Awahuri - Waterfront River bend retreat (the Modern Bach!)

12
Max Guests
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Waterfront property on the bend of the river as it comes out of Lake Taupo. ("A River Runs Through It") 10-12 people. Large architecturally designed home. Amazing views of the river. Full of character, and ambiance. Fantastic Chef's Kitchen, dining and sitting areas all with views. Lovely indoor/outdoor flow. Great all year round retreat for ski/snowboard holidays, summer swimming and BBQ's or just a relaxing blissfull holiday. (The property is fenced with gate access down to the river ) Very sunny, warm and inviting. Large fireplace. Close to hot pools, bush walks etc. All bedrooms have views too. 3 bedrooms on main level, 2 Bedrooms in downstairs flat (available if needed for numbers more than 6). very comfy double bed in great campervan bus, air mattress if needed. Can take 10-12-14 people Lots of land and outdoor space. Plenty of room for cars, boat etc. 3-4 mins drive to town, 10-15 minute walk to town along the river. Very close to Huka Falls, Town, Lake, Hot pools and all activities. Great spot in summer & winter too. Aprox 1 hr to Whakapapa ski fields & National park. Purrrfect for long weekends. a must for the anniversary weekend concert - just a short stroll along the river to the concert. Check in is 4pm and Check out is 10am Very comfy camper bus available for an extra couple! Ask the owner! air beds also available. Just so you know..... the house is way better than the photos, not the other way around!

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: Pet: please enquire
Pet: please enquire
Amenity: Linen: please enquire
Linen: please enquire
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: Accessibility: please enquire
Accessibility: please enquire
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Gas log fire
Gas log fire
Amenity: Under floor heating
Under floor heating
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Food processor
Food processor
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Bath
Bath
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: iPod Dock
iPod Dock
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Broadband
Broadband
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: Computer/internet
Computer/internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
 
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Bed layout

2 King(s), 2 Queen(s), 3 Single(s), 2 Mattress(es), 1 Extra bed(s) available

Special Amenities

Wonderful views of up river and down river from all rooms and outside. House looks out over river and large reserves. Decks and verandas, large grassy areas, planted native trees, wild flowers growing.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

3-4 minute drive to town. 10-15 minute walk to town along the river and reserve. Crystal clear water to swim in in the river, swimming in summer. Warm winter retreat, great place to holiday while skiing etc!

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
8 total reviews

Diane Hobday
This is a wonderful home where there is everything you need to relax and enjoy the comfort, the space, the views, the piano, the fireplace and the eatery recommendations. Beds are very comfortable and it was quiet enough to hear the birds twittering. Just perfect for our three family gathering.
JEFF RIDDLE
Absolutely spot on in every way. Just perfect for a very successful family weekend. Great communication with host and that fire is so effective. Thank you Sally, so clad we found and got to share this very special home. Jeff, Margaret & Family
SUE
Great house, well equipped kitchen, and much better than the photos :)
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Availability

March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
Booked

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
6 Jan - 22 Jan $700 / Night for 4 guests$804 Nights
17 Jan - 20 Jan $650 / Night for 4 guests$803 Nights
23 Jan - 28 Jan $850 / Night for 4 guests$804 Nights
2 Feb - 8 Feb $700 / Night for 4 guests$803 Nights
7 Feb - 31 Mar $650 / Night for 4 guests$802 Nights
17 Mar - 23 Mar $550 / Night for 4 guests$902 Nights
11 Apr - 14 Apr $850 / Night for 4 guests$906 Nights
11 Apr - 21 Apr $750 / Night for 4 guests$904 Nights
24 Apr - 28 Apr $690 / Night for 4 guests$903 Nights
31 May - 4 Jun $650 / Night for 4 guests$903 Nights
19 Jun - 22 Jun $650 / Night for 4 guests$903 Nights
24 Oct - 28 Oct $650 / Night for 4 guests$903 Nights
27 Nov - 2 Dec $600 / Night for 4 guests$802 Nights
9 Dec - 18 Dec $900 / Night for 4 guests$907 Nights
15 Dec - 19 Dec $600 / Night for 4 guests$904 Nights
20 Dec - 22 Dec $850 / Night for 4 guests$904 Nights
22 Dec - 6 Jan $900 / Night for 4 guests$1007 Nights
Rest of year$490 / Night for 4 guests$802 Nights
Rest of year (Weekends)$650 / Night for 4 guests$802 Nights
6 Jan - 22 Jan
$700 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 4 Nights
17 Jan - 20 Jan
$650 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 3 Nights
23 Jan - 28 Jan
$850 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 4 Nights
2 Feb - 8 Feb
$700 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 3 Nights
7 Feb - 31 Mar
$650 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 2 Nights
17 Mar - 23 Mar
$550 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 2 Nights
11 Apr - 14 Apr
$850 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 6 Nights
11 Apr - 21 Apr
$750 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 4 Nights
24 Apr - 28 Apr
$690 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 3 Nights
31 May - 4 Jun
$650 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 3 Nights
19 Jun - 22 Jun
$650 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 3 Nights
24 Oct - 28 Oct
$650 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 3 Nights
27 Nov - 2 Dec
$600 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 2 Nights
9 Dec - 18 Dec
$900 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 7 Nights
15 Dec - 19 Dec
$600 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 4 Nights
20 Dec - 22 Dec
$850 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $90Min. stay: 4 Nights
22 Dec - 6 Jan
$900 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $100Min. stay: 7 Nights
Rest of year
$490 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year (Weekends)
$650 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 2 Nights
 
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Base rate includes 4 people. It is extra pp/pn for extra people over 4 depending on the season.
Cleaning and Linen is extra

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