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Serendipty Shelter

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
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

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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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.

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. That’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 “cleaning fee “ or a “bond” 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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Serendipty Shelter Omori
Serendipty Shelter Private vacation home
Serendipty Shelter Private vacation home Omori

About the area

Located in Omori, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Omori, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 15 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kuratau River Wines - ‬4 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.

What time is check-in at Serendipty Shelter?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serendipty Shelter?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serendipty Shelter located?

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

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Serendipty Shelter Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krystal Y., Auckland

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Feilding manawatu

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

Awesome

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

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Awesome

Will always come back 😀 very relaxing and easy boat and car parking we enjoyed our stay, Bryan and Robbie 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Palmerston north

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

10/10 Excellent

bryan j.

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

Awesome

Another great stay, very relaxing and warm home 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Courtenay, BC, Canada

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Andy Y.

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

Review

Great value, comfy and homely
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN W., Perth West Australia

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

A cozy cottage

We had a lovely relaxing weekend attending a wedding. It was our first time at Omori and the Lake was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Nice

It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Cosy, Peaceful Place.

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. Was very nice. Warm and cosy. Thank you. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shama B.

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

Truly Serendipity

Quiet, relaxing bach close to the lake, perfect place to wind down and relax. Lovely little village, perfect break
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

bryan j., Feilding manawatu

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

Awesome 👍

Very impressive and never disappointed, we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

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

Loved it ... will be back ...

Wonderful week at end of summer. Bach fantastic ... Omori, weather and water sparkling. Peace and relaxation abounded. In short, heaven on earth ...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

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

awesome place !

Wow ,what a Gem of a place! super quiet neighborhood,wonderful spot. My partner and I and our dog loved it.House is really comfortable to relax in and awesome to sit outside on deck and play on back lawn too with our dog..Really reasonably priced too.Lake nearby only 5 min drive-.Owner David was really lovely to communicate with and made staying here effortless.Thank you SO much -we will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

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

Trout fishing

Excellent place for base for trout fishing with ramp handy and good area for parking boat & Ute .House and grounds lst class . Hope to return again . Nice & quiet pool place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023