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Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!

Fully fenced section just 10 minutes drive to Turangi. The property is 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the Motuoapa Marina, lakeside beaches, cafes and just a 40 minute drive to Tongariro National Park. Walks and mountain bike tracks close by.
The home has a spacious open plan living area, a private covered in deck area offering indoor/outdoor flow including a BBQ for use. Master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.
Air conditioning and wood burner for those colder months. Water heated by gas. Wi-fi available. Parking for boat/jet skies.
You will be required to bring your own sheets (King, 5 x singles and queen for futon), pillowcases, towels, tea towels, bathmats and hand towels as these items ARE NOT Supplied.
Duvets and Pillows are supplied on all the beds. With extra blankets and duvets available.
All rubbish is to be removed from property including recyclable products.
House to be left as clean as it was on arrival.

Property manager

Margaret McCarthy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Waikato, Motuoapa

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • River Vineyard - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 27 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! located?

Located in the city center, this Motuoapa vacation home offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Taupo and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tongariro National Park and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Quiet location for a relaxing break. Home away from home! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ohau P.

Great location
Great location, good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie s.

Great place for two families
This house is very well presented, huge living area and also massive deck space. Was perfect for us (two friends/families with teen chilldren). Excellent communication with the owner. Thanks for a great couple of days :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

Great property
Amazing property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Great for Families
Lovely 3 bedroom house with everything you need when on holiday and close to the Lake,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deepak V.

Awesome stay
Nice cozy stay. Neat and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julayne T.

Family break away
A family break away for the long weekend. With a bit of fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonat F.

Loved the stay
Lovely, big and clean house :) LOVED the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Qamille P.

Peaceful, beautiful and comfortable.
Beautiful spacious home, great layout. The home made us feel comfortable, has everything you need in a home. Had a lovely weekend away. Nga mihi nui, thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Family getaway
Spacious and comfortable home with all the essentials you need. This home is larger than we expected which was fantastic. Excellent layout for a family, big communal lounge dining area and great outdoor areas. Comfy beds and lovely quiet location. Thanks Margaret for your flexibility in extending our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden F.

Family ski trip
Fantastic property, lovely home and facilities. Beautiful log fire with plenty of wood, lovely spa bath and showers, couldn’t be more impressed! We will definitely be back A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

EVEN BETTER THAN EXPECTED
Large, clean, comfortable and well set up - felt like being in a home, not just a house. Location was pefect for us - a few doors away from family. Thank you and hope we might be able to use the house again on our regular trips to Motuoapa.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Moya P.

A fantastic home
We loved our stay! The home was spacious and had everything we needed. Unfortunately, the negative part was having to take our recycling and rubbish with us! It was quite an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Winter holiday
:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pritika L.

The best stay ever!
This holiday home was by far the best one we’ve stayed at. It’s a home away from home! Such a beautifully presented home. Clean, tidy and very well equipped with all necessities. Great heating provision. Such a spacious, comfortable and cosy home. We loved everything about it. Could not fault anything. It just made our long weekend even more special. Above all, Margaret was just amazing. So easy and efficient to communicate with. Thank you Margaret for making our stay a memorable one. Even our little ones said they loved your home. Very highly recommend this fabulous home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Taryn M.

Ski Trip
Beautiful large house, lots of space ad lovely and warm, has everything you need inside and out. Quiet neighbourhood. If I had a group we would happily stay again. Listing should state that you have to bring all own linen, first place I've stayed in that it was requested I bring own bathmat and only told the night before travel. Also, be mindful of hot water, we arrived straight off the mountain and run a half spa bath for kids to warm them up but then had no hot water until the morning. Small cylinder?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Leanne M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gunilla G.

Great Christmas holiday
We loved our stay. The house was so clean, and the spacious living room was perfect for us. Big plus with the fully equipped kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deepak V.

Neat and tidy place
Everything was 100% good. Me and my friends are so happy and satisfied. Margaret was so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Fabulous space
We had a lovely time in a large warm house with plenty space to have our family. The fire was brilliant. Quiet friendly neighbourhood . Thank you so much 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sanjaya a.

very happy fully freedom .
can recommend to any one. clean and privet. very silence aria so happy to visit again. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richie E.

Warm, modern house
Nice warm modern house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda B.

Fantastic base for Lake Taupo
Wonderful property for our Easter weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We were a group of 7, and found the house to be incredibly spacious and well appointed. Lovely comfy beds and lounge and living areas, great outdoor covered area. And of course fabulous wood fire! Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Loved it
Had a wonderful time staying here, everything was nice and tidy, great having wifi and sky to use. Am already working out when we can come stay again ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harriet C.

Perfect summer getaway
The place was really spacious and perfect for what we needed. Not too far from the lake and great outdoor deck/garden area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

whetu r.

Nice house
Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021