Title: Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river - 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 # Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river ## Photo gallery for Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river ![Interior - Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river (Turangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776600/3274664c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river (Turangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776600/9ed28a18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river (Turangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776600/81f6dff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river (Turangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776600/f24b983f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river (Turangi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776600/b3e631bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tokaanu's natural beauty is at your doorstep at this sunny warm house. Enjoy the warmth of a woodburner, unwind with Freeview TV, and step out onto the deck for indoor/outdoor living. With a fully-equipped kitchen, washing machine and dryer nearby to make life easy. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - 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. ### Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river A sunny warm fully furnished 4 bedroom house with an outlook to bush covered hills and Mt Pihanga. A very large living area that has open plan lounge, dining and kitchen. The TV has Freeview. A woodburner with plenty of dry firewood that keeps the house warm and french doors that open on to the deck in the summer for indoor/outdoor living. A heat pump for air conditioning in the summer and instant heat in the winter. The modern kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher and coffee machine. There is a washing machine and dryer. Duvets, blankets and pillows are provided in each of the four bedrooms. A large section with off street parking ideal for families. Walking distance to Turangi shopping centre and dining out. NEXT DOOR TO "TROUT COTTAGE" IDEAL FOR FAMILIES HOLIDAYING TOGETHER, no fence between the houses. Tokaanu Hot Pools and geothermal area is a 5mins drive. Boat launching ramp for the lake is 6mins drive. Taupo 40mins. Whakapapa ski field 40mins drive. 5mins drive from the famous Tongariro River for world famous trout fishing. 5mins drive to 18 hole golf course. An ideal base if you are going to walk the Tongariro Crossing, tramping, mountain biking (42nd Traverse), skiing, snow boarding, white water rafting or the many other activities the area provides. Check out the information centre for more… ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/78599b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turangi Leisure Lodge Turangi - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 526 reviews CA $114 CA $131 total includes taxes & fees Mar 15 - Mar 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=61338998&PinnedHotelID=61338998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/d2a0c9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongariro Lodge Turangi - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 352 reviews CA $278 CA $321 total includes taxes & fees Mar 2 - Mar 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=2946935&PinnedHotelID=2946935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32584100/32584074/5dea0d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake Kuratau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews CA $184 CA $382 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=32584074&PinnedHotelID=32584074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108040000/108031600/108031565/7e38bb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hinenamu Cottage -Two Bedroom and located in a quiet Cul de Sac! 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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 Trout Retreat Free Wifi turangi House Trout Retreat Free Wifi House Trout Retreat Free Wifi turangi Trout Retreat Free Wifi Trout Retreat - Free Wifi -turangi Turangi Trout Retreat - Free Wifi -turangi Private vacation home Trout Retreat - Free Wifi -turangi Private vacation home Turangi ## About the area Turangi is home to this vacation home. Te Porere Redoubt is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Turangi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Turangi.dx9674) [View more Vacation homes in Turangi](https://www.expedia.ca/Turangi-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9674-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.99017%2C175.79791&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vYsU6VT07RpQIReQI_Mr0yfoaNY=) Turangi, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - ![Scenery view of Taupo town with lake Taupo the largest freshwater lake in North island of New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 706307593; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108145/2d296390-b701-4e0d-8ff8-19e6afabfc2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Taupō 4 min drive \- 6.5 km - ![Tongariro National Park showing mountains and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/693cc357-f620-4a05-aeb0-ccdeb157ad1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tongariro National Park 5 min drive \- 7.5 km - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 46 min drive \- 60.6 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Whakapapa Ski Area 40 min drive \- 61.0 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Turangi Tavern 15 min walk - Delta Coffee 3 min drive - Turangi Bakery & Cafe 16 min walk - Thyme For Food 17 min walk - Mustard Seed Cafe 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river? ### What time is check-out at Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river? ### Where is Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river 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 68 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan S. Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place warm comfortable ##### Allan S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa E. Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely House This property is always well presented and has everything available. Good living space for the family Hosts are great too! ##### Theresa E. