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Located in Omori, Serendipity Shelter offers a tranquil retreat. Take advantage of the all-weather boat ramp, tennis court and excellent swimming beaches nearby. With unlimited hi-speed fibre WiFi, a gas hot water system and cosy fireplace for chilly winter nights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Serendipty Shelter

  • David & Stella look forward to hosting you in our lovely holiday home in the tranquil setting of Omori .

    We are one of the few omori holiday homes where you will be dealing directly with the owners. Thatโ€™s means we can offer value pricing all year round with a flat rate for the property with no additional guest fees

    Please note unlike many other places we do not charge a โ€œcleaning fee โ€œ or a โ€œbondโ€ preferring instead to believe that our guests will treat our lovely holiday home and possessions with respect

    Please view our feedback from previous Guests. Many of these have been repeat guests over the years.

    Omori is a very central location , Situated on the southern shores of lake Taupo handy to Tongariro National Park & ski fields etc but only 40 mins from Taupo . Omori is a very family orientated location and has excellent community facilities including, All weather boat ramp , Tennis court , Excellent swimming beaches & a well stocked general store.

    Regional attractions include , Trout Fishing , Tongariro national park , hot pools , mountain biking ..... and numerous other activities.

    Lockwood style house 2 bedroom , sleeps 4 . lovely quiet spot in a no exit street , perfect for familys. Lake Taupo 2 mins walk away & childrens playground across the road . Large flat section with drive thru off street parking for the boat(s)

    Property is now fully fenced on all sides with lockable gates on both entrances . For your enhanced safety we now have external security cameras operating

    Being a Lockwood style house the house is very warm in winter with a cosy fireplace and plenty of firewood . Gas hot water also means unlimited hot water so no problem for the entire family to have hot showers after a day on the ski fields

    Then kick back and watch your favourite movie or sports on the large wall mounted LCD flat screen whilst reclining in the leather lazyboy chairs , or fire up the BBQ and enjoy the evening out on the large deck with shade cover

    FREE Unlimited Hi-speed Fibre WIFI now available

    We look forward to hosting you in the paradise that is serendipity shelter

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please keep pets out of bedrooms and off the furniture ...thanks

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Located in Omori, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Te Porere Redoubt is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupล. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Omori travel guide
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Waikato, Omori

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
    13 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupล Hot Springs
    58 min drive - 78.1 km
  • Kuratau Jetty
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    48 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupล Airport (TUO)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hare & Copper
    16 min drive
  • Floating Rock Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Lakeland House
    9 min drive
  • Thermal Trout Cafe
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serendipty Shelter pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serendipty Shelter?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serendipty Shelter?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serendipty Shelter located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Taupล and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Serendipty Shelter Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little place

Lovely little place to stay at, would definitely stay again and loved that it was fully fenced for our pup
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Perfect for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naida R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little getaway

We loved it here, so quiet and peaceful. The bach had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Will always come back ๐Ÿ˜€ very relaxing and easy boat and car parking we enjoyed our stay, Bryan and Robbie ๐Ÿ˜Š
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome

Always enjoy our stay, ๐Ÿ˜Š easy getting boat around section and great accommodation
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Another great stay, very relaxing and warm home ๐Ÿ˜Š
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two night stay on a road trip.

This place is in an excellent location close to the beautiful lake, Also close to some cool hotsprings. Nice and quiet. Ample room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome as always

second year back, such a relaxing place. Thanks again for letting me and my dog stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

What a great place. Picnics by the lake with the children, ice creams at the local shop, board games if itโ€™s raining. We even found glow worms nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing.

The property is in a beautiful location, It was clean and had everything we needed to be self sufficient. Very relaxing with plenty of bird life.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space to relax

Enjoyed our stay. Was clean and a quiet and relaxing spot. A short, scenic drive to Turangi gives plenty of options. Plenty of space outside etc to entertain kids and a playground just across the road as well. Would stay again. Thanks ๐Ÿ˜€
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for us

Fully fence plus corner site is really ideal for us. You can park the boat easily inside of the gate, site is flat so easy for our boat. We always need to take our dog for holiday, it's a lot easy with a fully fence site. Nice and quiet street.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joss A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Had a terrific long weekend at Serendipity. Clean, well appointed house with everything you could want or need, set in a lovely garden. Omori as a location is beautiful. Lots of walks and places to explore. Very appreciative that the hosts allowed two very small dogs, this really elevated the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School hols

Lovely warm bach with comfy beds and furniture. Perfect for us and wonderful we could take the dog. Thanks David
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikala J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Tidy house and yard, everything you need for a cozy stay. Not many places you can take your dogs away on holiday, this house was perfect plenty of room for the dog crates in the lounge with out them getting in the way. Fully fenced section stunning deck. Very handy for nearby walks and easy trip to Taupo for a day of adventure. Will hopefully be back for another stay soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed get away

We had the best 4 days away in Omori. From the time I booked the cottage to getting there, it was all so easy. The hosts were helpful and so accommodating and also allowed us to have a dog with us. The house is comfortable and perfect for our 2 boys to run around in the garden and play. The fire was perfect for the days we got back from being in the snow and the walks are lovely and relaxing. We loved the area, it was so quiet and peaceful. Thank you so much, we canโ€™t wait to come back in the summer time and plan to make coming to your holiday house in omori our new family get away place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Everything you need

Well presented, tidy, cute bach with everything you need! We enjoyed returning here after a day at the beach. Internet and Netflix a bonus! It was great to be able to bring our dogs too. Unfortunately one of our doggies realised the height of the fence was a breeze to jump over. Fencing better suited to little dogs. Overall we absolutely loved our stay and highly recommend it. A bit of a walk to the beach but definitely not a big deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Itโ€™s a simple older property, but perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little home away from home

Can't fault our stay. Hope to be back next winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Lovely place to stay, we love it,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome 7 nights

Clean tidy and very comfortable, everything we needed, definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was a nice place to stay will book again

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect wee property. Lots of firewood kept the fire burning. Everything there that we needed. Great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy house with all the amenities

Thank you David and Stella, we enjoyed our 2 day stay, love the fireplace, it kept us warm :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great winter holiday

My three kids and I stayed at the bach, and we had a great time. It was very cosy and warm with great amenities. Great location - we went for walks around the lake and up Mount Ruapehu. I hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023