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The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons

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Outdoor dining
Large Safe Back Section
Exterior
Back section towards river reserve
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

twin singles (2)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons

This older, original style, character Bach is a holiday cottage for all seasons and for all reasons. Not only is it ideally positioned for the enthusiastic fishermen, being adjacent to the Judges Pool on the Tongariro River, it is also a wonderful holiday cottage for families.

The Property backs onto the river reserve and it is an easy wander out through the section and down to the river to fish or to enjoy short or long walks along the river banks.

The Fishing Bach is ideally located 35 minutes from Mount Ruapehu and the Tongariro National park and all that this area offers, with skiing and the other outdoor pursuits such as biking and hiking, especially the famous Tongariro Crossing.

Nearby attractions include the wonderful Lake Taupo, (5mins), Hot Pools at Tokaanu, (5mins), and the bustling tourist town of Taupo, (30mins). There is also the Kaimanawa Forest Park a short drive away.

Turangi has a New World supermarket and a small shopping centre which caters for most requirements, including the best meat pies! There is a covered swimming pool complex and mini golf all within walking distance.

The Fishing Bach is a self contained cottage on a large back section. It is ideal and safe for children who can bring their bikes and enjoy playing outdoors.

The Bach sleeps a maximum of 6 people, with 3 bedrooms in all. It has a cosy living area with an open fireplace, essential in winter and a separate dining room. It has one bathroom with a shower/shub, a tidy compact kitchen and a washing machine and dryer.

There is plenty of parking for cars and boats on the property.

Bed Linen is provided. Bring own bath towels, but can be provided for extra fee of $3 each.

There is a cleaning fee of $85 per stay.
Special conditions:
Sugar, coffee, tea, flour, salt, are in the cupboard for your use and long life milk is in the fridge for your first cup of tea on arrival.

The Fishing bach is made available for use on the condition that it is cared for (we like it!) Please accept that any undue damage may be charged for.
We are pet friendly and are happy to have your well behaved pets stay with you. There is a large internal garage where they can easily be housed. Please ask for details.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

susiod799

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Turangi, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 19 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Fantastic bach, everything we needed for a relaxing stay, will come and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach Turangi
Very cosy Bach in quiet, private location next to the river walk
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

peter t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old bach
In a lovely little town at the other end of the lake and river at the back door is this rustic old style bach. Great for families. Big back garden. Perhaps a bigger tv and netflix/sky wouldn't go astray but plenty of great reading with a well thought out library of books on hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend! Perfect bach in Turangi!
We loved our stay at Susie's fishing bach. It is in a perfect location right on the Tongariro river with access right out from the backyard. A cute old style bach that is perfect for a family stay. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend to all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic charmer
Great location. The Fishing Bach is the real thing in the right spot. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Retreat.
I write this while watching the birds in the enormous back garden which would be heaven for children. Located minutes from the town centre, this bach was comfortable and welcoming with a well-stocked kitchen in terms of glasses, bowls etc Fans are available should you need them. Susie was extremely responsive and helpful with a request which we greatly appreciated. All in all, a lovely place for a stay in Turangi. (My only “complaint”, and it applies to all the baches, is that you cannot leave any doors or windows open at night because nothing has screens so the moths and insects have free rein.)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Great location and had everything we could possibly need. Loved the big backyard and the river walking trails being so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Comfortable cottage with character in a peaceful location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Fishing Bach. Delightful garden filled with bird life with easy access to walks along the beautiful river. The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious for two. Totally agree the recommended pies at the local bakery are delicious. WiFi was limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

SP S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Unterkunft!
Ein Ferienhaus wie man es sich wünscht. Groß, riesiger Garten, Natur, alles vorhanden was man braucht, sehr freundliche hilfsbereite Vermieter. Empfehlenswert!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Commons g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cosy very wholsome
We had such a blast as a family of 4 plus one extra adult. Our boys are 5 and 6 and they loved the back gate on the property to the river. The backyard for throwing the ball around and the river trail with their bikes. We enjoyed meals in the seperate dining room woth glorious morning sun. We had all the utensils to have a great bbq. We would definitely be back. The host provided us with everythijg w e needed and was very obliging.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazidah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Paradise in Turangi
My wife and I absolutely loved our time spent at the Fishing Bach. It's a low key, no fuss spot to stay when you're in the area. I was able to sneak out the backyard to fish a little as well, the access to the Tongariro River is perfect. We stayed here while also hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and enjoyed being in Turangi moreso than Taupo. We look forward to making another trip here again hopefully!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect one night get away
We stayed at the fishing batch overnight coming back from Mount Maunganui.A quaint little batch closely located to the beautiful Tongariro River. The hosts went out of their way to accommodate us, which we really appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Was a great spot to stop in. Very much a kiwi Bach style which is what we were after. The host was absolutely lovely and accommodated us with care. Loved being able to have our dogs with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Bach in Beautiful Town
Great Bach, lovely town, excellent and responsive host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful batch
We had an amazing saty jn this batch. Theres is plenty of sapace for the whole family and the house is perfect for a group of 5. The area is good for entrace to regional parks and fishing. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Bach
We found the garden, the trees and birdsong and sound of the river, and the bbq all very restful after a while travelling. The property was exactly as described, comfortably worn- in around some edges. We would have liked to stay a while longer We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Bach
Awesome bach, great location. Definitely stay there again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishermen
Great location, perfect for a fishing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maylene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful haven
We loved the idyllic restful garden The cottage is charming, welcoming and comfortable. We had a wonderful few days resting, writing, cooking and going for the occasional excursion. A perfect stay and many thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, lovely stay
Had a great stay here with some friends. Lovely house and garden, peaceful location, well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful place!
We loved the house and the yard. Really felt at home here. Walked out the back gate and along the river trail. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JJ J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome get away
Lovely setting, quiet large section with short walk to river, Fishmen love the access to river and us Ladies enjoyed the house and walks. Many Thanks, for sharing your family bach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royce E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tongariro Accomodation:
Due to a brand new family member deciding to turn up on the week of our stay we had to cancel our prepaid trip one day out from arrival, the river Bach owner was very accomodating allowing us to stay at a later more suitable date in the future, communication was both prompt and thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by susiod799

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My husband's family have been coming to Turangi for 60 years and built the bach next door which we still have and use regularly. So we consider ourselves locals although we don't actually live in Turangi. Our children all love it here and are now bringing their own children to holiday in this wonderful part of the New Zealand.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because it is next door to our own bach, in an area we love and we wanted to retain the special environment we have here for us and others to enjoy as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

The old world charm of a family fishing bach which is right on the doorstep of the famous Tongariro river for keen trout fishing people and super handy to skiing, mountain hiking, walking and bike trails. Snow, sun, lakes and rivers on offer.Or just enjoy the peace of your surroundings, You can be spoilt for choice.

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English
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