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The Cheeky Tui Holiday House

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Children’s area
Down the drive
Master Bedroom - 1 king bed or can be split into 2 singles
Back Garden
Lounge room with wood burner

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Place, Lake Tarawera
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

4 Single Bunk Beds

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cheeky Tui Holiday House

The Cheeky Tui is a character-filled property perfect for families. The house is sheltered, sunny and quiet with a large, grassy section. Well behaved and house-trained dogs are more than welcome. There is a Kent fire and heat pump for winter so the house is lovely and warm. The Fidgety Fantail holiday home, (also owned by us) is at the bottom of the driveway making it perfect for 2 families or friends to rent one each.

There's room for a boat and lots of space for children to run around and play. Covered outdoor eating area with great indoor, outdoor flow. The property is fenced and has many extras; trampoline, kayaks, DVDs, and board games. A portacot and high chair are provided. TV and phone.
Use this home as a base to see Rotorua sights as well as using the lake environment. The house is close to the Mountain Bike Parks too.

Close to good swimming spot at Cliff Road or Otumutu Lagoon. All day sun. Close to boat ramp.

Duvets, pillows and blankets are provided but guests are requested to bring their own sheets, pillow cases and towels.
Special conditions:
We ask that visitors leave the property clean and tidy.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$150per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels). Alternatively linen can be hired at $35per person per stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).

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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rotorua Golf Club and Government Gardens Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Rotorua Arts Village, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Eat Street - 27 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 32 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Bros Lynmore - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Great Spice Indian Takeaway - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cheeky Tui Holiday House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Cheeky Tui Holiday House?

As of 26 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cheeky Tui Holiday House on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cheeky Tui Holiday House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cheeky Tui Holiday House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cheeky Tui Holiday House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Cheeky Tui Holiday House located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Tarawera, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Lake Rotokakahi. Lake Tikitapu and Buried Village are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory L.

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

Weekend getaway

Quiet little spot with plenty of room for us and the doggo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little Bach with everything we needed. A great time was had by all. Lots to do around the area and strolling around the streets, paths and down to the beaches was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine W.

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

Nice stay

Had a great stay - outside area needs a good clean up - had a few problems with cockroaches and mice running around Great value for money Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

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

Cosy and comfortable

Good set up and great location next to the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin A.

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

Great stay

owners helpful, house nice. good get away. Thanks for the use of the kayaks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty S.

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

Fun times

Very cosy bach had everything we needed and the use of kayaks was a bonus. Woild stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon C.

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

Fishing trip

Great spot - close to the boat ramps. Three spacious rooms so great for three snorers !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Perfect pad and area for families

Great location and property for the family and particularly well set up for young kids. The pad had everything we needed. Close as to the lake which was ideal. Thanks heaps Nicole.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crawford R.

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

Nice Easter get away

The little place is nicely set up and cosy. The close proximity to the reserve and access to little lake side walks was great for the kids. Handle on the fireplace needs a bit of attention, but apart from that we were very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria m.

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

School break

We had a great time at this fabulous bach. It is in a great location and we had a lovely time, despite the lousy weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2020
Thanks Vikki - so glad your enjoyed The Cheeky and our little piece of paradise! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Bliss

Quintessential kiwi bach in an amazing location. So much to see and do, especially if you have a boat! We were really lucky to have the owners staying in the bach next door so got all the local knowledge on what to see and do, including some spots to catch fish. Very much recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

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

Relaxing

What a spot, so quiet and relaxing. We had family book next door and it was so nice going between houses for meals etc. Planning to come back and stay for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

monique s.

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

Great family house, dog friendly

The house was cosy, comfortable, clean, dog-friendly, fully fenced. Field next to the house great for running the dog, the house is very close to the lake with easy boat access. Lots of toys and kids dvd's.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Revisit to Cheeky Tui

We love this spot. Home away from home in a truly stunning part of New Zealand. We were warm and cozy even though we had a couple of chilly days. So much to explore on the Lake Tarawera area as well as in Rotorua. Pickle the Pug was very happy to be included in the holiday too. We met the owners Nicole and Steve who were staying in the Fidgety Fantail. Super helpful and friendly. I really don’t need to give high recommendations. Anyone who has stayed here before knows what a great place it is.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
Thanks Wendy - it was really lovely to meet you all too - we look forward to hosting you all (as well as Pickle & Darcy) again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edo K.

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

It's been great getaway.

It's been great 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie d.

Liked: Location

nearly put off

The process of booking made me want to cancel - it sounded so unfriendly - bring linen, bring tea towels, bring soap, bring tea and coffee, we might have some toilet paper for you - no cancellation refund, clean up after yourself - aligned with extra charges for cleaning and service on top of the cost. Very off putting. The actual stay was great - lovely house that we all fitted into well, a well stocked kitchen for cooking - firewood - a few necessities in the kitchen - a lovely place to stay - so - I suggest doing something about the initial process - if I hadn't wanted a holiday so badly I would have been really put off - oh - and what's going on with no more than 180ks on the trampoline - I've never met kids that big....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire B.

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

Prefect relaxing getaway

We had a lovely stay. Weather wasn’t playing. But the Bach was warm and cozy and had everything we needed for a family holiday with books and board games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

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

Great stay

Great stay very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emily M.

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

Amazing location

Everything we needed- great spot. Loved the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

A treat at Tarawera

Comfortable, clean and convenient for 4 adults 2 children and a fenced area for the dog, made it everything we wanted Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

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

Best batch we've stayed in

Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiri M.

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

Great family property

We really enjoyed our stay here. Very kid friendly and comfortable . Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2021
Thanks Kiri - glad you enjoyed the place and look forward to welcoming you all back again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadleigh B.

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

Great place, friendly hosts, and great memories

We stayed with our 4 kids and 2 dogs, and had a wonderful time. The house was easy to use and had all we needed. The hosts Steve and Nicole were amazing, and gave us local knowledge on activities and walks in the area, and provided bikes for the kids, and our kids were also given rides on their motor-buggy around the reserve, which was a real unexpected highlight. Very friendly people, and we'll be back again :) Thanks again!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2021
Thanks Hadleigh - it was awesome to meet you guys too and so glad you finally were able to get down here and explore Tarawera and the area - look forward to hosting you all again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

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

Great place lovely outside area

Great people to work with enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin J.

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

Peaceful piece of Paradise

A great spot for a getaway. Shady, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by NZTarawera

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We are Steve, Nicole and Sam. Welcome to our little bit of NZ paradise.

Why they chose this property

After spending time with family in bustling Mt Maunganui, we wanted somewhere peaceful to retreat to .... a relaxing destination to escape to at holiday time. An internet search led us to the Cheeky Tui at Lake Tarawera. After 10 plus years of booking and renting the house ourselves and many lake friends later, we feel very fortunate to be given the opportunity to share this property with you.

We love our outdoor piece of paradise whether it is boating picnics, water sports, mountain biking, fishing to horse riding and hiking in the area.

What makes this property unique

Get back to nature and share in the bush and birdsong at the quiet end of the Lake. A boat ramp for launching your boat is only a quick 1 min drive away. Sheltered, family and pet friendly spaces - relax and enjoy paradise!

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