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Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi

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Hidden away, this charming home offers a peaceful retreat near the river. Enjoy the warmth of a fireplace in the lounge or unwind on the large deck with BBQ facilities. The fully-equipped kitchen and brand-new bathroom provide all you need for comfort.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi

The best destination after a long road trip, walk in and relax with everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay. Short stroll to the river and you can be fishing for your dinner in no time. Hidden down a back section you will enjoy the peace and quiet of this awesome home.
The house has 3 bedrooms suitable for up to 5 people or 6 at a stretch.
Master bedroom has a king sized bed, second bedroom has a double and lastly there are two single beds in the 3rd bedroom. Turn the heat pump on to 18 degrees for your stay and it will keep the house at the perfect temperature. There is a fireplace in the lounge if you want to create a different atmosphere. Kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher and all the kitchenware you’ll need to cook your Sunday roast. Bathroom is brand new with heating and a walk in shower. Outside you can enjoy the large deck space and listen to the bird life while you fire up the bbq. There’s even a tree house for the kids to explore but keep the door closed or it will become a house for the local wildlife. Outdoor filleting station and smoker is available plus hooks to hang your wet waders. This is the best home in the area specifically set up for long weekends away. You’ll love your time in our little piece of paradise.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

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 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

About the neighborhood

Turangi is home to this vacation home. Te Porere Redoubt is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Visit our Turangi travel guide
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Waikato, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
    6 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    46 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    53 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    41 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thyme For Food
    17 min walk
  • Rust
    16 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery
    15 min walk
  • Delta Coffee
    18 min walk
  • Turangi Tavern
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi located?

Situated in Turangi, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Lake Taupō are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi 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. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location - a classic fishing bach. Big open fire and excellent heat pump too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Beautiful peaceful spot

What a gorgeous restful spot with easy walk into town. Just off the river with a great walk along it. Highly recommended for a peaceful break
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Home from home

Cottage is comfortable, clean and well equipped, location is fantastic, close to good fishing spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Wonderful location great home!

Great for fishing, relaxing and quiet home with all you need to be comfortable. Well stocked kitchen! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

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

Great base for Tongariro

My adult son and I loved the house. It was comfortable with all the amenities and could easily accommodate a much larger group. A great base for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean J.

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

Nice Place

Everything was great. A nice clean place with everything we needed. A very nice neighborhood and a great location -- close to Lake Taupo and Tongario National Park
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Excellent - this is a wonderful listing

The property is very special. It's top quality throughout and across the street from the river. There was nothing I disliked about my stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

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

Lovely Turangi escape

We really enjoyed our break in Turangi. The house was awesome. It was so well appointed, and comfortable. The roaring fire and proximity to the river were also appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexie P.

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

Beautiful!

Quaint family home in a great location next to the river. Beautiful garden views out every window and a lovely fire place. The kids enjoyed playing in the tree house and on tree swing. Immaculately kept inside and out. Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Fisherman’s retreat

Superb house for myself and 2 mates, planned on fishing but the wind and rain mostly stopped that. Nice warm fire, lots of firewood, with a backup of the heat pump for early mornings. Great location across the road from the river
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Warm, cozy & great location

We loved our stay at the Fisherman's Retreat, the house has a big fireplace and heat pump and made the house so warm and cozy. The location is fantastic for fishing, just over the road and you're on the river. Lydia was a fantastic host, quick to respond and we were lucky to be the first guests at the house. We will definitely be coming back and are looking forward to spending some time here in summer as the deck and gardens are beautiful and are made for summer BBQ's.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali W.

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

Fishing weekend celebration

A fabulous stay at Fisherman's Retreat for my partner's birthday celebration. Couldn't have wished for a better location, so close to the river! My partner fished every day & thoroughly enjoyed it. House was warm & cosy & had everything you need, great we could take our border collie too. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Get Away Properly

Was one of the most amazing stays we've ever had anywhere. This place was the getaway we needed. Amazingly comfortable home, well apportioned and had almost everything we could need. It was so close to everything we wanted to be close to and the one time I had a question the owner responded almost instantly. Will be back. Hopefully many many times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ingo D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house with cleanliness deficiencies

Nice spacious house in a quiet neighborhood. Big and beautiful garden. Beds are comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Fresh linen.Overall cleanliness was not good. Front entrance and decks were full of leaves at arrival. Kitchen floor and stove knobs sticky. Kitchen cabinet and fridge filled with a lot of food. All already expired. Used underwear in bedroom cabinet. BBQ dirty with no .cleaning equipment available.Very strange that there are no garbage bins outside. All garbage must be brought to the local refuse station.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful and attractive property. It well appointed with comfortable furnishings including quality beds, pillows and linen. It is well located near the river and far enough from the 24 hour noisy highway to be allow for a quiet stay and relax in the lovely garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful secluded location on leafy street close to the river. A great base for fly fishing or cycling the river trail. Also just a short drive to the lake. Has everything you need for a great stay. Keen to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Great place to stay

Was awesome to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique M.

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

Great stay

Great place - thsnks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Perfect location

Supper tidy and well renovated.... perfect weather for the week and the trout bitting well
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an amazing stay. The house was exactly what our family of 5 needed for our vacation. It was clean and cozy and plenty of space for us to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well suited as a base for our fly fishing - perfect cottage and well equipped. Could not ask for better!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd time we have stayed here and will definitely stay again - that says it all.It feels like home from home, warm and cosy and perfectly located to fishing and the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Turangi and the bach was lovely. Check in was easy and communication was good. The bach was very comfortable, well located for walks and we enjoyed seeing the Whiro on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“We absolutely loved our stay! Lydia was fantastic, always quick to respond to any questions, whether by phone or email. We visited for four days in late September, and although the weather was still crisp, coming back to relax by the open fire after hiking in Tongariro National Park was pure bliss. My adult son especially enjoyed the location for fly fishing, and walking along the river was so peaceful. If we travel through the North Island again, we’ll definitely be back for a few more nights. Thank you, Lydia, your accommodation gave us the perfect space to unwind and reconnect.”
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Banksia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was in a lovely location close to river. The bed was very comfortable and kitchen was well equipped. The heat pump was wonderful too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025