10/10 Excellent
Andy H.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pukawa
Andy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pukawa, Waikato
- Place, Kuratau Jetty4 min drive
- Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools9 min drive
- Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre13 min drive
- Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces
Top perch Pukawa
Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. This property is over two levels the lower level a self contained two bedroom flat with large living spaces or hang upstairs where there are 3 Bedrooms with a modern recently renovated kitchen which leads onto a large deck where you can enjoy the bird life and lake views.
The section is ample in size & just as generous in privacy too, when you arrive & unpack the chilly-bin & boat, you know that your holiday is going to be relaxed & invigorating.
Then stroll to the lakefront & let the kids swim at the safe beaches, launch the boat at the ramp or head north to the bush tracks & take in a coffee from the Omori store.
Under an hour to the ski fields so really the best of both worlds.
Two bedroom unit one double room with Queen bed, second room has bunk beds and a single bed. Seperate toilet and shower room. Large living area with dining table and basic kitchenette. Three bedrooms upstairs with full sized bathroom large kitchen with coffee machine and laundry onsite. Large deck upstairs with a beautiful macrocarpa table that seats 10 so you can relax while someone cooks on the Weber.
Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. This property is over two levels the lower level a self contained two bedroom flat with large living spaces or hang upstairs where there are 3 Bedrooms with a modern recently renovated kitchen which leads onto a large deck where you can enjoy the bird life and lake views.
The section is ample in size & just as generous in privacy too, when you arrive & unpack the chilly-bin & boat, you know that your holiday is going to be relaxed & invigorating.
Then stroll to the lakefront & let the kids swim at the safe beaches, launch the boat at the ramp or head north to the bush tracks & take in a coffee from the Omori store.
Under an hour to the ski fields so really the best of both worlds.
Two bedroom unit one double room with Queen bed, second room has bunk beds and a single bed. Seperate toilet and shower room. Large living area with dining table and basic kitchenette. Three bedrooms upstairs with full sized bathroom large kitchen with coffee machine and laundry onsite. Large deck upstairs with a beautiful macrocarpa table that seats 10 so you can relax while someone cooks on the Weber.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
KEYS:
• Please return the keys to the lockbox when you depart:
o Ensure you tumble the code too
Check out is 10am
• Rubbish goes into a yellow council bag
• Recycling goes into the bins outside
o Black for glass
o Green for paper, cardboard, plastic, tins & aluminium
Please leave on grass berm
HEAT PUMP:
• If this won’t turn on – please check that the switch on the exterior unit is turned on (outside)
o The control is on the wall above the bench at the entrance end of the kitchen
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Pukawa
Pukawa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Pukawa, Waikato
What's nearby
- Lake Taupō - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
- Tongariro National Park - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Delta Coffee - 13 min drive
- Turangi Bakery & Cafe - 12 min drive
- Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - 13 min drive
- Hydro Eatery - 12 min drive
- Turangi Bridge Motel - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Kristen
We’re from Wellington and love Pukawa coming over Waihi Hill we instantly feel a sense of relaxation that makes it all worth it
Why they chose this property
We like the lake front, the bush walks. It’s a safe place where our children can explore.
What makes this property unique
The bird life, the stars at night, the glow worms on the walking track up the road we love it and we hope others with love it too
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