[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101839300/101839246/58feb6b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101839300/101839246/2c42c9b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101839300/101839246/8a8afe4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101839300/101839246/c73de87d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101839300/101839246/97c4ccd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces Top perch Pukawa Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. This property is over two levels the lower level a self contained two bedroom flat with large living spaces or hang upstairs where there are 3 Bedrooms with a modern recently renovated kitchen which leads onto a large deck where you can enjoy the bird life and lake views. The section is ample in size & just as generous in privacy too, when you arrive & unpack the chilly-bin & boat, you know that your holiday is going to be relaxed & invigorating. Then stroll to the lakefront & let the kids swim at the safe beaches, launch the boat at the ramp or head north to the bush tracks & take in a coffee from the Omori store. Under an hour to the ski fields so really the best of both worlds. Two bedroom unit one double room with Queen bed, second room has bunk beds and a single bed. Seperate toilet and shower room. Large living area with dining table and basic kitchenette. Three bedrooms upstairs with full sized bathroom large kitchen with coffee machine and laundry onsite. Large deck upstairs with a beautiful macrocarpa table that seats 10 so you can relax while someone cooks on the Weber. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879600/117879557/425ba242_edited_b187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa Tokaanu - Washer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=117879557&PinnedHotelID=117879557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106154800/106154755/aa079374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake View Lodge - 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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 ## About the area Pukawa is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. [Visit our Pukawa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pukawa.dx553248635926198446) [View more Vacation homes in Pukawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Pukawa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635926198446-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.912983,175.75249&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60inlFatuo%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FU%40U%40Q%40U%40QBU%40Q%40UBOBUBQBQBUDQBQDSDSBQDSDQFQDQFQFQDSFMFQFQFOHQFOHQFOHMHOHOHMHOHMJOHOJKJMHKJOJKJKJKLMJKJKLKJKLILKLGJILGLILILGNILGLELENILELENELENENCLENALENCNCNALANCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBNDL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLDLHLDNDLFLHLFLHLHLFLHLFJJLHLJJJLJJJJLJJJJJJJNJJJLHJJNHNHLHNJLHNHNFLHNFPHNFPFNHPFPFLDRFPDPFPDPDPDRDPDPBTDPBPBTBPBPBTBNBT%40P%40T%40PBT%3FP%40T%40T%3FP%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAR%3FPCTAPATAPCTCPCTCPCPCRCREPCTEPEPEPEPEPGREPGPEPGNGPIPGNGPILGRILGNILINKNILININKLIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMLMFKJMHMFMHMHMFMHMFMHODMDMFMFOBOFMDMDO%40ODMBODO%40OBM%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMEOGMCMGOGMEMEMIOGMIMGMIMIKGMIMKMGKMMKKKKKMKKKKKKKKOIKKOKKIMKOIOIMIOIOIMIOGMISGMIQGOGQGQGOEQGQGQESGQEQEQCQEUEQCQESCSCQCQCUCQAUAQCUAQAUAQAS%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EI36yfDvYqx-P9j7e1izHd-cUcA=) Pukawa, Waikato ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 9 min drive - 11.1 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 17.1 km - Tongariro National Park - 14 min drive - 18.6 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬13 min drive - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬13 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬13 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬13 min drive - ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces located? > Situated in Pukawa, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Taupō and 1.9 mi (3.1 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 ## Pukawa; family friendly five bedroom two level home with ample living spaces Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy H. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pukawa House very well set up. Lovely place to stay. Nice lake view. ##### Andy H. 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