Title: Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Cottage with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916173/c3571a38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916173/0a7b377f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916173/c103341e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916173/18e63621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach (Kuratau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916173/6dcfa77b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a peaceful and spacious section, Pihanga Cottage is the perfect base for your next Lake Taupo adventure. This 2 storey Kuratau bach offers bright open plan living downstairs with easy outdoor flow, boat parking space and summer games area. Unwind on the patio or chill out upstairs with two bedrooms including queen and double beds plus a single bed. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Pihanga Cottage is a 2 bedroom Kuratau bach. Enjoying a peaceful and spacious section, this cute and cosy Kuratau house is a great wee base for your next Lake Taupo adventure... This 2 storey Kuratau Bach includes bright and comfortable open plan living downstairs, with easy outdoor flow for summer getaways... There is plenty of space for boat parking and summer games with the family, or chill out for lazy days on the patio! Upstairs at this Kuratau accomodation, bedroom 1 has a queen bed, while bedroom 2 is fitted with a double bed plus a single bed. The downstairs living area also has a double futon bed when required, making this an easy set up for couples or a small family... Enjoy this tranquil and private location, just an 8 minute walk or a 1 minute drive to the lake edge, or head into Taupo less than an hours drive from your door. Pihanga Cottage has you covered for a low key lake base at Kuratau! As shown in the photos, this two-storey property has a steep stairwell which may not suit mobility impaired or young guests. To reduce the risk of a fall, guests should always use the handrail on the stairs.There is very limited pantry space at this property.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 - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 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 ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64630000/64624600/64624532/5ff72782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach Noir - 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for family, friends and memories. It includes Linen & WIFI Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 389 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=29686960&PinnedHotelID=29686960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 Pihanga Kuratau Bach Kuratau Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Kuratau Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Private vacation home Kuratau 597482 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.894516,175.76537&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rujlFqdxo%60%40%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%3FU%40Q%40SBS%40S%40QBUBQBU%40QBQDUBQDQBQDUDQDQDSDOFSDQFQDOFQFQFQHOFQFOHMHQFOHOHMHOHOJMHOJMHMJMJKJOJKHKLKJKJKLMJKLGLKJILKLILGJILGNILILELGNELILENELENELENCLENANELCNANCNAN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBNDLDLDNDLDNHLDLFLDNHLHLFLHJFLHLJLHJJLFJJLLJJJJLJHJJJJNJJJLHLJLHNJLHNHNHLHNHNFPHLFNFPHNFPFPFNDPFPFPDRDNDRDPDPDTDPBPBPDTBPBP%40TBPBT%40PBR%40R%40R%40P%3FT%40T%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAT%3FRARARAPCTAPCTCPATCPCPETCPCPEPETEPERENEREPGPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNILGPININILININKLINKLIJKNKJKNKJIJMJKJKJMJKLMFKJMHMJMHKFMHMFMHOFMDMHMDOHMDODMDMDODO%40MDOBODMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOEOCMEOAMEOEMEOEMEMIOEMIMEMGOIMGKIMGMIMKKIMKMGKMMKKKKKMKIKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOKMIOIOIMIOGOIQIMGOGQIOGQGQGQEOGQEQGQESEOESEQEUCQEQCQEUCQAQCUCQCUAQAUCQASAS%3FSAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=blWP19UamtoJ84PV1NylArLtRRA=) Kuratau, Central North Island #### What's nearby - Kuratau Jetty \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Lake Taupō \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Tongariro National Park \- 15 min drive \- 13.6 miles - Whakapapa Ski Area \- 49 min drive \- 46.8 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 60 min drive \- 49.6 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hare & Copper - ‬17 min drive - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪Lakeland House - ‬11 min drive - ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach? ### What time is check-in at Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach? ### What time is check-out at Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach? ### Where is Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jant A. 10 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We loved staying in this private bach. It was a great base for day walks at Whakapapa and surrounds, nice walks in the area too. We'd love to come back in the summer and enjoy the lake too. ##### Jant A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Roksana I. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy ##### Roksana I. 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