Retro Lakeside Retreat

Kuratau, Waikato
$109 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Warm, sunny and cosy 2 Bedroom retro Bach with 1 bathroom and a washing machine. Retro Retreat is on a large back section with plenty of off street/on site parking and room for tents and lots of room to play. The Bach has an external power source (caravan/motor home plug) that can be used by guests and their friends.

Bach is well appointed with a well equipped kitchen. The kitchen, living and dining areas are open-plan and inc a dining table with chairs. Lovely views of Lake Taupo canbe seen from the kitchen, dining area, lounge and deck. Tea, coffee and sugar is provided plus a small milk to start you off. Some pantry items are provided free for your convenience as are some cleaning products, toilet paper, handy towels, glad wrap etc.

A portacot and high chair may be available for your use, please let me know if you need them so I can reserve them for you. Bedrooms include 2 queen beds and a single bunk above one of them. The beds have mattress protectors and a fitted sheet on them. Pillows all have pillow protectors. You’ll need to bring your own pillowcases, sheets, duvet/sleeping bags and towels. Bath mats, hand towels, tea towels and dish clothes are provided. There are some sheets and towels on site for emergencies and to help you make the most of your time at the lake.

The lounge area has 2 3-seater sofas and 2 chairs. As it is open plan onto the deck the 6 dining area/outdoor chairs can be used both indoors and out. There are designated outdoor tables, chairs and a lounger.

There is an electric heater for cooler nights.

A 4 burner gas BBQ and outdoor furniture is provided on the deck.

A Smart TV with Freeview is provided.

Children are very welcome.

Pets can be included in your stay by negotiation. No additional fee will be incurred, just contact me to discuss details. Please note: this property is not fenced.

Whareroa is a beautiful little village on the south west edge of lake Taupo in the central plateau region. The area is very central to many areas of interest. Amenities at Whareroa include a boat ramp, ski lane, designated swimming area, children’s play area, tennis court and a free waste transfer station. The streets are all linked by walkways which allow for quick and easy access to the lake.

Fishing is good and you can fly-fish at the mouth of the Whareroa Stream. Fishing licences and ramp permits are available for purchase online.

Apart from fishing the lake provides an excellent venue for kayaks, paddle boards, water sport and swimming.

Whareroa is within 30 minutes of some excellent restaurants thus allowing for various budgets, tastes and celebrations. The closest general store is at Aomori. There is no store at Whareroa. Whakapapa is under an hour away as is Taupo. Turangi and Taumarunui are approx 25 and 45 minutes respectively.

Apart from lake actitities Whareroa is close to many walking and cycling tracks of interest and cater for all abilities. The area is well-known for its bush walks. Whareroa boasts spectacular cliffs. The Tokaanu Thermal Pools are nearby and the Tongariro Crossing is 40 minutes away.

Minimum stay is 2 nights. Discounts are available for stays of 7 nights or more, (5%); and a rate for rental of a month, (30 days or more) is negotiable.

Please note:
Bach is a non-smoking area and does not have wifi.
Cleaning fee is $60. In line with rental practices the property must be left tidy. This fee allows you to not have to spent your time cleaning prior to your departure to leave the Bach in pristine and sparking condition.
Manager of Retro Retreat also administers the LInga-Longa property adjacent to Retro Retreat. Please view this listing (ID NO 9461490) should you require an alternative or wish to rent both properties.

Owners are happy to be contacted for any queries you may have before or during your stay. We want you to enjoy your stay at Retro retreat and at Whareroa.yiu.you

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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 Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Microwave Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Aleksandr

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    Beautiful view. Nice and quiet place.

  • Ben A.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Such a great classic Kiwi Bach. Amazing views and a a really great spot. We will definitely be back!

  • James W.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 11, 2026

    We took our 2.5year old Labrador who had a great time playing with the neighbours dogs. Very clean and full kitchen, upto date fridge,cooker and washer.Kelli was very helpful and we had a lovely stay.The area is very family oriented and only a short walk to jetty to swim.We will be back.

  • Tylar M.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Jan 5, 2026

    super great communication good location everything was as it should be very happy with our stay

  • Kay R.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 20, 2025

    Peaceful

  • Jeanne W.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2025

    Stayed Jan 14, 2025

    Loved the private beaches, the beautiful water and the peacefulness of Whareroa.Our mokopuna has a ball!

  • Sue F.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    We had a lovely weekend at Retro Retreat which was exactly as listed. Everything there that you could need and a short walk to beach - uphill back! Just the most beautiful water for swimming, our lab wouldn’t get out! Thanks for sharing this special escape with us!

  • anne w.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    A typical Kiwi bach perfect for a relaxing holiday. It really is a retro bach! We appreciated being able to bring Harley, a milk in the fridge and a bag of sweets on arrival. Owners staying in the front property but utterly discreet. All communications warm, helpful and friendly! Thank you! Will be back if we can.

  • Monet K.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We had an awesome stay at kellis bach. The town of kuratau was a beautiful peaceful one. Right by the lake. Had everything we needed , a classic bach

  • Peta H.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Was exactly what was advertised. Retro retreat. Served us well. Middle of winter so cold. Luckily we had packed a heater as the one heater in house wasnt enough. Would recommend

  • Sampath D.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    We had an amazing stay at the Retro Retreat! The location next to Lake Taupo is absolutely stunning and made our trip even more memorable. The weather was lovely as well. The batch house was incredibly nice, tidy, and well-maintained. We appreciated the thoughtful touches, especially the basic amenities and the lollies for the kids—they loved them! The location is very quiet at night. It’s less than 5 minutes to the lake, which was perfect for us. The kitchen windows offers nice panoramic view of the lake, making every meal special. There are also lovely walks around the area that we thoroughly enjoyed. The host was exceptionally kind and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience. We highly recommend this place and hope to return in the future!

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$109+
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