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Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a painting on the wall. - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a small refrigerator. - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)
A single-story house with a patio, a covered outdoor seating area, and a visible chimney. - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and large windows offering a view of greenery. - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)
A modern kitchen with two black chairs, a microwave, an oven, and a large window. - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)
Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro

  • Poppa's Place is set in the charming town of Omori, New Zealand. It has easy access to Lake Taupo, and it's a great spot for walks, a spot of fishing or relaxing next to the fire with a good book. This family-friendly home has a main 2-bedroom house and sleep-out within metres from each other. The main house is equipped with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, lounge and bathroom. The sleep-out is fully equipped with a studio style bedroom, fully functioning kitchen, bathroom & sitting area.

    Poppa's Place has been recently renovated, so you can stay in style with a new kitchen, bathroom, new (very comfortable) beds, a beautiful roaring fire, a large TV and modern conveniences.

    Enjoying your time at Poppa’s Place:
    - The spacious outdoor entertaining area has a large table, chairs, umbrella and BBQ to use.
    - The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook even the largest of meals!
    - Dining comfortably seats 6.
    - Take the picnic set down to the lake to enjoy a day by the beach.
    - There are a number of books and board games available for you to use during your stay.

    Bedding & Linen:
    - Towels, sheets, bedding provided.
    - Pillows with pillow protectors and duvets with duvet covers are provided.
    - Queen size air mattress & spare duvet is available to use.
    - Single air mattress & spare duvet also available.

    For those with kids:
    - High chair
    - Porta-cot and mattress
    - Plastic cups & cutlery
    - Toys & books
    - Playground is 2 minutes walk away

    Guest access
    Please note, to keep cleaning costs down for our guests, bookings for 2 people (unless requested otherwise) will have access to the main house only. If you would like to use the sleep out, let me know and I can provide access.
    No access to the garage.

    For info on what to do around the area, places to eat, walks and further info about the house, follow our page on Instagram @poppasplacenz

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number N/a

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Omori, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking. Visit our Omori travel guide
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Omori, Waikato

What's nearby

  • A snow-capped mountain with a clear sky and a flat landscape in the foreground.
    Tongariro National Park
    20 min drive - 18.2 km
  • A geothermal area with colorful hot springs surrounded by forest and mountains.
    Taupō Hot Springs
    56 min drive - 79.5 km
  • A geothermal hot spring with green and orange water, surrounded by rocky terrain and mountains.
    Spa Thermal Park
    59 min drive - 85.9 km
  • Kuratau Jetty
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
    59 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Floating Rock Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Hare & Copper
    15 min drive
  • Lakeland House
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lake Taupō and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tokaanu Wharf are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip.

Excellent everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Bach, thanks again - would stay again in a heart beat !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a lovely little place to stay. Tidy and clean. Had everything you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed , and was very comfortable accommodation for 7 adults . Deck was great and a nice addition to the house to hang out . Would thoroughly recommend Poppas Place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Omori Paradise

Popps Place was warm, tidy and perfect for the stay of 2 nights that they were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip away

Poppa place was just what we needed. A wonderful family home feeling with all the necessities you could need, especially the fire place on the colder mornings. Communication was amazing and took out any of our worries of being able to extend our stay last minute. Would highly recommended Poppa’s Place.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks again

Awesome place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in a great location

Poppa's place is a great place for a great getaway. We had access to a boat and this was an ideal location for us. The house is clean, well furnished and very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you’d need at home away fromHome. Great fire and heat transfer system. Helpful owner.

Excellent