Title: Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay 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 # Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914600/37914508/349605a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914600/37914508/87402794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914600/37914508/fbdf4be1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914600/37914508/e2ff3e6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914600/37914508/adad0447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Te Kuru Cabin, a tranquil retreat nestled in native greenery near Pukawa Bay. Relax by the fireplace or lounge on the sundeck with a BBQ, perfect for alfresco meals as the sun sets. With a dishwasher and TV, this cabin offers easy holiday living. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Nearby the lake and less than an hour drive from Whakapapa Ski Field is where you will find Te Kuru Cabin - a place to escape from it all and enjoy your Pukawak Bay holiday! Te Kuru Cabin is a tucked away and surrounded by native greenery, creating a private escape for your next trip to Pukawa Bay. Whether it is Summer or Winter this cabin is fitted with all the essentials you might need for easy holiday living, including a dishwasher and TV. Sit by the fireplace to keep you toasty and warm at the end of a day spent on the mountain, or lounge out on the sundeck, equipped with a BBQ, to enjoy those alfresco meals as the sun goes down. If you fancy some trout fishing be sure to head the Tongariro River and try to catch something fresh for the BBQ. This laid-back getaway is an easy option for families and couples, within a 10-minute walk to the boat ramp and lake edge. Spend your days on the water, enjoy strolls along the lake edge, soaking in the Tokaanu Hot Pools or for the more adventurous of you there is the Tongariro Crossing. Make Te Kuru Cabin your home away from home! 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45025400/45025309/e52fb381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nestled Atop the Lane - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=45025309&PinnedHotelID=45025309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622600/34622548/af6dffd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach Pukawa, Lake Taupo. 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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 Te Kuru Pukawa Bay Home Pukawa Te Kuru Cabin Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa 597386 Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area Pukawa is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Pukawa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pukawa.dx553248635926198446) [View more Cottages in Pukawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pukawa-Cottages.d553248635926198446-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.916084,175.75374&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l%7CnlF%7B%7Buo%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%3FU%40Q%40U%40QBU%40QBS%40SBSBQBSBSDQBSDODUBQDSFQDQDQFQFQDSFMFQFQFOHQFOHQFOHOHMHOHMHOJOHMJOHKJOHKLMJKHKJMLKJILMJKJKLILKLGLIJGLILILGNILGLGLCNILENELELGNCNCLENANELCNCNALCNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBLBNDL%40NDNBLBNFLDNDLDLHNBLFLFLHNFJHLHLFLHLFJJLHLJJJLLJHJJJLJJJJJLJJJNHJJNHLJNHNHLHNHLFNHNFPHNFPFNHPFPFLDRFPDPFPDPDPDRDPDPBRDRBPDR%40RBPBRBRBR%40P%40TBP%40T%3FP%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAR%3FPATCPATAPCTCPCTCPAPETCPEPCTEPEPEPEPEPGREPGPEPGNGPIPGLGRILGPINGNINILINILKNILKNIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMJMHKJMHMFMHMFKHOHMFMHMDODMHMBODMFODMDO%40ODM%40OFM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCMAOGOAMEOAOEMEMGOEMCOIMEMEMIOGMIMIMGKIMGMIMKMIKKKKMKKKMKKKIKKKMOIKKOIKKOIMKOIMIOIMIOIOGOIQGMISGMGQGQGOEQGQGQESEQGQEQCQEUEQCQEQCUCQCQCUAQCUAQCUAQAUAQ%3FSAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ECpnknou5fqN17zkUnPyuaNJjbk=) Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles - Tongariro National Park - 13 min drive - 11.6 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬12 min drive - ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home located? > Situated in Pukawa, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Taupō and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from 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. Ask a question ## Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marji M. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Just Fantastic! The property was just as advertised. We had such a pleasant stay. Everything we needed is available. The bed was nice and comfy. It felt like our home away from home. The location was pretty handy too. It wasn't too far from either ski field and was so close to Turangi for groceries and gas. It's a shame we didn't stay longer and the weather wasn't so great. We could have explored the lakeside and surrounding areas more! Definitely worth a come back! ##### Marji M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Chrissie B. 24 Jan 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Unclean and poor communication. We arrived to an unclean property, with spiders and cobwebs everywhere. No manual about what was expected of us, the area, rubbish info etc. Boat parked in carport so no room except for road for ours. Lots of items in pantry 3-5 years expired. Paid for linen but none. Person came second day but too late. A refund for that and a clean at a minimum is expected. ##### Chrissie B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kate A. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful location Homely bach, very tranquil spot. If you have young kids, and are planning to stay in winter, be aware there is no fire safety guard for the wood burner. ##### Kate A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy P. 17 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great to be back. This is the second time we have stayed here, it is a great place for two families, a beautiful location and very comfortable. We skied, biked, walked and swam. We were especially grateful for Katarina's help. When we ran out of firewood she was very quick to arrange a delivery of more wood. We would love to stay again and highly recommend the place. ##### Guy P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Elmien S. 12 Oct 2020 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing birdlife What a lovely spot in the bush! We enjoyed the location and the quietness of the area. ##### Elmien S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke B. 15 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great would reccomend to anyone. Clean, new furnishings and cosy. ##### Luke B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Lol B. 10 Sept 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely bach Great little bach. This was in a lovely, quiet location with lots of greenery and bunnies around. It felt private even though there were other houses close by. It was lovely for a winter holiday with the log fire. There was a gorgeous beach just down the road, and it wasn’t far to Turangi and Whakapapa for skiing. We’d love to come back, maybe a summer trip mext time! ##### Lol B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Heni B. 6 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter snow trip We stayed in this cosy little home for two nights during the winter. We comfortably stayed with 5 adults and 3 children. With wood included in the price of our stay, the house was warm and cosy and was in close range to the tongariro alpine crossing and turangi is 15min drive away if you require anything. We enjoyed our stay and the kids loved the big bunk beds. Thank you for having us! We’ll be back if we are ever down that way again 🙂 ##### Heni B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen K. 26 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pukawa bay Overall had a good time. ##### Karen K. 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