Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Nestled right on the lake edge, Lakefront Retreat is perfect for all ages, offering an idyllic base for trekking, skiing, fishing, and lake activities or a place to refresh and unwind from daily life. Outside, the expansive front lawn stretches right to the lake, perfect for outdoor play and relaxation. Extensive decks connect the front lawn to spacious living areas with underfloor heating and two fireplaces for warmth and comfort during the cold winter season, and shade and cool during the heat of summer. The lounge invites you to unwind in your choice of deep leather or traditional lounge suites or you can stretch out on one of two window seats – one looking out at the lake, and the other to the orchard behind. The fully equipped kitchen and family/dining area provides all the amenities for meals and gatherings which, in the summer, can flow seamlessly through wide sliding doors to the lake-facing deck for barbecues under a starlit sky unpolluted by urban lights. The upstairs Master bedroom has a TV, reading area, a day bed, and a private lake-facing deck with a table and chairs. Bedroom 2 on the ground floor has lake views through French doors opening out onto the front deck. The upstairs loft bedroom has a reading area, books and an open play area. The bathrooms are well-appointed and convenient to every bedroom with an additional toilet and shower in the ground floor laundry. Accessed off a 60kph stretch of Highway 1, traffic noise from behind the high fence and the hedge is audible but not intrusive. There is ample parking on the lawn behind the house. The local store and Challenge service station are both just a couple of minutes away for daily groceries while Tūrangi is just over 10 minutes South and Taupō less than 40 minutes North for the bigger shops. Within 15 minutes you can be fishing the world-renowned Tongariro River or any one of the closer, more intimate rivers (Waiotaka, Waimarino, Tauranga-Taupō). The lake beckons swimmers, boaties,...

Tauranga Taupo, located on the southern shores of Lake Taupo, is a picturesque holiday destination perfect for both summer and winter escapes. Known for its serene environment, Tauranga Taupo offers clear lake waters, lush forests, and spectacular mountain views, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is renowned for its trout fishing, with Tauranga Taupo River and Waitetoko Stream offering excellent spots for anglers. Must-do activities in the region include exploring the Waitetoko Beach, enjoying water sports on the lake, and taking leisurely hikes through the surrounding nature trails. Other local attractions include the Waitetoko Scenic Reserves, nearby thermal hot pools, and the vibrant community events in the area. All of our Tauranga Taupo holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.