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Reel Life in Turangi

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Escape to Reel Life, a 3-bedroom house offering the comforts of home. With a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and cozy sunroom areas, it's perfect for relaxing after skiing Mount Ruapehu or hiking scenic tracks.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Reel Life in Turangi

Reel Life offers you:
This 3 brm House has a full kitchen, laundry, separate dining, lounge, sunroom areas, .off street parking and much more. Whether your skiing Mount Ruapehu, fishing Lake Taupo, hiking various scenic tracks or just wanting to get away, Reel Life has it all.

Location:
A 2 min walk to the Turangi Town Centre gives you shops, bars, restaurants and lots more.
Central location to Ski fields, thermal pools, Taupo City centre, River rafting, fishing, boat ramps, hiking and lots more.

The space
Reel Life has all the comforts of home, warm in winter with a heat pump, log burner with plenty of dry firewood and heaters in the bedrooms. In summer we have air conditioning.
When stuck indoors there are puzzles, games, smart TV, etc to enjoy

Guest access
The house is entirely yours when you rent, no other guests share Reel Life. Keys are held in a coded lock box at the house so late arrivals are OK.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. While the natural beauty of Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to River Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Turangi travel guide
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Turangi, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Scenery view of Taupo town with lake Taupo the largest freshwater lake in North island of New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 706307593; Purchase Order: -
    Lake Taupō
    6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park featuring mountains and a sunset
    Tongariro National Park
    6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    45 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Huka Falls
    Huka Falls
    54 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Turangi Tavern
    9 min walk
  • Delta Coffee
    11 min walk
  • Turangi Bakery & Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Thyme For Food
    5 min walk
  • Mustard Seed Cafe
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Life in Turangi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reel Life in Turangi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reel Life in Turangi?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reel Life in Turangi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reel Life in Turangi located?

Located in the heart of Turangi, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and 2 mi (3.3 km) from River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reel Life in Turangi Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Manna M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just fine

The house was only borderline clean but it was comfortable enough. The kitchen was well equipped, check in and out was easy and the location was fairly close to the town centre. Apart from one room, the beds are pretty soft but fine for those that like soft beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna R.

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

Great Location

Great location, nice and close to the Town Centre. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything here that you need, the only issue was internet not working, everything else was great. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

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

Good

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther L.

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

Family friendly house perfectly located for alpine and water activities

We really enjoyed our stay, and it was a perfect base for our activities for a few days (walking Tongariro and Whakapapa, Lake Taupo etc.) It was an unusually hot day when we arrived, and the whole house had been thoughtfully opened up to cool prior to our arrival. The house was perfectly set up for a family stay, with a family home feel and entertainment (puzzles, games etc.) that worked really well for our kids. The green back garden and quiet location were lovely. There was good parking for a couple of cars, and a very short distance to shops for everything we needed to stock up on during our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Short break, mountain & thermal pools.

Warm, clean & conveniently situated. Such a comfortable two night stay. Can't wait to visit again. Cheers Tom & Ferne
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lalith S.

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

Excellent place to stay within close proximity to town centre

Property has all basic needs for a relaxing stay and neighbours are very friendly and supportive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

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

Great stay!

Really enjoyed our stay here. Peter was easy to contact and very helpful and the house was perfect for our needs. Would definitely stay here again, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

pradip G.

Nice and quiet place

The place was nice and quiet, close to all amenities. This is a perfect home away from home for the holidaymakers. The rent is also affordable, however, we saw some cockroach in the bathroom (may require pest control). This was not a big issue since they didn't come to the kitchen. Overall, we enjoyed our holiday. I might come next time because I could not manage to complete Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mariana P.

Excellent!

Me and my friends had a really good weekend at this place. The beds were perfect, super confy and warm. The fireplace is the best, you can have all the living room heat up in just a few minutes. We will definitely comming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

Nicola O.

Very handy central location

Very handy central location. Fire was awesome and property well set up with warm bedding, heaters and hot water bottles!
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10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Stayed there from 13th to 16th July

Stayed there from 13th to 16th July. This property did not disappoint. Lovely place. The house was clean, very well equipped and instructions on arrival were clear and concise. We had no issues whatsoever. Great for kids. Would definitely recommend this place to use as a base for the surrounding areas. 5 stars from us.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

The property was lovely, we really enjoyed our stay here.

The property was lovely, we really enjoyed our stay here. The house was very cosy and the fire was fantastic to have, especially as our trip was a winter getaway! It had all the kitchen amenities we needed and the house generally was nice and tidy. Would definitely recommend staying here.
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8/10 Good

Michael S.

Only issue was couldn’t get the TV working, tried for ages but no joy.

Only issue was couldn’t get the TV working, tried for ages but no joy. Wasn’t a big deal though. Nice place very comfortable l!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kerri M.

We were unhappy at not being informed about need to turn on hot water when arriving.

We were unhappy at not being informed about need to turn on hot water when arriving. We feel this could be done prior to arrival or emailed to us as these instructions were not obvious for us and left us with no hot water when required. Otherwise in all other respects it was a comfortable house
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kodee R.

House was very cosy and was a great place to stay the location was simple to find and close to towns

House was very cosy and was a great place to stay the location was simple to find and close to township , house had everything we needed including toy boxes for the young one ! Will defenitly be returning in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Celia I.

Clean, cosy and comfortable property - exactly as pictured.

Clean, cosy and comfortable property - exactly as pictured. Loved the log fire and plenty of hot water. The property had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay, in a quiet and convenient location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Excellent accommodation, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you!

Excellent accommodation, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very nice, warm and cosy with fire and sunroom

Very nice, warm and cosy with fire and sunroom
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Handy location.

Handy location. Well equipped. Had everhting we needed and the wood burner was very efficient at heating the house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A great place to unwind and relax.

A great place to unwind and relax. Pity the hot water wasn't on, on arrival but the fire made up for it and was a very pleasant stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The location was perfect for a family with children because it was near the Turangi town centre and,

The location was perfect for a family with children because it was near the Turangi town centre and, more importantly, a playground! New World, cafes and other eating places were just 2 blocks away. The house itself is very tidy and homely and the cooking implements allowed us to prepare home cooked meals very easily. We loved the paintings on the walls; apparently the owner painted them herself :) The neighbours were lovely too and entertained our 2 girls while we were cleaning up.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Would recommend to any family wanting to holiday in Turangi.

Would recommend to any family wanting to holiday in Turangi.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

The property was clean and cosy.

The property was clean and cosy. Woodburner great for the chilly mornings. Quiet neighbourhood, quick walk to the town centre. Kids loved the bunks room!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Set up really well, Nice and clean a home away from home.

Set up really well, Nice and clean a home away from home.