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A peaceful haven on the edge of lake Taupo

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Kids enjoying the lake
The Giants chair
The Tongariro river
walk along the edge of Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo- a 2 minute walk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whareroa Village, Kuratau
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A peaceful haven on the edge of lake Taupo

The bach is 9.5 km from the SH32 turnoff, signposted Whareroa Village.
Hear the birdsong early morning and enjoy the view of pristine lake and sky with the lights of Taupo and Turangi at night.

The house is on an unfenced gentle-sloping section. Relax in the well heated house or explore the area.

Walk five minutes down to the beach for swimming, launching your boat at the ramp, exploring the nature reserve, or fly-fishing at the mouth of the Whareroa Stream. Fishing license and boat ramp fees may be paid online.

The Whakapapa Skifield is 40 minutes drive south from Whareroa.
There is a general store 19.8 km south at Omori and a supermarket at Turangi. The Tokaanu Thermal Baths are close by on the way to Turangi.

For trampers and bush-walkers, explore at Pukawa or Omori.

Drive 15 minutes north up the Western Bay Road (SH32) to the Waihaha Track, or south through Tokaanu and up the hill on SH47 to Lake Rotopounamu.

The Tongariro National Trout Centre is a short distance south from Turangi on SH1.

The bach has open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, a double room with queen-size bed and a second bedroom with two single beds, all with a view of the lake. There's a double sofa-bed in the lounge and a combined laundry, shower and toilet.

The house has a stove, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, radio, TV with Freeview, DVD, and a BBQ on the deck.

Please supply your own bed linen, pillows, blankets, towels, tea towels, personal bathroom requirements. Cleaning materials are supplied.

Smoking not allowed.
No pets.

Extras: NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels)

Property manager

robynt861

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Kuratau

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Whareroa Village, a neighbourhood in Kuratau. Tongariro National Trout Centre and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at River Vineyard and The Kinloch Club. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Whareroa Village, Kuratau

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 23 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 26 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 43 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 67 min drive - 84.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is A peaceful haven on the edge of lake Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A peaceful haven on the edge of lake Taupo?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A peaceful haven on the edge of lake Taupo?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is A peaceful haven on the edge of lake Taupo located?

Located in Whareroa Village, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Taupo and within 20 miles (32 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Tongariro National Park and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place To Stay
Perfect little place, suits our family great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini break with a stunning view
Brilliant kiwi bach, less than 5 mins walk to the lake.Everything we needed for a fews day away from routine.Would be very cosy in the winter too with its log fire.Thanks so much, we'll be back.Not the crowds of taupo but only an hour drive away
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great dtay
My daughter and I, the cottage was comfortable with great views over Lake Taupo. As it’s summer we sat outside as much as we could. The beds were comfortable ,all rooms other than bathroom have lake views. Whareros is off the beaten track but a lovely corner. My only problem was getting into the shower, my knees don’t bend very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Little Bach
Great place to stay for our little family, nice and clean and tidy 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate holiday home
Great location and views of both lake and cliffs behind. Super clean and well set up. Robyn was a very kind host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy little house
Was perfect for a nice weekend away from the hustle and bustle of life. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quick getaway
Bach is a small house essentially so has everything you need, awesome big deck with an amazing view, 5 min walk to the lake, we will definitely be back when we have more time to enjoy it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lloyd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fishermen's dream location
The location so handy to the south west end of lake Taupo, with great elevated views to see conditions on the water. Within a safe quiet community. Batch sited well with great out door decking. Indoor comfortable and adequate. Some standeds of improvement would help improvement the experience and desire to return. Like better pressure in shower. Cleaning product like dishwashing liquid refilled. But all in all highly recommend this as a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Fabulous as always
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

alice k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
A lovely home away from home and has all you need for a relaxing stay. The new deck is wonderful, from which we enjoyed the view, read books and relaxed with a drink in hand.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
loved our stay. batch met all our needs, nice walk to lake. we would love to stay again.
very good stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C., Auckland, NewZealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy with great posy
Great little bach in a beautiful location. Had everything we needed for our short stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bobs Bach - Fantastic !!!!
Thank you so much Robyn for a wonderful stay we will definitely be back. Property was spotless and view was amazing. Thanks for being so great to deal with !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply delightful, traditional bach
Fabulously situated in a quaint little bay on the western shore of Lake Taupo, Bob’s Bach is a great example of a clean & well maintained, traditional bach. It is a very well equipped property & handy to the lakeside, only 5 minutes walk down the hill. Robyn was so helpful & very prompt in her communications. Spending a couple of nights here to myself was a wonderful experience & I really look forward staying again in future & bringing my husband & kids next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Easy place to stay. Spotless and equipped with everything you need. Great for families

10/10 Excellent

Louine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped Bach, a very enjoyable stay.
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nichola H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
A lovely place to get away from it all. So relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas 2019
Whareroa has a very pretty lakefront and a stunning cliff backdrop. The Bach had everything we needed for an easy stay. It had a beautiful outlook to the lake and was a nice place to relax on Christmas Day.

10/10 Excellent

Gulay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A family trip for the weekend
We stayed in the bach for two nights with our two kids. There were enough heaters to keep the bach warm and had everything we needed in the bach. We woke up to stunning views around the house but did not have time to appreciate the view on both days as we directly headed to skiing. We plan to stay there again in summer to enjoy the beautiful surrounding. Kids loved the wide variety of DVDs. The owner was very helpful on text giving us all the information we needed. We will be back:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Javed S., Manukau

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Batch
Beautiful view from the back. We enjoyed the house and the location was very good. Robyn was very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna R.

Beautiful bach by the shores of Taupo
The bach had everything we needed, comfortable, warm and a stunning view on the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Fantastic Bach with great views
Had a great weekend staying at Bobs Bach. Well appointed with everything needed for a holiday. Thanks Robyn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

A great stay in a great location!
Our family had a great time away at Bob's Bach in Whareroa Village. Very comfortable and had everything we wanted. A 5 minute stroll down to the lake beach where the kids has a blast swimming and playing. We brought a boat along and it was very easy to park it on the road outside the bach and there is great launching at the quiet boat ramp.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ayla M.

The property was homely and created the perfect winter getaway!
The property was homely and created the perfect winter getaway! Amazing views of the lake and snowy mountains. Beautiful ?? Heaters were provided which were very useful this time of the year.
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10/10 Excellent

Ester L.

Perfectly well cared for bach in a peaceful isolated settlement.
Perfectly well cared for bach in a peaceful isolated settlement. We three were warm and toastie with the heaters on, mountains near and Lake Taupo out the window. Lovely winters get away.

About the host

Hosted by robynt861

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This is a much loved family Bach and we hope you will care for it and respect it as we do.

Why they chose this property

This property has a full kitchen, deck and a wonderful view of the lake and the hills beyond. It is warm and comfortable.

What makes this property unique

Lots of walking tracks and secluded beaches