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Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.

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Living room
Living room
View from terrace
Outdoor hot spa with view of the lake.
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Pukawa, Waikato
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.

Situated at the end of private driveway this upmarket lodge offers expansive views of Lake Taupo. It is surrounded by large private gardens with abundant bird life and walking paths. Guests will have the 1 hectare property to themselves.
Spacious bedroom with amazing lake view and en-suite bathroom. Bedroom is fitted with a king size bed and small fridge.
Large open plan living area is equipped with air conditioning / heat pump and wood burner.
Fully equipped kitchen with gas hob, electric oven and dishwasher.
Expansive outdoor area offers several places for relaxation and extends to a large private garden. Property offers multiple opportunities for relaxation: no TV or internet is provided. Yoga mats are available.
Guests are welcome to use new Hot Spring hot spa. In house private chef service is available.
Swimming beach in Pukawa is within walking distance or short drive.
Property manager lives in the nearby house and can provide information about the area. Cleaning and linen services are provided.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kuratau

Located in Kuratau, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pukawa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 27 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo - private and quiet. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Taupo and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Tongariro National Park and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 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. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Beauty of the views cannot be overstated, and a great location. Stayed for a week, and regret nothing about the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devinder T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway for two.
It lived up to its expectations; the photos were spot on, being there was even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Exceptional location and view. Spacious and open room and lounge living and kitchen. Bed is a bit hard and has separate mattresses but the view from it is awesome. That’s picking holes in what is a truly exceptional stay. Highly recommend and would love to return next time we’re in Taupo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous view of Lake Taupo!
What a great destination - we loved the privacy and enjoyed sitting in the hot tub at night watching the stars. Great view of Lake Taupo, the city lights are on the other side of the lake, so we could easily see the Milky Way and other stars in the night sky.The property had a large kitchen, living room and bedroom. Everything was clean and well appointed. The property doesn’t have Wi-Fi but it did have excellent mobile service. We also enjoyed walking the grounds and met the neighbor, who is also the caretaker of the property and they were very nice.Great destination to rest and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Touch of Paradice
The stay was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful
The lodge and all of its property was amazing and the views were spectacular! The location was perfect for us where it felt secluded and quiet, yet close to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View of Lake Taupo stay
Lovely views, Quiet location. Apart from a minor glitch checking in, which the host responded to promptly, our stay was lovely. Place was spotlessly clean. Unit had everything we needed. Shower pressure was great. Bed wasnt a king as described but two twin mattress pushed together on a king frame.. Mattress was so firm it was uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
The listing photos do not suffice. This property has an incredible view of Lake Taupo and is surrounded by a private botanical garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly amazing
We arrived in the rain and we were hit by the “wow” factor, the house was everything we expected and more, open and spacious, amazing views and what can best be described as our own botanical gardens. It was a place that you did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roedolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent breakaway location
The listing does not do the location justice. It is quiet an private, with amazing views. The house is well appointed and has everything you need for a quiet break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Getaway Location
Wonderful environment to get way and relax or base your ski/MTB/hike adventure from. Beautiful park gardens, native bush & birds, awesome vista of lake Lake Taupo from the home and spa. What more could you want?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful NYE spot
We had a lovely stay for two nights. The spa especially was lovely on a rainy NYE while watching fireworks. A beautiful view and so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning!
The property is beautiful from every angle! Such stunning views, very private and a lovely getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time Out
Such an idyllic location … no close neighbours, no television, not even curtains! Just the most beautiful view and heavenly spa to soak in, after a couple of days day tripping the Central Plateau and all that it has to offer. Thank you so much 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Sarah A., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A tremendous place for a relaxing break…
A return visit for us, taking time out from a busy schedule.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Rowan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting but unfortunately not a good bed
This is an idyllic property set in an exclusive private grounds. Easily a 10/10 for the above. However, where it falls short is with the bed. Two king single mattresses pushed together do not make a super king bed. Plus the mattresses were very hard and the bedding was for the single beds. If only the owner would invest in a soft deluxe super king mattress and some high-quality bedding, to match the quality of the property. We ended up sleeping on the couch as it was slightly softer. A positive though was the spa pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Mankato, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Location
Absolutely stunning location and very peaceful. The property managers are wonderful and very helpful. After spending the days hiking it was wonderful to relax in the hot tub and take in the beautiful views. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular setting
This is a lovely spacious house overlooking Lake Taupo. Quiet and secluded with amazing views. Luxurious hot tub an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Greer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, serene setting
Great place to stay if you need a peaceful getaway and time to switch off. Fantastic views, great fire. Bed could be upgraded to make this a more comfortable and romantic stay & recommend packing a blue tooth speaker of the like for some background noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and view
We had a lovely stay. The views are gorgeous and can’t be missed as there are windows everywhere. Hot tub is very nice. Home is very spacious. Firm bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome view!
We had such a wonderful, lovely time here. What’s better than enjoying the awesome views from the spa, lighting up a fire, and enjoy some card games we haven’t played for some years?! Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 out of 5
The stay was beyond our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of the best
This is a stunning property with even more incredible views from every room in the house. very spacious, impeccably decorated and an easy place to just hang out and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful sunrise and sunsets
This spacious home had the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets and gorgeous gardens surrounding the home that we could walk around. The view of the lake is stunning we could look out over it from the hot tub. After the sun set, we could enjoy the fire, which was just so relaxing. It is a bit remote, but with that, you get tranquility and peace. Absolutely worth it. We were willing to drive, so we could still explore the national parks in the surrounding area. Communication was also great. We extended our stay twice at the last minute as our plans changed and they were so accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a wonderful experience at the lodge. Stunning view and spacious place to relax. Most definitely Will be back in mid-winter. Oxana
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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