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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Kuratau, Turangi
- Place, Kuratau Jetty5 min walk
- Place, Lake Taupō5 min walk
- Place, Tongariro National Park15 min drive
- Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
2
1 Queen Bed
3
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Sleepout separate to the main house
3 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1 downstairs
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2 upstairs
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Kuratau Holiday Home
Kuratau is a fantasic family holiday spot, ideal for swimming, boating, water skiing, kayaking, fishing, bushwalks and relaxing.
Our bach is a comfortable, sunny, 2 storey home with a sleepout. Upstairs it has a large open plan living space with a log burner, a dining table that can seat up to 10 and a separate toilet and utility room. There is also a large deck with a BBQ, outdoor furniture. Downstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry.
It is a 5 minute walk to the lake/boat ramp, rivermouth, tennis courts and children’s playgrounds. Kayaks can be hired nearby. It’s within walking distance of the local cafe, is a 45 minute drive to Whakapapa Ski field, a 40 minute drive to Taupo, a 10 minute drive to Tokaanu Thermal Pools, and a 15 minute drive to Turangi.
There is plenty of offstreet parking for a boat and additional cars. The house is well set up to accommodate children (highchair, porta-cot, stairgate, fire guard, books, games, puzzles, paper and pens, tennis racquets) and has a flat private lawn.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay.
Smoking allowed outside only.
Cleaning: Visitors to leave the bach as found or there is charge for cleaning $85.
Pets outside only.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Our bach is a comfortable, sunny, 2 storey home with a sleepout. Upstairs it has a large open plan living space with a log burner, a dining table that can seat up to 10 and a separate toilet and utility room. There is also a large deck with a BBQ, outdoor furniture. Downstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry.
It is a 5 minute walk to the lake/boat ramp, rivermouth, tennis courts and children’s playgrounds. Kayaks can be hired nearby. It’s within walking distance of the local cafe, is a 45 minute drive to Whakapapa Ski field, a 40 minute drive to Taupo, a 10 minute drive to Tokaanu Thermal Pools, and a 15 minute drive to Turangi.
There is plenty of offstreet parking for a boat and additional cars. The house is well set up to accommodate children (highchair, porta-cot, stairgate, fire guard, books, games, puzzles, paper and pens, tennis racquets) and has a flat private lawn.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay.
Smoking allowed outside only.
Cleaning: Visitors to leave the bach as found or there is charge for cleaning $85.
Pets outside only.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kuratau
Located in Kuratau, this holiday home is on a river. River Vineyard and The Kinloch Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Kuratau, Turangi
What's nearby
- Kuratau Jetty - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lake Taupō - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Tongariro National Park - 15 min drive - 22.5 km
- Whakapapa Ski Area - 50 min drive - 76.0 km
- Taupō Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 80.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hare & Copper - 18 min drive
- Lakeland House - 12 min drive
- Floating Rock Cafe - 19 min walk
- Thermal Trout Cafe - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Koos van Timmeren V.
25 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Koos van Timmeren V.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John N.
3 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aretha M.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Aretha M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sam k.
23 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sam k.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Stu T.
4 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stu T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Navnita K.
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Navnita K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sam k.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kurat
sam k.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanau Tangi
Karen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shirley R.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Shirley R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Hayley F.
24 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Hayley F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kirsty j.
10 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kirsty j.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Katrina M.
24 April 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kuratau getaway
Katrina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Centaine R.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need!
Centaine R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elliot H.
22 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious lovely house with a fire place :)
Elliot H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ezatullah S.
13 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Our stay at kuratau

Ezatullah S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Libby F.
16 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy comfortable family bach
Libby F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Juvy T.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious holiday home
Juvy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ruiha M.
25 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
homely
Ruiha M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig L.
12 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax to the max
Craig L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren T.
10 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, peaceful bach
Lauren T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shayla M.
20 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Shayla M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
18 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend away
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul T.
29 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big enough for a rainy weekend
Paul T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justine S.
19 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach
Justine S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by MeredithPurvis
What makes this property unique
well set up to accomodate young children/baby
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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