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Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach

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A house with a porch, a door, and a window.
A covered wooden structure with a roof, surrounded by a garden and a pile of firewood.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A room with a bed, a small table, and a window.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and cabinets.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends

    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Turangi, Turangi
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro River Rafting
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet

main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach

A place to relax and enjoy nature's attractions, on Turangi's most beautiful riverside area in Taupahi Road. This spacious and modernised riverside home is well set up with everything for comfort , so you can relax and recharge or take advantage of all the activities available close by in the Central North Island.Just two minutes walk to world famous fishing pools such as the Breakfast Pool and Major Jones. There is no shortage of local activities with fabulous river and mountain walks, some fantastic bike tracks to suit all levels of rider (2 adult bikes available in garage), hot pools , a lovely golf course 5 mins drive away, ski fields, cafes , including one cafe at the top of our driveway, and restaurants all just minutes away. The Lake is only a 5 minute drive and has a great boat ramp at Tokaanu (10 min drive). River Retreat offers excellent off street parking for cars and is right next door to Brook Mews - another holiday cottage available through bookabach which could also be booked for reunions and large group visits.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay, except for long weekends and Christmas holidays. Long weekends have a 3 night minimum stay.
Linen available for additional charge. Portacot, baby bedding and highchair supplied. Smokers must smoke outside (use covered deck) . Cleaning fee of $75 applies.

Well behaved pets OK with prior arrangement.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$60.00 per stay);

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20002958
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro River Rafting - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 37 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Huka Falls - 47 min drive - 76.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach on 21 September 2026 start from NZ$572, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach located?

This family-friendly Turangi holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and Tongariro River Rafting. River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel to Turangi yearly and always stay in this fabulous retreat. The addition of Wi-Fi has been great, and of course we always appreciate being to bring our dogs. With that amazing fire going the house was a warm oasis from the freezing temperatures outdoors. Highly recommend anyone looking to book a holiday in the region.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fabulous place to stay, my family does so yearly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay again great cottage and great location with everything there and fantastic we can bring our dog wonderful host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homely. The kids loved the games room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, very helpful and good amenities. Wonderful cosy cottage - great fire on a cold rainy day. Kids loved the bikes and it was wonderful being so close to the River Trails. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed staying here again - much appreciated. Host great to deal with. Fishing was also fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant, roomy kiwi bach in peaceful setting.
Local river walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage great set up lovely and warm with the fire and excellent location to the riverWe will bring k again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Had everything we needed for our stay. Would recommend to all
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
Thank you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for family with teens

Fantastic location close to river, has everything you need. Great to have pool table to keep kids entertained at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great space. great fire. comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

Tidy and generous-sized house in a great location. Tessa was also a great host and very responsive. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2023
Thanks Alice, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely bach with everything you need. Great fireplace kept the house toasty. Excellent location. Had a lovely family break and we would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and warm

Our second stay here, location is fabulous, place is cosy and has all you need. Dog friendly with a closed off area accessible from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing trip

Great house good location
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The great kiwi Bach

We stay here every year - has everything you need and is really homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here, this was our 5th time we think. Homely and clean, with space for everyone. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous vacation

Had a fantastic time staying at the cottage. It’s warm welcoming and spacious enough for a family. The fishing was great and the location of the cottage is great. Thanks to the hosts for allowing us to stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Turangi Break

Nice central place to stay in Turangi. Short walk to shops. Coffee next door and lovely river walks. Nice quiet area
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy and fun in Turangi

Great location. The house has everything you need. We loved the garage with pool table and dart boards. Loved the Cafe being super close. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2022
Thank you! I'm glad you had a good time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best bach in Turangi!

Love staying here in this comfortable and homely bach - and have stayed three times now. Plenty of room and has everything you need. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
Thank you! :) glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Property was well equipped. Plenty of room. Nice and warm with the fire going. Hosts were really helpful and easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Great for a guys fishing trip! Lovely warm fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great kiwi bach

The Bach was very tidy and well equipped with everything we needed. It was a cold weekend so was thankful for the fire which kept us nice and warm! Bach in great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you, I'm glad you had a good stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome bach

We have stayed at this house many times and keep coming back as it is perfect for us. Very comfortable with plenty of room, close to the Creel cafe and the Tongariro river for fishing. We look forward to the next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by reklaww4

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What makes this property unique

Games cupboard, pool table and books for indoor recreation. Cosy woodburner and good supply of wood,

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