Title: Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39406434&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home ![TV - Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39410000/39406500/39406434/1648396b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39410000/39406500/39406434/22220e05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39410000/39406500/39406434/bafcd875.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39410000/39406500/39406434/23116554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39410000/39406500/39406434/80c398e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a peaceful haven, Puketapu offers fabulous views of the lake and river. Unwind in this thoughtfully decorated home with ample space for relaxation and entertainment, including an open-plan living area, kitchen, and access to beautiful gardens. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - 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. ### Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home Peacefully tucked away amongst the trees, fabulous views out over the glistening water and two garden paths down to the river and lake's edge. This central plateau holiday home is a hidden treasure that's a must-see - Welcome to Puketapu! Thoughtfully decorated and furnished with an eye for comfort, you can't help but feel welcomed and relaxed from the minute you arrive. Spread across two levels, Puketapu offers ample space for everyone to come together in the upper open plan living, dining and kitchen space. Then at the end of the day when its time to wind-down, there is plenty of space for everyone to find a comfy place to rest their head. The private, gated access to either the Kuratau River or the lake means you're perfectly set up for the best fly fishing spots - so be sure to pack the fishing rods. Spend your summer days wandering through the garden down to the water and exploring the nearby lakeside walking tracks. When you need to get away, have a worry-free break and make this holiday one to remember - Puketapu ticks all the boxes! As there is an unfenced access to the river and lake via the garden, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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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 Puketapu Kuratau Home Kuratau Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home Kuratau Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home Private vacation home Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home Private vacation home Kuratau 596837 ## About the area Kuratau is home to this cottage. River Vineyard and The Kinloch Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Kuratau travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kuratau.dx3000001909) [View more Cottages in Kuratau](https://www.expedia.ca/Kuratau-Cottages.d3000001909-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.88729,175.76643&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nhilFekxo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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8m-zvvp3MnvS3qvvfEJAu89cG80=) Kuratau, Central North Island ### 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 10 min walk \- 0.9 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 16 min drive \- 22.9 km - Kuratau Jetty 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools 11 min drive \- 15.4 km - Whakapapa Ski Area 50 min drive \- 76.4 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - Hare & Copper 19 min drive - Floating Rock Cafe 3 min drive - Lakeland House 12 min drive - Thermal Trout Cafe 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home? ### Where is Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Puketapu - Kuratau Holiday Home 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 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Kirsty W. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Lovely house and location Loved the property, we had loads of space. View and surroundings ātaatua! Details to contact the property manager were out of date which caused a bit of panic when checking out as the instructions re what to do were unclear. The property could have been a bit cleaner dust wise. All in all loved the place and encourage the owners to keep it maintained and cleaned well. ##### Kirsty W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrey C. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Incredible house to stay, clean and tidy. ##### Andrey C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing lakeside stay Absolutely lovely property right on the lake/river, loved the little garden for games, plenty of space for everyone. We loved it and would love to come back. ##### Amy W. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy J. Oct 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location, stunning house. This house was just amazing. Location was on the lake front. All guest loved there stay. ##### Tracy J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yiming G. Sep 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant stay, quiet and beautiful place rooms are clean and comfortable , all the equipments and facilities are handy, quiet and nice environment, amazing views. Room manager really warm and nice person, Our family would love to come back again\~ ##### Yiming G. 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