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Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River

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Rear of Cottage
Back Yard
Lake Front
Bunk Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Motuoapa, Taupo
  • Lake Taupō
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room 4

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River

A well presented and reasonably priced cottage very close to the lake and Tauranga/Taupo river on the Eastern side of Lake Taupo - 10Km North of Turangi Township. A very quiet, picturesque and peaceful area and very central to the numerous attractions and facilities of the Central Plateau of the North Island. Great accommodation for anglers/fishermen, skiers/snowboarders, tourists, wanting to get away from the bustle of city and big town life, or someone just wanting to break their journey for a night [or more] in a marvelous location.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen not supplied. Bring your own sheets, pillow slips, and towels.
Check in after 2pm on day of arrival and check out is by 11am on day of departure.

Property manager

PaulR695
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Pets allowed: limit 5 total
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tauranga Taupo

Located in Oruatua, a neighbourhood in Tauranga Taupo, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Motuoapa, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 19 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 37 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Huka Falls - 47 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪River Wines - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River?

As of 7 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River on 17 August 2025 start from NZ$149.5, 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.

What time is check-in at Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage near Lake Taupo on Tauranga Taupo River located?

Located in Oruatua, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Taupō and within 9 miles (15 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Great location

Rustic Bach in a great spot. Plenty to do. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Lee C.

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

Amazing gem of a place

Family of four from Auckland, absolutely loved our stay! Has everything you need and good space as a family for such a reasonable price. Lovely location right by the Lake :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul B.

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

The bach

Awesome as always will become a regular stop
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonia m.

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

Great little bach

A great little bach in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chloe S.

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

Short and sweet

Exactly what it says on the tin - classic kiwi Bach with all basics covered. Great base for trips around the lake and to the mountain. Beautiful outdoor space - just a note for dog owners that it's not fenced, but plenty of space to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul B.

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

Turangi stay

Exactly what we were looking for, will definitely be booking more in the future, owner was very easy and great to deal with, access was super easy.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica b.

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

Humble and charming

Definately gives the traditional kiwi batch energy, which we absolutely loved.Heating was ample, we found everything we needed and more, and the location was so beautiful.Perfect relaxing little get-away with our 4 year old & our dog.WE WOULD DEFINATELY RECCOMMEND STAYING AT 5HIS BATCH!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roimata M.

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

Wā whakataa! Time to relax!

Always a pleasure and honour to stay at Otuarua, a home away from home in a different area with surrounding lakes close to the mountains love it. Thank you Paul n family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

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

Holiday

second time we have stayed. this time it was even better!Will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

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

Nice property

Has everything needed, enjoyed our stay, good to be able to have our dogs with us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Lovely stay

House was warm and clean and a lovely walk at the end of the road .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff F.

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

Summer holiday

Family holiday without any hassles or drama. Close to boatramp and beautiful park lakeside. Will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb Jack W.

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

Perfect Stop Off Space!

We were en route to Auckland and this beautiful spot almost tempted us to stick around… Well equipped with everything you need and space for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lauree J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely peaceful stay in Turangi. Loads of things to do close enough for day trips. The house itself has everything you need for a good break. The duvets are really good quality and warm. Had a chip heater instead of a fireplace. Lots of kindling left for us to keep it alight but if you were looking for an open or boxed fireplace where you could see the flames then that's not what's there. It's to back up the hot water system. We had a really nice time :-) Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shanan e.

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

Paul Reids Place

We love this little spot we have styed here a number of times now its a perfect litte house and a cool location not too far from Taupo little piece of paradise 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Cute cottage super clean

Cosy cottage. Beautiful quite location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Great overnight spot

Travelling with dogs. Good section and access to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Peaceful retreat

Great location easy access to bush walks & lake. Ideal for taking your Pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

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

Great weekend get away

Everything we needed and awesome back yard for the kids and fur kid. Hours of fun for all. We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

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

Excellent

Lovely location for dog walks, comfortable bed, everything you wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Weekend away :)

Really lovely little bach so close to the lake! Really enjoyed being able to wander just down the street to swim. Great communication from the owner too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Location location

Superb location, quiet safe and relaxing. Short walk to the lake and reserve close to TT river for fishing. Always clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette A.

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

Pet friendly

Quiet neighbourhood.Home had everything we needed for our stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

N B.

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

Lazy long weekend

A great 4 days exploring the area, shame the autumn weather didn't hold out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Pet friendly Bach

Quiet, well supplied, pet friendly . Near walks and beach, reasonable price . Good getaway Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by PaulR695

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What makes this property unique

Ideal base for fishermen, skiers and tourists, or just getting away from civilisation for a while.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests