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Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake

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Open plan entertainers kitchen featuring island bench
Beautiful private outdoor living
Cozy Gas Log fire
Living area with indoor outdoor flow
Open plan living with full size dining table

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 783 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kuratau, South West Lake Taupo
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake

Located in a quiet grove, our home has a modern open plan living area which flows out to a large outdoor living area, featuring a private back yard with all day sun.
Within walking distance there is a large lakefront reserve, cafe, tennis courts, kids playground and bush walks to explore.
The supermarket is 15 minute drive, general store 3 minute drive and 2 boat ramps just a minute away.

A modern take on kiwi Bach with the 3 bedrooms and bathroom located off the perfectly sized open plan living area, a double ranch slider leads out to the deck, patio and bbq area featuring year round sun and privacy.
Cozy yet surprisingly spacious with plenty of warmth and light coming from the high up north facing windows, while during the cooler months the gas fire quickly warms the whole house.
Fully equiped entertainers kitchen with island bench.
Family sized bathroom with full laundry alcove.

Two bedrooms have queen beds and the third bedroom has king single and a set of single bunks, all made up with linen ready to go.
We also have a Porta cot and high chair for the little ones.

Kids will love the back lawn for games and quiet grove with gentle slope for bikes and scootering.
Off street parking for 2 cars or car and a boat.

Perfect base for Whakapapa ski field, Tongariro crossing and various mountain biking or walking tracks.

Arrive, unpack and relax. No need to worry about making beds as
your beds are made up for you, with your towels at the end of each bed. Wifi is unavailable, but there is excellent mobile coverage at the house.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake on 11 May 2026 start from AU$174, 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.

How much is parking at Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake located?

This family-friendly Kuratau holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Kuratau Jetty and Lake Taupō. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 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. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mavis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
So pleased you found our holiday cottage lovely and relaxing after your family attended a wedding in the area. We appreciate your kind comments, thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a getaway. Close to the lake and comfortable for the rainy days. Good indoor/outdoor flow with spacious, private deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review. So pleased you all enjoyed our cottage situated in a quiet grove with open planned living, deck areas and being close proximity to the lake and large reserve area. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group at our families holiday home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay in your house, great facilities and good spot, close to boat ramp. Lovely private vack deck. Comfortable beds Will try again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you for your great review Bev, and pleased you all enjoyed our families cottage with the lovely private deck. Great to hear you all had a comfortable nights sleep, and enjoyed the house facilities and being close to the Boat Ramp. We look forward to hosting you again on your next visit to Kuratau.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loryn E.

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

A great stay

A lovely little place with everything you could need for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found Elizabeth most helpful and it was a beautifully presented, warm and clean home. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you for your kind comments Lee. We are pleased you all enjoyed your stay and found the cottage warm and clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance R.

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

Little Treasure

Awesome stay! Great place to store the boat and plenty of room for our fam!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. So pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Our Treasure Cottage
Verified

8/10 Good

darryl R.

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

Very nice property

Very nice property that is modern, clean and well equipped. Relatively small with all rooms (including the bathroom) off the lounge/ kitchen area but not an issue depending on the group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Mini break

Nice quiet accommodation with easy access to walking track and lake. Perfect spot for relaxing and getting away from the hum drum of life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely stunning area. 10 min walk from lake taupo. 15 min drive from amenities at Turangi. In urban area but still has the isolated bach / holiday lifestyles
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

A wee gem

We spent Christmas here with our toddler, and parents visiting from Scotland. The cottage was ideal. Peaceful, homely with plenty of outdoor space and a well supplied kitchen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So pleased you all enjoyed your stay Emma. Thank you for kind comments. Best wishes for 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry H.

