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Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau

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A residential area with a white mobile home, a fenced yard, and a large tree.
A residential property with a well-maintained lawn, a wooden fence, and a large tree in the background.
A single-story mobile home with a sliding glass door entrance, a small front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Taupō

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kuratau, Turangi
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kuratau

Kuratau is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Kuratau, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Taupō - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 58 min drive - 81.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lakeland House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau located?

This family-friendly Kuratau holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Kuratau Jetty. Tongariro National Park and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good. We had a comfortable stay. The water pressure is amazing in the shower! Lots of space. Everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, all comforts provided
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very tidy, had everything we needed. In a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy & very spacious albeit a little dated. Well fitted out with everything we could possibly need.Overall excellent value for the money & an ideal location for what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely warm and comfortable

Overall a very nice stay , a home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay thank you. Clean and tidy house with a perfect layout for us. Kitchen was well equipped. A nice and close to the lake for swimming. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Hidden hideaway

Lovely tidy and clean property in a quiet hidden away location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great location, well equipped, excellent living, dining and kitchen area that lead out to awesome outdoor bbq area with private dining table. Would recommend as great value. Would definitely book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Cheers Delwyn. So glad you had a fun stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place and hope to come back again! The house was clean, well furnished and had everything we needed for a great few days at the lake. Plenty of space outside for the boat and two vehicles. Close to the lake. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a weekend getaway! The batch was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Plenty of space for our group, comfy beds, and a great outdoor area. Super easy check-in and great communication from the host. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Thanks so much Kendyl. Great to hear you had a fun stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy. Good bach vibes. Good communication with hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a wonderful time here. The hiuse was easy to check in to, instructions were thorough, house was clean, you had everything you needed in the kitchen. Kids loved the tv in the bedroom, tv in lounge had lots of options. Great off street parking. All round awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Cheers Lisa. Brilliant to hear it was a fun time. Hopefully you can stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, lots of things to do around the house. Very spacious house and accesible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good but both queen and double beds not that comfortable, bit on the hard side.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a gate away

My family stayed for the Christmas period and they absolutely loved it!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happiness at the lake

Two young families holidaying at the lake and a wonderful time was had. Great location, great amenities and indoor outdoor space for the kids to roam. Communication was clear and Todd went above and beyond to ensure we knew about a planned power outage during our stay. 10/10 would stay again :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families

We enjoyed our stay here - the house was beautifully clean and had everything you need. The living room is spacious and the extra TV in the bunk room is a helpful extra. Todd was amazing at communicating, we received all the information we needed about the property in advance and in the property there is a large notice board with loads of helpful information - really thoughtfully put together. Quiet and private location plenty of parking space too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec, 2024
So great to hear you had an enjoyable stay! We look forward to hosting you again. Thanks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great bach, has everything you need!

Great bach, has everything you need! We really enjoyed our stay here and the hosts were superfriendly! Lots of "extras" in the garage which was like a treasure trove for the kids! Unfortunately we couldn't get the kayaks down to the lake as they would have been too heavy to carry and we couldn't fit them in our car... had an amazing time though and the lake is absolutely divine! Hope to be back sometime!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2021
Thanks for being excellent guests and leaving the property in great condition and great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Very HAPPY. We have stayed in many Booka Batches but we would have to rate this the highest.It was unreal.So clean and tidy.very cosy with the gas fire going at night.Just a skip from the lake,which the kids had a winter dip in.Great comunication from Todd.Bunnies every where.Thank you very much...You should be all proud of your BACH.Cheers Kevin & Janice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Thanks Kevin. Yep the area is great fun and sounds like the kids are as crazy as ours! We hope you can come back and stay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great batch for greats moments

It was more than scheduled , confortable, clean all the device were in perfect “ condition “. ( vade-mecum cleaner!, wash machine ( clothe and dish one, not the same…) toaster eeg.., everything we had was perfect . The liment thing in my opinion there is nothing in the area ( or we missed it) to eat outside as a restaurant… It was really a good quality for the price , and we can reach all the time the owner for some advices. Warmly recommended if you had some mobility as a car or a motorbike . Jean Marc
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent spot, very private and has all the home comforts.

Excellent spot, very private and has all the home comforts. Really enjoyed it.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2021
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope this weekend went well. Thanks for being excellent guests with good communication and treating our property well. It was left in excellent condition. Hope to have you back again soon.
Archival

8/10 Good

Very clean tidy modern house, in great condition.

Very clean tidy modern house, in great condition. Very warm and cosy with the heaters on. Son loved the big tv with kids movies in the bunk room!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay at this bach.

We had a wonderful stay at this bach. It was so convenient to go to the snow fields and also really close to the beautiful lake. The property was really well appointed, it had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. Toasty and warm, super comfortable beds and a very well equipped kitchen. We really enjoyed the music collection and the kids enjoyed the games. Thank you so much and we will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2021
We would love to have you all back again. Thanks for being so easy to deal with and treating the property so well.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice quiet location down a driveway

Nice quiet location down a driveway
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, so clean and tidy, lots of extras and so much room

Great location, so clean and tidy, lots of extras and so much room
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