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Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home

Peacefully tucked away amongst the trees, fabulous views out over the glistening water and two garden paths down to the river and lake's edge. This central plateau holiday home is a hidden treasure that's a must-see - Welcome to Puketapu!

Thoughtfully decorated and furnished with an eye for comfort, you can't help but feel welcomed and relaxed from the minute you arrive.

Spread across two levels, Puketapu offers ample space for everyone to come together in the upper open plan living, dining and kitchen space. Then at the end of the day when its time to wind-down, there is plenty of space for everyone to find a comfy place to rest their head.

The private, gated access to either the Kuratau River or the lake means you're perfectly set up for the best fly fishing spots - so be sure to pack the fishing rods. Spend your summer days wandering through the garden down to the water and exploring the nearby lakeside walking tracks.

When you need to get away, have a worry-free break and make this holiday one to remember - Puketapu ticks all the boxes!
As there is an unfenced access to the river and lake via the garden, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.

Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

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About the area

Kuratau

Kuratau is home to this cottage. River Vineyard and The Kinloch Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Kuratau, Central North Island

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 16 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 46 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 50 min drive - 76.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakeland House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬12 min drive

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 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible house to stay, clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Kia ora, Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you found the house clean, tidy, and a great place to stay. We appreciate you choosing to book with us and hope to welcome you again. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Amazing lakeside stay

Absolutely lovely property right on the lake/river, loved the little garden for games, plenty of space for everyone. We loved it and would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsty W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely house and location

Loved the property, we had loads of space. View and surroundings ātaatua! Details to contact the property manager were out of date which caused a bit of panic when checking out as the instructions re what to do were unclear. The property could have been a bit cleaner dust wise. All in all loved the place and encourage the owners to keep it maintained and cleaned well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you loved the property, had plenty of space, and enjoyed the beautiful views and surroundings. We sincerely apologize for the outdated contact details and the confusion at check-out. We’ll make sure to update the contact information and provide clearer instructions for future guests. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the cleaning, and we'll take extra care to ensure the property is dust-free and well-maintained. Your comments are invaluable, and we hope to welcome you back for another stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

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

Amazing location, stunning house.

This house was just amazing. Location was on the lake front. All guest loved there stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, Tracy! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we hope to see you back again soon! - Simone
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10/10 Excellent

Yiming G.

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

Brilliant stay, quiet and beautiful place

rooms are clean and comfortable , all the equipments and facilities are handy, quiet and nice environment, amazing views. Room manager really warm and nice person, Our family would love to come back again~
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Yiming! Sounds like you all had an amazing time away at Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home and we can’t wait to host you again sometime in the near future! - Simone
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