With a stay at this cottage in Pukawa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. .This cottage is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Kuratau Jetty and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Tokaanu Thermal Pools.
Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
Tongariro National Park - 13 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - 12 min drive
Delta Coffee - 12 min drive
Riverside Bar & Restaurant - 12 min drive
Turangi Bridge Motel - 13 min drive
Ky Fast Food - 12 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 Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home
Nearby the lake and less than an hour drive from Whakapapa Ski Field is where you will find Te Kuru Cabin - a place to escape from it all and enjoy your Pukawak Bay holiday!
Te Kuru Cabin is a tucked away and surrounded by native greenery, creating a private escape for your next trip to Pukawa Bay. Whether it is Summer or Winter this cabin is fitted with all the essentials you might need for easy holiday living, including a dishwasher and TV.
Sit by the fireplace to keep you toasty and warm at the end of a day spent on the mountain, or lounge out on the sundeck, equipped with a BBQ, to enjoy those alfresco meals as the sun goes down. If you fancy some trout fishing be sure to head the Tongariro River and try to catch something fresh for the BBQ.
This laid-back getaway is an easy option for families and couples, within a 10-minute walk to the boat ramp and lake edge. Spend your days on the water, enjoy strolls along the lake edge, soaking in the Tokaanu Hot Pools or for the more adventurous of you there is the Tongariro Crossing.
Make Te Kuru Cabin your home away from home! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, 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 an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Cycling nearby
Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,399 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
Te Kuru Pukawa Bay Home Pukawa
Te Kuru Cabin Pukawa Bay Holiday Home
Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa
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Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Private vacation home
Reviews
Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Reviews
8.4
Very good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marji M.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Just Fantastic!
The property was just as advertised. We had such a pleasant stay. Everything we needed is available. The bed was nice and comfy. It felt like our home away from home. The location was pretty handy too. It wasn't too far from either ski field and was so close to Turangi for groceries and gas. It's a shame we didn't stay longer and the weather wasn't so great. We could have explored the lakeside and surrounding areas more! Definitely worth a come back!
Marji M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Chrissie B.
24 Jan 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unclean and poor communication.
We arrived to an unclean property, with spiders and cobwebs everywhere. No manual about what was expected of us, the area, rubbish info etc. Boat parked in carport so no room except for road for ours. Lots of items in pantry 3-5 years expired. Paid for linen but none. Person came second day but too late. A refund for that and a clean at a minimum is expected.
Chrissie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Kate A.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
Homely bach, very tranquil spot. If you have young kids, and are planning to stay in winter, be aware there is no fire safety guard for the wood burner.
Kate A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Guy P.
17 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great to be back.
This is the second time we have stayed here, it is a great place for two families, a beautiful location and very comfortable. We skied, biked, walked and swam. We were especially grateful for Katarina's help. When we ran out of firewood she was very quick to arrange a delivery of more wood. We would love to stay again and highly recommend the place.
Guy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Elmien S.
12 Oct 2020
Amazing birdlife
What a lovely spot in the bush! We enjoyed the location and the quietness of the area.
Elmien S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Luke B.
15 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great would reccomend to anyone. Clean, new furnishings and cosy.
Luke B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Lol B.
10 Sept 2019
Lovely bach
Great little bach. This was in a lovely, quiet location with lots of greenery and bunnies around. It felt private even though there were other houses close by. It was lovely for a winter holiday with the log fire. There was a gorgeous beach just down the road, and it wasn’t far to Turangi and Whakapapa for skiing. We’d love to come back, maybe a summer trip mext time!
Lol B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Heni B., New Zealand
6 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter snow trip
We stayed in this cosy little home for two nights during the winter. We comfortably stayed with 5 adults and 3 children. With wood included in the price of our stay, the house was warm and cosy and was in close range to the tongariro alpine crossing and turangi is 15min drive away if you require anything. We enjoyed our stay and the kids loved the big bunk beds. Thank you for having us! We’ll be back if we are ever down that way again 🙂