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Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River.

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A covered deck with a wooden bench, a table, and a grill.
A stone fireplace with a black wood-burning stove, a blue tool, and a straw basket.
A garden with a variety of plants and a wooden fence.
A small black single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
A kitchen with a double sink, a toaster, and a window overlooking a street.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Turangi, Turangi
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro River Rafting
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tongariro River Rafting - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Taupō - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River.?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River. on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$386, 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 Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Trout Heaven Cottage - cosy, pet friendly & a few steps to the Tongariro River. 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. 106 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bach was great value located close to river walks and town centre.The added bonus of being pet friendly was awesome. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very relaxing and well equipped bach. The wood burner kept us very warm. Would love to go again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, convenient. Warm and cozy.Lovely people, great communication, dog friendly, no drama!Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy cottage with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property was welcoming to pets, nice to have the garden space and access to walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about Trout Heaven! Location, facilities, comfort, the garden...would love to come back before too long. Thank you so much.x
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

great location cosy bach

wonderful stay close to the river for great fishing warm and cozy close to awesome walks in the tongariro national park will definitely be back
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Great guests - house was well cared for & left very clean - welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Sue was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trout fishing get away

Perfect for our family gathering close to river and walking and cycling tracks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Perfectly located for fishing the Tongariro river. Batch has lovely decked outdoor area, great for a BBQ after a long day fishing.Home & beds comfortable and clean, will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great river bach

Excellent place enjoyed our stay with lots of river walks, will love to use again and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and great location

We loved our stay here (and so did our dog!)Heaps of space, heaps to do, and just a wander down to the river for swimming and walks. Bach is well equipped and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house so close to river

We had a lovely stay.the dog loved the river walks and the fenced property was awesome.Really lovely place to stay in.Sue was lovely to communicate with .HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2022
Penny is a great guest - highly recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend snow trip

Great property, homely feel, awesome deck for entertaining, nice and quiet, would definitely recommend to others and we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Bach

Nice area, great bach, everything you need for a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

Excellent place for a relaxed holiday, Weather was great so lots of swims in the lake and relaxing on the deck. Dog loves the river walks
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to unwind

Great bach to hang out and explore the area. Beautiful walks and the river just out the gate. Kids had great time, which made it easy for us adults to have great time too Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Really loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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Great bach for a fishing trip. Owner was great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favourite bach

We love visiting this stunning little Bach with our golden retrievers and kids. Fabulous in winter and summer, such a great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Awesome place, we experienced living in the olden days...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super accommodation for Super Cars

Thank you to Sue for her excellent communication and being ok with our last minute changes. Place is perfect for family or group of friends. Location was great for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A thoughtfully set up Bach

A great place for a weekend stay with friends, well equipped kitchen and comfy seating arrangements. Easy reach of river and cafes. Visited the hare and copper for great lunch on Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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