Title: Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=82632279&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House Cottage with a hot tub, 7-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House ![Outdoor spa tub - Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/d3e2aa1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/e595a124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/802c3102.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/632219b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/dff661ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Waipapa Cottage offers a tranquil retreat amidst the majestic Kaimanawa Ranges. Unwind by the fire, indulge in alfresco dining on the sunny deck with lakefront views, or rejuvenate in the saltwater spa pool and heated outdoor shower. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House Waipapa Cottage is a holiday home dreams are made of! Enjoy a luxury Kurutau stay with Wi-Fi and breathtaking lakefront views over the majestic Kaimanawa Ranges. Waipapa Cottage has been comprehensively renovated and boasts a chef-designed kitchen, open plan living, luxury bathroom, heated outdoor shower, sunny deck and a lovely saltwater spa pool. This Kuratau holiday home sits above the pristine southwestern shores of Lake Taupo. Unwind indoors by the fire and admire the scenery, or dine alfresco on the deck with spectacular views. The salt water spa is a romantic setting for the ultimate relaxing evening! The master bedroom with its generous super king bed opens onto the deck. Bedroom Two has a queen bed and French doors opening onto the deck, while Bedroom Three has two single beds that can be joined to make a king bed. When you feel like exploring, the world famous Tongariro River is 15 minutes away; launch your boat from the nearby Kuratau or Omori boat ramps, and fish two river mouths or the Kuratau spit. You can even spot trout from the lawn's edge! Winter skiing at Whakapapa is a scenic 45-minute drive away. Whether you seek adventure or serenity with a little touch of modern-heaven-meets-classic-Kiwi-bach, Waipapa Cottage is the perfect holiday base. You won't want to leave! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36700000/36690700/36690695/w1191h898x0y0-ee1fef23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pukawa Country Lodge - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=36690695&PinnedHotelID=36690695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104443800/104443794/18b74777.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Corner Haven Taupo Nukuhau - Hot tub - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=104443794&PinnedHotelID=104443794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/da9599c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Omori - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=39669682&PinnedHotelID=39669682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111130000/111129500/111129407/1b889210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongariro Base Camp - Turangi Holiday Home Turangi - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=111129407&PinnedHotelID=111129407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91330000/91327200/91327198/e468a85d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Orchard House - Turangi Holiday Home Turangi - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 6.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=91327198&PinnedHotelID=91327198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61530000/61528900/61528856/c0187cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Days - Omori Holiday Home Omori - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=61528856&PinnedHotelID=61528856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90159600/90159540/9143b55e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire House in Motuoapa - 3 mins to stunning Lake Taupo. 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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 ### Property is also known as 602182 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.89107,175.76714&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:b%60jlFsoxo%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40U%40Q%40S%40SBS%40Q%40UBQBUBQBQBUBQDQDQBUDQDSDQFQDQFQDQFOFQFQFQFOFQHOHMFQHOHOHMHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJKLKJKJMLKJGLKLIJKLILGLILGLILINELGLELINELELENENELCNENALENCNANCLAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NDLBNDLDNDNDLDLHLDNFLDLHLHLFLHLFLHLJJHLJJFLJJLLJJJJJJJJJJNJJJLHLJLHNHLHNJNHLFNHNHPFLHNFPFNFPHPDNFPFPDPDPFPDPDRDPBTDPDPBPBTBPBPBTBP%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%40T%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATARARARAPATCPATCPCTCPCPCTCPEPEPCTEPEPEPGPEREPGPGPENIPGPGNGPINGLIPINGNILKNILININKLIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJMJKLMJKFMJKHMJMHMFMFMHMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODODMDODM%40OFM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMEOAOGMAOEOEMEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMIMGMGMIKKMIMKKGMKKMKKMKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIMKOIOIMIOIMIOIOGQIMIOGQGOGQGQGQGOEQGQESGQEQEQEQCUEQEQCQCUCQCQCUCQAUAQCUAQASASASAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xuzdk7HrqlVgNOEj-YRu7Rrwpcw=) Kuratau, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Kuratau Jetty \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Lake Taupō \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Tongariro National Park \- 15 min drive \- 21.8 km - Whakapapa Ski Area \- 49 min drive \- 75.3 km - Taupō Hot Springs \- 60 min drive \- 79.9 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hare & Copper - ‬18 min drive - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Lakeland House - ‬12 min drive - ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House? ### What time is check-out at Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House? ### Where is Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot Great house, exactly as advertised. ##### Andrew P. 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