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Lake view, lake level, lake side

Kuratau vacation home with kitchen

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Dining
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kuratau, Kuratau
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kuratau

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Taupō and Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools is within 9 miles (15 km) and Tongariro National Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Taupō - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 17 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lakeland House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake view, lake level, lake side

Wake up and smell the fresh lake and mountain air from this comfortable and cosy original kiwi bach. Lovely lake views from the kitchen and lounge with a safe, sandy, swimming beach right at the end of the lawn.

Heat pump ensures the house is nice and warm in the winter and air conditioned in the summer to keep you cool if required.

If you want a holiday where you can fish, waterski, snow ski, swim, close to great walking tracks, ten minutes from hot pools, get some peace and quiet, do lots of relaxing and reading - then look no further.

Plenty of room for tents on the front lawn and parking for a boat and a couple of cars. Boat ramp at the end of the driveway.
Special conditions:
Check out by 10am in peak periods. Please check with Benedict regarding
your check out time as you may be able to check out later if no one
coming in same day. Pets are allowed, however, PLEASE KEEP PETS OFF
FURNITURE, ESPECIALLY WET PETS! Smoking outside. A cleaning fee is
payable of $60.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smokng is not allowed inside. Smoking outside.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

You must remove all your rubbish when departing.
Linen is not provided, you need to take your own sheets, pillow cases and towels.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please keep pets off furniture and beds

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smokng is not allowed inside. Smoking outside.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake view, lake level, lake side to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.9 mi (53-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake view, lake level, lake side have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake view, lake level, lake side to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Kuratau Jetty. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lake view, lake level, lake side offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake view, lake level, lake side?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lake view, lake level, lake side?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake view, lake level, lake side?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake view, lake level, lake side have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lake view, lake level, lake side have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake view, lake level, lake side to downtown Kuratau?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Kuratau.

Lake view, lake level, lake side Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great to stay at the bach. House is well stocked and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Second time staying at this place. And loved it again. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

We had a fabulous time here again. Such a beautiful spot and a perfect bach for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew T.

Beautiful location

The heaters in the bedroom didn't work. House is uninsulated, so not good for winter. Dog exercise area was fantastic. The lighting in the lounge was terrible for reading and knitting, which we did a lot of when the TV reception failed on our last night. The kitchen lighting was also pretty bad. I don't remember if the property description said that there was no WIFI, but there wasn't. That would have been okay if we'd been able to read or knit in the evening, but the lighting prevented that. And the mattress in the main bedroom was way past its use-by date.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon N., Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet lake house

Great view and access to the swimming beach. A little rustic but that made it all the more cozy. If the kids are looking forward to wifi there is none available so more dedicated family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte d., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Loved our stay kids loved it :) awesome kiwi bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

miki b.

Old school bach

Perfect for what we needed. Great location, very old school kiwi bach. Lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brett F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas holiday

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

Another fantastic holiday here! Love being able to bring the dogs. Great location and everything you need for a break away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo & Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

Fabulous holiday in a fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Xmas bliss

Location is perfect, Bach is good old kiwi Bach life. Perfect for our stay. Blessed with perfect weather
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great kiwi bach

Was a great location and accurate in description, roomier than I had anticipated. Although winter and typical older style bach it was warm and cosy. Definitely would be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trout slaying weekend

It was awesome very thankful they allow people to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming character filled bach.

Well stocked and well placed bach. Loved view and access to lake. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nakita H.

Old but fit for purpose

The batch is old, I was a little disappointed on arrival that one of the bedrooms stunk of cigarettes (ah the days when people smoked inside), the carpet was covered in dog hair and has likely been years since the batch has had a good vacuum (I tried but the vacuum cleaner was useless). We had to fix up handles that fell off pans, struggled with the oven (and bbq) and had to fix some of the slats in the master bedroom after a terrible night's sleep. BUT all that aside with 2 toddlers, and dogs in tow the home being rough actually made it a very relaxed holiday as we were not worried about shoes inside etc etc. The location is prime! Right on the lake and the section was great for an Easter egg hunt. We had a great time and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lakeside bach

Stayed with family at the relaxing lakeside bach. Spent time walking, swimming and boating. Was great being handy to everything. Bach was comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Bank holiday weekend

Stunning location right on the beach. Best stay. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very comfortable place

A restful place for 2 very tired people. The Freeview tv didn’t work but all else was fab. VRBO sent us a CheckIn process… the codes sent kept coming faster than 15 minutes as was meant to be so the CheckIn emailed code was a disastrous experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

roslyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake stay

Lovely spot right on the lake lots to do with walks a local cafe and the lake activities. Comfortable and easy holiday with the family and out little dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi O.

Lake front holiday

Fantastic location - thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

Great bach in excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly placed Bach

We loved our stay in Kuratau - being right next to the swimming area and boat ramp was fantastic - our family could park at the house and walk down to the ski area to meet us at the boat and we could just pop out and swim whenever the heat got too much. It meant we really got to enjoy making use of the lake. Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

Great spot, so much to do with the kids and easy to get to boat ramp. Lovely location, would love to be back asap and really didn’t want to leave. Cool kiwi batch! super easy communication and a pleasure to deal with!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

As always, love our stay here! Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing abode

This Bach is in a very relaxing area. The hostess is very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023