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Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

Life is good at Moetu Lodge, and the views are even better! This charming holiday retreat is a special find in the tranquil lakeside town of Pukawa Bay.

Nestled in the treetops, you'll feel as though you're staying in a fairytale tree house come to life. The punga trees and native bush offer privacy and a haven for birds to visit. Enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive wraparound deck as you gaze out over the bush towards sparkling Lake Taupo.

There's plenty of room for the whole family, with four bedrooms that sleep up to eight, and Moetu Lodge is equipped with all the amenities you'll need for a comfortable stay, including Wifi and Smart TV.
Head out on the water and explore Lake Taupo, or relax in style at Moetu Lodge. The sun loungers are the perfect spot to park up and work on your tan, book in hand.

Moetu Lodge is well placed with world class fishing spots minutes away, making it an ideal keen fisherman's lodge. Enjoy the thoughtful set up with a fish preparation area and a cozy fire to warm up in front of after filleting your catch of the day.

After either a totally relaxing or adventure-packed day, fire up the BBQ and enjoy a casual Kiwi dinner on the deck with million-dollar views. A special highlight of Moetu Lodge is the spa pool, an idyllic place to unwind at the end of the day.

Check into holiday mode at Moetu Lodge!
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.Spa Pool is no longer working at this time

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1561 sq ft (145 sq m)

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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

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

Moetu Pukawa Bay Home Pukawa
Moetu Lodge Pukawa Bay Holiday Home
Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa
Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Private vacation home
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About the neighborhood

Map
Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 29 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Taupo and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Moetu Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We love staying in this beautiful retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Russell M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No communication
We were very excited about this property based on the listing and the pictures. While the views are certainly amazing, we were overall disappointed. The house is not marked, making it difficult to locate on the street. Many of the windows were open upon our arrival, with bugs inside and making it even colder than the outside and extremely difficult to warm up. We called the manager on duty multiple times and didn’t receive a response (via email) until the day of our departure. We had to fill the spa tub in order to turn it on and use it, not a huge deal but certainly not expected based on it being a highlight of the listing. Kitchen in need of updates. Stovetop vent broken and very used pans made cooking unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness
No spa pool
Excellent house and lovely location. But listed with a spa pool that was not working. This was a great disappointment. Maybe there was a comment in the booking process that the spa pool was not working. But it is listed with a spa pool, with pictures of this. So we expected that is was working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape
Lovely home to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy P.

Great location for a quite get away fabulous views
The property was excellent for a family holiday. Even though it was clean it could do with a lot of cobweb removal and a clean of the oven. The couch could also do with replacing as the cushions slide off when you are sitting on them making it very uncomfortable to sit. Fireplace was excellent and extremely effective. Would be great if the spa pool had been turned on for our arrival by the cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D., Wellington, nz

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic place to escape for a few days
A fantastic property. Clean and tidy. Very private. A perfect place to escape all the Christmas crazies!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Excellent place to stay just as summer ending.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Lovely house and great location. Friendly and responsive property manager. Lovely place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020