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Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Dining
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Motuoapa, Waikato
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Motuoapa

Near the slopes.At this Motuoapa vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Taupo and 9 miles (15 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • River Vineyard - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 19 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬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.

Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!

Fully fenced section just 10 minutes drive to Turangi. The property is 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the Motuoapa Marina, lakeside beaches, cafes and just a 40 minute drive to Tongariro National Park. Walks and mountain bike tracks close by.
The home has a spacious open plan living area, a private covered in deck area offering indoor/outdoor flow including a BBQ for use. Master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.
Air conditioning and wood burner for those colder months. Water heated by gas. Wi-fi available. Parking for boat/jet skies.
You will be required to bring your own sheets (King, 5 x singles and queen for futon), pillowcases, towels, tea towels, bathmats and hand towels as these items ARE NOT Supplied.
Duvets and Pillows are supplied on all the beds. With extra blankets and duvets available.
All rubbish is to be removed from property including recyclable products.
House to be left as clean as it was on arrival.

Property manager

Margaret McCarthy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

  • No pets allowed

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! to the beach?

This vacation home is 17.6 mi (28-min drive) from Kuratau Jetty.

Does Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! to downtown Motuoapa?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Motuoapa.

Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Motuopa

Great place to stay for our JetSki Racing at Stump Bay. Perfect location . House was great. Loved the fire and the conservatory space was awesome for the teenage children will definitely stay there again nxt year
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away with family

Great place, nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Average House

The house was okay. There wasn't enough towels for all of us, and the towels we were given, were old. There were 2 dusty smelling mattresses in the master closet, so we couldn't use it. The sun porch was scorching hot, and we couldn't open the windows because the beetles would get in. Every night we found beetles in the bed. We would have rented a new place, but couldn't afford to. We were also asked to mop the floor and take our garbage to the dump. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Moya P.

Great location and spacious but a bit unkept.

A great location, but unfortunately the house and garden is a bit rundown and not maintained. A lovely spacious house, but it was also not very clean on arrival.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hariata T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleased

Residence was better than the photos and description given. We were 5 good friends in our 60s who attended the LAB concert and enjoyed the AO tennis and waka ama finals on your sky tv. Plenty of beds, easy access, and enjoyed the large dining table. We were delighted with the spaciousness, cleanliness and comfort. Thank you Margaret.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic spot, very clean and comfortable home

We had a lovely break away at Margaret’s property in Motuoapa. The property contains all you need and more. Book it, you won’t regret it!Thanks to Margaret for being an exceptional host.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ohau P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location, good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for two families

This house is very well presented, huge living area and also massive deck space. Was perfect for us (two friends/families with teen chilldren). Excellent communication with the owner. Thanks for a great couple of days :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Amazing property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family break away

A family break away for the long weekend. With a bit of fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Moya P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic home

We loved our stay! The home was spacious and had everything we needed. Unfortunately, the negative part was having to take our recycling and rubbish with us! It was quite an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness

EVEN BETTER THAN EXPECTED

Large, clean, comfortable and well set up - felt like being in a home, not just a house. Location was pefect for us - a few doors away from family. Thank you and hope we might be able to use the house again on our regular trips to Motuoapa.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Spacious and comfortable home with all the essentials you need. This home is larger than we expected which was fantastic. Excellent layout for a family, big communal lounge dining area and great outdoor areas. Comfy beds and lovely quiet location. Thanks Margaret for your flexibility in extending our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter holiday

:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pritika L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best stay ever!

This holiday home was by far the best one we’ve stayed at. It’s a home away from home! Such a beautifully presented home. Clean, tidy and very well equipped with all necessities. Great heating provision. Such a spacious, comfortable and cosy home. We loved everything about it. Could not fault anything. It just made our long weekend even more special. Above all, Margaret was just amazing. So easy and efficient to communicate with. Thank you Margaret for making our stay a memorable one. Even our little ones said they loved your home. Very highly recommend this fabulous home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

Nice cozy stay. Neat and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qamille P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, beautiful and comfortable.

Beautiful spacious home, great layout. The home made us feel comfortable, has everything you need in a home. Had a lovely weekend away. Nga mihi nui, thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Families

Lovely 3 bedroom house with everything you need when on holiday and close to the Lake,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gunilla G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Christmas holiday

We loved our stay. The house was so clean, and the spacious living room was perfect for us. Big plus with the fully equipped kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonat F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the stay

Lovely, big and clean house :) LOVED the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deepak V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat and tidy place

Everything was 100% good. Me and my friends are so happy and satisfied. Margaret was so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous space

We had a lovely time in a large warm house with plenty space to have our family. The fire was brilliant. Quiet friendly neighbourhood . Thank you so much 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sanjaya a.

Liked: Cleanliness

very happy fully freedom .

can recommend to any one. clean and privet. very silence aria so happy to visit again. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm, modern house

Nice warm modern house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022