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You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin!

  • Welcome to the ‘Grumpy Trout Lodge’! Your cosy, modern home away from home on State Highway One, 5 minutes driving distance South of Turangi where you will find all amenities, cafes and restaurants. This is a high quality accommodation, specifically built for your ultimate comfort and experience. The #outdoors is on our #doorstep. Choose your activity. We are in the midst of it!

    Featuring underfloor heating in the entrance way and both bathrooms. Open plan living with modern, quality kitchen and dining, as well as a cosy lounge area with fire place. Two bedrooms with king size beds that can be converted into comfortable singles and a sofa bed in the entrance area for the extra person or guest. Whatever your activity, The ‘Grumpy Trout’ is only minutes away from the action; fly fishing, mountain biking or tramping. Red Hut Bridge Pool and the Tongariro River walking and biking trail are within walking distance. A mere 45 minutes’ drive to Tongariro National Park with walking tracks catering for all capabilities, and the same distance to Whakapapa Ski Field for all those winter activities. For the more adventuresome, the beginning of the Tongariro Alpine crossing is 20 minutes from the front gate. To make your experience extra special there will always be plenty of firewood. Outside is a covered fish cleaning and fish smoking area. Wifi is provided by Starlink. In the lounge, a TV-monitor and a DVD-player for movie nights with a generous DVD librarywhere. Chrome casting and TV is not available.

    We are happy to welcome your pets (as in dogs), but as a courtesy, please consult with us beforehand. We do have a dog ourselves, Ziggy, a huntaway x. There is no kennel available for outdoor dogs. Our property has got a 30 meter deer fence towards State HighwayOne. Surrounding the rest of the property is a stock-standard wire-fence 90cm high with gaps of 25x33 cm. A very agile dog could jump it. Small, slim and curious dogs could get through it. When vehicles enter or leave the property, any pet needs to be managed.

    During long weekends, we prefer a booking of a minimum of 3 days, and during Christmas and New Year, 4 days.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No shoes inside please.
Please lock gate when leaving the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please se property information.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Rangipo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking. Visit our Rangipo travel guide
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Rangipo, Turangi

What's nearby

  • A snow-capped mountain with a clear sky and a flat landscape in the foreground.
    Tongariro National Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A rock formation with a carved face and a cave entrance surrounded by water and vegetation.
    Lake Taupō
    9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • A geothermal area with colorful hot springs surrounded by forest and mountains.
    Taupō Hot Springs
    39 min drive - 66.4 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre
    1 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    53 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thyme For Food
    4 min drive
  • Hydro Eatery
    4 min drive
  • Delta Coffee
    5 min drive
  • The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts
    4 min drive
  • Hare & Copper
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin! located?

This family-friendly Rangipo holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tongariro National Park and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Tongariro River Rafting is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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The Grumpy Trout Lodge; let the adventure begin! Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

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10/10 Excellent

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10/10 Great stay

Great property! Very clean, private and hosts are wonderful. Good location a close drive to lots of good walks and fishing spots. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful cottage with everything you need! They even loaned my husband waders and fishing gear so that he could fish the Tongariro river! They also provided milk, coffee, etc. and a lovely fruit bowl and chocolate! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a warm, dry and comfortable house and perfect for our winter break. The house is spotless and has all the mod cons in near new condition. It was lovely to arrive to the fire set and some treats laid out. As others have mentioned there are a lot of basic pantry items provided and all sorts of entertainment options (fishing gear, bikes, indoor games, books, info about activities in area). There was good wifi in all rooms and excellent communication with the hosts at all stages.We had a great stay and fantastic weather for walks around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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good place

Generally a pretty positive experience. Nice place, hosts were excellent, both communication and helpfulness. We liked the location being the quieter end of Tapoe and a bit out more rural, but not all would. Probably the only negative is the accommodation is near the road so you hear (and feel) the cars and especially trucks passing even at night. The hosts try their best to limit the local traffic noise but its there. We were okay with it, but i imagine some people would find it difficult.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved and very much enjoyed our 2 weeks fishing, accommodated at this property. Terrific helpful hosts, ease and comfort in a convenient location.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay

Gorgeous property with absolutely everything you need and close to all the amazing attractions surrounding the area. Host very helpful and friendly but not intrusive, dogs well catered for safe ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

Wonderful stay. Lovely hosts. Great for the dogs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Grumpy Trout Lodge - Christmas 2024

Great accommodation, to have seperate bedrooms and bathrooms was fantastic and safe for dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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Great long weekend stay

Neat and modern with super hosts. Very helpful and looked after us better than any others we have experienced in NZ. Road is noisy but you get used to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Christmas amongst nature

This is our second Christmas staying here, our third visit overall. We just love it here. Happy children, happy dogs, happy parents. We wouldn’t change a thing.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

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Short stop in Turangi

We had a short but pleasant stay here. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The property is well kept and comfortable, but situated very close to a busy road. Traffic noise is the only drawback to staying here. Otherwise it is a nice rental, and the owners are very accommodating. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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A great spot for accessing all the wonderful walks in this region

A last minute decision to travel north,and a need to accommodate the 2 elderly dogs travelling with us, led us to this wonderful holiday home. It's a fantastically appointed property with everything you could possibly need for a great stay. The hosts are brilliant, ready to help in any way they can and with heaps of local knowledge to point you in the right direction. From here it is easy to access the mountains and lakes of the region. There are plenty of potential walks, our group did 2 of them. Alternatively you can kick back and read from the collection on the bookshelf. Turangi has good choices for eat in and takeaway, we got takeaway burgers from Rust, which were fab. Alternatively the supermarket can be used to stock up for cooking your own using the well supplied kitchen. We'll definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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No Grumpiness Here!

