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Tokaanu's natural beauty is at your doorstep at this sunny warm house. Enjoy the warmth of a woodburner, unwind with Freeview TV, and step out onto the deck for indoor/outdoor living. With a fully-equipped kitchen, washing machine and dryer nearby to make life easy.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river

  • A sunny warm fully furnished 4 bedroom house with an outlook to bush covered hills and Mt Pihanga. A very large living area that has open plan lounge, dining and kitchen. The TV has Freeview. A woodburner with plenty of dry firewood that keeps the house warm and french doors that open on to the deck in the summer for indoor/outdoor living. A heat pump for air conditioning in the summer and instant heat in the winter. The modern kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher and coffee machine. There is a washing machine and dryer. Duvets, blankets and pillows are provided in each of the four bedrooms. A large section with off street parking ideal for families.

    Walking distance to Turangi shopping centre and dining out.

    NEXT DOOR TO "TROUT COTTAGE" IDEAL FOR FAMILIES HOLIDAYING TOGETHER, no fence between the houses.

    Tokaanu Hot Pools and geothermal area is a 5mins drive. Boat launching ramp for the lake is 6mins drive. Taupo 40mins. Whakapapa ski field 40mins drive. 5mins drive from the famous Tongariro River for world famous trout fishing. 5mins drive to 18 hole golf course. An ideal base if you are going to walk the Tongariro Crossing, tramping, mountain biking (42nd Traverse), skiing, snow boarding, white water rafting or the many other activities the area provides. Check out the information centre for more…

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • 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
  • Fire extinguisher

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

Rules

No parties or events No tents on property No pets No smoking
Peron booking must be at least 25 years of age and staying at the property for the full duration of the booking.

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 and 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

About the area

Turangi is home to this holiday home. Te Porere Redoubt is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Turangi travel guide
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Turangi, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
    5 min drive - 7.5 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
    46 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Huka Falls
    Huka Falls
    55 min drive - 68.5 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    40 min drive - 61.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thyme For Food
    17 min walk
  • Rust
    16 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery
    15 min walk
  • Delta Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Turangi Tavern
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river located?

This family-friendly Turangi holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre, River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Tokaanu Thermal Pools is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place warm comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

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

Lovely House

This property is always well presented and has everything available. Good living space for the family Hosts are great too!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

another great stay

Clean, tidy, well appointed home in a nice area. My “go to” place over the last several years.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugene N.

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

Trout retreat

Nice and central location, Host easy to contact & deal with. Have rebooked
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic T.

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

Quiet

A nice quiet spot. Plenty of room in the house and all good appliances. It might be time to update some of the mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysha H.

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

Magic Turangi

We had the most amazing time exploring Turangi and Taupo. The accommodation was spacious and warm accommodating four adults and four children very well. The hosts were great with communication and the instructions were detailed and very helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great Stay in Tarangi

Great place to stay. Great area to visit
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Guy B.

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

Great place

The Bach was tidy, well presented and we had a wonderful stay. However, we did struggle to get the dish washer to work, one of the heaters and some of the beds/mattresses were vey soft (time to replace I think). Thank you for sharing your wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron P.

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

Trout retreat Turangi..

Great place to stay, just loved it! Only could do with a fulletting bench and would be great to have somewhere dry to put wet waders, coats and chilli bins stored away. Thanks so much, we would diffanitly come back. Cheers Sharron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

The property is in a good location for trout fishing, although not within walking distance.

The property is in a good location for trout fishing, although not within walking distance. The living room and kitchen are great. They are large and well equipped.
Archival

8/10 Good

Loved the ambience of the bach - huge lounge, log burner, big table.

Loved the ambience of the bach - huge lounge, log burner, big table. Games for the kids! The 4-bunk room needed heating though. We couldn't fit the portable heater in there.
Verified

8/10 Good

Roderick N.

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

Ideal for a family get together

A very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

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

Family holiday

Property was gorgeous. Everything we needed was there, warm and extra blankets available. Would recommend and would stay again. Games should h the kids loved and so beautifully furnished. Clear instructions for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Great comfortable property

Great holiday accomodation for a family. My go to spot in Turangi.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine C.

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

Great space for families

Great house for 2 families - plenty of space for 4 little kids. Warm, tidy and huge kitchen fully equipped. Recommend the free geothermal walk at Tokaanu.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Plenty of space in the family area.

Plenty of space in the family area. Loads of dry firewood.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful house thanks!

A beautiful house thanks!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

group of seven,skiing holiday nice property to stay,plenty of firewood in winter to keep warm.

group of seven,skiing holiday nice property to stay,plenty of firewood in winter to keep warm. four bedroom,kitchen well equipped only one toilet and shower, would stay there again good value for money
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome stay, bach had everything we needed.

Awesome stay, bach had everything we needed. Lots of space (4 adults and 4 kids), plenty of firewood, and not too far from the ski fieds. Would happily go again, thankyou
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan K.

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

Nice place to stay with friends and family

You rarely see a decent espresso machine in a bach, this one has it! The house has a great layout, it's warm and has everything travellers might need. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Fishing 2020

This was the fourth time I have hired this property for an annual fishing trip with friends. Excellent communication. The place is as shown in the photos. Well furnished. Will be back. Thanks Kim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Great house in a great spot

Great house, all possible things provided in the kitchen etc. lovely touches like the fire set ready to light and the wood basket full. Plenty of space for our party of 4 adults and 4 children. Added bonus of being able to store our bike and racks in the garage. Def recommend and will hopefully be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Great setup

Enjoyable stay. The house is well set out for families with the open kitchen, dining, living.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

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

Great stay

Great house with well-equipped kitchen, spacious lounge and tidy property. Great location. Easy to get to Tokaanu & Kuratau.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020