River Birches

Stunning individual quality home.

We had a wonderful stay. Transparently, pictures do not make justice to this place, it is much better in person! It is a real luxury boutique hotel but also with a personal / family touch. The service and the attentions that Jason and Rebeca offer are quite unmatched. Breakfast was really amazing. Truly recommended, it was one of the key highlights of our holiday!

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Our refrigerator was fully stocked for breakfast when we arrived and they offered to refill any items we used. It was so relaxing to have everything in our kitchen in the morning. The hosts thought of everything we could possibly need so our entire time was relaxing. Since this was a vacation with our adult children, being together in one house was perfect to catch up and spread out in the amazing space.

Everything was as promised.

We have stayed at properties around the literal world. This one rates at the top as far as what a traveler needs and what the property provides. It is beautiful without being fussy, comfortable, fully stocked with quality products, and at an excellent location by amazing river walks and nesting grounds of the elusive blue duck. It rocks.

Nothing. Not one thing. What we could have used, though, were simple instructions for things like their heating/cooling system, hot tub, and the major appliances like the amazing coffeemaker and oven/range.

It was so comfortable and special

We would have loved a wood burner in the cottage. It would have made it so much more cosy but the heating was very good.

Este hospedaje fue uno de los mejores que hemos tenido. El lugar está increible y los host fueron magníficos.

The owners are kind and gracious hosts. My trip was more spontaneous, and they did an incredible job in helping me put together a wonderful visit to Tongariro. The bed and bedding are excellent. The cedar hot tub is wonderful after a long day out. Most of all, the peace and quiet was great.

Beautiful place and a very warm welcome. Lovely stay.

Beautiful place - everything you need and more

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Excellent choice for anglers or ramblers. Nice accommodation, hot tub soaking and sitting by a fire at night were great. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the area and make an enjoyable stay.

Beautiful stay with the most gracious hosts. Jason was so helpful as we navigated the area and prepared to hike the Tongariro Crossing. The room was beautiful, quiet, clean, and comfy. The wooden spa in the beautiful garden offered the perfect relief after our epic hike. Great breakfasts and conversation with our hosts. They just couldn't do more for us! Sadly, we were not able to take advantage of the world-famous fishing, but hope to get back to the area one day.

Entire property is beautiful and hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Highly recommend if looking to enjoy a luxury stay!

Beautifully presented property with fantastic hosts.

Nothing, they have thought of everything!

Beautiful modern lodge with gracious hosts. The property has a lot of indoor and outdoor public areas to relax with a glass of wine and book in hand. Rebecca and Jason are attentive, anticipating their clients needs, and are at the ready to make great dining and sightseeing recommendations. The private cedar hot tubs room side are to die for. Highly recommended.

Awesome and professional hosts. Very new and peaceful. Five Stars

Breakfast was decadent at this gorgeous property.

We were only there for a night & were upgraded from a room in the lodge, to the cottage, due to Cyclone Gabrielle which was just beautiful. Luckily Jason was able to get a booking for dinner that night at The Hare & Copper Eatery plus transport which was a great recommend, although the cottage had full cooking facilities. Just loved the design of the lodge & cottage!

we stayed in the self-service cottage, it is a very clean, comfortable house with artistic decorations, and high-quality furniture. This is the house with the most tableware I've ever seen. It is beside the Tongariro river trail. just walk to fly fishing. the another highlight is the cedar spa pool.

location, nice cottage

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River Birches architectural quality and detail was exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

A fantastic lodge steps from the Tongariro river hiking trails and 15 minutes from the National Park. Jason was a great host. Breakfast was excellent. They are very welcoming and share lots of information and provide access to local guides and equipment. High praise from us!

Beautiful and relaxing, both luxurious and cozy. We highly recommend the 5-course dinner for an additional fee. The hiking and rafting vendors that River Birches can book for you are also excellent.

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Food was wonderful!

This property is absolutely fantastic! The owners Jason and Rebecca were a complete delight. The property is gorgeous and located within a stone’s throw of great hiking and biking tracks not to mention world-class fishing.

Это было потрясающе! Очень красиво, уютно и потрясающе милые хозяева!

The house is amazing, elegant decoration and warm Lodge. They have a private hot spa and the environment follows Japanese spa style. All elements tell you you are on holiday and are free here. Anthony is a nice masterchief and every dish made by him is such delicious! I can tell the oyster they got is the best I have ever taken. Strongly recommended!

Spacious and beautifully appointed rooms and living/dining areas in an elegant East meets West style. Easy access to riverside walks a real bonus. Owners Jason and Rebecca were fantastic hosts, reaching out to us before our arrival for dinner arrangements and greeting us with welcome drinks in the serene English style garden. We had delicious hot breakfasts and beautifully presented multi course dinners in the lodge by private chef/host/tour adviser Anthony - easy decision to eat in every night after the first night's fantastic dinner featuring line caught trout and wild venison! Jason and Anthony had very helpful advice on tackling the Tongaririo Alpine Crossing and Rebecca made sure we had our hikers' lunches and very kindly sorted our post hike laundry. Our overall experience was of staying with friends in a very warm and welcoming elegantly designed home.

We were looking for relaxing and comfortable accommodations close to the national park so that we could complete the alpine trail. We came across River Birches on Expedia, the pictures and reviews looked amazing and I am pleased to say that they were accurate. From the moment that we booked Jason and Rebecca (the owners) were in contact to make sure that our stay would be perfect, they checked our arrival time and had everything ready when we got there. As it was our honeymoon they even upgraded us to make our stay even special. Jason was so helpful in booking our private guide during the Trail which was amazing! Our guide Sal was so knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting facts along this 12 mile walk. The room was modern, clean and relaxing. It had a beautiful bright bathroom with all the amenities. The gardens looked like a Pinterest picture full of roses, tropical plants and herbs. If you want a relaxing stay, with people that care about your experience this is the place for you!

Fly fishing on wild rivers with my son. Great cottage with fridge ready for our breakfast needs. Catered to my son's food problems wonderfully Full facilities to entertain or to use caterers to prepare a private dinner. Private dinner at the lodge was so fresh and tasty and beautifully presented. Hosts a delight surrounding so peaceful. river next door with great walking tracks.

Great location by Lake Taupo away from the busier tourist areas and great for outdoor activities such as tramping and fishing. Accommodation first class as was the hosting.