The Kinloch Retreat

Entire home in Kinloch, New Zealand

  1. 12 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Karen
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews and reliability.

Ready for meals at home

This home has what you need to cook and dine in.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.
The Retreat, designed by award winning Architects Designgroup Stapleton Elliott, is a thoughtfully equipped holiday home & the perfect base for a relaxing getaway.

Lake access, MTB & walking tracks just out the door with a 3 min walk to the lakefront, perfect for adventures or relaxation.

Set up for families & groups; 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 4 King-Single bunks, 2 Trundle beds and 3 bathrooms

Rocket Espresso, springfree tramp, Tesla EV charger

15 min lakefront walk to store
15 min drive to Taupo

The space
Double story home with open plan living downstairs, and a bedroom which doubles as a study. There’s a downstairs bathroom with shower and toilet. Upstairs you’ll find the master bedroom complete with ensuite, a second king bedroom, and a bunk room set up with four king-single beds. There’s a second shared bathroom upstairs with shower and toilet.

Guest access
You’ll have exclusive access to the whole property during your stay

Other things to note
Tesla EV charger available to use (7.4Kw/hr max) at the property at 30c/Kw

Where you'll sleep

1 of 2 pages

What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

Accessibility features

This info was provided by the Host and reviewed by Airbnb.

5 nights in Kinloch

1 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2024

Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 112 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 96% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 4% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Kinloch, Waikato, New Zealand

The Kinloch Retreat is right on the edge of the beautiful Lake Taupo. Access to the lake is across the street on a track (K2K) and a few minutes later you'll be there at the waterfront. The trails are great for mountain biking and walking alike.

Meet your host

Superhost
112 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: University of Canterbury
Family of four who love exploring and being in nature

Karen is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly-rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-Hosts

  • Mark

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Climbing or play structure
Carbon monoxide detector not required