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

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Living area
Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Lodge With Expansive Views of Lake Taupo Private Quiet
Luxury lodge with expansive views of Lake Taupo private quiet.

About the neighborhood

Map
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.?

Check-out 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 vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Taupo and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Tongariro National Park and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Lake View Retreat
I took a 3 night stay at this lodge with partner and was completely stoked with the quiet and the lake view. The lodge has a lot of pros on top such as ample wood supply for the fire burner, huge garden with fresh fruit to wonder through, hot tub with a view, spacious rooms, private location, great value, well stocked kitchen and the property manager Max looked after us too. The cons of the property would be minor, my recommendation would be some curtains in the bedroom to allow sleep in if guests in the future wished to do this. We loved this stay and will be back again if we are so lucky to have the opportunity to do so, Thank you guys!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Raghvendra M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Not a luxury stay
- Bedroom had queen bed fitted with two over sized single bed mattress.The mattress and pillows were hard and uncomfortable.The mattres kept on sliding out of the bed frame creating a gap in between.Advised the prpoperty manager to change it and they go 'some couple like the gap between' lol - got bitten by flees/bed bug ,property manager turned up (without prior calling) with a magnifying glass to find the bugs and offered to changed.We both were enjoying the afternoon nap and have to get up and deal with it. - 2nd day of stay property manager turns up (without prior calling) with a lawn mower guy asking for lawn mowing for some time as the weather was good.Lawn mowing lasted for 3 hrs.All our videos to enjoy the good weather and location has lawn mowing noise at back ground.There are no blinds on windows for couple to enjoy the privacy. - half of the property was locked not stated would have been good if it was advised to us. Overall the view is good however out of all the bach we stayed this year this one was over priced and poor service and very uncomfortable.We felt there was no privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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

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

Inna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

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

Inna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

Kathryn B., Honolulu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ten stars!
I know the rating only goes to 5, but we give this place a 10. It was private, quiet, and well equipped. The grounds were absolutely lovely, and we had an extraordinary view of Lake Taupō from every window. We were close to fabulous hiking, like the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (a must-do). We should have booked a week there instead of just 3 days. Be forewarned that there’s no internet or microwave, but we did not miss either of them. You will love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022