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

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At the end of a private driveway, this upmarket lodge offers expansive views of Lake Taupo. Unwind in the spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and king size bed or relax in the open plan living area equipped with air conditioning and wood burner. Enjoy fully-equipped kitchen facilities, multiple outdoor relaxation areas, yoga mats for mindfulness exercises, or rejuvenate at your own pace using hot spring spa.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Lake view

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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.

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.

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Guests to sort waste per local council rules - bins provided; excessive waste may incur fees.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Kuratau, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Pukawa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 12 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet. located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Tongariro National Park and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful private property with amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devinder T.

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

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

Bruce N.

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

Touch of Paradice

The stay was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

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

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

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

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

Beautiful views...

Manager was so helpful, stay was peaceful, private and amazing views. Only real grizxle was the King bed that was made up of two single mattresses that you fell into the gsp. Did make for a good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharn M.

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

Stunning!

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

8/10 Good

Hazel B.

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

Lovely views, no curtains

Modern, warm, and clean with lovely kitchen, spa, and lakeview but house is a bit odd with no curtains anywhere including bedrooms which can be looked into from the lounge area, no wifi and a VERY firm bed. Fortunately it is secluded!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

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

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

Emma B.

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

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

Karen C., Mankato, MN

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

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

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

Great place to stay


An excellent, well appointed place for a quiet getaway. The Bookabach site was not working especially well, which made booking a bit tricky, but the location and facilities were absolutely worth the effort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie H.

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

5 out of 5

The stay was beyond our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

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

Roedolf S.

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

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

Ann P.

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

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

Lance H.

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

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

Michael U.

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

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

James P.

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

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

Mariah R.

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

Beautiful home and view

We had a lovely stay. The views are gorgeous and can’t be missed as there are windows everywhere. Hot tub is very nice. Home is very spacious. Firm bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mary C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D., Wellington, nz

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

Amazing place to relax

Fantastic property and great hosts. Secluded and peaceful. Amazing views over the lake. House is well furnished and has everything you would need. Communication was spot on, great directions and access instructions. Fantastic stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

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

Craig S.

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

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

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