Title: Linga-Longa 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 # Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53864400/53864386/7d523f27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53864400/53864386/d8007ff7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53864400/53864386/4ee77a37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53864400/53864386/e077935a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53864400/53864386/8dea9734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax at Lockwood, a warm and cozy 3-bedroom house in Whareroa village with stunning lake views. Enjoy BBQs on the outdoor furniture, warmth from an efficient log fire and comfortable seating areas with Sky TV. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat Warm, sunny and cosy Lockwood 3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. Off street parking with very short walk to lake. House is well appointed with a full well equipped kitchen including a dishwasher. The kitchen, living and dining areas are open-plan and include a full dining table and breakfast bar with stools. Lounge, kitchen and master bedroom boast stunning lake views. Bedrooms include a queen bed, 2 single beds and a set of single bunks. The queen bed, 2 singles and bottom bunk all have electric blankets. Additional duvets and blankets are provided. There is a sofa in the lounge and additional linen is in the linen cupboard. The house is heated by an efficient log fire and a thermostatically controlled heater making is warm and cosy. A BBQ and outdoor furniture is provided. Sky TV (with sports channels) is provided. A high chair and portacot may be available for your use. Please let me know when you book if you require them so I can reserve them for you. Good quality linen is provided free and all beds will be all made up for you on arrival with freshly laundered sheets, pillow cases and duvet cover. Please note bedding on all beds inc duvet covers etc is changed and washed after each booking. Linen includes all bedding, towels, face clothes, tea towels, dish clothes etc. A few Pre-loved beach towels are available to help you make the most of the lake. Pantry staples are provided free for your convenience as are a comprehensive range of cleaning products. Toilet paper, handy towels and consumables eg glad wrap etc are all provided for your use. Children are welcome. A few games are provided for their entertainment. Whareroa is a beautiful little village on the south west edge of Lake Taupo in the Central plateau region. This 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. Whareroa is within 30 minutes of some excellent restaurants thus allowing all various budgets, tastes and celebrations. The closest general store is at Omori. Whakapapa is under an hour away as is Taupō. Turangi and Taumarunui are approx 25 and 45 minutes respectively. Apart from lake activities Whareroa is close to many walking and cycling tracks of interest and cater for all abilities. The area is well-known for 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: 5% for stays of 7 nights or more and a rate for rental of a month (30 days) or more is negotiable. Please note: Bach is a non-smoking area. Cleaning Fee: $80. In line with bach rentals practices the property must be left tidy, dishes in dishwater etc. This fee allows you to not have to spend your time cleaning prior to your departure to leave it in pristine and sparkling condition. 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 Linga Longa and at Whareroa. Manager of Linga-Linga also administers the Retro Retreat property adjacent to Linga-Linga. Please view this listing (ID No 9896238) should you require an alternative or wish to rent both properties know you required ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Blender - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - 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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 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.86180%2C175.77795&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TkPeGL9CeDQtp1gQyzORjaNeHOU=) Kuratau #### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 5 min walk - 0.3 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) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬21 min drive - ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Linga-Longa Lakeside Retreat located? > Located in Kuratau, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Taupō, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Tongariro National Park and Lake Rotopounamu 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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