10/10 Excellent
Brad K.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice break
Brad K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Motuoapa, Waikato
- Lake Taupō4 min drive
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre13 min drive
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools19 min drive
- Taupō Airport (TUO)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!
Fully fenced section just 10 minutes drive to Turangi. The property is 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the Motuoapa Marina, lakeside beaches, cafes and just a 40 minute drive to Tongariro National Park. Walks and mountain bike tracks close by.
The home has a spacious open plan living area, a private covered in deck area offering indoor/outdoor flow including a BBQ for use. Master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.
Air conditioning and wood burner for those colder months. Water heated by gas. Wi-fi available. Parking for boat/jet skies.
You will be required to bring your own sheets (King, 5 x singles and queen for futon), pillowcases, towels, tea towels, bathmats and hand towels as these items ARE NOT Supplied.
Duvets and Pillows are supplied on all the beds. With extra blankets and duvets available.
All rubbish is to be removed from property including recyclable products.
House to be left as clean as it was on arrival.
The home has a spacious open plan living area, a private covered in deck area offering indoor/outdoor flow including a BBQ for use. Master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.
Air conditioning and wood burner for those colder months. Water heated by gas. Wi-fi available. Parking for boat/jet skies.
You will be required to bring your own sheets (King, 5 x singles and queen for futon), pillowcases, towels, tea towels, bathmats and hand towels as these items ARE NOT Supplied.
Duvets and Pillows are supplied on all the beds. With extra blankets and duvets available.
All rubbish is to be removed from property including recyclable products.
House to be left as clean as it was on arrival.
Property manager
Margaret McCarthy
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Motuoapa
Located in Motuoapa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Motuoapa, Waikato
What's nearby
- Lake Taupō - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
- River Vineyard - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
- Tongariro National Trout Centre - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - 12 min drive
- Hydro Eatery - 11 min drive
- Licorice Cafe - 3 min drive
- Thyme For Food - 12 min drive
- Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gillian P.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motuopa
Gillian P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
David M.
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away with family
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Rhonda M.
8 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Average House
Rhonda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Moya P.
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and spacious but a bit unkept.
Moya P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hariata T.
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased
Hariata T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet H.
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot, very clean and comfortable home
Janet H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ohau P.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Ohau P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Leanne M.
24 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Leanne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
melanie s.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for two families
melanie s.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent S.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Brent S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julayne T.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break away
Julayne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Moya P.
16 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic home
Moya P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz D.
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EVEN BETTER THAN EXPECTED
Liz D.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle W.
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Michelle W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara K.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter holiday
Sara K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pritika L.
18 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay ever!
Pritika L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deepak V.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Deepak V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Qamille P.
9 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, beautiful and comfortable.
Qamille P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beth S.
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Families
Beth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gunilla G.
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Christmas holiday
Gunilla G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Antonat F.
28 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay
Antonat F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deepak V.
15 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat and tidy place
Deepak V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caroline H.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous space
Caroline H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
sanjaya a.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very happy fully freedom .
sanjaya a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Margaret McCarthy
Hi there, we are Margaret and Kieran with 3 grown children who enjoy holidaying at the lake so we can relax and go fishing. We recently purchased the home to be able to have time out and are wanting to be able to offer this to others also.
Why they chose this property
Our home is in a quiet neighbourhood away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is private, warm and cosy and great for families with the best of both worlds having the lake and ski fields close by.
What makes this property unique
Home away from home.
Languages:
English
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