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Whareroa Lake Escape

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Kuratau, Waikato
  • Popular LocationLake Taupo6 min walk
  • Popular LocationKuratau Jetty21 min drive
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools23 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)64 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 8
76 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    Bedroom 3
      2 single beds

    About this property

    Entire place

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

    Whareroa Lake Escape

    Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peaceful setting of Whareroa Village.

    Situated 33km west of Turangi on the southwestern edge of Lake Taupo. The magic of Whareroa is its relative isolation, great Lake views and Village style atmosphere.

    Enjoy long sandy beaches, excellent boat launching, ski lane, and fabulous fishing. For those who prefer fly fishing, there is the famous Whareroa stream mouth, or Lake Kuratau only minutes away.

    Taupo is just an hour away via a beautiful scenic lakeside road.

    In the winter months, the Whakapapa ski fields are only 50 minutes away. Enjoy a full day on the slopes and then stop in at the Tokaanu hot pools on the way home for a relaxing soak.

    Our fully-furnished home offers guests stunning lake views and all the amenities of home with full kitchen, bathroom and laundry.

    Parents, there is a porta cot and highchair available for the wee ones, as well as games and movies to keep them entertained during wet weather.

    For the outdoors, we invite you to make use of the inflatables, lifejackets and kayak on site.

    Take a short stroll the lake, pack a picnic and enjoy a full day in the sun.

    Our home is your home - Enjoy.

    Please note:
    Whareroa Village charm comes from its remoteness, but this does mean that the nearest store is 20 minutes away. Turangi is the closest town, a 30-minute drive so it's important to stock up before heading out.

    Guests are expected to leave the house clean and tidy.

    Linen provided.

    Property manager

    Lainey and Dee Te Whatu

    Property amenities

    Beach

    • Beach sunloungers
    • Beach towels

    Internet

    • Available in the house: Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • On-site parking

    Kitchen

    • Fridge
    • Stovetop
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Paper towels
    • Toaster
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils
    • Spices

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • 3 bedrooms
    • Bed sheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 1 bathroom
    • Hair dryer
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Living room

    Entertainment

    • TV
    • DVD player
    • Games
    • Books
    • Video library

    Outdoor areas

    • Patio
    • Barbecue
    • Outdoor furniture

    Laundry

    • Washing machine

    Work spaces

    • Computer monitor
    • Desk

    Comfort

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Location highlights

    • On the lake
    • In a village

    Things to do

    • Kayaking on site

    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

    • Unit size: 818 sq ft (76 sq m)

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    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

    Property is also known as

    Vrbo Property
    Whareroa Lake Escape Kuratau
    "Te Hokinga" Lakeside Escape
    Whareroa Lake Escape Private vacation home
    Whareroa Lake Escape Private vacation home Kuratau

    About the area

    Kuratau

    Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Whareroa Village, a neighbourhood in Kuratau. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Pureora Forest Park, while Tongariro National Trout Centre and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights.
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    What's nearby

    • Lake Taupo - 6 min walk
    • Kuratau Jetty - 21 min drive
    • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 23 min drive
    • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 27 min drive
    • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 43 min drive

    Getting around

    • Taupo (TUO) - 65 min drive

    Restaurants

    • Floating Rock Cafe - 21 min drive
    • Kuratau River Wines - 21 min drive
    • Omori Estate - 19 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Whareroa Lake Escape pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Whareroa Lake Escape?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Whareroa Lake Escape?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Whareroa Lake Escape located?

    Located in Whareroa Village, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Taupo and within 16 miles (25 km) of Pureora Forest Park and Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

    Reviews

    9.0

    Wonderful

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews" "
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
    Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

    8.2/10

    Cleanliness

    9.6/10

    Amenities

    9.0/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    8/10 Good

    denise w.

    Disliked: Cleanliness
    Whareroa Bach
    Absolutely loved the location. So quiet with a lovely view. A pleasant walk to the lake. Nice sandy beaches which were not busy, and the lake is so nice to swim in. Also enjoyed the DVD collection.
    Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Raewyn S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great little bach
    Great communication with owner, clean and comfortable
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Malcolm W., Auckland

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Beautiful Wareroa
    It was fantastic. Everything you could want and more. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely place with us we absolutely loved it. We will be back again if you will have us .once again thank you
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

    8/10 Good

    ROSS F.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Lovely area
    Great
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Meryn

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The property has lovely lake views and lovely outdoor living and is a short walk to the lake. Overall it is very comfortable, nice and light and with good heating if you need it. It had everything that we needed. Would definitely stay again.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Nicolla

    Travelled with family and small children
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This was a beautiful place to stay highly recommend 10 out of 10
    Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Liberio

    Business traveller
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Nice and quiet, lake views are amazing.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

    6/10 Okay

    Anna R.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great location, warm and friendly atmosphere in this batch
    Good communication from owners, lovely view of the lake we have had a great family experience
    Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

    6/10 Okay

    Sharmila B.

    Family Holiday
    We are a family of 5 and spent 10 nights at this property in January. Whareroa is a sleepy backwater, 15 mins from Omori/Kuratau. It was extremely quiet even in peak holiday season. Bach has lake views and comfortable beds. Kitchen is very basic - suggest bring a good knife and frying pan. Great shower (though you have to bail it out a little after use bc of position of plughole) Broadband limited bc on rural broadband service. Owners were responsive to problems w TV access by lifting requirement to limit internet use, which was appreciated. Heatpump/air conditioning not functioning, but we didn’t need to use either during our stay. All in all, good value for money in a pretty special part of NZ.
    Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Jennifer

    Travelled with family and small children
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The property was a great place to 'get away from it all'. It was well provided with dvd's and games etc, thank you :-). There were food staples in the cupboard and plenty of bedding. Very, very good. The only issue we had was actually finding the place - the numbering is not very visible from the road and particularly with the dimming light of day!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022