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Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Exterior

Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.
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About the area

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk
  • Buried Village - 5 min drive
  • Lake Okareka - 6 min drive
  • Lake Tikitapu - 8 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airstream Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Nature @Waimangu - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vi's Teahouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Beautiful 3 bedroom house and sleep out at Lake Tarawera with stunning lake and mountain views. Open plans kitchen and dining flows on to lounge and the large deck outside. The large deck overlooks the lake and is well fenced and safe for children. Separate sleepout with double/single bunk bed. Steps walks down to the rear lawn and Te Tora Dr behind the house.

The main house has 3 bedrooms - 2 bedrooms with a queen size bed in each and the third bedroom with a single bed and a set of single bunks.

There is a standalone sleepout (a simple cabin) across the deck. The house has a bathroom/toilet plus a separate toilet (1.5 bathrooms).

The modern kitchen has a dishwasher. The house is equipped with all mod cons. There is a heat pump in the living area and additional oil column heaters for cold winter nights. We also supply linen and towels for your stay.

The house has parking for 3 cars. There's additional parking on the street by the driveway and behind the house on Te Tora Dr. You can also park a boat on top of the driveway before the sharp turn, though you will need to shuffle cars or park them on Te Tora Dr.

This is a house you can really relax in, or enjoy the many activities at the lake or in the nearby Whakarewrewa Forest. There are fantastic walks nearby, world class mountain biking trails, great fishing and swimming on the lake. Lake Tarawera is around 15 - 20 min drive to Rotorua's city centre.

This is our own little piece of paradise and we would like to share it with you. We have nice neighbours who are full time residents so please enjoy the house but treat it with common sense and respect.

Special conditions:
Min. stays - Pls see online booking calendar.
An additional $90 cleaning and laundry fee also applies for each stay.
No smoking please. No pets (sorry).
We supply bedding, sheets, pillowcases, towels, etc. for the three main bedrooms in the house. If you would like to use the sleepout, please bring your own linen and bedding/sleeping bags.

Property manager

Abby and Ling

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holiday House Lake Tarawera Rotorua
Holiday Lake Tarawera Rotorua
House Tarawera Rotorua
House At Tarawera, Rotorua
Holiday House at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua Lake Tarawera
Holiday House at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Tarawera and within 3 miles (5 km) of Buried Village and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs. Lake Rotokakahi is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tarawera Stay
A lovely spot to have a holiday. Its driveway is a bit tricky to get back onto road as its on a bend in the road. Also recommend that people staying here bring basics. There was no milk or plain tea supplied. Had to go back into town to get these items. Other than that it was really comfortable. View was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Incredible!
A wonderful and tranquil setting with superb views over Lake Tarawera and the mountain. Really didn't want to leave. Great communication with the hosts and the house is in lovely order with everything required for a homely stay. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great break
We enjoyed our stay overlooking the lake. Fabulous view and a well equipped property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Great home in a location. Very quiet and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

monique w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place with unreal view
This was such a great place to stay. We were not expecting to have such an amazing view out on the deck. Bbq was great and the house was so homely! Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
25 Spencer
Fantastic spot! Great view of Lake Tarawera. Had a great stay. So peaceful Many thanks :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay if visiting Rotorua. It gets you out of the suphulorus small of Rotorura and into clean mountain/lake air. The view of the volcano and lake is stunning. The deck is a great luxury and the place is very well appointed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Our stay was great. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra J., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back
Great place. Exceptionally well equipped. Loads of space and lots of cozy small spaces to escape too. Deck amazing and again, individual and group spaces. Thanks for a great property for all weather conditions
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House overlooking the Lake
Four friends met for a milestone celebration and the well appointed house, large deck along with the perfect weather combined to make the weekend a real success. Thanks for allowing access to your house overlooking Lake Tarawera. Superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings
Beautiful location and so peaceful. Great open plan kitchen, dinning and lounge with plenty of room plus a large deck. Plenty of parking and the owner was so helpful and quick to communicate with. Recommend the property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Very comfy awesome views . But had not been cleaned, eg not vaccum Soiled toilet bowl Not dusted for some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a 2 night stay here so we could attend a wedding 2 mins down the road at the Black Barn. Perfect location, we enjoyed a quick trip into Rotorua the morning of the wedding (20mins e/w). The views were magnificent, spacious rooms, well equiped kitchen and amenities. We would happily stay here again. Communication great with excellent details. Check in time/out was no problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
An amazing view, from a beautiful bach. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Good location, comfy and warm place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Bach with a stunning view
Well maintained family bach, comfortable and clean. Beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
We had a fab weekend at this amazing waterfront property. Only 4 of us so we had a room each. Views amazing. Hope to stay again next year :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Awsome spot, with a stunning view of the lake the wrap around deck was perfect to follow the sun. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay thank you
A perfect place for us to stay for a couple of days. We weren't home much as we went to a friend's wedding near by. Very reasonably priced bach. Great views. Cosy and comfortable. Great comms with the host too. We would stay again for sure thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall very good, but bad internet and signal
The house was very good, clean and tidy. The view was fantastic. However on the check in & out days, there were no internet nor signal, so we could not get any form of communication going, which could be dangerous if any emergency were to happen. Strangely, signal and internet were fine on the second day for some reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view
Fantastic spot for soaking up a glorious view. Well appointed and comfortable with 1.5 bathrooms. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dodging Gabrielle
When the weather is fair Tarawera is a great place to be, we missed only one day on the Lake as Gabrielle passed through. A modest, clean & well catered property with good views & location we have holidayed here before. Thankyou.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark S.

Weekend getaway
The property itself and location were great but the check in check out times are ridiculous and leave you rushed and feeling a bit cheated out of pocket as it is definitely not a cheap batch. We payed for 2 nights and check in was only alowed at 3pm so the day is lost and check out is at 10am which means getting up at 6 to make it out in time. My advice would be to make the check in and check out time both at 12pm midday, that gives the owers an afternoon and a full morning to clean and prepare the property for the next guests and would also leave you not feeling cheated out of pocket. We will not recommend or use a batch with these check in and out times again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023