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Lake view, lake level, lake side

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Beach
Interior
Dining
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kuratau, Kuratau
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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);
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Taupō. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Taupō and Kuratau Jetty
As a guest of Lake view, lake level, lake side, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smokng is not allowed inside. Smoking outside.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

You must remove all your rubbish when departing.
Linen is not provided, you need to take your own sheets, pillow cases and towels.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please keep pets off furniture and beds

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lake View Lake Level Lake Side House Kuratau
Lake View Lake Level Lake Side House
Lake View Lake Level Lake Side Kuratau
View Level Side House
View, Level, Side Kuratau
Lake View, Lake Level, Lake Side Kuratau
Lake View, Lake Level, Lake Side Private vacation home
Lake View, Lake Level, Lake Side Private vacation home Kuratau

Lake view, lake level, lake side Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sally H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just such an amazing spot and the house had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, great comms, would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! Love this place! Have created many happy memories with family here over the years.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good, honest kiwi Bach. Nothing fancy but a great place for making memories with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old fashioned simple bach. Right on the lake but private. So nice to have our dog with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always great to stay at the bach. House is well stocked and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Another wonderful stay

Love the location, perfect for our family holiday. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great place to stay

Second time staying at this place. And loved it again. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna S.

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

Quiet with great swimming

Was a nice getaway with good safe swimming and the paddleboards were a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett F.

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

Christmas holiday

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

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

Surprised our mum for her 80th.the batch suited us awesomely.great location

Was easy to find.had all we needed and so close the the lake but still private enough.Highly recommend for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely to be so close to the beach and ramp; nice homely bach with lovely big living room and deck, v clean kitchen and bath. Laid back, relaxing, much loved bach. Nice walks & beach & river. New shower, washing machine and dryer; old oven. Bring your own linen, towels, books (bach books mostly good for rugby fans), games, jigsaws. Parking ok for 8m boat, 3 small and 1 large car. Street rubbish & recycling collected early Monday; rubbish bag stickers 3 from local shop.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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