Title: Retro Lakeside Retreat 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 # Retro Lakeside Retreat ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100468800/100468793/b9f05e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100468800/100468793/36b9ad80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100468800/100468793/ec616af5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, stovetop, high chair, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100468800/100468793/w1179h1545x0y0-415cb3b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100468800/100468793/8977ce90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Retro Retreat is a charming 2-bedroom bach in Whareroa, offering lovely views of Lake Taupo from the kitchen, dining area, lounge and deck. Enjoy an open-plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of room to play outside with parking for tents and off-street vehicles. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Retro Lakeside Retreat Warm, sunny and cosy 2 Bedroom retro Bach with 1 bathroom and a washing machine. Retro Retreat is on a large back section with plenty of off street/on site parking and room for tents and lots of room to play. The Bach has an external power source (caravan/motor home plug) that can be used by guests and their friends. Bach is well appointed with a well equipped kitchen. The kitchen, living and dining areas are open-plan and inc a dining table with chairs. Lovely views of Lake Taupo can be seen from the kitchen, dining area, lounge and deck. Tea, coffee and sugar is provided plus a small milk to start you off. Some pantry items are provided free for your convenience as are some cleaning products, toilet paper, handy towels, glad wrap etc. A portacot and high chair may be available for your use, please let me know if you need them so I can reserve them for you. Bedrooms include 2 queen beds and a single bunk above one of them. The beds have mattress protectors and a fitted sheet on them. Pillows all have pillow protectors. You’ll need to bring your own pillowcases, sheets, duvet/sleeping bags and towels. Bath mats, hand towels, tea towels and dish clothes are provided. There are some sheets and towels on site for emergencies and to help you make the most of your time at the lake. The lounge area has 2 3-seater sofas and 2 chairs. As it is open plan onto the deck the 6 dining area/outdoor chairs can be used both indoors and out. There are designated outdoor tables, chairs and a lounger. There is an electric heater for cooler nights. A 4 burner gas BBQ and outdoor furniture is provided on the deck. A Smart TV with Freeview is provided. Children are very welcome. Pets can be included in your stay by negotiation. No additional fee will be incurred, just contact me to discuss details. Please note: this property is not fenced. Whareroa is a beautiful little village on the south west edge of lake Taupo in the central plateau region. The area is very central to many areas of interest. Amenities at Whareroa include a boat ramp, ski lane, designated swimming area, children’s play area, tennis court and a free waste transfer station. The streets are all linked by walkways which allow for quick and easy access to the lake. Fishing is good and you can fly-fish at the mouth of the Whareroa Stream. Fishing licences and ramp permits are available for purchase online. Apart from fishing the lake provides an excellent venue for kayaks, paddle boards, water sport and swimming. Whareroa is within 30 minutes of some excellent restaurants thus allowing for various budgets, tastes and celebrations. The closest general store is at Aomori. There is no store at Whareroa. Whakapapa is under an hour away as is Taupo. Turangi and Taumarunui are approx 25 and 45 minutes respectively. Apart from lake actitities Whareroa is close to many walking and cycling tracks of interest and cater for all abilities. The area is well-known for its bush walks. Whareroa boasts spectacular cliffs. The Tokaanu Thermal Pools are nearby and the Tongariro Crossing is 40 minutes away. Minimum stay is 2 nights. Discounts are available for stays of 7 nights or more, (5%); and a rate for rental of a month, (30 days or more) is negotiable. Please note: Bach is a non-smoking area and does not have wifi. Cleaning fee is $60. In line with rental practices the property must be left tidy. This fee allows you to not have to spent your time cleaning prior to your departure to leave the Bach in pristine and sparking condition. Manager of Retro Retreat also administers the LInga-Longa property adjacent to Retro Retreat. Please view this listing (ID NO 9461490) should you require an alternative or wish to rent both properties. Owners are happy to be contacted for any queries you may have before or during your stay. We want you to enjoy your stay at Retro retreat and at Whareroa.yiu.you ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Hob - Microwave ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53864400/53864386/7d523f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat Whareroa Village - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.860542,175.77745&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hadlFapzo%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FS%40U%40Q%40U%40QBU%40Q%40UBQBSBSBQBSDSBQDQDUBQDQDQFQDQFSDQFMFQFSFMFSFQHMHOFQHMHOHOHMHOHOJMHOJKHOJKJMJMJKJKLKJKJKLKJILKLIJKLGLILILGLGLINELGLGLGNELENELENCLENENCLANENCNALCN%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBNDN%40LBNDNDLBLDNDNDLDLFLFNFLDLHLFLFLHLHLFLJJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJLJJJNHJJNHLHNHNJLHNHNFLHPFNHLFPFRFLHRDPFLFPDRFPDPDPDPDPBTDPDPBRBRBPBRBRBPBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%40T%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAR%3FRARATAPATAPATAPCRCRCRCPCRCRCPEREPCREREPEPEPGPEPGRGLEPIPGNGRGNINGNIPGLININKLININILKNIJKNKJKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMHMDOFMFMFMDODODMDMBODODMBO%40ODOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOEMAOCOEMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOEMIMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKMKKKKMKKKMKKIOKKIOKMIOIOIMIOIOIMGQIOIOGOGSGOGQGQGMESGQEQGQEQEQCSESEQCSEQCSCSCQCSCSASAQCUAQAUAQAU%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P3ALtKwr7WDaMLYJlVc8pzxdsHc=) Kuratau, Waikato #### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Kuratau Jetty - 23 min drive - 17.0 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 27 min drive - 21.0 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 32 min drive - 24.8 miles - Tongariro National Park - 32 min drive - 25.7 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬21 min drive - ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retro Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Retro Lakeside Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Retro Lakeside Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Retro Lakeside Retreat located? > Located in Whareroa Village, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Taupō and within 20 miles (32 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Tongariro National Park and Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 25 miles (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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