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Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.

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Living area
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Pukawa, Waikato
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Kuratau

In Kuratau .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Taupo and 6 miles (10 km) of Kuratau Jetty with a stay here. Tokaanu Thermal Pools is within 6 miles (10 km) and Tongariro National Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 27 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.

Situated at the end of private driveway this upmarket lodge offers expansive views of Lake Taupo. It is surrounded by large private gardens with abundant bird life and walking paths. Guests will have the 1 hectare property to themselves.
Spacious bedroom with amazing lake view and en-suite bathroom. Bedroom is fitted with a king size bed and small fridge.
Large open plan living area is equipped with air conditioning / heat pump and wood burner.
Fully equipped kitchen with gas hob, electric oven and dishwasher.
Expansive outdoor area offers several places for relaxation and extends to a large private garden. Property offers multiple opportunities for relaxation: no TV or internet is provided. Yoga mats are available.
Guests are welcome to use new Hot Spring hot spa. In house private chef service is available.
Swimming beach in Pukawa is within walking distance or short drive.
Property manager lives in the nearby house and can provide information about the area. Cleaning and linen services are provided.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Luxury Lodge With Expansive Views of Lake Taupo Private Quiet
Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo private quiet.

Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view of Lake Taupo!
What a great destination - we loved the privacy and enjoyed sitting in the hot tub at night watching the stars. Great view of Lake Taupo, the city lights are on the other side of the lake, so we could easily see the Milky Way and other stars in the night sky.The property had a large kitchen, living room and bedroom. Everything was clean and well appointed. The property doesn’t have Wi-Fi but it did have excellent mobile service. We also enjoyed walking the grounds and met the neighbor, who is also the caretaker of the property and they were very nice.Great destination to rest and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Exceptional location and view. Spacious and open room and lounge living and kitchen. Bed is a bit hard and has separate mattresses but the view from it is awesome. That’s picking holes in what is a truly exceptional stay. Highly recommend and would love to return next time we’re in Taupo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devinder T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway for two.
It lived up to its expectations; the photos were spot on, being there was even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Beauty of the views cannot be overstated, and a great location. Stayed for a week, and regret nothing about the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
View of Lake Taupo stay
Lovely views, Quiet location. Apart from a minor glitch checking in, which the host responded to promptly, our stay was lovely. Place was spotlessly clean. Unit had everything we needed. Shower pressure was great. Bed wasnt a king as described but two twin mattress pushed together on a king frame.. Mattress was so firm it was uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rowan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect setting but unfortunately not a good bed
This is an idyllic property set in an exclusive private grounds. Easily a 10/10 for the above. However, where it falls short is with the bed. Two king single mattresses pushed together do not make a super king bed. Plus the mattresses were very hard and the bedding was for the single beds. If only the owner would invest in a soft deluxe super king mattress and some high-quality bedding, to match the quality of the property. We ended up sleeping on the couch as it was slightly softer. A positive though was the spa pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Touch of Paradice
The stay was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The listing photos do not suffice. This property has an incredible view of Lake Taupo and is surrounded by a private botanical garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly amazing
We arrived in the rain and we were hit by the “wow” factor, the house was everything we expected and more, open and spacious, amazing views and what can best be described as our own botanical gardens. It was a place that you did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
So beautiful
The lodge and all of its property was amazing and the views were spectacular! The location was perfect for us where it felt secluded and quiet, yet close to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Out
Such an idyllic location … no close neighbours, no television, not even curtains! Just the most beautiful view and heavenly spa to soak in, after a couple of days day tripping the Central Plateau and all that it has to offer. Thank you so much 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roedolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent breakaway location
The listing does not do the location justice. It is quiet an private, with amazing views. The house is well appointed and has everything you need for a quiet break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Getaway Location
Wonderful environment to get way and relax or base your ski/MTB/hike adventure from. Beautiful park gardens, native bush & birds, awesome vista of lake Lake Taupo from the home and spa. What more could you want?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most beautiful sunrise and sunsets
This spacious home had the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets and gorgeous gardens surrounding the home that we could walk around. The view of the lake is stunning we could look out over it from the hot tub. After the sun set, we could enjoy the fire, which was just so relaxing. It is a bit remote, but with that, you get tranquility and peace. Absolutely worth it. We were willing to drive, so we could still explore the national parks in the surrounding area. Communication was also great. We extended our stay twice at the last minute as our plans changed and they were so accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning!
The property is beautiful from every angle! Such stunning views, very private and a lovely getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful NYE spot
We had a lovely stay for two nights. The spa especially was lovely on a rainy NYE while watching fireworks. A beautiful view and so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an awesome view!
We had such a wonderful, lovely time here. What’s better than enjoying the awesome views from the spa, lighting up a fire, and enjoy some card games we haven’t played for some years?! Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 out of 5
The stay was beyond our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Lake View Retreat
I took a 3 night stay at this lodge with partner and was completely stoked with the quiet and the lake view. The lodge has a lot of pros on top such as ample wood supply for the fire burner, huge garden with fresh fruit to wonder through, hot tub with a view, spacious rooms, private location, great value, well stocked kitchen and the property manager Max looked after us too. The cons of the property would be minor, my recommendation would be some curtains in the bedroom to allow sleep in if guests in the future wished to do this. We loved this stay and will be back again if we are so lucky to have the opportunity to do so, Thank you guys!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Sarah A., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
A tremendous place for a relaxing break…
A return visit for us, taking time out from a busy schedule.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the best
This is a stunning property with even more incredible views from every room in the house. very spacious, impeccably decorated and an easy place to just hang out and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular setting
This is a lovely spacious house overlooking Lake Taupo. Quiet and secluded with amazing views. Luxurious hot tub an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Mankato, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Location
Absolutely stunning location and very peaceful. The property managers are wonderful and very helpful. After spending the days hiking it was wonderful to relax in the hot tub and take in the beautiful views. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023