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Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Lake Tarawera and unwind at this beautiful 3-bedroom house, with a separate sleepout and expansive deck overlooking the lake. The modern kitchen is equipped with all mod cons, including a dishwasher, while the living area features a heat pump for chilly winter nights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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

About the area

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Racing Rotorua, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Lake Tarawera travel guide
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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera featuring landscape views and a lake or waterhole
    Lake Tarawera
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
    Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa featuring a pool
    Polynesian Spa
    20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Skyline Rotorua
    Skyline Rotorua
    27 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Lake Rotoiti showing a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
    Lake Rotoiti
    29 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Nature @Waimangu
    33 min drive
  • Airstream Café
    7 min drive
  • Vis Teahouse
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Lake Rotokakahi. Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Anne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet location. Amazing birds and views. Big airy spaces perfect for relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Wonderful view and a comfortable stay

The view over the lake is lovely and the house is comfortable and well supplied. This is definitely a place we would come back to.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Awesome property

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Well equipped bach with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Views of the lake are incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia S.

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

Beautiful view

We loved our stay and especially enjoyed the amazing view. The house was absolutely perfect for us, beautiful and quiet. Perfect for a Weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth n.

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

Amazing views

Great home in a location. Very quiet and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Great break

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Nathaniel A.

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

Awesome!

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

10/10 Excellent

monique w.

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

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, check-in, communication, location

25 Spencer

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

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

Stunning view and great indoor/putdoor flow

Perfect spot for us. The weather was devine so we made good use of the spacious deck, BBQ and outdoor furniture, enjoyed the lake-views listened to the chatter and song of bellbirds and tuiEasy walk or cycle to the lake. Everything you might need in the kitchen, plenty of space.The BBQ needed a good clean, but was soon done by us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

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

John B.

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

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

Alison T.

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

Relaxing lake stay

Our two week stay for a family of four at Lake Tarawera was fantastic! The deck lake view is absolutely stunning, and the setting is peaceful. We spent time at the lake taking a dip or lounging on the deck. The house has plenty of space, perfect for family time or finding a quiet spot to relax. The giant deck is a highlight, offering a great place to take in the surroundings. Would definitely recommend it! You need a car to get to Rotoura etc. we enjoyed walking to various lake swim spots for exercise and scenery.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra J.

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

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

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Mark S.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Andrea M.

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

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

Dianne B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great amenities and location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for the 4 of us . Had everything we needed to be very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jack M.

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

Great stay

Great stay thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Beautiful spot

Great location and the house was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

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

Stunning views, well appointed

This is a great place with everything you need and views to die for. We had an amazing short break and would live to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025