Title: Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=42287740&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro Lakefront vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42290000/42287800/42287740/ce6c42f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42290000/42287800/42287740/46b79ea0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42290000/42287800/42287740/3407ff35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42290000/42287800/42287740/75780873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys - Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42290000/42287800/42287740/47aad1a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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 - Living room - 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 ## Similar properties ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33568500/33568473/deed8ba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake views, boating, skiing and hot pools Omori - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=33568473&PinnedHotelID=33568473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101010000/101006800/101006701/99b4ee38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeview Oasis - Lake Whakamaru Retreat Mangakino - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=101006701&PinnedHotelID=101006701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116308500/116308434/318fe0e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic Kiwi Bach - unplug from the world and relax. 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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 Registration Number N/a ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Omori, this vacation home is on a lake. Te Porere Redoubt is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Omori travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Omori.dx3000446164) [View more Vacation homes in Omori](https://www.expedia.ca/Omori-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000446164-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-38.90570%2C175.75275&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jgYJt3kBBDa686TSEhzuD-5y1PA=) Omori, Waikato ### 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 16 min walk \- 1.4 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 13 min drive \- 19.7 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 58 min drive \- 77.7 km - Kuratau Jetty 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Whakapapa Ski Area 48 min drive \- 73.2 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Hare & Copper 15 min drive - Lakeland House 9 min drive - Floating Rock Cafe 4 min drive - Thermal Trout Cafe 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro? ### What time is check-out at Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro? ### Where is Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Poppa's Place: Safe & secluded, close to Lake Taupo & Tongariro 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna W. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip. Excellent everything you could need. ##### Donna W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholle K. Jul 2, 2025 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 ##### Nicholle K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte D. May 22, 2025 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. ##### Charlotte D. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George G. Oct 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks again Awesome place ##### George G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G., Kapiti Coast, New Zealand Feb 19, 2022 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. ##### John G. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter H. Jul 17, 2020 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 ##### Peter H.