Title: Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36248658&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Cottage with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Kuratau - Kuratau Bach ![Exterior - Kuratau - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36248700/36248658/c1502573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Kuratau - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36248700/36248658/8dcbbb50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Kuratau - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36248700/36248658/a2ea2331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Kuratau - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36248700/36248658/e83141ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Kuratau - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36248700/36248658/5ac6f968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Kuratau - Kuratau Bach provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau is a 3 bedroom bach, sitting right across the road from the Kuratau River mouth. A true classic kiwi bach, Kurutau is a relaxed base for your next getaway! Stay toasty after a swim by the fireplace and enjoy easy summer nights with the BBQ on hand. There is a spacious private section on the property, which is great for a family game of backyard cricket in the sun! Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, Bedroom 2 is fitted with 2 single bunk sets, and Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. This is a great option for family group. Unwind at the bach in the sunshine or head out to explore Kurutau and spend days on the water. This area is one of the best for fly fishing at Lake Taupō; so be sure to pack the fishing rods when you come to holiday at this peaceful and relaxing Kuratau bach! Firewood is not provided, however the local convenience store sells bags of wood.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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Kuratau Kuratau Bach House Kuratau Kuratau Bach House Kuratau Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau Kuratau Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Private vacation home Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau Bach House Bach Kuratau Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau Kuratau Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Private vacation home Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau Bach House Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Kuratau 599377 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.891956,175.77153&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rejlFakyo%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%40U%3FQ%40UBQ%40U%40QBUBQBS%40SBQDSBSDOBSDSDSDQDQDQFQDQFSDMFQFQFSHMFSFMHOHQFOHMHOHMHOJOHMJOHKJOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJGLMLGLIJGLINGLILELINELGLGNCLENELENCLENCNCLCNCNANCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBNDLDLDNBLFNFLDLHLDNHLFLHLFJHLFLLLFJJLHJJLJJJJJLJHJJJJNJJJNHJJNHLJNHNHLHNHLHNFPHNFLFRHLFRFPFLDPFRFPDPDPDPFPBRDRDRBNBRDRBPBRBR%40PBT%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40R%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAR%3FTAPATAPCTAPCTAPCRCRCPERCRCPEPETCPGPEPEPEPGRGPEPGLGRGPILGPGNINGPINILINILINKLINKNIJKNKJKLKLIJMJKJKJMJKJMFKLMFMJMHKHMFMHMFOHMDMHMDOFMDODMFMBODOBMDOBODM%40OBO%40M%40O%3FOBOBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMCO%3FOAOAOCMAOEOCMEOCMEOCMGOEMEMGOEMIMEMIOGMIKGMIMIMKKGMMMGKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKKOIKKOIOKMIOIMIOIMGOIQIOGOGQIMGQGSGQEMGQESGQEQEQEQEQEUCQEQCSESCQASCSCQCUAQAUCQAU%3FQAUAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EAN_fgjDQzb-ZvKS_r1UR0XIS38=) Kuratau, Central North Island #### What's nearby - Kuratau Jetty \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Lake Taupō \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre \- 15 min drive \- 13.3 miles - Tongariro National Park \- 16 min drive \- 14.2 miles - Whakapapa Ski Area \- 50 min drive \- 47.5 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hare & Copper - ‬19 min drive - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lakeland House - ‬12 min drive - ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kuratau - Kuratau Bach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Kuratau - Kuratau Bach? ### What time is check-in at Kuratau - Kuratau Bach? ### What time is check-out at Kuratau - Kuratau Bach? ### Where is Kuratau - Kuratau Bach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance B. 7 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Good location tidy house plenty of parking ##### Lance B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane P. 11 Feb 2022 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### 1\. communication with property manager2\. missing usual essentials - see below A nice property, but some essentials which are usually provided with this kind of accommodation were missing: - dish detergent (I decanted some from a friend staying nearby, so there's some there now) - hand-wash / soap - paper towels (I found the BBQ was covered in fat & bits of food - had to use toilet paper to wipe clean) - salt & other condiments There may be other items I've forgotten. The house smelt very musty when I arrived, particularly the lower level and there were wet towels in the washing machine. Other than that, my stay was very pleasant. ##### Jane P. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan M. 5 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Holiday at Kuratau Had a great summer holiday with grandchildren the had a great time swimming and riding there bikes around. Good trout location caught pently of trout fo the freezer. Thanks bachcare. ##### Alan M. Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsi A. 10 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location Old School Bach The location of this property is awesome. Right across from lake. Takes ten seconds and you are at the water. House was clean and was your classic kiwi bach. We will definitely be booking again. Was great you could have pets and was loads of room for outdoor games on the yard. Thanks ##### Kelsi A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Margot M. 16 Jan 2018 #### Classic kiwi bach, clean and tidy. Classic kiwi bach, clean and tidy. Great to be so close to the lake and river. ##### Margot M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 2 Jun 2017 #### Great location. Great location. Definitely coming back again This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 23 Dec 2016 #### A great bach for a family. A great bach for a family. Comfortable and close to the lake. Good times! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay 7 Oct 2016 #### Dated house and furniture, great location very peaceful Dated house and furniture, great location very peaceful This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 10 May 2016 #### Very comfortable, well furnished, clean and beautiful surroundings! Very comfortable, well furnished, clean and beautiful surroundings! A fenced property would be helpful to families with small children (and a dog) But certainly not a major issue. Proximity to the Lake front is great! We have rebooked this property for a week in January and are so looking forward to another stay!!! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 27 Jan 2016 #### We liked the basic bach feel, but had all the conveniences needed, and it was a perfect location for We liked the basic bach feel, but had all the conveniences needed, and it was a perfect location for our family who enjoy boating and fishing. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 13 Jul 2015 #### See comments on bookabach. See comments on bookabach. Very close to the lake. Cosy and warm. Kitchen well appointed. Plenty of space. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Diane S. 17 Feb 2015 #### very clean and tidy very clean and tidy ##### Diane S. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartamentos Best Club Pueblo Indalo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mojacar-Hotels-Apartamentos-Best-Club-Pueblo-Indalo.h1202194.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Primrose Farm Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Truro-Hotels-Primrose-Farm-Holidays.h42275087.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Grupotel Mar de Menorca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mahon-Hotels-Grupotel-Mar-De-Menorca.h1374809.Hotel-Information) > > [WILDES INNS](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chesterfield-Hotels-Van-Dyk-By-Wildes.h3748598.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Mount Idris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Idris-Hotels.0-l553248621532490700-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Townhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tenby-Hotels-The-Townhouse.h23627082.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near UWE Bristol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/UWE-Bristol-Hotels.0-l553248634855453416-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Hamburg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamburg-Hotels.d180004.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in San Andrés](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Andres-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6024028-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Bracklesham Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracklesham-Bay-Hotels.d553248635974902966.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Las-Palmas-De-Gran-Canaria-Hotels.d2117.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Dunmow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunmow-Hotels.d4358.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in Devon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Devon-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d6046196-tSpaHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Sawbridgeworth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sawbridgeworth-Hotels.d6053720.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Mount Kenya National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Kenya-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6101795-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [4 Star Hotels in Deganwy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Deganwy-Hotels.s40-0-d182852.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Cars ### Packages > [Rome Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome.d179899.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General ---