Title: The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/ab8de548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board - The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/e0d05994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/b0464e42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pet-friendly - The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/4560a8e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, soap, toilet paper - The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/7c6a0331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage Perched at the top of a hill with stunning water and bush views, Whareroa is the perfect place to relax and unwind. This charming village, nestled on the shores of Lake Taupō, offers an escape from the hustle of daily life. Come and enjoy our little slice of paradise. Whether you're into fishing, boating, or swimming, there's something here for the whole family to enjoy. With a boat ramp just up the road and plenty of serene swimming spots, Whareroa is the ideal getaway for reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories. The 8 Point Inn is a modest family bach, perfect for creating lasting memories. With plenty of board games and activities, there's no shortage of entertainment, even on rainy days. Conveniently located just across the road, you'll find a playground and a tennis court to keep everyone active and happy. And for a little downtime pop down to the local recycle center to discover a good book to relax with. It's a simple, comfortable retreat where family fun and relaxation come together. ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70450000/70443000/70442996/f3127c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Motuoapa Studio - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.860725,175.77048&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lbdlFodyo%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%3FU%40Q%40U%40QBS%40SBSBQ%40UBQBQDUBQDQBSDSDQDSDQDQFQDQFSDMFQFQFOHQFQFOHMHSFMHOHOHMHOJMHOJOHKJMJMJMJKHKLKJMJKLIJMLGJMLGLKLILGJILINGLILELGNELILENELENELCNELENANCLENANCNAN%3FLCN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDNDLBNDLDNDLDLHNDLFLDLHNFLHJHLFLHLJLFJLLFJLLHJJJLLJHJJJJLJLJLHJJNHNJLHNHLHNHNFLHRHLFNFPHPFNFPFPDLFRDPFPDPDPDRDPDRBRDPBPDTBPBP%40TBPBR%40RBR%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FRAPATAPCTAPCTCPATCPCPETCPEPCPETEPEPEPEPGREPGPENGNGRGLIRGPGLINIPGNILINILINKNINKLIJKNKJKNKJIJMJKJKJMJKJMHKJMHMJMFMHKFMHOHMFMDMHODMFMFODMDODM%40ODMDOBO%40MDOBO%40OBO%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCO%3FOCOAOCMEOAOCMEOEMAOEMEOEMGMGOEMIMEMGOIMIKGMIMGMKMIKKMIKKMKKKKKMKIKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOKOIOIMIOIMGOIQIOGMGQISGMGSGOEOGQEQGSEQEQEQEQEUCQEQCQEUCQCQAUCQCUAQCUAQAUAQ%3FSAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0JCaQLRmRwt764y9uTj5cr0dLS8=) Kuratau, Waikato #### What's nearby - Kuratau Jetty \- 19 min drive \- 26.3 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools \- 22 min drive \- 33.1 km - Tongariro National Park \- 25 min drive \- 40.6 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre \- 25 min drive \- 39.9 km - Tongariro National Trout Centre \- 26 min drive \- 42.7 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬20 min drive - ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage ? ### What time is check-out at The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage ? ### Where is The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage located? ## Have a question? 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