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Lake view, lake level, lake side

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Gorgeous winter day
View from the end of the lawn
Little old Kiwi bach
Interior
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Kuratau, Kuratau
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom two

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Only bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake view, lake level, lake side

Wake up and smell the fresh lake and mountain air from this comfortable and cosy original kiwi bach. Lovely lake views from the kitchen and lounge with a safe, sandy, swimming beach right at the end of the lawn.

Heat pump ensures the house is nice and warm in the winter and air conditioned in the summer to keep you cool if required.

If you want a holiday where you can fish, waterski, snow ski, swim, close to great walking tracks, ten minutes from hot pools, get some peace and quiet, do lots of relaxing and reading - then look no further.

Plenty of room for tents on the front lawn and parking for a boat and a couple of cars. Boat ramp at the end of the driveway.
Special conditions:
Check out by 10am in peak periods. Please check with Benedict regarding
your check out time as you may be able to check out later if no one
coming in same day. Pets are allowed, however, PLEASE KEEP PETS OFF
FURNITURE, ESPECIALLY WET PETS! Smoking outside. A cleaning fee is
payable of $60.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

benean801
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed
Please keep pets off furniture and beds
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smokng is not allowed inside. Smoking outside.

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 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

Located in Kuratau, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Kuratau, Kuratau

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Taupo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 32 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lakeland House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River Wines - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake view, lake level, lake side pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake view, lake level, lake side?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake view, lake level, lake side?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake view, lake level, lake side located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Kuratau Jetty and Lake Taupo. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bronwen F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Great old and true Bach right on the lake. What a great spot to explore the area and to just relax. Definately keen to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonah n.

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

Nice area

Very big home. Best Bush and lake views. Would visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Amazing location

We had a fabulous time here again. Such a beautiful spot and a perfect bach for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The heaters in the bedroom didn't work. House is uninsulated, so not good for winter. Dog exercise area was fantastic. The lighting in the lounge was terrible for reading and knitting, which we did a lot of when the TV reception failed on our last night. The kitchen lighting was also pretty bad. I don't remember if the property description said that there was no WIFI, but there wasn't. That would have been okay if we'd been able to read or knit in the evening, but the lighting prevented that. And the mattress in the main bedroom was way past its use-by date.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon N.

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

Very quiet lake house

Great view and access to the swimming beach. A little rustic but that made it all the more cozy. If the kids are looking forward to wifi there is none available so more dedicated family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte d.

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

Excellent location

Loved our stay kids loved it :) awesome kiwi bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

miki b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old school bach

Perfect for what we needed. Great location, very old school kiwi bach. Lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brett F.

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

Christmas holiday

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Love this place!

Another fantastic holiday here! Love being able to bring the dogs. Great location and everything you need for a break away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo & Beth T.

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

Family stay

Fabulous holiday in a fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Xmas bliss

Location is perfect, Bach is good old kiwi Bach life. Perfect for our stay. Blessed with perfect weather
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great kiwi bach

Was a great location and accurate in description, roomier than I had anticipated. Although winter and typical older style bach it was warm and cosy. Definitely would be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

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

Trout slaying weekend

It was awesome very thankful they allow people to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

Charming character filled bach.

Well stocked and well placed bach. Loved view and access to lake. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nakita H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old but fit for purpose

The batch is old, I was a little disappointed on arrival that one of the bedrooms stunk of cigarettes (ah the days when people smoked inside), the carpet was covered in dog hair and has likely been years since the batch has had a good vacuum (I tried but the vacuum cleaner was useless). We had to fix up handles that fell off pans, struggled with the oven (and bbq) and had to fix some of the slats in the master bedroom after a terrible night's sleep. BUT all that aside with 2 toddlers, and dogs in tow the home being rough actually made it a very relaxed holiday as we were not worried about shoes inside etc etc. The location is prime! Right on the lake and the section was great for an Easter egg hunt. We had a great time and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree G.

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

Lovely lakeside bach

Stayed with family at the relaxing lakeside bach. Spent time walking, swimming and boating. Was great being handy to everything. Bach was comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah j.

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

Perfect Bank holiday weekend

Stunning location right on the beach. Best stay. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

A very comfortable place

A restful place for 2 very tired people. The Freeview tv didn’t work but all else was fab. VRBO sent us a CheckIn process… the codes sent kept coming faster than 15 minutes as was meant to be so the CheckIn emailed code was a disastrous experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

roslyn B.

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

Lake stay

Lovely spot right on the lake lots to do with walks a local cafe and the lake activities. Comfortable and easy holiday with the family and out little dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake front holiday

Fantastic location - thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Fantastic location

Great bach in excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Perfectly placed Bach

We loved our stay in Kuratau - being right next to the swimming area and boat ramp was fantastic - our family could park at the house and walk down to the ski area to meet us at the boat and we could just pop out and swim whenever the heat got too much. It meant we really got to enjoy making use of the lake. Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Scott G.

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

Holiday

Great spot, so much to do with the kids and easy to get to boat ramp. Lovely location, would love to be back asap and really didn’t want to leave. Cool kiwi batch! super easy communication and a pleasure to deal with!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Perfect!

As always, love our stay here! Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Relaxing abode

This Bach is in a very relaxing area. The hostess is very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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