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Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty.

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Marina
House Front
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Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Studio Style Chalet

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Chalet Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty.

The complete, absolute lake edge holiday retreat is reputed to be the best property on the
lake edge.
Your own private deep-water jetty, to handle a number of boats, swimming and all manor of fun water activities. Catch a trout off the jetty.
Teach the kids to swim from the beach or jetty. With extra mooring buoy, if needed.
Separate self-contained studio style chalet.
Gas BBQ situated on large deck. Sit back and relax, enjoying the warm summer evenings.

Renowned trout fishing hot spot. Using a glow bug rod setup, catch a rainbow trout from this jetty. Cast the line in to the deep water and wait.
Fishing doesnt get easier than this.
The Kilwell Store in Rotorua can assist you with tackle and expertise.

Canoe plus two Kayaks and a fibreglass dinghy available on request.0
Garden shed and tools available on request.

Free Wi fi and Sky TV.

Nestled in native bush with rare New Zealand birdlife, such as the New Zealand Wood Pigeon and Tuis; is our unique lake edge holiday home. Featuring tastefully furnished modern attire. Leather lounge suite. Granite top kitchen. Open plan lounge and dinning area with wood burner.
Large master bedroom with queen bed and fabulous lake views. Ranch slider access to lakefront
from master bedroom and lounge.
Two medium bedrooms, one with twin single beds, the other a double bed.
Separate studio style chalet with twin single beds, self-contained bathroom, toilet and extra fold out bed.
Stunning morning birds eye lake views.

Many of our overseas guests enjoy close activites such as, native bush walks, world class Rotorua golf courses, fine dinning and world renowned adventure activities. A number of guests bring bikes to
utilize the many tracks thru Redwoods and the Tarawera forest.
Fifteen minutes from CBD Rotorua.

This property would have to be the best of the lake edge properties.
See for yourself.

Kids Welcome
Smokers OK (outside only)
Pets On request

Christmas and New Year peak period mimimum stay of seven (7) days.
( Between 1st December to the 31st January. )
A cleaning fee of $160.00 applies.

Breakages and damage must be reported to the owner as soon as possible.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay is two ( 2 ) Nights. Christmas/New Year (7) nights ( Between
1st December tithe 31st January .)
Smoking allowed outside
Pets by arrangement
Families Preferred
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$160.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: BRING YOUR OWN : (TOWELS/SHEETS/PILLOW CASES/BATH MATS/TEA TOWELS);

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About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is on a lake. Rotorua Golf Club and Government Gardens Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimangu Cauldron and Lakes Performing Arts Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Eat Street - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 30 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airstream Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vis Teahouse - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 160 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic property, the fireplace was amazing and kept the home very warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location of this cute cottage. On the water and with its own jetty and a lovely deck to enjoy the sun.
Beautiful Lake Tarawera
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karenina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most incredible stay!! A wonderful location with lake and walkway access, the best space for our little family to enjoy a much needed holiday following on from our wedding. Sherin and Jim were awesome at communicating with us throughout the booking process. We would love to stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Great stay

Fantastic place to relax and enjoy the surrounding area and the lake and the jetty for the boat was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday house and location right on the lake. House was well presented, clean and tidy and had everything a family could need.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giles T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Fantastic location. Sheltered from the wind
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Fantastic stay

You have a beautiful fantastic place to stay exactly what we needed Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

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

Short stay fishing trip

Property was well presented and clean Worked really well for us with jetty close by so we could get fishing without having to launch Daily Would recommend it as a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby E.

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

Great stay

Was a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Beautiful spot

Beautiful spot to get away for a few days. Great location right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beatuiful well maintain clean and tidy home with beautiful lake view skip and a hop to the jetty to enjoy the water ,not to far from the venue The Black Barn as we attented a family wedding .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tru H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It suited all of us from 7-77 years old!Extremely comfortable and functional with fantastic views, stroll around the lake, a playground nearby and water sports if warm enough.
Sunrise
Bedroom view
Lake Tarawera
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jono and Jo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to follow check in Great communication Such a great place for an extended family winter break. Plenty of wood for the fire. So glad we brought our boat loved our time on the water
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jani C.

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

A relaxing stay

We had a relaxing stay at the lake house. It had everything we needed and it was fantastic having the lake at our doorstep!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Perfect location for exploring the region

Great waterfront location, thanks for sharing your holiday home with us, everything we needed was there - loved the fireplace and plenty of dry firewood to keep us all warm.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob Mouncey M.

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

Great Opening Day Weekend

My adult family really enjoyed the location and facilities. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect, really well equipped, with everything we needed for a multi generation family holiday. Great communication. Thank you, a truly special part of New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

james h.

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

Nice spot on the lake

We would stay here again , very easy to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th time staying here as we just love the beautiful views, great sheltered jetty for the boat and the house that Is well equipped with everything you need. Lovely owner who is very good with communication. I’ll keep coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Fishing trip with friends

Everything was as expected, had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

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

Great lake side bach

Lovely to be right on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

House

Awesome place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnell F.

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

Family fun

Lovely place to stay for a family. Beautiful views of the lake. Kids loved all the games and feeding the swans. Nice place to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Beaut family bach

Perfect for a family that likes boating & fishing. Very helpful hosts, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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