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

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Lake Tarawera
    3 min walk
  • Buried Village
    9 min drive
  • Horse Trekking Lake Okareka
    17 min drive
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    43 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tarawera

With a stay at this vacation home in Lake Tarawera, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Lake Tarawera and within a 5-minute drive of Lake Okareka. .This family-friendly vacation home is 17 mi (27.3 km) from Skyline Rotorua and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk
  • Lake Okareka - 2 min drive
  • Lake Tikitapu - 14 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 21 min drive
  • Polynesian Spa - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bp - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬23 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.

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

Fully furnished with linen, duvets and towels provided. Large deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Master bedroom has its own balcony that overlooks lake and boat ramp. Also on site for your use is a double garage. Pohutukawa Lake House-Lake Tarawera sleeps 7. Lake access is nearby with a selection of excellent beaches. Reserve opposite. Only 3 minutes by car to boat ramp.
WiFi, Netflix, a wide range of indoor games available along with up to date magazines, DVD collection and library. There is also a table tennis table, 2 mountain bikes, cricket set, rugby ball, soccer ball available for your use.
Enjoy lake edge walks, swimming, fly fishing or explore the lake. Ten minutes drive to the Landing Cafe and Buried Village. 15 minute drive to mountain bike carpark to access 150km+ of world famous Whakarewarewa mountain bike trails and the Forest Loop Great Ride. Twenty five minutes drive to central Rotorua. Base to enjoy other Rotorua attractions.
Special conditions:
Minimum of three nights stay during public holiday weekends.
Minimum five night stay during January.
Special rates for two weeks or more.

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Netflix and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mike Gray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Relax Comfort our Well Equipped Lake House Lake Tarawera
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Relax in Comfort in our Well Equipped Lake House
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Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolf B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property in nature
This property is outside of town. Super peaceful and a beautiful setting. It’s got a rainforest feel to it. The driveway is a bit steep, but you can park our car on the bottom and take the stairs. The place itself was very clean and well equipped. I would recommend this place to my friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, peaceful bach
Absolutely gorgeous place with thoughtful hosts. Beautiful, private gardens. Lovely bedding. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath of freah air
Such a beautiful home, in an amazing location. So quiet, peaceful and relaxing 😌 House was super comfortable and cozy. Had the fire going in the evenings, just enjoyed the location and watching the sun go down in the evenings. Great owner to communicate with, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Fantastic location, super clean and homely. We had a lovely weekend in spite of the rain. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini break
We had a fantastic few days of mountain biking, Zip lining (highly recommended) and boating all thrown in with an All Blacks win over England. Great spot to relax, house was perfect and easy. The host Mike was easy to communicate with and very hospitable. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Tarawera
Fabulous place! Perfect for our family of 5. Wonderful hosts, great communication. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home in a beautiful location
Such a beautifully presented and spectacularly located holiday home. We had a fantastic time and some much needed rest and relaxation. Communication was fantastic including excellent suggestions of things to do in the area. We were greatful for the extra duvets on the bed and fireplace, as the weather was colder than we are used to. Thanks again, Claire and family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Our family had a lovely time. Great views, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway weekend
Lovely spot with awesome views of the lake. Very roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vibe
Beautiful, telaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and comfortable getaway
Was showing a friend from the UK around. This was a great property to come back to at the end of a busy day to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Location
We had a wonderful stay at Pohutukawa Lake House. We found the area by accident and had no idea that Lake Tarawera was such a beautiful location. The house overlooks the lake with stunning views from the deck. The house is very pleasant and well-appointed. It is quiet and private. We loved the busy bird-life and extensive gardens. There is plenty of room so it would be well-suited to couples or families.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird song
Family xmas, amazing indoor/outdoor flow, nestled in native bush, beautiful native birds, gorgeous views 🙌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
This was a beautiful peaceful place to stay with a lovely big house to accommodate us all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a gorgeous location
The house was lovely, just as described, and very clean and comfortable. The views of the lake and surrounding area are amazing! If the weather is nice and you leave the windows and doors open you hear nothing but birdsong. The kitchen was large and well-furnished with all the equipment we needed to cook our own meals. The washer and dryer worked great (the dryer is in the garage, which surprised these two Americans, but it was perfect once we realized where it was). Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Good house, great view, fantastic holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Down for Garden Festival + decided to stay out at this lovely spot at the lake. Kitchen big enough for 3 women to prepare and cook! Fire being set for our arrival was much appreciated. Good instruction + recommendations booklet. Great views, sunny living areas, amazing deck off the master bedroom. Easy walks in the area and by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W., Palmerston North, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
A real gem!
Had such a relaxing stay thanks so much! Such an awesome well equipped hoilday home with beautiful views & peaceful bush surrounds. The hosts are great, we got friendly prompt communications & they went over and above, even had the fire place all loaded up & ready for us. Thanks for sharing your slice of paradise with us. We'll be back! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tarawera stay
Accommodation met all our needs. Spacious, clean and tidy and private in lovely bush setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Tarawera!
Great place with fab views. House has everything you need for hassle free stay. Owners/ Manager so hospitable and easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view or two
Excellent stay by the Lake with views from all the windows. Everything set up for a comfortable stay and useful up-to-date information. We had a great couple of days exploring the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

brendon m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Such a nice place to stay. Everyone loved it. We would love to come back and stay again in the summer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great views
Enjoyed stay, house nicely nestled in bush, great views of lake, and only short walk. Well presented property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
Amazing view of the lake and perfect family house. Enjoyed the fireplace every night and great view of the stars. Nice drive to Rotorua and tourist attractions. Good access to walks. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023