Title: Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town 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 # Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town Holiday home in Taumarunui with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105100600/105100589/f300e410.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105100600/105100589/47fbebbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105100600/105100589/a0f9197d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105100600/105100589/7c856278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105100600/105100589/c426b8e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of this character-filled bungalow. Relax on the decks with a coffee, or indulge in your favorite movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime. With a well-equipped kitchen and Bocce field, you can unwind and make yourself at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - 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. ### Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town Charming!Character filled! bungalow. Catch the local attractions, Forgotten World Adventures, Canoe the Whanganui River, Fish the abundant and elusive trout in local rivers, Mtb bike the 42nd traverse,Timber trail and other local trails, Walk Tongariro crossing or any of the many beautiful walking tracks in wider area. When your waiting to start the above or just resting... Relax and bake/cook in the well equipped kitchen with large gas over electric oven, enjoy a coffee on the decks, play a game of Bocce on the dedicated stone field, Watch or catch up on your favourite Netflix or Amazon prime movie, doco or series...or just play a board/card game from those provided and make sure you make yourself at home! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108780000/108774800/108774795/6ddbdca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded hilltop retreat with luxury and comfort. 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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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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=-38.882427,175.255&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60jhlFwntl%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40U%3FO%40UBQ%40U%40QBUBQBUBQ%40QDUBQDQBQDUDQDQDQDSFQDQFQDOFQFQHQFOFQHOFMHQFOHOHMJOHOHMHOJOHKJMJMJMJKJKJKJKJKLMJKLGLKJILKLILGLIJINGLGLELINELILENELENELENANGLANCLENANCNAN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40NBN%40NDLBN%40LFN%40NDLDNDLDLDNHLDLHLDNFLFLHLHJFLHLJLHLJJFLJJLJJJJLJHJLJHLJLJLHJJNHNJLHNHNHLHNHNFPHLFNHPFNFPFPFPDNFPFPDPFRDPDPBPDTDPBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40N%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FTARARARARCRARARCPCTCPCPCTEPCPEPETCPEPEPGREPGPGPENGPGPGPGNIPGLINGPININILININKLINKLILKLKJINMJIJMJKJKJKLMJKFMLMFMJMHKFMHMFMHOFMDMHMDOHMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40MBODO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOAOCOAMEOCMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMIOEMIMEMGOIKGMIMGMIMKKGMMMGKKMMKKKKKKKKKKKOKKKMIMKMIOIMIOKOIMIOGOIQGOIMGQGOIQGQGQEOGQEQGQESEQEQEQEUCQEQCQEUAQCQCUCQCSASASCSAS%3FSASAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=f2aRuCzB7liw6caObPea4IlGHJg=) Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Rangaroa Domain - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Taumarunui Domain - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Taumarunui Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Taumarunui Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Hakiaha Street - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 102 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬17 min walk - ‪Golden Kiwi Takeaways - ‬14 min walk - ‪Jasmine Café and Thao restaurant - ‬13 min walk - ‪Ruddies Place Cafe - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town located? > Situated in Taumarunui, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rangaroa Domain, Taumarunui Domain and Taumarunui Golf Course. Taumarunui Hospital and Hakiaha Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan J. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AI is useless The property was spectacular and delivered exactly what we had expected and more. That is on the owner. When I could break through the AI chatbot that VRBO provides for feedback the owner was responsive and helpful. When I return to this property I will seek out the owner directly and cut out VRBO. Loved the property and highly recommend it highly. ##### Alan J. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelagh D. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family stay Loved the property. It was perfect for our few days in Taumarnui. Close to the center but peaceful. Great for the family. Appreciated all the vintage touches and the generous kitchen. We enjoyed a game of bocce also :) ##### Shelagh D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Checkmate E. 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host. Great place Took me back in time. Was a fantastic reminder of days gone by. I would recommend to anybody looking for a great house with all amenities and also for those looking for a bit of a difference from your normal. ##### Checkmate E. 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