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Quaint Lockwood River Cottage

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Outdoor dining
Living area
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Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Turangi, Turangi
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • River Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Quaint Lockwood River Cottage

A quaint cosy redecorated 2 bedroom Lockwood fully furnished holiday cottage. Surrounded by beautiful trees the cottage has a huge deck area off the lounge for relaxing and having meals outside with a fully fenced private front yard.
A new log fire and electric heating for those crisp winter nights.
Only a short walk to the famous trout fishing Tongariro River and beautiful river walks and tramps.
The town is also only a few minutes walk away and has all conveniences one needs eg supermarkets cafes chemist etc.
Lake Taupo is also only a few minutes drive away with lovely picturesque bays for boating, swimming, fishing and picnicing.
The ski fields are 30 minutes drive away. There are so many activities to do in this area eg white water rafting, tramping, fishing, hunting, sking and dinning out in the area. This cottage is very relaxing and extremely comfortable.

Check out our other property on Bookabach listing number 10167 located two doors up the road


Special conditions:
Smoking outside only.
House to be left clean and tidy.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the cottage tidy and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Bruce Wallis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 19 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Lockwood River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Lockwood River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Lockwood River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Lockwood River Cottage located?

Situated in Turangi, this golf holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 miles (10 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. 196 out of 290 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 290 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little quiet oasis in Turangi
Easy, efficient and quiet with a lovely fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Our second time here and it is a great place to stay. The owner, Bruce, is really helpful and makes every effort to ensure your stay is all it could be.I would strongly recommend this property for long or short stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Turangi getaway
Bruce was a great host and the stay was very relaxing and enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2024/2025
Came in 2024 and left in 2025. Managed to pick up a few days in Turangi to catch up with South Island friends, so accommodation was used primarily for sleeping which was achieved with great ease given the bach is on a nice quiet street. Easy walk to local cafe and walks along the river. Can recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chilled out xmas
Basic old-school holiday cabin. Perfect for getting away from the business of life. Great outdoor area for the summer and a fire for being cosy in the winter
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacoba T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed stay in a comfortabel cottage
Nice cottage. Well equipped. Quiet surroundings. Lots of nature in the area. In the neighbourhood of Taupo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traditional bach
The bach was very comfortable and well situated for walks along the river and access to the shops and cafes of Turangi. However Vrbo did not allow me to access the flyer sent by Bruce which might have helped us and I found the security systems and locks a bit challenging. The flyer might have helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend this Property
Tis was a perfect getaway for us - thnks for sharing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Number 14
Worked really well for us. A very typical Kiwi bach with everything included. The owner, Bruce. Very helpfull and easy to deal with. We are booked again in January and may make this a regular stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Cozy place for Labour Weekend very close to biking walking and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet oasis
A lovely little space, exactly as advertised. Spacious and private outdoor areas, and very well equipped indoors. Close to the river and the town. All we could wish for. Owner very proactive and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great little house with all we needed in a lovely quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Accomodation
Nice and cozy cottage, close proximity to town and the Tongariro River. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turangi bach
Very nice having an open fire. Good size for 2 fishermen, kitchen and bathroom a little cramped. Overall V good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snow trip
Very cosy and warm home. Excellent communication from the host we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

terence O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cosy cottage
Compact and cosy with the log fire, Is in a quiet location within easy walk of town or river. Bruce gave the information needed well beforehand. Has a couple of maintenance issues eg the toilet cistern runs so was quite noisy and couldnt work out the tv so didnt use it while staying. Should be straightforward fixes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
base for fishing weekend.
Classic Lockwood Bach, with good location for fishing the Tongariro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Great find. Easy walk to the river, quiet street, comfortable and clean with everything you could need in a bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in Turangi
Bruce’s place was a great little place for ourselves and our kids. Was clean, tidy and warm. Had a lovely private outdoor area and was close to town. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonwyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful winter holiday
Thanks Bruce, we love Turangi and we had a great family holiday. Loved the wood fire
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay for fishing
Good place, great fire
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turangi
Lovely house, small size, good heating (both heatpump and logburner). Good location to river and small fishing shop with cafe. Quiet area with little highway noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 nights nice batch
Nice how a batch should be
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfram F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Enjoyed our stay in this cottage and wish we had more time to enjoy the amenities (large deck, fully equipped kitchen, wood-burning fireplace). Well located to town centre, main highway, river, but completely quiet (and excellent view of the night sky). Everything as described in the listing. Very efficient communications with the owner. Note that (as per the listing) linens and towels are not provided, but if you are traveling withouth, the owner can facilitate the provision of same by the house cleaners for an additional fee. Also, digital nomads note that there is no Wi-Fi. That said, a great stay and a solid 5/5.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Wallis

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What makes this property unique

Ski fields 30 minutes away and many tramps eg Tongariro crossing. Hunting a and fishing all this area

Languages:

English

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