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Great family bach in Kinloch

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Kinloch is a haven for families, and this 1970s bach offers the perfect retreat. The bright and cheerful open-plan living area invites relaxation, while two comfortable bedrooms provide ample space for four guests to rest.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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.

Great family bach in Kinloch

1970s family bach, open plan, kitchen dinning and lounge area. Two bedrooms. The bach is clean, bright and cheerful.

Queen size bed in master bedroom and 2 single beds in the other bedroom.

Golf clubs, tennis rackets, pitanque set availble for use. Only 2 minutes walk to the lake, local restaurant and diary. flat screen TV, blue tooth stereo.

Kinloch is very picturesque, with a small marina (with easy boat launching) and everthing easy access.

We have many wonderful familiy holidays here, and we know you will too.
Special conditions:
Maximum number of people is : four

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$55 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Family Bach Kinloch House
Great Family Bach Kinloch
Great Family Bach
Great Family Bach in Kinloch Kinloch
Great Family Bach in Kinloch Private vacation home
Great Family Bach in Kinloch Private vacation home Kinloch

About the area

Map
Kinloch, Taupo

What's nearby

  • The Kinloch Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Taupō - 17 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 19 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Huka Falls - 20 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 22 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kinloch General Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'Arte Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crouton Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Trout - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kinloch Club - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great family bach in Kinloch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great family bach in Kinloch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great family bach in Kinloch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great family bach in Kinloch?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Great family bach in Kinloch located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from The Kinloch Club and within 16 miles (25 km) of Spa Thermal Park and Lake Taupō. Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Great family bach in Kinloch Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
a homely atmosphere, kitchen had everything we needed. Friendly host, detailed letter with information about the house and activities available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chere B.

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

Getaway

The property was as described, very homely and a nice place to be.Very close to the lake and walks.Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan B.

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

Fantastic kiwi bach

Fantastic overall, great location and well equipped for our small family. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree C.

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

Comfortable exactly all we needed

Quiet, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Fantastic

Property was in a great location, kids enjoyed the space to run around. Felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

crewe m.

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

Kinlock New Years 2024

Great little bach that has every thing you need......3 minute walk to lake or shops...would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great spot!

Very tidy retro Bach that reminds me so much of my youth. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

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

Kinloch magic

Fabulous stay at an immaculate traditional kiwi bach. We were so impressed by the location, cleanliness and how the property met our every need. Our host was easily contactable and the ease of access was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S., Wellington, New Zealand

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

Great location in a classic kiwi bach

Simple kiwi bach which had all we needed. Close to the lake and the shop as well as having easy access to the walking/cycling trails in the area. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacs K.

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

Good location equipped for needs

NZ batch the way they used to be tidy and cute
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A real bach. Beautifully kept and quaint. Furnishings just perfect for a 70’s bach. Great era!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

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

Magic

Fabulous OG kiwi bach. Our second stay here. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Close to the lake and the shop, as well as the walking tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

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

very good

well kept bach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannae B.

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

Excellent

Gorgeous little Bach, bought back childhood memories of my grandparents Bach. Couldn’t fault the cleanliness, in fact perfect condition for its age and so cosy. Absolutely loved our stay. Definitely hope to be back. Couldn’t fault a thing at all. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania P.

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

Relaxation

Everything anyone should need. Very spacious for a 2 bedroom place. Clean, tidy and comfortable. 2nd time we have stayed here and will definately be back. Thanks heaps for the use of your property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quaint 70’s bach

Great place for weekend seeing family in Taupo. Quiet & homely & comfortable. Noisy rattle on roof in wind & waterfalls from gutters in rain unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris d.

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

Lovely family holiday

Despite some initial adverse weather- our usual superb holiday in this timeless cottage . MTB and outdoor activities to spare…. Wonderful. Thanks so much Susan. Chris D
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam A., WELLINGTON

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

Perfect family holiday

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location a short walk to lake front, with lots to do with the kids. We loved the family story of the bach and how well maintained it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm D.

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

Review

This is a well appointed, clean and tidy Bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jill F.

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

Handy location

Older property and furnishing but comfortable! Easy walk to Lake and shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris d.

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

The Cottage

Enjoyed as always this delightful old world setting. Ticks every box for us with great access to the beach walkways-a stroll to the store -and on the door step world class mountainbiking-tramps and access to the lake and Western Bays with Taupo a short drive away . Ready to go again -and thanks to the host.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Easy stay

Easy stay in timeless Kiwi bach. Very comfortable queen bed. Easy walk to beach & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

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

Fine time

Simple kiwi bach in a great location. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

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

Kiwi bach close to all Kinloch amenities

Excellent compact 70s character bach. Everything you need and close to the Kinloch amenities. Clean and great communication from host
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn A.

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

Weekend Fun

Loved this old school Bach. So quaint Would love to use again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021