lake, 5 mins walk from the children's playground, petanque, basketball hoop, tennis courts, meadows and community hall. Plenty of walking tracks to be enjoyed within the Kuratau/Omori/Pukawa catchment area.

Lake Taupo trout just waiting to be caught and smoked to your taste.

Only 45 minutes drive to Whakapapa skifield, Tongariro Crossing, National Park.

A must do on everyone's bucket list!
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. No pets. Bring own duvet covers, sheets, towels and pillowcases (linen)

Extras: Cleaning (required). NOTE: Under the Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

kevick477

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Kuratau

Located in Kuratau, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. Scuba diving, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kuratau, Kuratau

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Taupo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 31 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lakeland House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪River Wines - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bedroom Bach in Native Bush pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom Bach in Native Bush?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom Bach in Native Bush?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bedroom Bach in Native Bush located?

Situated in Kuratau, this ski holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kuratau Jetty and Lake Taupo. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Nice place, very quiet location, and close to the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Location
Amazing place to stay surrounded by native trees and bush.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friederike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for teenagers
The sleep-out is a massive plus, it was great for everyone that the teenagers had their own hut. We loved the deck and outdoor area. Furniture are quite dated but the kitchen is super well equipped and we did not miss anything. Quite central and a short walk or ride to different parts of the lake. Nice walks through the reserve right on your doorstep.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
Stayed here twice now and we just really love it. Great location to walk down to Lake. Will definitely book again. Thanks Kevin and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanau Christmas
Beautifully relaxing Bach Native bush and birds a real bonus The sleep out was perfect for the young family that was part of our group Hope to return another time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Very nice bach. Well located if you want to be on the west of the lake, very close to Kuratau and Omori boat ramps and beaches, 20 mins from Turangi. Lots of room and beds, perfect for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Amazing stay, everything was easy to follow and very straight forward! Beautiful spot in the trees just a shame about the weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

DIANE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Occasion
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your accommodation. We made ourselves at home - which was easy, as everything is already there to use. Just one thing - the TV kept dropping out & we weren't sure how to fix it so the kids watched their tablets instead. Simple instructions to follow made our stay that much more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kuratau Keeper
great condition, locality, flow, amenities and with clear instructions and prompt owner communication. Highly recommended and will return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thistle Do
Thistle Do is a comfortable, quiet, private bach surrounded by bushes at Kuratau. We stayed for an enjoyable week for our family holiday - a group of 11. There was plenty of room for us all and being lockwood it was quite soundproof. The highlight was definitely the amazing pressure in the showers. The Bach is a walk of about 10 mins away from the Lake. It is quite steeply downhill on the way there so is steeply uphill on the way back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed break
We were extremely happy with this property it was well equipped lots of room and the sleep out was brilliant giving a couple their own space to chill and lax out. Our pre teens loved their space and all slept in the one room with the bunk beds leaving a whole room unused! As soon as we arrived they had a dvd on (good selection) found the selection of board games and well just explored. We went to tokaanu thermal pools after dinner great way to finish our evening. Beds were so comfortable kitchen was well equipped I cooked us yea as soon as we got in pretty much. I highly highly recommend this bach. We will be back again if you’ll have us Thankyou very much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Really enjoyed our time here, was great space for us all and close to kuratau ramp. Really recommend this beautiful holiday home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
thistle-do
We had an awesome stay at this bach, has EVERYTHING you need! loved the split spaces that allowed the teen to hide away! comfy beds, full kitchen and the BBQ and outdoor space was well used with such stunning weather! Plenty of room on property for the boat to be parked off the road. great instructions for check in and out which made the process smooth and easy. Thanks SO much for allowing us to stay, I think it will become an annual holiday spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Good stay, cool outside area to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance W., Rotorua, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem
This place was perfect for our needs, quiet and secluded, and within an hour's drive of the skifield. Check in was easy, everything worked everything we needed was available. No wifi which I definitely consider a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential kiwi bach
Very comfortable & easy to communicate with owners. Would recommend as place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Family Get together
We were a family group 13 with young children. The house worked really well for us. It was well appointed and well equipped. We loved the outdoor space ,bush and bird life. It was an easy walk to the lake, even pushing a buggy. Thank you for sharing your property we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roddy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and peaceful
Great wee place to stay,had everything to cater for 3 generations of family at the same time. A+ from us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annie M., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect extended family getaway
This is a great property with a real family feel, you can see the care the owners have taken to make this Bach a real vacation. The native bush setting is private and its only a short walk to the lake edge. Everything you need is onsite, I would thoroughly recommend Thistle -do. Easy to book - no fuss - simple entry/exit. Kuatau is a sleepy settlement even on a busy summer weekend. It was our first visit but hopefully it won’t be our last.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at Thistle Do, with 15 of us staying for a long weekend. It was perfect for what we were after, private and spacious with lots of great bush walks around it. 10 minutes walk to the lake for a swim. It was well stocked and very well maintained. We can't wait to return again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Belinda C.

Property was spacious with everything we needed .
Property was spacious with everything we needed . Quiet location and room to park cars and boat
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wonderful secluded location within easy walking distance of the lake.
Wonderful secluded location within easy walking distance of the lake. Property very clean and in excellent condition - wonderful place to stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A well appointed property.
A well appointed property. Great place to relax - very peaceful with all the surrounding trees. The bird life was entertaining - a flock of quail, tui... Enjoyed lovely walks along the lake.

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Hosted by kevick477

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What makes this property unique

Short walk to the Lake
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