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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Omori, Waikato
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Omori

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Omori vacation home, you'll find Lake Taupo and Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools is within 9 miles (15 km) and Tongariro National Park is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kuratau Jetty - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 16 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oreti Village - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lakeland House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪River Wines - ‬16 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.

Serendipty Shelter

David & Stella look forward to hosting you in our lovely holiday home in the tranquil setting of Omori .

We are one of the few omori holiday homes where you will be dealing directly with the owners. That’s means we can offer value pricing all year round with a flat rate for the property with no additional guest fees

Please note unlike many other places we do not charge a “cleaning fee “ or a “bond” preferring instead to believe that our guests will treat our lovely holiday home and possessions with respect

Please view our feedback from previous Guests. Many of these have been repeat guests over the years.

Omori is a very central location , Situated on the southern shores of lake Taupo handy to Tongariro National Park & ski fields etc but only 40 mins from Taupo . Omori is a very family orientated location and has excellent community facilities including, All weather boat ramp , Tennis court , Excellent swimming beaches & a well stocked general store.

Regional attractions include , Trout Fishing , Tongariro national park , hot pools , mountain biking ..... and numerous other activities.

Lockwood style house 2 bedroom , sleeps 4 . lovely quiet spot in a no exit street , perfect for familys. Lake Taupo 2 mins walk away & childrens playground across the road . Large flat section with drive thru off street parking for the boat(s)

Property is now fully fenced on all sides with lockable gates on both entrances . For your enhanced safety we now have external security cameras operating

Being a Lockwood style house the house is very warm in winter with a cosy fireplace and plenty of firewood . Gas hot water also means unlimited hot water so no problem for the entire family to have hot showers after a day on the ski fields

Then kick back and watch your favourite movie or sports on the large wall mounted LCD flat screen whilst reclining in the leather lazyboy chairs , or fire up the BBQ and enjoy the evening out on the large deck with shade cover

FREE Unlimited Hi-speed Fibre WIFI now available

We look forward to hosting you in the paradise that is serendipity shelter

Property manager

David and Stella Lacey

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock 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

Serendipty Shelter Omori
Serendipty Shelter Private vacation home
Serendipty Shelter Private vacation home Omori

Frequently asked questions

How close is Serendipty Shelter to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.5 mi (49-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Serendipty Shelter have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Serendipty Shelter to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi (4-min drive) from Kuratau Jetty.

Does Serendipty Shelter offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Serendipty Shelter?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Serendipty Shelter?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Serendipty Shelter?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Serendipty Shelter have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Serendipty Shelter have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Serendipty Shelter to downtown Omori?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Omori.

Serendipty Shelter Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for us

Fully fence plus corner site is really ideal for us. You can park the boat easily inside of the gate, site is flat so easy for our boat. We always need to take our dog for holiday, it's a lot easy with a fully fence site. Nice and quiet street.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a simple older property, but perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome as always

second year back, such a relaxing place. Thanks again for letting me and my dog stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Tirau

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

What a great place. Picnics by the lake with the children, ice creams at the local shop, board games if it’s raining. We even found glow worms nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joss A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Had a terrific long weekend at Serendipity. Clean, well appointed house with everything you could want or need, set in a lovely garden. Omori as a location is beautiful. Lots of walks and places to explore. Very appreciative that the hosts allowed two very small dogs, this really elevated the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Feilding manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Will always come back 😀 very relaxing and easy boat and car parking we enjoyed our stay, Bryan and Robbie 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

S G.

Liked: Cleanliness

School hols

Lovely warm bach with comfy beds and furniture. Perfect for us and wonderful we could take the dog. Thanks David
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Feilding manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Another great stay, very relaxing and warm home 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikala J., Palmerston North

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Tidy house and yard, everything you need for a cozy stay. Not many places you can take your dogs away on holiday, this house was perfect plenty of room for the dog crates in the lounge with out them getting in the way. Fully fenced section stunning deck. Very handy for nearby walks and easy trip to Taupo for a day of adventure. Will hopefully be back for another stay soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Feilding manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness

Awsome

Always enjoy our stay, 😊 easy getting boat around section and great accommodation
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naida R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little getaway

We loved it here, so quiet and peaceful. The bach had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space to relax

Enjoyed our stay. Was clean and a quiet and relaxing spot. A short, scenic drive to Turangi gives plenty of options. Plenty of space outside etc to entertain kids and a playground just across the road as well. Would stay again. Thanks 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need

Well presented, tidy, cute bach with everything you need! We enjoyed returning here after a day at the beach. Internet and Netflix a bonus! It was great to be able to bring our dogs too. Unfortunately one of our doggies realised the height of the fence was a breeze to jump over. Fencing better suited to little dogs. Overall we absolutely loved our stay and highly recommend it. A bit of a walk to the beach but definitely not a big deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Perfect for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN W., Perth West Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing.

The property is in a beautiful location, It was clean and had everything we needed to be self sufficient. Very relaxing with plenty of bird life.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Courtenay, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Two night stay on a road trip.

This place is in an excellent location close to the beautiful lake, Also close to some cool hotsprings. Nice and quiet. Ample room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Feilding manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome 👍

Very impressive and never disappointed, we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal Y., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little place

Lovely little place to stay at, would definitely stay again and loved that it was fully fenced for our pup
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Feilding manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Lovely place to stay, we love it,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little home away from home

Can't fault our stay. Hope to be back next winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jude R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed get away

We had the best 4 days away in Omori. From the time I booked the cottage to getting there, it was all so easy. The hosts were helpful and so accommodating and also allowed us to have a dog with us. The house is comfortable and perfect for our 2 boys to run around in the garden and play. The fire was perfect for the days we got back from being in the snow and the walks are lovely and relaxing. We loved the area, it was so quiet and peaceful. Thank you so much, we can’t wait to come back in the summer time and plan to make coming to your holiday house in omori our new family get away place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect wee property. Lots of firewood kept the fire burning. Everything there that we needed. Great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great winter holiday

My three kids and I stayed at the bach, and we had a great time. It was very cosy and warm with great amenities. Great location - we went for walks around the lake and up Mount Ruapehu. I hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023