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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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Pukawa, Waikato
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪11 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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kuratau

Located in Kuratau, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, peaceful getaway

An absolutely lovely setting with an amazing view and beautiful natural gardens. The lodge is spacious, nicely furnished, well-stocked, and beautifully designed to take in the gorgeous views. We absolutely loved our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Retreat with Incredible Reviews

We enjoyed our stay with incredible views of the lake from the patio. The host was very accommodating and helpful. We were in 45 minutes of the Tongariro National Park and 30 minutes of a lake hike/bike. Thank you for the relaxing and quiet stay. Dave
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anxhelo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minimalist comfortable stay

Property is very secluded/private. Hot tub was a great touch. Very minimalist place where you can escape from the world. We enjoyed it and it was priced properly for what you got. I’d recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Hazel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely views, no curtains

Modern, warm, and clean with lovely kitchen, spa, and lakeview but house is a bit odd with no curtains anywhere including bedrooms which can be looked into from the lounge area, no wifi and a VERY firm bed. Fortunately it is secluded!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

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

Henrik H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One weeek

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

johann f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Anwesen in Traumlage.

Wer die Natur liebt und die Ruhe sucht findet hier einen unglaublich schönen, riesengroßen und nicht einsehbaren Garten. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

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

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