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Te Kaha a cosy retreat. 5 min walk to the lake and marina.

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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Motuoapa, Waikato Region
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Trout Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, River Vineyard
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Motuoapa

With a stay at this vacation home in Motuoapa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. .This vacation home is 7 mi (11.2 km) from River Vineyard and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tongariro National Trout Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 13 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • River Vineyard - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 15 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 17 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬10 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.

Te Kaha a cosy retreat. 5 min walk to the lake and marina.

Welcome to our 2 bedroom home.

Bedroom 1 : Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Bunks double & single beds which sleeps 2 adults and 1 child.
Bed setup is for 4 adults max and a child.
All beds have duvets and extra blankets & pillows.

The only heating is a fireplace. Light fire on arrival and this will keep the house warm and cozy.

You will need to supply your own bath towels and sheets. Linen is available on request for a fee.

Bath mat, hand towel & tea towels will be provided.

Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher.

Fully fenced backyard.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Te Kaha a cosy retreat. 5 min walk to the lake and marina. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and tidy property! Host was very helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Craig and Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very tidy and cosy. Communication with Ramona was timely and easy. A great range of games for families to play were provided. A lovely little place to stay for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025