Modern, clean , easy to relax and enjoy. The neighborhood is a mix of families, retired and holiday homes. It is a quiet, safe area where people take the time to talk. We are just a few hours drive to Hobbiton, Rotorua, mountains, 5 hours to Auckland. Our home is the perfect base for exploring the region and we are happy for 1 month plus exchanges.
The space
Our family holiday home is a modern, warm ,well appointed sunny family home. We offer 3 bedrooms, 2 rooms have queen beds, the third room has 2 king singles, plus a cot. All rooms have ceiling fans. There is a large family bathroom with separate shower., and heated towel rail.
The half bathroom is a toilet and handbasin.
The kitchen has all facilities including basic pantry supplies for your use.
Guest access
Stairs to single level house.
There is plenty of off street parking for guests., along with an roomy garage that is attached to the house. It has internal access, makes a great indoor play area / storage / 2 living area . This also has the laundry, inside clothesline, plus workspace.
Notes
A couple of cupboards are locked with our personal belongings.
There is an outdoor clothesline behind the boat shed, plus an internal clothesline in the internal access garage.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Relaxing
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
A mix of permanent residents and holiday homes, it is a friendly quiet area. Playgrounds, disc golf, petanque, tennis, basketball are all around the corner. We supply sporting equipment for all these.
There a plenty of local hiking and biking trails all with 2 hours .
Getting to my home
A car is required as we are half an hour from Taupo, and there is no public transport.
Nearest airport
Taupo, half an hour, Auckland International airport is 5 hours away.
Getting around
You will need a car.
Turangi (town) is 10 minutes drive, with supermarket,shops.
Taupo ( large town) just half an hour drive.
Map of Approximate Location
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Gwendi & Pete
Semi retired from the corporate world, Pete & Gaylene enjoy fishing, family, travel and their small lifestyle block .
"2025, Sept onwards, seeking 2+ month as a home base but happy to do 1 month each in different regions."
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Lovely covered outdoor deck to enjoy fantastic sunsets, relaxing or dining. There are curtains to make this area an outdoor room , an extension of the lounge that flows from it.
Spacious, well appointed kitchen, dining table seating 6, highchair. Open plan area.
A lovely sunny lounge with TV, free WiFi, and plenty of seating with 2 large sofas and 2 chairs.
Roomy family bathroom with separate shower (electric hotwater, amazing water pressure), separate bath, handbasin. Shampoo, conditioner, shower body wash, hand wash and hairdryer all supplied.
2 king single beds, each with 2 under bed drawers, bedside table, linen and towels supplied.
This room also has a cot.
Roomy main bedroom with queen size bed, 4 under bed drawers, 2 bedside tables, 2 reading lamps, free standing clothes rack, heated towel rail, Aircon/heat pump and ceiling fan. Bed linen and towels supplied.
Separate toilet and handbasin.
Queen size bed, 4 under bed drawers, 2 bedside tables, reading lamp, wardrobe with clothes hanger, ceiling fan, bed linen and towels all supplied.
View from the famous Tongariro Crossing. Our home is just 40 minutes drive from here.
Mt Ruapehu, has Skifields and the Sky Waka which takes about 12 minutes up the mountain,offering panoramic views out across the Central Plateau on the journey .
Huka Falls,
The Waikato River, New Zealand's longest river, moves north from Lake Taupō and enters a shallow ravine of hard volcanic rock. The previously placid waters roar and rumble at great speed along the ravine before bursting out over Huka Falls to crash into the turbulent pool 11 metres below. A foot bridge right at the top of the falls puts you in a prime position to get up close and witness the powerful display of water blasting by -. If you'd like to see the power and fury of the falls up close, try a jet boat ride or river cruise.