Title: Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000001909&destination=Kuratau%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=60219539&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home ## Photo gallery for Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home ![TV - Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219600/60219539/fa6e2f42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219600/60219539/5057ebe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219600/60219539/ada9ceea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219600/60219539/2086a565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219600/60219539/df072ccd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lake Living offers a classic holiday home experience in Kuratau with elevated views of the lake. Enjoy sheltered outdoor lounge nooks, spacious sun-drenched decks for BBQs, and an indoor pool table for entertainment. There's also a basketball hoop and kayaks to take out onto the lake. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - 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 home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home Welcome to Lake Living! This is a classic three-bedroom holiday home located just one road back from the lakeside, in the town of Kuratau. Lake Living is spread across two stories to not only offer loads of space for everyone to stretch out but also to ensure elevated views of Kuratau. Whatever the season, Lake Living has a space that's ideal to unwind. Settle into the sheltered outdoor lounge nook protected from the wind and sun, tuck into a BBQ dinner on the spacious sun-drenched deck, soak up that Vitamin D with a cold drink in hand, or head indoors to keep cool. Imagine the whole family getting away together for some fun! Lake Living can sleep up to eight guests, with a maximum of 4 adults, making this just the spot for two families to get together for a summer holiday. In summer, bring along a ball and have a good game of one on one basketball, or a cheeky free-throw competition with the hoop on the driveway. When you want to head down to the lake, it's a quick six-minute walk, so make a plan to grab one of the kayaks and get out onto the water! For indoor entertainment on a cool mid-year day, there's a pool table downstairs which is a great way to have a bit of fun without a screen! When you wake up in the morning and you're craving a good barista coffee, head to the local Floating Rock Cafe, only a 10-15 minute walk away. Scope out their menu for a tasty bite, or make a plan to grab a pizza there later! Down by the lake, there is a fantastic outdoor play area and park; a great option for kids! Lake Living is ready to offer a slice of classic Kuratau charm! There are life-jackets available to use with the kayaks, but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting life-jackets to ensure safety. The fold-out beds are only suitable for children to sleep on. 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. Please note 2 children can be added upon request. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/78599b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turangi Leisure Lodge Turangi - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 544 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 22 Apr - 23 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=61338998&PinnedHotelID=61338998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918800/918774/30ce5393.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parklands Motorlodge Turangi - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 407 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 11 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=918774&PinnedHotelID=918774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808600/3808557/ef8e300f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort Hilltop - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Kids’ pool 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews £39 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=3808557&PinnedHotelID=3808557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/d2a0c9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongariro Lodge Turangi - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 355 reviews £110 includes taxes & fees 3 May - 4 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-03&endDate=2026-05-04&selected=2946935&PinnedHotelID=2946935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Lake View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120530000/120527000/120526993/3d3106a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort) Pukawa - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=120526993&PinnedHotelID=120526993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/a60ce8f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oasis Beach Motel Waipahihi - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1,001 reviews £50 includes taxes & fees 27 Apr - 28 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-27&endDate=2026-04-28&selected=5082749&PinnedHotelID=5082749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Living Kuratau Home Kuratau 601662 Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home Kuratau Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home Private vacation home Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home Private vacation home Kuratau ## About the area Kuratau is home to this holiday home. River Vineyard and The Kinloch Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Living - Kuratau Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tony M. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Wouldn’t stay there again We arrived to find the shower dripping into a bucket that was left to try and stop the noise from the drips hitting the plastic shower floor. Tried to get the tap fixed the whole 7 days we were there. Lots of apologies from the company but no action. The dishwasher was dead. Found out after loading it. The smoke detectors went off after midnight and needed batteries. ##### Tony M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica M. 13 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Fantastic place to stay, walking distance to lake playground and cafe, perfect for the kids as well ##### Jessica M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce L. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Bruce L. 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