The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub.

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A poolside area with a table set for tea, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, a patio with a table and chairs, and a covered outdoor area.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a tiled floor, and a hallway leading to another room.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, a toaster, and a gas stove.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Turangi, Waikato
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro River Rafting
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Double Room

2 Double Beds

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Room One

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room Two

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Extra Toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Rec Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Turangi, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tongariro River Rafting - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Taupō - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 35 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. ?

As of 31 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. on 25 Apr, 2027 start from S$1,135, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Whio Retreat - Secluded Retro Riverside Getaway w/ Pool & Hot Tub. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre, Tongariro River Rafting and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful large home and welcoming host. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Whio Retreat. The house was lovely and there were lots of fun activities to do. Ruby was so helpful and accommodating. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, great pool and hot tub! House was clean and well appointed for us upon arrival. Would love to come back again, one day anyway.Thank you for sharing this amazing property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family get together and so awesome that pets are allowed we had some great walks just at the back door.The pool was amazing even in October and the spa an added luxury. Communication with the host was perfect she catered for all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruby was great. The place was spacious and well appointed. We had a lovely time with family. With Turangi close by....it was easy to pop over for supplies when required.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house is big enough for 2 families without feeling like you’re on top of each other. Having a games room with pool table was awesome for the young teens in the group (& adults too!).The property backs onto bushland with the river just behind that - lovely surroundings and lovely nature walk along the river.Property is well equipped with all essentials for your stay. The town centre, which includes NW is 3 min drive way, also a couple of cafes and take seats within same centre, which was super handy.Ruby (owner/host) was AMAZING to deal with.The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is due to heating downstairs in the living area/s. We went in Winter for a Mt Ruapehu snow trip, and downstairs heating is a small fire only so it was freezing until you got the fire going - and then it only would warm up that room, so other rooms were still freezing and the tiled floors in kitchen and bathrooms are like ice.Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and all we needed at a great location!

We enjoyed a very comfortable summer holiday at this lovely home. Very spacious and lots of entertainment for the adults and kids alike! It had all we needed and was a convenient location to enjoy a walk/bikeride along the river. You won't regret a stay at The Whio Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family snow trip

Great place for our family with older kids and their partners. Close to the mountain for our snow trip. Lots of spaces to chill and the hot tub and 2 fire places were awesome after a day at the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thanks for your lovely review Ben and Alicia. We are glad you had a good stay and look forward to hosting you again in future! Ruby & Tyler
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great plcae

We stayed here while we walked the Tongariro crossing. The place was perfect for the u of us. Plenty of toiles, showers with plenty of got water, a spa that was perfect after the walk.It was nice to be able to leave our rubbish and recycling for the cleaner to take away as this is often a hastle.Thanks fpr the well set up house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Fabulous

This is a great place to stay, right in Turangi and a 15 minute walk to town and supermarket. The house has everything you need, including two bathrooms upstairs ( one ensuit), two seperate lounges downstairs, large dining table which was great for dinners (when it rained and could not use the outside table) and game playing. The pool table was a great bonus and kept the kids entertained as well as the pool and spa. The kitchen had everything you need, plus more. Ruby is a great host and answered any questions in had in a timely manner. Highly recommend this little gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Positives: Good communication until the end (see below), roomy living areas, washer/dryer, kitchen/appliances, array of pantry items, hot tub, location (quiet lane in a quiet neighborhood near market/gas/restaurants/pharmacy), near the river, and about half an hour to Tongariro park.Cons: Although some things were in OK condition, lots that were worn/broken/falling apart (curtains, brickwork around the pool, stained chair seats, etc.) and some areas weren’t well cleaned. Some specific issues: a few windows had screens but the house needs way more as it’s stuffy and we didn’t want to open non-screened windows and have bugs come in (fans are provided, but that doesn’t provide fresh cool air); no patio furniture by pool; some products nearly empty (dish soap, body wash); dishwasher racks loose; burnt out light bulb in one of the bedrooms; lights stopped working in a portion of the house, so I messaged hosts but did not get a response (we looked for the breaker panel but couldn’t find it), yet the next day I received what seemed like an automated check-out instructions message, with no mention of the problem I had reached out about. The master bedroom is large, but the other bedrooms are pretty small and cramped; they would probably be fine for kids or for adults with very little luggage, but for couples, there isn’t enough room to comfortably move around, much less be able to have a suitcase open.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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