Title: The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage 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 # The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/ab8de548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/e0d05994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/b0464e42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pet-friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/4560a8e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440200/112440168/7c6a0331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage Perched at the top of a hill with stunning water and bush views, Whareroa is the perfect place to relax and unwind. This charming village, nestled on the shores of Lake Taupō, offers an escape from the hustle of daily life. Come and enjoy our little slice of paradise. Whether you're into fishing, boating, or swimming, there's something here for the whole family to enjoy. With a boat ramp just up the road and plenty of serene swimming spots, Whareroa is the ideal getaway for reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories. The 8 Point Inn is a modest family bach, perfect for creating lasting memories. With plenty of board games and activities, there's no shortage of entertainment, even on rainy days. Conveniently located just across the road, you'll find a playground and a tennis court to keep everyone active and happy. And for a little downtime pop down to the local recycle center to discover a good book to relax with. It's a simple, comfortable retreat where family fun and relaxation come together. ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### 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 ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117651200/117651197/9a4ac902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect place in heart of city Turangi - 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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=-38.860725,175.77048&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lbdlFodyo%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%3FU%40Q%40U%40QBS%40SBSBQ%40UBQBQDUBQDQBSDSDQDSDQDQFQDQFSDMFQFQFOHQFQFOHMHSFMHOHOHMHOJMHOJOHKJMJMJMJKHKLKJMJKLIJMLGJMLGLKLILGJILINGLILELGNELILENELENELCNELENANCLENANCNAN%3FLCN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDNDLBNDLDNDLDLHNDLFLDLHNFLHJHLFLHLJLFJLLFJLLHJJJLLJHJJJJLJLJLHJJNHNJLHNHLHNHNFLHRHLFNFPHPFNFPFPDLFRDPFPDPDPDRDPDRBRDPBPDTBPBP%40TBPBR%40RBR%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FRAPATAPCTAPCTCPATCPCPETCPEPCPETEPEPEPEPGREPGPENGNGRGLIRGPGLINIPGNILINILINKNINKLIJKNKJKNKJIJMJKJKJMJKJMHKJMHMJMFMHKFMHOHMFMDMHODMFMFODMDODM%40ODMDOBO%40MDOBO%40OBO%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCO%3FOCOAOCMEOAOCMEOEMAOEMEOEMGMGOEMIMEMGOIMIKGMIMGMKMIKKMIKKMKKKKKMKIKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOKOIOIMIOIMGOIQIOGMGQISGMGSGOEOGQEQGSEQEQEQEQEUCQEQCQEUCQCQAUCQCUAQCUAQAUAQ%3FSAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0JCaQLRmRwt764y9uTj5cr0dLS8=) Kuratau, Waikato #### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Kuratau Jetty - 22 min drive - 16.4 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 26 min drive - 20.4 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 31 min drive - 24.1 miles - Tongariro National Park - 31 min drive - 25.0 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬20 min drive - ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage located? > Situated in Kuratau, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 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. Ask a question ## The 8 Point Inn , water views quiet pet friendly cottage Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.