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Serendipty Shelter

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Large outdoor deck with shade cloth
Kitchen with large fridge freezer
Leather lazy boy chairs to watch the big screen
Large family dining table
Large outdoor table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Omori, Waikato
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    β€ͺ2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    β€ͺ13 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    β€ͺ48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    β€ͺ55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet Β· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Serendipty Shelter

David & Stella look forward to hosting you in our lovely holiday home in the tranquil setting of Omori .

We are one of the few omori holiday homes where you will be dealing directly with the owners. That’s means we can offer value pricing all year round with a flat rate for the property with no additional guest fees

Please note unlike many other places we do not charge a β€œcleaning fee β€œ or a β€œbond” preferring instead to believe that our guests will treat our lovely holiday home and possessions with respect

Please view our feedback from previous Guests. Many of these have been repeat guests over the years.

Omori is a very central location , Situated on the southern shores of lake Taupo handy to Tongariro National Park & ski fields etc but only 40 mins from Taupo . Omori is a very family orientated location and has excellent community facilities including, All weather boat ramp , Tennis court , Excellent swimming beaches & a well stocked general store.

Regional attractions include , Trout Fishing , Tongariro national park , hot pools , mountain biking ..... and numerous other activities.

Lockwood style house 2 bedroom , sleeps 4 . lovely quiet spot in a no exit street , perfect for familys. Lake Taupo 2 mins walk away & childrens playground across the road . Large flat section with drive thru off street parking for the boat(s)

Property is now fully fenced on all sides with lockable gates on both entrances . For your enhanced safety we now have external security cameras operating

Being a Lockwood style house the house is very warm in winter with a cosy fireplace and plenty of firewood . Gas hot water also means unlimited hot water so no problem for the entire family to have hot showers after a day on the ski fields

Then kick back and watch your favourite movie or sports on the large wall mounted LCD flat screen whilst reclining in the leather lazyboy chairs , or fire up the BBQ and enjoy the evening out on the large deck with shade cover

FREE Unlimited Hi-speed Fibre WIFI now available

We look forward to hosting you in the paradise that is serendipity shelter

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please keep pets out of bedrooms and off the furniture ...thanks

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9555968
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Omori

Located in Omori, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Te Porere Redoubt is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Omori, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 13 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 48 min drive - 73.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 58 min drive - 78.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • β€ͺHare & Copper - ‬16 min drive
  • β€ͺFloating Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • β€ͺLakeland House - ‬9 min drive
  • β€ͺThermal Trout Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serendipty Shelter pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Serendipty Shelter?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serendipty Shelter on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$106, 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 Serendipty Shelter?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serendipty Shelter?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serendipty Shelter?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serendipty Shelter located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Taupō and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal Y.

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

Beautiful little place

Lovely little place to stay at, would definitely stay again and loved that it was fully fenced for our pup
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay , thanks for being a responsible dog owner We hope to welcome you again in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Great spot

Perfect for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2023
Pleased you enjoyed your stay , thanks for being a responsible dog owner πŸ˜€ We hope to welcome you again in the future
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s a simple older property, but perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great little home away from home

Can't fault our stay. Hope to be back next winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Awesome

Lovely place to stay, we love it,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Awsome 7 nights

Clean tidy and very comfortable, everything we needed, definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul F.

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

Was a nice place to stay will book again

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2021
Pleased you enjoyed your stay in paradise . We look forward to welcoming you again .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naida R.

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

Little getaway

We loved it here, so quiet and peaceful. The bach had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect wee property. Lots of firewood kept the fire burning. Everything there that we needed. Great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Awesome

Will always come back πŸ˜€ very relaxing and easy boat and car parking we enjoyed our stay, Bryan and Robbie 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika B.

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

Cosy house with all the amenities

Thank you David and Stella, we enjoyed our 2 day stay, love the fireplace, it kept us warm :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Pleased you enjoyed it and we hope to welcome you again soon. πŸ˜€
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Awsome

Always enjoy our stay, 😊 easy getting boat around section and great accommodation
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Awesome

Another great stay, very relaxing and warm home 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Two night stay on a road trip.

This place is in an excellent location close to the beautiful lake, Also close to some cool hotsprings. Nice and quiet. Ample room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Awesome as always

second year back, such a relaxing place. Thanks again for letting me and my dog stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Pleased you and Fido enjoyed your repeat visit Thanks for being perfect guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Great winter holiday

My three kids and I stayed at the bach, and we had a great time. It was very cosy and warm with great amenities. Great location - we went for walks around the lake and up Mount Ruapehu. I hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Amazing

Very comfortable and safe, easy access for boat,very well appointed, love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2023
Pleased you enjoyed your stay We look forward to welcoming you again in the future
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy Y.

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

Review

Great value, comfy and homely
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

A cozy cottage

We had a lovely relaxing weekend attending a wedding. It was our first time at Omori and the Lake was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Nice

It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Lovely spot

What a great place. Picnics by the lake with the children, ice creams at the local shop, board games if it’s raining. We even found glow worms nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2024
Awesome to hear you enjoyed you stay in paradise Thanks for being perfect guests and we hope to host you again in the future πŸ˜€
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN W.

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

Relaxing.

The property is in a beautiful location, It was clean and had everything we needed to be self sufficient. Very relaxing with plenty of bird life.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2023
Pleased you enjoyed your visit to NZ . Thanks for taking good care of our lovely holiday home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Great space to relax

Enjoyed our stay. Was clean and a quiet and relaxing spot. A short, scenic drive to Turangi gives plenty of options. Plenty of space outside etc to entertain kids and a playground just across the road as well. Would stay again. Thanks πŸ˜€
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay and a big thanks for treating our holiday home with respect We look forward to hosting you again in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Cosy, Peaceful Place.

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. Was very nice. Warm and cosy. Thank you. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shama B.

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

Truly Serendipity

Quiet, relaxing bach close to the lake, perfect place to wind down and relax. Lovely little village, perfect break
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by David and Stella Lacey

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