Happiness at the Lake, Kuratau

Kuratau, Turangi

$121 avg/night

Overview

Bed

Bath

Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Max Sleeps

Description

Breathe in the fresh lake air as you marvel at the magical views of Southern Lake Taupo and its surrounding landscapes, Kuratau is soul food at its best.

We invite you to stay with us.....
When staying at a traditional Kiwi Bach, like ours, guests bring their own linen (sheets, pillowcases, towels, tea-towels). We have a compulsory cleaning fee of $100 per stay.

MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR BACH:
Our bach is nestled in a sunny sheltered position. This well appointed 3 bedroom bach has everything that you need to make the most of your stay in Kuratau. Kickback and relax or partake in the many recreational activities available on your doorstep year-round, all from the comfort of this home from home.

The open plan living area has plenty of space for everyone, a large flat screen TV with all the usual apps (Use your own login for paid apps eg. Netflix) and a bluetooth speaker. From here, step out to the garden - a large private flat lawn ideal for ball games, and a BBQ for summer entertaining. Outdoor furniture with an umbrella for those sunny days or cosy up in front of the gas fire on those colder winter nights and enjoy a movie or board game.

The kitchen has everything you need to cook up a storm. Amenities include oven, microwave, blender, crock pot, electric fry pan, lots of pots/pans/crockery/etc and a dishwasher to do the hard work for you while you enjoy a freshly brewed cappuccino from the Nespresso machine (BYO Pods).

The bunk bedroom has 2 x single bunk beds and a wall mounted flat screen TV with USB drive full of children's movies, as well as books, toys and games. Babys travel cot available.

Kuratau is a safe swimming spot, has easy boat access to the lake. World renowned trout fishing is available at both local rivers and the lake, plus there are many walking / biking / bush tracks to enjoy.

10 mins to Tokaanu - Hot Pools, white water rafting. 15 mins to Turangi – boat charters, Tongariro River Trail, National Trout Centre, golf and gateway to Tongariro National Park. Whakapapa ski-field is about 50 mins away.

Special conditions:
BYO linen. (Sheets, Pillowcases, Towels, Bathmat, Tea Towels)
Compulsory clean.

Features
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Features

SKI

Close To Skiing
PETS

No Pets Allowed
DINING

Dining Table
SAFETY

First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

3 Bedrooms
KITCHEN

Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
PARKING

Onsite Parking
INTERNET

Free WiFi
OUTDOORS

Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
BATHROOMS

1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper
LANGS SPOKEN

English
THINGS TO DO

Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
ENTERTAINMENT

Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV
LIVING SPACES

Fireplace Living Room
CLIMATE CONTROL

Heating
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Iron/ironing Board
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

4 Stairs To Reach Property If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas

Check-in : 02:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 8

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Rates & Availability

Review

Cecelia V.
Submitted Feb 14, 2026

Stayed Feb 12, 2026

Great stay thank you. Clean and tidy house with a perfect layout for us. Kitchen was well equipped. A nice and close to the lake for swimming. Thank you!
Katie B.
Submitted Feb 1, 2026

Stayed Jan 29, 2026

Clean, tidy. Good bach vibes. Good communication with hosts.
Mathew A.
Submitted Jan 24, 2026

Stayed Jan 19, 2026

Lovely place to stay, all comforts provided
Ellen K.
Submitted Jan 20, 2026

Stayed Jan 7, 2026

We loved this place and hope to come back again! The house was clean, well furnished and had everything we needed for a great few days at the lake. Plenty of space outside for the boat and two vehicles. Close to the lake. Thanks so much
Rich & Paula S.
Submitted Jan 15, 2026

Stayed Jan 11, 2026

House was very tidy, had everything we needed. In a great location
Kenneth Christop....
Submitted Sep 25, 2025

Stayed Sep 20, 2025

Clean room, lots of things to do around the house. Very spacious house and accesible.
kendyl a.
Submitted Jul 18, 2025

Stayed Jul 11, 2025

Great spot for a weekend getaway! The batch was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Plenty of space for our group, comfy beds, and a great outdoor area. Super easy check-in and great communication from the host. Would definitely come back!
Kevin and Janice D.
Submitted Jul 14, 2025

Stayed Jul 3, 2025

Very Very HAPPY. We have stayed in many Booka Batches but we would have to rate this the highest.It was unreal.So clean and tidy.very cosy with the gas fire going at night.Just a skip from the lake,which the kids had a winter dip in.Great comunication from Todd.Bunnies every where.Thank you very much...You should be all proud of your BACH.Cheers Kevin & Janice.
Lisa H.
Submitted Mar 30, 2025

Stayed Mar 28, 2025

We had a wonderful time here. The hiuse was easy to check in to, instructions were thorough, house was clean, you had everything you needed in the kitchen. Kids loved the tv in the bedroom, tv in lounge had lots of options. Great off street parking. All round awesome place to stay!
Submitted Feb 23, 2025

Stayed Feb 21, 2025

Great location, well equipped, excellent living, dining and kitchen area that lead out to awesome outdoor bbq area with private dining table. Would recommend as great value. Would definitely book again!!
Heather F.
Submitted Feb 11, 2025

Stayed Feb 6, 2025

Overall a very nice stay , a home away from home
JONATHAN H.
Submitted Feb 9, 2025

Stayed Jan 22, 2025

Lovely tidy and clean property in a quiet hidden away location
Ellen W.
Submitted Jan 21, 2025

Stayed Jan 12, 2025

Two young families holidaying at the lake and a wonderful time was had. Great location, great amenities and indoor outdoor space for the kids to roam. Communication was clear and Todd went above and beyond to ensure we knew about a planned power outage during our stay. 10/10 would stay again :)
Andrea V.
Submitted Jan 21, 2025

Stayed Dec 24, 2024

My family stayed for the Christmas period and they absolutely loved it!!! Thank you so much!
marie noelle c.
Submitted Dec 16, 2024

Stayed Dec 10, 2024

It was more than scheduled , confortable, clean all the device were in perfect “ condition “. ( vade-mecum cleaner!, wash machine ( clothe and dish one, not the same…) toaster eeg.., everything we had was perfect . The liment thing in my opinion there is nothing in the area ( or we missed it) to eat outside as a restaurant… It was really a good quality for the price , and we can reach all the time the owner for some advices. Warmly recommended if you had some mobility as a car or a motorbike . Jean Marc
Katie H.
Submitted Dec 4, 2024

Stayed Nov 29, 2024

We enjoyed our stay here - the house was beautifully clean and had everything you need. The living room is spacious and the extra TV in the bunk room is a helpful extra. Todd was amazing at communicating, we received all the information we needed about the property in advance and in the property there is a large notice board with loads of helpful information - really thoughtfully put together. Quiet and private location plenty of parking space too.