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

Nice property, but no internet, no smart TV, and moths

The owners have done a lovely job furnishing the property. It's near the Westside of Lake Taupo. Great fishing and very nice beach, but there a couple of issues. The property lacks internet! It's the 21st century, not having internet is like not having indoor plumbing or electricity. Without the internet, there's no smart TV. The owners told me (after I checked-in) that they didn't realize it was important, and that people could use their cell phones. I'm an international traveler, and don't have a NZ cell plan as all prior properties in NZ have had internet. At the very bottom of the listing, it said no Wi-Fi, but that doesn't mean no internet. They've spent a small fortune decorating the place and no internet seems out of step. Lastly, the unit gets very hot, and when I would arrive home in the afternoon, I had to open the slider and front door. This invited in the moths as the sun set. Every night, I would get attacked by moths. Trust me, after the first night this got old. The property is very nice, but the owners need to install internet and find a way to cool the property. If they fix these issues, it could be a great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Thank you Larry for your compliments on our holiday cottage, the decor and our overall property. We are exploring internet and wi-fi options for our family holiday cottage. Also, adding a small extension cord so our fan can be moved around the cottage as required.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

2 week Family summer holiday

Really great location - close to lots of lovely tracks and walking distance to the boat ramp and river mouth and the cafe/winery at Kuratau. Compact, modern and very tidy property. Has everything you need for a relaxing break. Owners are great communicators. We had a fantastic summer holiday with our 17 and 20 year old kids. We got lots of use of the BBQ and great deck and outdoor area. Ideal for a summer vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

logan H.

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

Great place, gas fire heated it up in no time.

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Excellent quite batch

Rented for my parent as had no room at home and they loved it. Good open living area so relax by the gas fire
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So pleased your parents enjoyed their stay at Our Little Treasure Cottage Jessica. Thank you for arranging their accommodation, and we would happily have them stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great place to stay at.

Very tidy house great location would recommend this house to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Relaxing and fun

We had a great stay with our little family. Will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Hidden Paradise

Staying here was great and we will definitely be back. Even better than described. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

Modern, clean and really comfortable place to stay :-)

Modern, clean and really comfortable place to stay :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

A lovely place to stay!

A lovely place to stay! Great big roaring fire, big cozy bedrooms and great facilities! Top marks
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Great little set up, super tidy and felt very welcoming.

Great little set up, super tidy and felt very welcoming. Had everything we needed
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

Lovely quiet, tidy and clean bach - always a restful place to stay.

Lovely quiet, tidy and clean bach - always a restful place to stay. A great place to explore the Kuratau/Omori area and everything you need.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fred N.

This is a great location if you're interested in hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

This is a great location if you're interested in hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing...about 30 minutes from the parking lot at the end of the hike. We enjoyed our stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

Fantastic place!

Fantastic place!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Location was great and property lovely.

Location was great and property lovely. Would love to stay again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully presented place, very well fitted out, lovely and clean, plenty of space and nice and wa

Beautifully presented place, very well fitted out, lovely and clean, plenty of space and nice and warm. Handy to all amenities. Would definitely recommend.

About the host

Hosted by elizld126

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We have owned our Lake Taupo holiday home for over 16 years.
We have named our families holiday home " Iti Taonga" which is the Maori name for "Our Little Treasure" holiday Retreat, in Kuratau Lake Taupo.
We set up our holiday retreat, and equipped our home with all you would need, including the Porta Cot.
I have an Accounting background, and Ken has business background. We enjoy travelling overseas and have visited many beautiful places.

We also are cyclists and are enjoying discovering other areas around New Zealand. We have completed the "Otago Rail Trail" in Central Otago, South Island of New Zealand.

Why they chose this property

Our Little Treasure Cottage is perfect place to enjoy a little piece of New Zealands hidden paradise. Kuratau is off SH 41 and is a family friendly area.
Your family can share special memories with many bush walks, and a beautiful lakeside reserve to walk around.
On cooler evening relax by our cosy gas log fire. A short walk to the children's play area and tennis courts.
Walk to Floating Rock cafe for a coffee or enjoy a glass wine with a yummy woodfire pizza.

What makes this property unique

Explore the bush walks; wonderful Tui's and bird life around the area for all your family to enjoy.
Mt. Ruapehu is only a 40 Minutes drive away. Take a trip on the new Sky Waka Gondola at the mountain, the soak in the Tokaanu Hot Pools after a day exploring the Tongariro World Heritage Area.

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