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*****The Woodshed*****

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Street view
View from deck
Entranceway
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Omori, Waikato
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (Downstairs)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

*****The Woodshed*****

Holiday home 5 minutes from lake and Omori and Kuratau boat ramps. Situated 40 minutes from Taupo, 45 minutes to Whakapapa ski field, 14 k's to Turangi and Tokaanu hot pools.
There is a tennis court at the end of street, close to a small playground and many delightful bush walks.
Perfect for families and toddler safe with stair-gate and fire-guard. Good size child proof deck ideal for summer BBQ's, and large fully fenced back yard with children's play equipment.
Games, books and videos are provided for the unavoidable rainy days.
Sky TV dish is installed with Freeview connected to TV, bring your Sky decoder, remote and power cord if you wish.

***PLEASE NOTE - THERE IS NO WiFi CONNECTION, HOWEVER THERE IS GOOD MOBILE DATA RECEPTION***

Three bedrooms upstairs, two opening onto deck, internal access to downstairs plus the
second shower and toilet.
Pillows, duvets and blankets are provided, plus all beds have mattress protectors and electric blankets.
Two single folding beds are available on request.
A well-behaved dog is allowed by arrangement at the time of booking.
This property would not suit guests who require wheelchair access.
**One night stays by arrangement**
Special conditions:
* One nights deposit required to confirm booking with balance prior to stay
* Smoking allowed outside only
* Pets are permitted with prior approval, but must not be allowed on beds or on lounge furniture.
CAUTION - For those who suffer pet allergies this is probably not the place for you.
* Families preferred

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to:
Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.

There is a cleaning option available - this must be arranged with owners at the time of booking.

Bring your own linen (towels, sheets, pillow slips).
Please report any damage and
breakages must be replaced.

Property manager

Robin & Joy Wood

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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)
Pet by prior arrangement only.
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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

About the area

Omori

Located in Omori, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Map
Omori, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 29 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oreti Village - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lakeland House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪River Wines - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *****The Woodshed***** pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at *****The Woodshed*****?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *****The Woodshed*****?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *****The Woodshed***** located?

This family-friendly Omori holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Taupo and Kuratau Jetty. Tongariro National Park and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Lovely bach

The hosts were available to answer questions and provided clear instructions about access. The property is exactly as described with everything needed to host our family group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Holiday time

Another awesome 2weeks of fishing relaxing and swimming We never get tired of that view
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa C.

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

Relaxing Holiday

We have stayed here before. Lovely views, comfortable house in a great location. Its got everything you need. We loved being able to bring our dog to a place with a fully fenced backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Fantastic Family Back

This bach has everything needed for a comfortable stay and is well suited to families with both younger and older children.It is well presented in its description and communication with owners is fast and informative.Highly recommended, and we would book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Veronika H.

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

perfect for the weekend

Great place to relax and catch up with friends. Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe and sonya t.

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

beautiful, tranquil spot

Thanks so much for the stay, what a wonderful place! The views are spectacular and the main room is very cosy with the fireplace
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

Spacious and comfortable

This is the third time we have stayed at this property. As always, it is well equipped and comfortable with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

charles r.

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

Views of lake with tennis court nearby

Spacious, well located with terrific views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Home Away From Home

This home is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Entry instructions are clear and easy to follow. The lovely view of the lake is a real bonus. We also appreciated the way Robin and Joy communicated with us personally.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Yearly pilgrimage

Wonderful views, wonderful house & awesome fishing
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

brilliant stay

great location and brilliant stay. We recommend the house and location
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayt R., Wellington

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

Lovely holiday

Second time we've stayed here - great location, 10min walk to track to lake, quiet street, amazing sun, fab yard and the house is ooen& welcoming. We'd love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rinat M.

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

Amazing!

For the second year in a row, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again! Thank you Robin and Joy 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jo C.

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

Comfortable and spacious

This place is roomy and comfortable, with all we needed for our stay. Great views of the lake too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony T.

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

Stunning View

Perfect getaway for our family. Great living space, lovely fire for the winter. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Fabulous family and pet house near L. Taupo

Everything was easy with great communication from the owner and a very comfortable family house which takes pets. Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janie S.

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

Janie

The owners are very good to deal with. It is a nice place to stay and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

Spacious and comfortable

The property was great. Plenty of room, lovely view, cosy with the fire going and had everything we needed. A great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricki J.

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

A real family holiday home

A wonderful holiday home that is well stocked with everything you need and more. Lovely views. We were here for our sons wedding and it was perfect. Very comfortable beds. I would recommend staying. Great friendly communication. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark t.

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

Lovely place

This was a great weekend break. The house is in a perfect location. It is homely and has absolutely everything we needed. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Fun times

Our usual holiday in Omori did not disappoint, wonderful stay, lovely & relaxed We never get tired of that view ❤️
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

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

Woodshed

No issues.. attebed a family wedding .at omori odge..didn't spend alot of time at the house but suited our needs. Good communication with Robin and said any problems just get in touch.. Thanks for letting us use your house for the weekend. Cheers phil
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget B.

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

Peace and relaxation

Great location for a peaceful week away. well connected to lots of things to do and the lake is always brilliant
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Shona H.

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

Bach stay Omori

The house was very comfortable and it has a great view. We were able t access amenties easily. The addition of wifi would have made our stay even better however, I was too late with checking for wifi so we managed without and our stay was nevertherless enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Comfortable and clean

We had a lovely stay at the wood shed. Was roomy and comfortable. Beautiful views from the deck
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robin & Joy Wood

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What makes this property unique

Fully fenced section with off-road parking for your boat.

Languages:

English