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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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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 mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
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
  • Kuratau Jetty - 30 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 37 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tomi's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

cory s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly time no gas in bbq so not much cooking options
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

Mike H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a good old kiwi bach. Sturdy and fuctional. Great living areas and a good patio for sitting outside for lunch. Excellent offroad parking. Front door was a bit hard to open due to the new carpet but it will wear in over time. Great heating and plenty of hot water. Will be coming back soon I hope.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

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

original kiwi bach

great location easy check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

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

Virginia N.

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

Lake Taupo

Lovely location and a good halfway stop to further up north
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

igor s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Communication with management agency was very bad.

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Max I.

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

Social distance from city

Highly enjoyed our stay and being close to the lake! Loved the view of the snow mountain in the morning...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

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

Greg T.

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

Perfect for rest and relaxation

Great stay once again. Quiet , always clean and tidy and great proximity to lake and river fishing. The addition of new carpet and furniture has enhanced the experience.
Stayed 3 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

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

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