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Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau

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Living area
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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kuratau, Turangi
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau

Breathe in the fresh lake air as you marvel at the magical views of Southern Lake Taupo and its surrounding landscapes, Kuratau is soul food at its best.

We invite you to stay with us.....
When staying at a traditional Kiwi Bach, like ours, guests bring their own linen (sheets, pillowcases, towels, tea-towels). We have a compulsory cleaning fee of $100 per stay.

MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR BACH:
Our bach is nestled in a sunny sheltered position. This well appointed 3 bedroom bach has everything that you need to make the most of your stay in Kuratau. Kickback and relax or partake in the many recreational activities available on your doorstep year-round, all from the comfort of this home from home.

The open plan living area has plenty of space for everyone, a large flat screen TV with all the usual apps (Use your own login for paid apps eg. Netflix) and a bluetooth speaker. From here, step out to the garden - a large private flat lawn ideal for ball games, and a BBQ for summer entertaining. Outdoor furniture with an umbrella for those sunny days or cosy up in front of the gas fire on those colder winter nights and enjoy a movie or board game.

The kitchen has everything you need to cook up a storm. Amenities include oven, microwave, blender, crock pot, electric fry pan, lots of pots/pans/crockery/etc and a dishwasher to do the hard work for you while you enjoy a freshly brewed cappuccino from the Nespresso machine (BYO Pods).

The bunk bedroom has 2 x single bunk beds and a wall mounted flat screen TV with USB drive full of children's movies, as well as books, toys and games. Babys travel cot available.

Kuratau is a safe swimming spot, has easy boat access to the lake. World renowned trout fishing is available at both local rivers and the lake, plus there are many walking / biking / bush tracks to enjoy.

10 mins to Tokaanu - Hot Pools, white water rafting. 15 mins to Turangi – boat charters, Tongariro River Trail, National Trout Centre, golf and gateway to Tongariro National Park. Whakapapa ski-field is about 50 mins away.

Special conditions:
BYO linen. (Sheets, Pillowcases, Towels, Bathmat, Tea Towels)
Compulsory clean.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20026248
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit

About the area

Kuratau

Kuratau is home to this holiday home. 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 Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. 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.
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Kuratau, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 15 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 49 min drive - 75.3 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 79.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lakeland House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau on 14 August 2026 start from NZ$163, 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 Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau located?

This family-friendly Kuratau holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, all comforts provided
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich & Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very tidy, had everything we needed. In a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy & very spacious albeit a little dated. Well fitted out with everything we could possibly need.Overall excellent value for the money & an ideal location for what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place and hope to come back again! The house was clean, well furnished and had everything we needed for a great few days at the lake. Plenty of space outside for the boat and two vehicles. Close to the lake. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy. Good bach vibes. Good communication with hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good but both queen and double beds not that comfortable, bit on the hard side.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Lovely warm and comfortable

Overall a very nice stay , a home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kendyl a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a weekend getaway! The batch was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Plenty of space for our group, comfy beds, and a great outdoor area. Super easy check-in and great communication from the host. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thanks so much Kendyl. Great to hear you had a fun stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, lots of things to do around the house. Very spacious house and accesible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN H.

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

Hidden hideaway

Lovely tidy and clean property in a quiet hidden away location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

Great location, well equipped, excellent living, dining and kitchen area that lead out to awesome outdoor bbq area with private dining table. Would recommend as great value. Would definitely book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Cheers Delwyn. So glad you had a fun stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful time here. The hiuse was easy to check in to, instructions were thorough, house was clean, you had everything you needed in the kitchen. Kids loved the tv in the bedroom, tv in lounge had lots of options. Great off street parking. All round awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Cheers Lisa. Brilliant to hear it was a fun time. Hopefully you can stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Perfect place for a gate away

My family stayed for the Christmas period and they absolutely loved it!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Happiness at the lake

Two young families holidaying at the lake and a wonderful time was had. Great location, great amenities and indoor outdoor space for the kids to roam. Communication was clear and Todd went above and beyond to ensure we knew about a planned power outage during our stay. 10/10 would stay again :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Perfect for families

We enjoyed our stay here - the house was beautifully clean and had everything you need. The living room is spacious and the extra TV in the bunk room is a helpful extra. Todd was amazing at communicating, we received all the information we needed about the property in advance and in the property there is a large notice board with loads of helpful information - really thoughtfully put together. Quiet and private location plenty of parking space too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2024
So great to hear you had an enjoyable stay! We look forward to hosting you again. Thanks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Very HAPPY. We have stayed in many Booka Batches but we would have to rate this the highest.It was unreal.So clean and tidy.very cosy with the gas fire going at night.Just a skip from the lake,which the kids had a winter dip in.Great comunication from Todd.Bunnies every where.Thank you very much...You should be all proud of your BACH.Cheers Kevin & Janice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thanks Kevin. Yep the area is great fun and sounds like the kids are as crazy as ours! We hope you can come back and stay again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecka B.

Great bach, has everything you need!

Great bach, has everything you need! We really enjoyed our stay here and the hosts were superfriendly! Lots of "extras" in the garage which was like a treasure trove for the kids! Unfortunately we couldn't get the kayaks down to the lake as they would have been too heavy to carry and we couldn't fit them in our car... had an amazing time though and the lake is absolutely divine! Hope to be back sometime!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thanks for being excellent guests and leaving the property in great condition and great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you back again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marie noelle c.

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

Great batch for greats moments

It was more than scheduled , confortable, clean all the device were in perfect “ condition “. ( vade-mecum cleaner!, wash machine ( clothe and dish one, not the same…) toaster eeg.., everything we had was perfect . The liment thing in my opinion there is nothing in the area ( or we missed it) to eat outside as a restaurant… It was really a good quality for the price , and we can reach all the time the owner for some advices. Warmly recommended if you had some mobility as a car or a motorbike . Jean Marc
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay thank you. Clean and tidy house with a perfect layout for us. Kitchen was well equipped. A nice and close to the lake for swimming. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Excellent spot, very private and has all the home comforts.

Excellent spot, very private and has all the home comforts. Really enjoyed it.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope this weekend went well. Thanks for being excellent guests with good communication and treating our property well. It was left in excellent condition. Hope to have you back again soon.
Archival

8/10 Good

Very clean tidy modern house, in great condition.

Very clean tidy modern house, in great condition. Very warm and cosy with the heaters on. Son loved the big tv with kids movies in the bunk room!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay at this bach.

We had a wonderful stay at this bach. It was so convenient to go to the snow fields and also really close to the beautiful lake. The property was really well appointed, it had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. Toasty and warm, super comfortable beds and a very well equipped kitchen. We really enjoyed the music collection and the kids enjoyed the games. Thank you so much and we will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
We would love to have you all back again. Thanks for being so easy to deal with and treating the property so well.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice quiet location down a driveway

Nice quiet location down a driveway
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, so clean and tidy, lots of extras and so much room

Great location, so clean and tidy, lots of extras and so much room
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely place to stay - home away from home.

Lovely place to stay - home away from home. Location (Kuratau) was fantastic and will definitely be returning.

About the host

Hosted by Michelle and Todd

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This is our family bach and we want to share the great times with you and your family.

What makes this property unique

Perfect recreational base, flat section, secure off-street parking, walk to lake, close to Floating Rock Cafe.

Languages:

English

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