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Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage

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View From Road
From Cherry Tree Reserve
Reserve next door
Dining area
Toasty Wood Burner
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Turangi, Turangi
  • Popular LocationTurangi i-SITE Visitor Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRiver Vineyard5 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Main Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage

Charming character kiwi bach beside Cherry Tree Reserve - 1/2 minute walk to the Tongariro River - excellent fishing, fabulous walks, mountain bike tracks - quiet laid-back holidaying, or full-on activities if you prefer:
White water rafting, 18 hole golf course, horse trekking, hot pools and fascinating Trout Hatchery all nearby.
Mountain Views, 1/2 hour to ski field, 1/2 hour to Taupo. 20 minutes to start of Tongariro Crossing - one of the top 5 one-day treks in the world. 5 minute drive to Tokaanu boat ramp on Lake Taupo.
Great local cafes - world class coffee and food available at The Creel (almost next door), rock climbing wall, swimming pool complex, mini golf, comprehensive supermarket all in walking distance.
Bach has cosy woodburner providing unlimited hot water; electric blankets on some beds, duvets and pillows supplied, but YOU NEED TO BRING OWN SHEETS, PILLOW CASES & TOWELS.
Several board games for the children. The pantry is full of all the staple items - Tea, Coffee, Milo, flour, sugar etc. You are welcome to use anything you find. We only ask that if you finish something in the pantry, please replace it. Washing powder and dishwasher powder, detergent etc are all there.
There is a pingpong table, a dart board & a very 'rustic' ancient bicycle in the garage you can use. Plenty of parking for boats and cars.

Please note: This is a cosy, quirky family bach - not a sterile 'hotel style' accommodation.
Special conditions:
2 night minimum stay.
1/2 Deposit payable on confirmation of rental - balance payable before rental period begins..
Strictly no smoking inside bach - thanks. Guests not to exceed 7 - it places too much strain on the bathroom facilities!
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NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: clean the house and do the dishes before you leave (or pay a $50 cleaning fee by arrangement); BRING YOUR OWN LINEN (SHEETS/TOWELS/PILLOWCASES)

Property manager

suzaon193

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Property grounds
The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.8 out of 10, (162 reviews)
The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
Map
Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 9 min walk
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive
  • Lake Taupo - 7 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Creel Tackle House - 2 min walk
  • Hong Kong Chinese Takeaways - 12 min walk
  • Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - 10 min walk
  • The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - 11 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery - 10 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super accommodation for Super Cars
Thank you to Sue for her excellent communication and being ok with our last minute changes. Place is perfect for family or group of friends. Location was great for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A thoughtfully set up Bach
A great place for a weekend stay with friends, well equipped kitchen and comfy seating arrangements. Easy reach of river and cafes. Visited the hare and copper for great lunch on Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wibke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to unwind
Great bach to hang out and explore the area. Beautiful walks and the river just out the gate. Kids had great time, which made it easy for us adults to have great time too Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Really loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

belinda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant authentic kiwi bach
Loved the house. Sue was a delight to communicate with. The house is light, spacious and very well equipped. It was a joy to find basics like oil, salt, pepper etc and much much more. They were out of flour so we simply replaced. Local supermarket was really handy. There is tons to do in the area and we loved the Tongariro Crossing, lake swimming and hot pools. The outdoor is great and lovely to be able to walk down to the river. For us, coming from abroad, the only downsides were bringing bedding and towels, taking garbage to local centre. Booking a bach is a fantastic experience but made easier if the owners are nearby. Having said that I’d recommend this house to anyone who could stay a bit longer and for whom it was not a hassle bringing linen etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonwyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favourite bach
We love visiting this stunning little Bach with our golden retrievers and kids. Fabulous in winter and summer, such a great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by suzaon193

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We live in Tauranga & travel the 2 1/2 hour journey to Turangi at least one weekend per month plus holiday periods. We fish, ski, walk, mountain bike, drink fabulous coffee from our neighbourhood cafe & generally laze about when we're there - highly recommended.

Why they chose this property

The property is cosy, relaxed, informal & comfortable. Truly holiday mode when you are there. Great cafe & charming fishing tackle shop 1 minute's walk away.

What makes this property unique

Fly fishing on the doorstep, Mountain Views, 1/2 hour to ski field, 1/2 hour to Taupo, golf, horse riding, bush walks, mountain biking, river rafting.........
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