All 5 of the baches/VRBOs we stayed in during our NZ trip were very nice, but this one was definitely the best. It was a lot bigger than we needed (2 good size bedrooms and bathrooms when we needed only one of each), hence more expensive than most of the other places, but still reasonably priced even for just the two of us. The kitchen was great, with lots of room and very well stocked with everything you need to cook whatever you want. The adjoining living room was also spacious and comfortable. And it was great talking with Jono, who is the director of the Hillary Outdoors Education Centre and knew Sir Edmund well! Our only disappointment was that the weather was too bad for us to do the Tongariro Crossing, but I guess that just means we will need to return to the Grumpy Trout Lodge--and stay longer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Grumpy Trout Lodge

Nice & modern, warm and comfortable with a great open plan kitchen - lounge space. Highly reccomended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

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Immaculate property

We just had a wonderful 4 night stay at the Grumpy Trout Lodge. The property is immaculate as per all the other reviews, Ilva was excellent to deal with and we loved all the little extras. The road noise was intrusive on our first night, but once we'd relaxed we barely noticed it for the rest of the stay (my partner has hyperacousis so this is saying something!). An excellent location with so many activities on your doorstep, a very special part of the country!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Super cosy

Great place to stay, very warm and comfortable , well equiped and great hosts, who have put a lot of thought into the property. Short walk to the river. 5 minutes from town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful place in beautiful surroundings

As always, our stay was magnificent. This is our second time. The property really suits our family, it’s spotless, extremely well equiped, in a lovely spot away from the hustle and bustle and we can take our dogs. The hosts are fabulous and we couldn’t have asked for any more. We’ve already booked to return 😃
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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The best Bach we’ve ever stayed in

It’s hard to summarise how wonderful this accommodation is. We stayed for Christmas with our two children (6 and 4) and our two dogs. It was just fabulous. The place is so clean and better equiped than my own home! The hosts Ylva and John were kind, generous and friendly. So welcoming and kind to the children, showing them around the wonderful gardens, letting them help! There was even a Christmas tree, much to the delight of my children. The location is just perfect, zero phone reception so no one to disturb you and the perfect distance back into town. There was easy biking, swimming, hiking and exploring for our whole family. We loved it so much we’ve already booked two further trips. We can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great

We really enjoyed the batch. Very classy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Nothing more than perfect would describe our stay!

What a wonderful property. This is the warmest and cosiest home we have stayed in, since arriving in NZ, 5 years ago. Immaculately clean and every conceivable item available in the house (if it’s not there - you won’t need it)! The attention to detail will blow you away - it’s not often you get the chance to stay in such a well thought out property. We tried to book back in April 2019 but it didn’t eventuate. We have waited 2 years for the planet’s to align & it was well worth the wait! Jono was the consummate host, very friendly and so reassuring to know he was just a stone’s throw away. He has excellent local knowledge and whether you are here to fish, cycle, walk, kayak or just take in the local sites - he is your man to advise! Oh....and did I mention dog friendly to boot?!! I won’t say anymore....I don’t want to spoil your experience- just book!!! Surely one of the best Bookabach’s in NZ!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful spot on the river

Thank you for hosting us. We really enjoyed our stay at your place. We loved all the fruit you provided and being able to fish, relax and bake our hearts out. Thank you for your hopspitality - we look forward to being able to stay with you again when we come back out that way. Best Regards, The Blixt’s
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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River Getaway

Beautiful home right by the river. Close for walks, fishing and not too far from Taupō.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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First class accommodation, home away from home, a fantastic find, a fisherman's paradise.

Thank you to our wonderful hosts Ylva and Jono for their fabulous cottage and friendly welcome. A home away from home, cottage has everything you need and is superb! Some road noise but you get used to it. Great location to a number of fishing pools and the Tongariro river trail. An enjoyable stay, I'm sure we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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AMAZING!! CLEAN!! EVERYTHING & MORE!!

This property is awesome! So fresh, so clean, has honestly been so well thought out and had everything we needed. From condiments, coffee & tea to fruit! Lovely and warm with a fireplace and underfloor heating. Beautiful surroundings. Friendly Hosts. Awesome that we got to bring our dog with, they were so accommodating with him, they even provided a dog bowl. We had our 20 month old with us and we were pleasantly surprised to see that they had provided us with a box of toys for him and a highchair!! Would 100% stay here again and will be recommending you to everyone we know :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great house on the river

We loved our stay at Rangipo. The house is perfect. Everything you might in the kitchen has been considered. It is clean and nicely furnished. The house interiors looks much better than the pictures on the site indicate. The fire is so good and makes the whole house toasty warm along with the pleasure of underfloor heating. The beds are super comfortable and the bedding is of a good quality. Obviously the house is near the main road but you can't really hear the traffic down by the river and the house's double glazing is very effective. We stayed with our dog and he loved the safe and fenced section and forest walk to the river. We really enjoyed the fishing. No luck this time but there were trout to be caught in the pool. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020