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The Fidgety Fantail

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A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a grill area.
A building entrance with a colorful mural of a bird, a wooden fence, and a bench.
A wooden cabin with a green roof, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A wooden swing set in a park with trees and a clear sky.
A waterfront property with multiple green buildings, a dock with a boat, and a forested backdrop.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Tarawera

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Place, Lake Tarawera
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1 Single over Double bunk bed

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

1 Super king or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, while Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Rotorua Arts Village, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 37 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 45 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Lake Rotorua - 45 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 55 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Bros Lynmore - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Hangar Airport Café - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fidgety Fantail pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Fidgety Fantail ?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fidgety Fantail on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$838, 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 Fidgety Fantail ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Fidgety Fantail ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fidgety Fantail ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Fidgety Fantail located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on a lake, steps 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 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 review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome little get away

The property was great for a family getaway with lots of rooms for all of the family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleanty of space for our whanau.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family stay

we enjoy beeing there ...thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly in quiet paradise

Lovely stay in family & dog friendly house. Lots of room, all you need is there. Gorgeous spot to get away and so close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Thank you - great to see you had a fabulous stay - we look forward to welcoming you back again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place for a big family get together or 3 generations

Loved our stay. And true to its name there were fantails everywhere. The native busy around the house is amazing, and the adjoining park was such fun for the kids to freely run around. Would love to come back and explore the area more
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Location and Deck

Perfect place to stay with famy and friends for the Blue Lakes 24 hour challenge. We loved the flexible sleeping arrangements with two sleepouts. Kitchen is well equipped and the BBQ and deck was fantastic. Such a great location with amazing Bird life!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot for a family stay. Great location for the 24hr Blue Lakes Challenge, very convenient.House was exactly what we expected and more. Very comfortable beds, freat ahower and plenty of room for the grandson to run around in with the park next door. So wonderful to have our little dog be welcomed as well. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will be back again, probably next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

Hosts were awesome dealing with us, 3 rather sleep deprived adults and their children. Place had everything we needed for a weekend of torrential rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2020
Glad you had a fabulous stay - Thanks again for being so patient and understanding. We look forward to hosting you again soon
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Lovely location, accomm is tired

We had a lovely family time here. The accommodation is a bit tired. The sleepouts are in need of repair. We were lucky with the weather - if it was wet, the living area would have been crowded. No wifi.It felt a bit pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect spot to relax and unwind

really nice Bach, had everything we needed. Good sized fully fenced section for our 2 dogs to run around. would recommend this place to family and friends. Only one complaint, the people before us put the dishes away dirty so we had to wash them before use.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family loved it

My family loved it, unfortunately I couldn't join them. But they said it was a beutiful cute place and would be fantastic for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday by the lake

The weather was average but the house was loaded with games/books/Winter Olympics to keep us entertained! Great space for 7 adults and 1 toddler, I didn’t feel like we were tripping over each other. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away

Thank you, the home was comfortable and well located for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cosy cottage

We had awful weather but the house was lovely and warm, comfy beds and lovely location - would like to return in summer and enjoy the surrounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Great bach, will definitely be back. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely weekend stay

Steve and Nicole were fantastic hosts. The property was perfect for our group who were attending a wedding
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

quiet and relaxing location

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity at its best!

Awesome communication with owners Nicole and Steve. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise. Peaceful, relaxing and perfect for us and our family, including our furry members!! Loved the outdoor shower 😀 See you next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely location

Family friendly home that has a beautiful outlook to native bush and all the conveniences for a trouble free stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tarawera

Wonderful Bach, well set up, clear info and prompt communication from hosta
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Booked again already

Tranquil spot that you won't want to leave. Other than for a short walk at the blue lake, followed by coffee at airstream.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back 30 years later

We were married at Solitare Lodge at Lake Tarawera November 1990 so it was great to goBack the area with the lodge just 5minutes down the the road to celebrate our 30th. Anniversary
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very versatile for our large group and lovely to be adjacent to the reserve for ball games and coffe

Very versatile for our large group and lovely to be adjacent to the reserve for ball games and coffee. Enjoyed an evening meal from the fabulous cafe on the reserve. will be returning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a lovely and tidy place!

Such a lovely and tidy place!! The sleepouts were just perfect for the kids!! Highly recommend it!!! Thanks for a great stay at a beautiful place!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was what we were after - away from the hustle and bustle, beautiful scenery, lots of native bird

It was what we were after - away from the hustle and bustle, beautiful scenery, lots of native bird life - everything we needed at the bach, beautiful lakes and walks and lots of information at the bach for choice of activities/entertainment.
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