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Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Turangi, Turangi
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Jungle room

2 Single Beds

Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,

Lovely family home close to Tongariro River and town centre. Local walks all accessible by foot, Lake Taupo and Mountain within 35 minutes. Easy drive to Taupo for a day out. Your hosts are just through the gate and happy to help. Turangi has a great New World Supermarket, Greengrocers, bookshop, library and Chemist so no need to leave the area. Try our cafes. Home has great back yard, trees and birds. Garden setting. Enjoy house and surrounding area. Comfortable style and well equipped. Shuttle for Tongariro Crossing can pick up from door. Ask about our special deals for skiers / trampers / fishing groups.

We are priced very reasonably to reflect the fact that we are not lake or river side. Our region has plenty to offer and seasonal changes are distinct and beautiful.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed with prior approval
No smoking inside

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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 less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask us with pet details
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure electric blankets and heaters as well as heat pump are off
Make sure bathroom extraction fan is off
Please send a brief message to tell us when you are out thanks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We have top and bottom sheets. For good hygiene please sleep between sheets. If hot please remove duvet do not sleep on top of the duvet.
Please leave all used beds unmade when you leave and close doors to rooms you are not using. House is for booked guests only. Visitors by agreement.
No cooking of strong odorous foods including curries permitted. Failure to observe may result in extra fees.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20030166
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Tongariro National Trout Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 41 min drive - 62.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 46 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 53 min drive - 72.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rust - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Tavern - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all, on 28 July 2026 start from NZ$232, 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 Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all, located?

This family-friendly Turangi holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Lake Taupō are also within 6 miles (10 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. 71 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for passing thru. Very clean and tidy. Nice to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyde S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa D.

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

Great place for group

We stayed here while attending a wedding near by, had everything we needed, lovely food hamper left out for our arrival and fire was ready to go, excellent place for 8 people to stay comfortably, would highly recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks so much for your lovely review. Your comfort really matters to us! Kind regards Clint.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalapie D.

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

Nice and cozy

It was a lovely house and we all enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

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

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay. The hosts are brilliant to deal with, the house is clean and very comfortable. So nice to have beds made and towels provided. Great outdoor area and securely fenced. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Turangi central location

Would stay again. Well equipped, good book a bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Overnight stay

Great place to stay to break up a long journey. Plenty of space and great welcome basket. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rapata M.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Visiting Family

Was ok
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2023
Thanks for the review. Would have been nice to know what we can do to make it 5 star for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Recommend

Good place to stay prior to Tongariro alpine crossing. All slept well In lovely comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Tidy comfortable accommodation

The property had everything we needed and more. Lived the extra touches with the fire prepoed etc, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Turangi house

Very comfortable house. Very quiet and easy to find. We had no trouble getting in. Very close to Licorice cafe, a great spot for breaky.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj V.

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

Nice property

Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Break Away

My family and i had a stop over on our way back to Wellington from Northland. Perfect, clean and magnificent gardens, highly recommended. Next time we might have to stay a few extra nights, it has everything you need even a highchair for the littlies
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd S.

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

Half way stop off

Turangi is a good half way stop to Auckland and this house was easy to find, close to shops and was comfortable for all the family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey P.

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

Fishing base

Brilliant with everything we needed. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Lovely and cozy house

It was our first friendship trip with bach and we loved so much and agreed that we shall comeback regularly! House is nice, cozy and warm clean. The kitchen was fully stacked so that you didn't need to worry about cooking. Full of entertainment, Turangi is lovely place to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin T.

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

Beautiful home

This is such a beautifully cosy property! 😍 we just loved all the extra homely touches from the sign on the door to the fresh milk in the fridge! Communication with the owners was awesome. We so appreciated your kindness during this stressful time for our family!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

The property's location is excellent within Turangi town and is easy to find.

The property's location is excellent within Turangi town and is easy to find. The property is maintained to a reasonably good standard and has a homely feel to it. We only stayed 1 night, but the property can easily support longer stays as it is well stocked with condiments and utensils for cooking. The property worked well for our group of 8. We would happily return to the property for a stay in the future, if it was still available for stays.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for this review we appreciate it and are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. The place will be available for the long term and return visitors very welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Fantastic place to stay

I was first to arrive and was absolutely blown away, a welcoming sign on the door, heat pump was on so on a cold night it was toasty warm. Lots of wood for the fire. A gift basket on the table and some supplies in the fridge, and celery and parsley in the garden - these people are amazing. The house itself is well set up and so comfortable, not far for a nice walk along the river or to the shops. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks David, you and your family (including canines) welcome back any time. Thanks for choosing us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was so beautifully presented and the beds were very comfortable. We were impressed how clean it was and really appreciated the cozy warm fire. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
Thanks Jan. We work hard to provide a welcoming environment so we love it when our guests have a great experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, homely warm. Clint the owner is friendly and accommodating. Love our treats on arrival … and firewood ready for a cosy night. Will come back again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara L.

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

Relaxing

It was a good relaxing holiday. Very nice area. Lovely house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Weekend in Turangi

One of the best houses we have stayed at in Turangi. Super clean and comfortable with lots of little touches (like fluffy towels) that made a difference. Great off street parking for the boat and secure for our small dog. Special thanks to Clint for going the extra mile and putting extra palings on the fence for us to keep small dogs safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

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

Awesome

This house is awsome. It has everything we need and it’s very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Another wonderful stay at this Bach

A great Bach conveniently located to the slopes. This was our second stay here and was another great stay. My son loved the Wii and was quite possibly the highlight of his trip. Our dog Comet had the best holiday with Clint taking him for walks and giving him lots of attention when we were out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Clint Green

Host profile image
I'm a retired Teacher of Deaf. I Love playing guitar and singing, gardening, cooking, fishing, walking, traveling and my family. Married to Janeve also a teacher. 3 sons and 5 grandaughters. Born in Napier, lived in Auckland and in love with Turangi and this area. love hosting people. Formerly started and owned now defunct backpacker lodge Bellbird Lodge, and used to operate one of the original shuttles to the Tongariro Crossing. I also import and sell Souls Healthy Jandals and these are available to purchase during your stay. Janeve is an independent celebrant and we can organise weddings from budget to elaborate. I currently provide education services at the Tongariro National Trout Centre and also import Waves brand pure rubber vegan Jandals.

Why they chose this property

We moved to Turangi in 1985 and never shifted! The proximity to rivers, Lake Taupo, the Kaimanawa Forest park and the Tongariro National Park all too much to ever leave.

What makes this property unique

Guests comment on our comfy beds and clean and partialy renovated interior as well as the older style and our gardens. Spacious and family friendly. Spacious and homely.

Languages:

English
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