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan P. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### another great stay Clean, tidy, well appointed home in a nice area. My “go to” place over the last several years. ##### Dan P. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Eugene N. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trout retreat Nice and central location, Host easy to contact & deal with. Have rebooked ##### Eugene N. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dominic T. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet A nice quiet spot. Plenty of room in the house and all good appliances. It might be time to update some of the mattresses. ##### Dominic T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alysha H. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic Turangi We had the most amazing time exploring Turangi and Taupo. The accommodation was spacious and warm accommodating four adults and four children very well. The hosts were great with communication and the instructions were detailed and very helpful. Would highly recommend. ##### Alysha H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin H. Mar 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay in Tarangi Great place to stay. Great area to visit ##### Kevin H. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Guy B. Aug 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The Bach was tidy, well presented and we had a wonderful stay. However, we did struggle to get the dish washer to work, one of the heaters and some of the beds/mattresses were vey soft (time to replace I think). Thank you for sharing your wonderful place. ##### Guy B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharron P. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trout retreat Turangi.. Great place to stay, just loved it! Only could do with a fulletting bench and would be great to have somewhere dry to put wet waders, coats and chilli bins stored away. Thanks so much, we would diffanitly come back. Cheers Sharron ##### Sharron P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Nov 10, 2016 #### The property is in a good location for trout fishing, although not within walking distance. The property is in a good location for trout fishing, although not within walking distance. The living room and kitchen are great. They are large and well equipped. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Sep 17, 2015 #### Loved the ambience of the bach - huge lounge, log burner, big table. Loved the ambience of the bach - huge lounge, log burner, big table. Games for the kids! The 4-bunk room needed heating though. We couldn't fit the portable heater in there. ### 8/10 Good #### Roderick N. Oct 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Ideal for a family get together A very pleasant place to stay. ##### Roderick N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josie W. Oct 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Property was gorgeous. Everything we needed was there, warm and extra blankets available. Would recommend and would stay again. Games should h the kids loved and so beautifully furnished. Clear instructions for everything. ##### Josie W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan P. Sep 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great comfortable property Great holiday accomodation for a family. My go to spot in Turangi. ##### Dan P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine C. Oct 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space for families Great house for 2 families - plenty of space for 4 little kids. Warm, tidy and huge kitchen fully equipped. Recommend the free geothermal walk at Tokaanu. ##### Jasmine C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 6, 2020 #### Plenty of space in the family area. Plenty of space in the family area. Loads of dry firewood. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 6, 2020 #### A beautiful house thanks! A beautiful house thanks! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 6, 2020 #### group of seven,skiing holiday nice property to stay,plenty of firewood in winter to keep warm. group of seven,skiing holiday nice property to stay,plenty of firewood in winter to keep warm. four bedroom,kitchen well equipped only one toilet and shower, would stay there again good value for money This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 6, 2020 #### ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ no details provided This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 6, 2020 #### Awesome stay, bach had everything we needed. Awesome stay, bach had everything we needed. Lots of space (4 adults and 4 kids), plenty of firewood, and not too far from the ski fieds. Would happily go again, thankyou ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivan K., Wellington, New Zealand Sep 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to stay with friends and family You rarely see a decent espresso machine in a bach, this one has it! The house has a great layout, it's warm and has everything travellers might need. Thanks for having us! ##### Ivan K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. Aug 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing 2020 This was the fourth time I have hired this property for an annual fishing trip with friends. Excellent communication. The place is as shown in the photos. Well furnished. Will be back. Thanks Kim. ##### Chris D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel K. Jul 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in a great spot Great house, all possible things provided in the kitchen etc. lovely touches like the fire set ready to light and the wood basket full. Plenty of space for our party of 4 adults and 4 children. Added bonus of being able to store our bike and racks in the garage. Def recommend and will hopefully be back. ##### Rachel K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan P. Jul 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great setup Enjoyable stay. The house is well set out for families with the open kitchen, dining, living. ##### Dan P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter v. Jan 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great house with well-equipped kitchen, spacious lounge and tidy property. Great location. Easy to get to Tokaanu & Kuratau. ##### Peter v. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020