10/10 Excellent
Cyde S.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cyde S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Entire home
Turangi town, cosy.urban hideaway, room for all,
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Photo gallery for Turangi town, cosy.urban hideaway, room for all,
Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Turangi, Turangi
- Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre11 min walk
- Place, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools6 min drive
- Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Jungle room
2 Single Beds
Queen 1
1 Queen Bed
Queen 2
1 Queen Bed
Queen 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Turangi town, cosy.urban hideaway, room for all,
Lovely family home close to Tongariro River and town centre. Local walks all accessible by foot, Lake Taupo and Mountain within 35 minutes. Easy drive to Taupo for a day out. Your hosts are just through the gate and happy to help. Turangi has a great New World Supermarket, Greengrocers, bookshop, library and Chemist so no need to leave the area. Try our cafes. Home has great back yard, trees and birds. Garden setting. Enjoy house and surrounding area. Comfortable style and well equipped. Meals by arrangement. Shuttle for Tongariro Crossing can pick up from door. Ask about our special deals for skiers / trampers / fishing groups.
We are priced very reasonably to reflect the fact that we are not lake or river side. Our region has plenty to offer and seasonal changes are distinct and beautiful.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed with prior approval
No smoking inside
We are priced very reasonably to reflect the fact that we are not lake or river side. Our region has plenty to offer and seasonal changes are distinct and beautiful.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed with prior approval
No smoking inside
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask us with pet details
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure electric blankets and heaters as well as heat pump are off
Make sure bathroom extraction fan is off
Please send a brief message to tell us when you are out thanks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Turangi
Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Turangi, Turangi
What's nearby
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
- River Vineyard - 10 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Delta Coffee - 9 min walk
- Turangi Bakery & Cafe - 12 min walk
- Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - 8 min walk
- Hydro Eatery - 14 min walk
- Turangi Bridge Motel - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kalapie D.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy
Kalapie D.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tessa D.
2 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for group
Tessa D.
10/10 Excellent
Anne M.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend
Anne M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lloyd S.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half way stop off
Lloyd S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary B., Wellington, New Zealand
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turangi central location
Mary B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Helen L.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break Away
Helen L.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
26 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
Anne W.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anna R.
23 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy comfortable accommodation
Anna R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pauline D.
22 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Pauline D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leigh H., San Diego, California
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turangi house
Leigh H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey P.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing base
Geoffrey P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neeraj V.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Neeraj V.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine P.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and cozy house
Katherine P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Rapata M.
19 Jan 2023
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Visiting Family
Rapata M.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin T.
18 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Benjamin T.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jo
7 June 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tamara L.
26 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Tamara L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sue W., Greytown
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Turangi
Sue W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erica W.
22 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Erica W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kay C., Auckland
18 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at this Bach
Kay C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alex M.
1 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.
Alex M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maggie D.
26 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy accom for a larger fam/friend grp
Maggie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jane F.
21 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Jane F.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kate S.
9 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at this property
Kate S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
About the host
Hosted by Clint Green
I'm a retired Teacher of Deaf. I Love playing guitar and singing, gardening, cooking, fishing, walking, traveling and my family. Married to Janeve also a teacher. 3 sons and 5 grandaughters. Born in Napier, lived in Auckland and in love with Turangi and this area. love hosting people. Formerly started and owned now defunct backpacker lodge Bellbird Lodge, and used to operate one of the original shuttles to the Tongariro Crossing. I also import and sell Souls Healthy Jandals and these are available to purchase during your stay. Janeve is an independent celebrant and we can organise weddings from budget to elaborate. I currently provide education services at the Tongariro National Trout Centre and also import Souls brand rubber massage jandals.
Why they chose this property
We moved to Turangi in 1985 and never moved. The proximity to rivers, Lake Taupo, the Kaimanawa Forest park and the Tongariro National Park all to much to ever leave.
What makes this property unique
Guests comment on our comfy beds and clean and partialy renovated interior as well as the older style and our gardens. Spacious and family friendly.
Languages:
English
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