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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 876 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Kuratau, Waikato
  • Popular LocationLake Taupo6 min walk
  • Popular LocationKuratau Jetty21 min drive
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools23 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)64 min drive

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About the area

Kuratau

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Lake Taupo and 21.4 km (13.3 mi) from Pureora Forest Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a patio, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and a desk are also available. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Whareroa Village holiday home include Tongariro National Park and Kuratau Jetty.

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 6 min walk
  • Kuratau Jetty - 21 min drive
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 23 min drive
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 27 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Omori Estate - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whareroa Lake Escape

Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peaceful setting of Whareroa Village.

Situated 33km west of Turangi on the southwestern edge of Lake Taupo. The magic of Whareroa is its relative isolation, great Lake views and Village style atmosphere.

Enjoy long sandy beaches, excellent boat launching, ski lane, and fabulous fishing. For those who prefer fly fishing, there is the famous Whareroa stream mouth, or Lake Kuratau only minutes away.

Taupo is just an hour away via a beautiful scenic lakeside road.

In the winter months, the Whakapapa ski fields are only 50 minutes away. Enjoy a full day on the slopes and then stop in at the Tokaanu hot pools on the way home for a relaxing soak.

Our fully-furnished home offers guests stunning lake views and all the amenities of home with full kitchen, bathroom and laundry.

Parents, there is a porta cot and highchair available for the wee ones, as well as games and movies to keep them entertained during wet weather.

For the outdoors, we invite you to make use of the inflatables, lifejackets and kayak on site.

Take a short stroll the lake, pack a picnic and enjoy a full day in the sun.

Our home is your home - Enjoy.

Please note:
Whareroa Village charm comes from its remoteness, but this does mean that the nearest store is 20 minutes away. Turangi is the closest town, a 30-minute drive so it's important to stock up before heading out.

Guests are expected to leave the house clean and tidy.

Linen provided.

Property manager

Lainey and Dee Te Whatu

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 818 sq ft (76 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Whareroa Lake Escape Kuratau
"Te Hokinga" Lakeside Escape
Whareroa Lake Escape Private vacation home
Whareroa Lake Escape Private vacation home Kuratau

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Whareroa Lake Escape?

The closest beach to Whareroa Lake Escape is Kuratau Jetty (3.8 km).

Does Whareroa Lake Escape have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Whareroa Lake Escape family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Whareroa Lake Escape is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whareroa Lake Escape?

No, Whareroa Lake Escape does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whareroa Lake Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whareroa Lake Escape?

No, pets are not allowed.

Whareroa Lake Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Trana M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Customer BEWARE
The VRBO listing photos are of an architecture drawing. It looks new, beautiful, and a true lake escape. Consumer beware. It is the opposite. It is quite worn, dirty, a need of some major TLC and elbow grease. The place was filthy, curtains stained, blinds dirty and some broke, food stains on wall next to oven, oven burners dirty, windows so dirty the beautiful view was obstructed, refrigerator dented, & mirrors not cleaned. The sheets were extremely worn. Property owners were not interested in fixing the problem because they were not close to property. I will say toilet and shower were clean with hot water. My husband and I have travelled and stayed in rentals for over 30 years. This is the second worse place I have had to pay for. I ended up spending the evening cleaning sliding door windows & bedroom windows to glean the sliver of ocean view to the right of patio. There is a kayak, but only one on a trailer, and the home is on a hill. We did not have a vehicle to hook up the trailer. Also, if you are not a local or a kiwi familiar with the VRBO, bring food or be prepared for a 30-minute drive into nearest town. The local fish and chips restaurant was outstanding. I do feel we deserved a discounted price, but I am sure this will not happen, as I never received a text back to the request. If you ever traveled across the ocean on a 16 -hour flight to our home, I would be appalled if I left our place in that condition to first timers to our country.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

denise w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Whareroa Bach
Absolutely loved the location. So quiet with a lovely view. A pleasant walk to the lake. Nice sandy beaches which were not busy, and the lake is so nice to swim in. Also enjoyed the DVD collection.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little bach
Great communication with owner, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Wareroa
It was fantastic. Everything you could want and more. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely place with us we absolutely loved it. We will be back again if you will have us .once again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ROSS F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely area
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has lovely lake views and lovely outdoor living and is a short walk to the lake. Overall it is very comfortable, nice and light and with good heating if you need it. It had everything that we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay highly recommend 10 out of 10
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liberio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, lake views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, warm and friendly atmosphere in this batch
Good communication from owners, lovely view of the lake we have had a great family experience
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Sharmila B.

Family Holiday
We are a family of 5 and spent 10 nights at this property in January. Whareroa is a sleepy backwater, 15 mins from Omori/Kuratau. It was extremely quiet even in peak holiday season. Bach has lake views and comfortable beds. Kitchen is very basic - suggest bring a good knife and frying pan. Great shower (though you have to bail it out a little after use bc of position of plughole) Broadband limited bc on rural broadband service. Owners were responsive to problems w TV access by lifting requirement to limit internet use, which was appreciated. Heatpump/air conditioning not functioning, but we didn’t need to use either during our stay. All in all, good value for money in a pretty special part of NZ.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022