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Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

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Living area
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Pukawa

Located in Pukawa, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Kuratau Jetty and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Tokaanu Thermal Pools.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • 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

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬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.

Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

Piwakawaka ā Pukawa is a delightfully charming and cosy holiday home near the edge of Lake Taupo.

The house name refers to the Piwakawaka, a friendly native bird known as the Fantail. You will see Fantails flitting from perch to perch in the bush surrounding the house.

Sleeping up to 6 across 2 bedrooms, there's plenty of space for the whole family to relax and unwind in tranquil Pukawa Bay. A retro log cabin feel with wood panelling, Kiwiana art, bright comfy cushions and blankets. Wrap yourself up in a cosy blanket on the couch to sip your morning coffee and listen to a tune on the record player.

The living area flows out onto the large outdoor deck amongst native bush treetops. This is the perfect place to enjoy an evening drink as you listen to birdsong. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy dinner al fresco on the deck!

Only a 5-minute walk to the lake's edge and Pukawa Bay, where you can skip rocks, wander the beach, launch the boat and picnic amongst serene surroundings. There are also 2 kayaks available to paddle the beautiful lake.

After a day of exploring, snuggle up in front of the fireplace with your loved ones.

Holiday bliss awaits right here!!
Please note that only the top floor of this property is available to guests, with the bottom floor locked off and unoccupied.All guests should take care when using the stairs as the handrail and barrier are under 1 metre high.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 vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Vrbo Property
Piwakawaka A Pukawa Pukawa
Pukawa Pearl Pukawa Bay Holiday Home
Piwakawaka â Pukawa Pukawa Bay Holiday Home
Piwakawaka a Pukawa Pukawa Bay Holiday Home
Piwakawaka a Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa
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Reviews

Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful wooden cabin in the trees!

Just like the photos, this is a beautiful two-bedroom cabin that sits up surrounded by trees. It had everything we needed and was just around the corner from Omori where we celebrated friends getting married. It was perfect! We loved the fireplace and even checked out some of the DVDs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miles C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Lovely house and great area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

The F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded retro kiwiana

Amazing retro house full of classic kiwiana. Secluded and private amongst the tree tops. Amazing birdsong!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot.

Nice and cosy, lovely house. Would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Alison Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday house in the trees

Loved this little place in the trees! Very quaint, and the surrounding trees made it feel so private and relaxing. The house creaks as it warms up and cools down, but that’s almost part of its charm! We’d definitely stay here again as it was clean and tidy and we really enjoyed being here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020