Title: Lakefront Gem - Kuratau Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront Gem - Kuratau Holiday Home Holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95483400/95483366/08dde447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95483400/95483366/6e9cc654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95483400/95483366/w1595h1065x0y0-baca5e8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95483400/95483366/2ccc3d91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95483400/95483366/2d7de6f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lakefront Gem - Kuratau Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Lakefront Gem - Kuratau Holiday Home Nestled down a quiet cul-de-sac in the lakeside town of Kuratau stands this spacious and family-friendly holiday home, just waiting to be the perfect base for your next lake escape. Welcome to Lakefront Gem! You’ll feel right at home here at Lakefront Gem, offering a stunning blend of vintage and contemporary décor. When it’s time to unwind after a day packed with adventure, get comfy on the couch, share your holiday snaps on the complimentary WiFi, or flick on the TV, with the fireplace and a heat pump providing a toasty ambience. Four bedrooms sleep up to eight guests at this Kuratau accommodation, with two modern bathrooms and a washing machine ensuring ample comfort and convenience for your stay. With the lake right at your doorstep, there is ample room to park your boat, and with the boat ramp a two-minute drive away, you’ll be cruising around the lake for some water sports and fishing in no time. The kids will be able to run around freely as the property is fully fenced and they'll love the short journey to the local playground and tennis courts, just two minutes away by foot. Needing to stock up on supplies or feel like some takeaways? The Omori Store and Snappy’s Takeaways are a five-minute drive from home. If you’re looking for a fuss-free base packed with all the holiday essentials, Lakefront Gem is calling your name! As the property has direct access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.There are life-jackets available to use with the kayaks and paddle boards but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting life-jackets to ensure safety.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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard ### 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: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60260000/60257900/60257899/ed1023ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Lodge - 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Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews £153 includes taxes & fees 26 Nov - 27 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=111083745&PinnedHotelID=111083745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 608292 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.892384,175.77051&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hhjlFudyo%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40U%40Q%40U%40QBS%40Q%40UBQBUBQBSBSDSBODSDSBQDSDQFQDQFQFQDOFQFQFQFOHQFOHOFQHMHOHOHMHOHMJOJOHKJMHMJMLKHMJILMJKJKLKJGLKLILKJILGLILILGNILELGLGNGLELENELENGNALENALENCNANCLCN%3FNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBLBP%40LBNDL%40NDN%40LFNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLDLHNFJHLHLFLHLJJHLJLFJJLJJJJLJHJLJJJLJLJLHJJNHNHLHNJLHNHNFLHPFNHNFPFNHPFPFLDRFPDPFPDPDPDRDPDRBRDNBRDR%40RBPBTBPBT%40P%40R%40PBT%3FP%40T%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAR%3FRCRARARAPCTCPCTCPAPETCPEPCPETEPEPEPEPGREPGPEPGNGPIPGNGPILGNIPGNILINKNILINILKNIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMJMFMHMFKHOHMFMDMHODMFMDOFMDODMDO%40ODMBODM%40QBM%40OBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMGMEOGMEMIMEOGMIMIMGMIKGMKMIMKKIMKKKKKMKKKIKMKKOIKKOIKKOKMIOIMIOIOIMIOGQIOGMIQGOGQGQGSEMGQGQESGQEQEQCQEUEQCQEQCUCQCQCUCQAUAQCSASASASAS%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j8P7Q_2X1bApNPXFKJOVdQvxRFA=) Kuratau, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Kuratau Jetty - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Lake Taupō - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Tongariro National Park - 14 min drive - 14.2 miles - Taupō Hot Springs - 53 min drive - 51.0 miles - Whakapapa Ski Area - 57 min drive - 47.2 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬23 min drive - ‪Hare & Copper - ‬19 min drive - ‪Lakeland House - ‬12 min drive - ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront Gem - Kuratau Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Lakefront Gem - Kuratau Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Lakefront Gem - Kuratau Holiday Home located? > Situated in Kuratau, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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