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Quiet restful place to base yourself for exploring South Waikato and Rotorua.

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, books, music library, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Tokoroa, Waikato
  • Dog Exercise Park
    13 min walk
  • Dunham Park
    3 min drive
  • Talking Poles
    4 min drive
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    55 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Tokoroa

With a stay at this vacation home in Tokoroa, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dog Exercise Park and Dunham Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Talking Poles and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Moana-Nui.
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What's nearby

  • Dog Exercise Park - 13 min walk
  • Dunham Park - 3 min drive
  • Talking Poles - 4 min drive
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 44 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Rose Espresso - ‬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.

Quiet restful place to base yourself for exploring South Waikato and Rotorua.

We live at the residence with our two indoor cats. The downstairs area is for our guests. There is one room in this area, which is our office.

Our home has off-road parking and is a 5-minute drive from town in a quiet part of Tokoroa. It is fully double-glazed, giving you a peaceful night's rest.

We offer two good-sized bedrooms with a port-a-cot available if required. Bedroom one has a queen bed. Bedroom 2 has a king-size bed that can be split into two singles. There is a large lounge area, kitchen/ laundry, large bathroom and separate toilet.
The kitchen/laundry area has a washing machine, clothes dryer, microwave, air fryer, toaster, jug, electric frying pan, dish-draw dishwasher, fridge freezer, hot plates for cooking, cookware, utensils cutlery, crockery and utensils.

We have continuous flow gas hot water.

Tokoroa has a very good mountain bike park if you are up to the challenge. It is close to many major centres and tourist attractions including a 45 minute drive to Hobbiton.
Approximate drive times to larger towns and cities include:
Hamilton -70 minutes
Rotorua 50 minutes
Taupo 50 minutes
Tauranga 75minutes.
It is also centrally located for the various Waikato River trails.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stephen

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 320 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

This property does not have elevators

Quiet restful place to base yourself for exploring South Waikato and Rotorua. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay
Husband and kids stayed here and were very complimentary about it. Thanks Stephen for hosting them. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
Had a great time, Stephen and wife were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & comfortable
We were on a quick stop overnight so didn’t stay for a look around. The apartment is lovely, very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a stay. Sharon & Stephen were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ali M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday
Was a great little house to call home for a couple of nights while we celebrated a birthday. Clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Stay
I booked staff into this property, He found it to be very comfortable, everything he needed was there and said he would be very happy to come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, comfy stay
This property is lovely & warm, extremely clean with comfy beds and nice linen. It had everything we needed for our short stay in Tokoroa. The resident cats were very friendly and raced downstairs whenever we returned from our trips out. Very helpful hosts. Thanks Sharon & Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024