[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/da9599c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/4ab77b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/d362e1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/c0d7f3a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/9254f799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Kaimanawa Lookout, where the breathtaking views of Lake Taupo create a magical backdrop for your holiday. Comfortable and well-equipped, this four-bedroom home offers a coffee machine for fresh starts, a sundeck with BBQ facilities and beautiful sunrises from the east. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Sparkling Lake Taupo framed in the windows - this is the backdrop you need for your holiday. Its all in the name - welcome to Kaimanawa Lookout! This four-bedroom holiday home with 4 Queen sized beds and 2 single beds is spread across two levels and the top level is where the magic happens. Views pouring in from the east, setting the perfect relaxing tone for your escape to the Lake. Wake up to a fresh cup of coffee from the coffee machine and enjoy brunch with your group or family as you plan your lakeside adventure for the day. Comfortable, warm and well-equipped, Kaimanawa Lookout is ready to host you and your family or group - sleeping up to 10 guests. Just a short bush walk to the lakefront at beautiful Pukawa Bay. You are less than a 10-minute walk to the Omori Store. The Whakapapa ski field is only a 40-minute drive away. Or enjoy a hot thermal swim at Tokaanu, only 10 minutes from Omori. You'll also be a 15-minute drive to the Turangi township, and 40 minutes to Taupo. Fire up the BBQ on the sundeck, pour a cold glass of wine and sit back and enjoy your view - Kaimanawa Lookout awaits! 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 - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 Kaimanawa Lookout Omori Omori Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Omori Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Private vacation home 596839 ## About the area Omori is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Omori travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Omori.dx3000446164) [View more Cottages in Omori](https://www.expedia.ca/Omori-Cottages.d3000446164-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.90776,175.75092&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lhmlFgjuo%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40U%40Q%40S%40SBS%40Q%40UBQBUBQBQBUBQDQDQBUDQDQDSFQDQDQFQFQFOFQFQFOFQHOFQHOHMHOHMHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJKLKJKJMLIJILKJILKLILGLILGLILINELGLELINELELENENELCNENALENANCLCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40LDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLFJLLHJLJJLJJJJJJJJNJJHLJLHLJNHLHNHNHLHNHLHNFPHNFPFNFPFPFNFPFPDPDPFPDRDPDPBTDPDPBPBTBPBPBTBP%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%40T%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATATAPATANATCPATCPCTCPCPCTCPEPEPCTEPEPEPGREPEPGPGPGNGPGPGNGPINGPILININILINILINKNILKJINKJKNKJKJKJMLKHKJMLKJMFKJMHMHMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMDMHODMDODMDODM%40ODOBMDOBO%40M%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOAOCMEOCOEMAOEOEMEMEOEMIMEMGOGMGMIMGMIMGMIMKKIMKKGMMKKKIMMKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIMKOIOIMIOIMIOIOIMGQIOGQGOGQGQGOGQGQEQEQGSEQEQEQCUEQEQCQCUCQCQCUCQAUAQCUAOAUAQAUAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LZXiJ6WZS0Y7nb04r1u4fZx1Tho=) Omori, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Kuratau Jetty - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 10 min drive - 12.2 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 18.2 km - Tongariro National Park - 15 min drive - 19.7 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hare & Copper - ‬16 min drive - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lakeland House - ‬9 min drive - ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home located? > Situated in Omori, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Taupō and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kuratau Jetty. 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. Ask a question ## Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsty M. Jan 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Xmas Clean, tidy comfortable. Well equipped. ##### Kirsty M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Ezatullah S. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Our stay Our over all stay at the property was great apart from being cold, the property would need a heatpump down stairs also the Fire place upstairs being in the wall is not enough for the size of the property hopefully something is done for the next winter. ##### Ezatullah S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey S. Mar 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect paradise This place was perfect for a short weekend getaway, lovely property and very well equipped with everything ##### Tracey S. 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