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Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests

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Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kuratau, Turangi
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests

This sunny, warm holiday home is the perfect fit for families and groups wanting to be located at the Southern end of Lake Taupo with all its attractions. Enjoy fishing, rafting, the trout hatchery, and only drive 40 minutes to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and 45 minutes to nearby Ruapehu ski fields. Boasting a modern kitchen, 2 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms including a bunk room, means 2 families (up to 12 people) can easily fit into this simple, yet comfortable property.

Enjoy all the the normal amenities of home including a full kitchen, 2 modern bathrooms, and laundry.

This light and funky home has a bunk room, bathroom and living & kitchen areas on the ground floor.

Open the large doors in summer, and from here step out onto a large deck with mountain views and north facing for all day sun. There is plenty of room outside, with a large flat lawn, ideal for family games and summer entertaining.

Or through winter, cosy up at night next to the indoor wood fire.

Upstairs, you will find 2 x double and 2 x single (very small rooms), along with a second bathroom.

This property is ‘bring your own, if this doesn’t suit, linen can be hired for a small fee of $10pp.
Please note guests make their own beds on arrival.

All beds are provided with pillows and duvet with covers. You will need to provide your own sheets and pillowslips.

There is a large flat area for parking a boat.

PLEASE NOTE - This home is a bach. The painting isn’t perfect, and there is the odd bug! If you don’t like that it’s not hotel quality, don’t book it. And don’t complain about simple things as this is a clean, comfortable option and 99% of our guests love it!
It is not a huge home, but it is well set out.
It is not recommended for 12 adults - as 6 of the beds are bunks. For a short stay it is ok though and great for an overnight after Tongariro. Works perfectly for 2 families :)

Property manager

Tessa
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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

About the area

Kuratau

Located in Kuratau, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
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Kuratau, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Taupo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 31 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lakeland House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Omori Estate - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brew Juice & Espresso Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Lake Taupo Bach, great for Lake Taupo and Tongariro guests located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) 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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kurutau
Nice property with everything that you need for a comfortable stay. BBQ hadn’t been cleaned and didn’t operate ( no gas or something else. The green waste bin had general rubbish in it so not sure how good the servicing between stays is. Very well equipped house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dale N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
70 years young catch up
Great place to stay. Everything you needed. We did have to supply our own dish washing powder. not a biggy! A friendly note to owners: More coffee cups required for a big group booking and the stove and range hood needs attention. I would have liked to have left it cleaner, but the vacuum could not do the job. Still would recommend it to others, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kuratau
Hi I may of left a pink pouch with earrings some heirloom in a side drawer in bunk room. I would appreciate it if you could please have a look. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in lovely neighborhood
Our family stayed for 2 days in hopes of hiking in the nearby national park for a view of what Hobbit fans would call Mount Doom. Your house was a nice cozy setting in a nice neighborhood. We enjoyed the trail that went down to the riverside. Our host was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding (nieces)
Beautiful location, great to hosting guests
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
A really fabulous bach, which housed 3 couples and children easily. Really well set up home, and an awesome deck, which essentially adds another 2 living areas. We all loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kuratau
Great house with everything you may need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Good family retreat, nice and quiet with plenty of space in the house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for groups
The house was perfect for our group competition in a nearby sports event. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
Beautiful property, with everything you would ever need. There are some great walks around the area and the wonderful lake to swim in, plus a nice cafe. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Very comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the beach
Liked Kururtau - lots of great beaches and pretty
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this house! Perfect for two families and really well set up.
Fantastic!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Foa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Great place to relax. Everything we needed was provided. Luxury for the kids as they loved that they had their own TV in their room. Thank you Tessa for your quick response when needed and for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome long weekend
Well kept, modern and comfortable. We had a great stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable
The description is accurate - this house is perfect for extended family I would just add that the bunk room is the only bedroom in the ground floor and the stairs are reasonably steep - if you were to have seniors or limited mobility guests Great kitchen and open plan living area on to partly covered deck. Communication with property manager was excellent We enjoyed our stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Mathew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay will come back
We booked for two families unfortunately one family couldn’t come due to delta level conditions since no refund we had to come , but we enjoyed the stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet break
Really nice house to take some time out at. Warm, well set out house and close to some really good walks and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family catch up
Absolutely nothing bad it, totally exceeded our expectations. Was a extended family catch up and will be booking this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fabulous!
Stunning holiday home, had everything we needed and more! As seasoned holidayers in Kuratua, it was lovely to return this summer and stay in such an incredible location and home. Communication with Tess was excellent and we will DEFINITELY be hoping too book again for next summer. 10/10 recommend staying here ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Charlotte D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Beautiful location. Size of property perfect for our needs. Great layout of rooms. Well equipped. Nice and quiet. Only worry was the kitchen tap that was leaking. Would definitely book again.

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, warm, clean house
Really great stay. Kuratau is such a beautiful place. We loved the walks and returning back to the house to make use of the wonderful kitchen and fireplace. We will definitely be returning.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great extender family stay at this batch. The house was as described and had all that we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, warm and clean. Easy walk to beautiful lake. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tessa

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