[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House Cottage with a hot tub, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/d3e2aa1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/632219b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/dff661ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/802c3102.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82640000/82632300/82632279/e595a124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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 - Bedsheets provided ### 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 - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (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 602182 ## About the area Kuratau is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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=-38.89107,175.76714&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 - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 12 min drive - 13.9 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 20.0 km - Tongariro National Park - 16 min drive - 21.4 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hare & Copper - ‬18 min drive - ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Lakeland House - ‬12 min drive - ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waipapa Cottage - Kuratau Holiday House located? > Situated in Kuratau, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kuratau Jetty and Lake Taupō. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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