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Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water

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A wooden deck with picnic tables and a bench overlooking a grassy yard with trees and a distant view of hills.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and microwave. There is a window providing natural light and a view of greenery outside.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a large window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wardrobe, a dresser, and a kitchenette in the background.
A grassy backyard with a wooden deck, trees, and a view of a body of water and distant hills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kuratau, Waikato
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water

Large private back section with tons of space for tents, boats and campers…. Great north facing deck with views up the lake to Taupo. The boat ramp is located only minutes away for access to some of the best boating and fishing lake Taupo has to offer.
Turangi is located approximately 20 minutes away and Taupo 1hour. Whakapapa is around 45 minutes
The area boasts some fantastic walking trails. Our bach, although small, is cosy and well appointed for a relaxing getaway. It would suit a couple looking to escape for a while. Please note only1 bedroom and 1 double bed. Guests are asked to provide their own linen.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9787676
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kuratau

Whareroa Village, a neighbourhood in Kuratau, is home to this holiday home. River Vineyard and The Kinloch Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park.
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Kuratau, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 29 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 32 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 36 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 37 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Te Porere Redoubt - 63 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic lake views and only minutes to the water located?

Located in Whareroa Village, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Taupō and within 20 miles (32 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Tongariro National Park and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place with stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your review Kim. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay! Hope the fishing was successful. Look forward to hosting you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarrah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, awesome spot to bring the dogs on our trip. Easy process and hosts are very contactable and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2025
Thanks for your review Sarrah We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Would love to host you guys again sometime 😊 Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and accommodating. Great communication. We loved our stay, peaceful and what a view! To be able to walk down to the lake was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2026
Thanks for your review Helen. So pleased you enjoyed your stay 😀 Thank you for leaving the bach clean and tidy. Happy to host you again sometime. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amit Lal L.

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

Very nice and affordable place. Clean and tidy

I really had a great stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Thanks Amit So pleased you had a nice time. Thank you James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa C.

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

Summer holiday

We had a great stay here. It had everything you needed, the view was beautiful from the deck and a short walk down to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2025
Hi Marisa Thank you for your review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay at our bach. Happy to have you stay again sometime 😊 Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

blake w.

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

Lovely place

Lovely property! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2024
Hi Blake So pleased you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime. Cheers James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. If you are after quiet this is the place to be. Great communication from the owner. House was so nice and warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thanks for your review Kaye. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. It is off the beaten track a little but so peaceful 😌 Thank you for leaving the bach clean and tidy. Look forward to hosting you again sometime. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

8/10 Good

connor m.

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

Great little spot

Great little spot. However didn’t know the area to well and was hard to find
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
Hi Conner Thanks for leaving a review. We hope you had a good time! Apologies for the lack of directions…. I’ll add them to the bach info in future. Cheers James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very peaceful, beautiful surroundings. Very comfortable house with many things supplied them we had expected. Host was very easy to communicate with and explained how we hadn’t understood the power set up. Excellent deck how much to relax and enjoy the peace and the many quail that came each day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2026
Thanks for your review Pauline. Glad you and Paul had a relaxing time! Hope the fishing was good 😊 Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property to stay. Loved the area and the Lake view was just mesmerizing with a beautiful sunrise view from the property itself. It was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Idyllic lake stay

Amazing place with great lake beaches and very few other people around. Private section and so great the dog could stay as well. Awesome hosts that were very easy to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2025
Hey Melanie Thank you for your review. Stoked you, Wayne and Jettson had a great time! We really appreciate how clean and tidy you left the bach! Thanks! Look forward to hosting you guys again sometime! Cheers James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Perfect for a break away!

Loved this cosy bach in its peaceful bush setting with amazing views out to Lake Taupo. Access to the lake jetty and boat ramp is just down the road. The bach is set up with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2025
Hi Linda, We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your review and for leaving the bach clean and tidy. Happy to host you again. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jade W.

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

Great

Lovely batch , lovely area. Exactly the right place to spend time away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Lovely and quiet with amazing views

We enjoying our stay here. Was lovely and quiet, great views and the Host was easily contactable. The bach was well equipped with everything we needed.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2025
Hi Stacey Thank you for your review. Really pleased you enjoyed your time at the bach! Thank you for leaving the place tidy. Happy to host you again sometime. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Lovely bach

This was a lovely spot to chill out for a week and very much appreciated being able to stay with our dogs. The bach is well set up with anything you may need and only minutes to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2024
Hi Sarah Thanks for your review. So happy you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back anytime : ) Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor O.

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

Stunning

The place was beautiful, view was stunning. An amazing place to get away. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2023
Hi Connor. Glad you enjoyed your stay ! Thanks for your review look forward to hosting you again sometime. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Thanks

As described, quiet and secluded with great views. Dog friendly, but an open garden so bear that in mind if that is a concern for you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
Hi Chris Thanks for your review. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving the bach tidy😀 Cheers James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alana J.

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

Fantastic!

Perfect spot for a couples getaway! Lovely views and everything you could need. Will definitely be back! Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Hi Alana Thanks so much for your review. So pleased you had a good time 😀! Thanks for leaving the place so clean and tidy. You’re more than welcome back anytime. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Perfect getaway for two!

James and Mel’s hideaway is the perfect spot for relaxing. We really appreciated being able to bring the dog (he loved trying to chase bunnies) and there was plenty of space to park the boat. The accommodation is well set up and has the added bonus of the boat ramp down the hill.Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2025
Hi Aaron. Thanks for your review…. We’re so pleased you had a relaxing time! Sounds like Winston had a fun time too!!! Thank you for leaving the place so tidy. You’re welcome back anytime. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ewan C.

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

Lovely Bach

Cute Bach not far from the water, James was very good with communicating, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2025
Hi Ewan Thanks for your review. Pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for leaving our bach tidy. Happy to host you again sometime. Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pisey L.

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

Ms

I had a wonderful stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving the place clean and tidy. Regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great views and has everything you need

Had an amazing time staying at this cosy bach with a good view of Lake Taupo. Feels remote but is a short drive away from Turangi or Omori for groceries/supplies. The house was clean and the host was helpful getting me settled in upon arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2023
Thanks for your review Daniel. So pleased you had an enjoyable stay. Thank you for leaving the bach tidy. Happy to have you back some day. Regards James and Mel
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul S.

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

Fishing trip

Clean and set up nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2024
Hi Paul Thanks for your review. Pleased you had a nice stay. Hope the fishing was productive 😊! Be happy to host you again sometime! Kind regards James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

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

A wonderful quiet kiwi bach

We so loved this little wee bach. Very tidy and has everything you need. The private large section was heaven for our dog to run around and gorgeous views. We will definitely return to reboot our batteries. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thanks Janine So happy you guys enjoyed your time at our bach 😃 Thank you for leaving the place so tidy. Would be more than happy for you to stay again. Cheers James and Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda E.

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

Fantastic Weekend getaway

What a beautiful sanctuary that you have! The vista was stunning. Super great grassy area to play with the dog. The place was warm and toasty with a great selection of kitchen items and some really thoughtful touches added throughout the house. We look forward to staying again. Thanks Belinda, Paul and Maisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2023
Hi Belinda So pleased you had a good weekend. Thanks for leaving the place clean and tidy :) Look forward to you starting again. Regards James and Mel

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