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Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Overview of Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Popular LocationLake Tarawera3 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Okareka1 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Tikitapu10 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)25 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 8
Bedroom 1
    2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    2 single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

**Only available during peak season**
Comfortable three bedroom home, with great scenic views over lake and hills. Modern fully fitted kitchen with full oven and 2 x fridge/freezer, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining. Kitchen has full facilities (oven/microwave/dishwasher). Lounge has TV with DVD player, Wifi and Chromecast. Large deck area with outside table, chairs and gas BBQ. 2 kayaks available to use. Games, books, cards and puzzles available. Main bedroom has King bed, 2nd bedroom has 2 x bunks (sleeps 4) and 3rd bed has 2 x singles (changing to 1 x double bed after Nov 2024) - sleeping 8 in total. Duvets, blankets and pillows supplied - Bring your own towels, sheets and pillow cases please. Plenty of parking for cars. Cell phone coverage.

Few minutes in car to Boat Shed Bay or Stoney Point to launch your boat, or walk 100m across the road and you are at the lake side.
Enjoy the peace and quiet, the birdsong or try your hand at fishing in Lake Tarawera (fishing licence required). Use this peaceful location as a base for the many activities Rotorua has to offer.
Available during peak season to rent. Families preferred. Max 8 people. (Sorry, not suitable for large groups of adults.)
We seem to be a popular choice for guests to take a long weekend while attending weddings at The Black Barn.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed only outside, and please pick up butts.
Dogs and pets are NOT allowed.

Extras: Cleaning NZ$70.00 per stay (Increasing to $80 per stay from Dec 2024) - HomeAway add this on automatically;
Please bring your own linen (towels/sheets and bed linen/tea towels)

Property manager

sallon27

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking is only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
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

Fishermans Retreat Lake Tarawera House
Fishermans Retreat Lake Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat At Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat at Lake Tarawera Lake Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat at Lake Tarawera Private vacation home

About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is on a lake. Skyline Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waimangu Cauldron and DriftKartz. Travelling with kids? Consider Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk
  • Lake Okareka - 1 min drive
  • Buried Village - 6 min drive
  • Lake Tikitapu - 10 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Airstream Cafe - 12 min drive
  • The Landing Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Coffee Chic - 21 min drive
  • Vi's Teahouse - 6 min drive
  • Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tarawera and Buried Village. Lake Okareka and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good bach with lots of beds
A good stay for lots of people. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G., Palmerston North, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot! Perfect Family Bach.
We had a lovely stay for a long weekend as we were attending a wedding at The Black Barn. The house was perfect for this as it was super close to the venue. The house was tidy, lots of room, and felt very homey. We had everything we needed. Such a beautiful spot, and our toddler loved spending time at the house and the lake. Check in and communication with Sally and Bruce was super easy. Would definitely recommend for anybody after a nice peaceful weekend in this area ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jani C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing stay
We had a lovley time at Fishermen's Retreat. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the kids loved kayaking in the lake. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Towns take Tarawera
Sally is an absolute pleasure to deal with. The house had everything we needed and is very handy proximity to the lake. We had a fantastic family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday
A great house for a wonderful family holiday. Wonderful large deck with lake views. House is in a good location close to the lake and is well setup. Lots of boating, hot pools etc. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat spot, fabulous holiday home
One of the best holiday houses we've stayed at. Spacious, amazing deck and view, with a well-equipped kitchen, it made for an easy stay. There's a walkway across the road that leads down to the lake, so the location was perfect. It's a steep driveway but we worked out how to best park the boat (up the top), and there was plenty of room for other vehicles down below. Our kids loved the board games and kayaks so it's well set up, even on rainy days. We loved our stay at this bach, and we'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon & Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great location. Comfortable accommodation. Good communication with Sally.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence J.

Liked: Cleanliness
For family wedding
They house is lovely really close to The Blavk Barn were we had family wedding. Host was lovely , we would highly recommend 🙂🙂🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lake adventure
Fun weekend - we’ll definitely be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
Thanks so much for a fabulous stay, we really enjoyed the house, it was perfect for our needs. Our teenage kids loved it, there were two families of 4 and the house was great for us. Close to the lake and boat ramp. Great outdoor and BBQ area for sundowner drinks. Well equipped kitchen and lounge area with lovely lake outlook. Highly recommend, would love to come back another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023