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Stunning views – a lake house for all seasons; spacious living with an X-factor

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Overview of Stunning views – a lake house for all seasons; spacious living with an X-factor

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Popular LocationLake Tarawera1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Okareka1 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuried Village8 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning views – a lake house for all seasons; spacious living with an X-factor

Ideal for families & couples; young and not so young!
Choice of 2 decks, 2 living areas, 2 fires; be together or seek solitude. Works well for 2 families.

Generously proportioned architectural spaces with striking design, layout and modern furnishings create a strong holiday “feel” encouraging both relaxation and activity.

Accommodation flexibility together with the open plan living/dining/kitchen ensure a highly integrated approach to holidaying. Large living spaces, with fires in each, cater to different family groups and activities.

The spacious 20-year-old house offers a wonderful elevated view of the lake and Mt Tarawera from large decks, with lake access for swimming and lakeside tracks via a nearby short walkway.

With surrounding native birds and bush, the property offers great off-street car/boat parking and good turning space. Handy access to boat launching at Stoney Point.

The natural beauty at Lake Tarawera offers a great backdrop for multiple water activities – water skiing, wake/paddleboarding, yachting, trout fishing, kayaking and good old-fashioned swimming; visit downstream to the falls on the Tarawera River.

Tramping, mountain-biking, jogging, horse-riding, and climbing opportunities abound among other world-famous lakes - the Blue and Green, Okataina, Okareka, Rotomahana, Rotoiti and Rotorua.

Holidays in Rotorua have long been the source of lasting memories for both experienced international travelers and the impressionable young, who have treasured childhood experiences.

For the creatively inclined, Lake Tarawera’s natural settings offer opportunities aplenty for painters and photographers.

Visit The Landing cafe or dine in style at Solitaire Lodge; call up the water taxis to reach Hot Water Beach or the outlet walk/falls; climb Mt Tarawera; experience the Redwood Forest and the Buried Village with its excavated ruins of Te Wairoa, buried in the 1886 eruption.

# SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Rates based on 6 guests; extra people up to 9 max. at $25 per person.

MINIMUM: 2 nights – at peak times longer minimum duration. PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEEKENDS: same rates as high season; 3-night minimum, except Easter with a 4-night minimum.

DEPOSIT: 50%; balance before access. AVAILABILITY: The booking calendar is usually up to date. Discuss disabled access. No tents or pets. Any Covid lockdown bookings are fully refundable

EXTRAS: Cleaning (always required, NZ$125.00 per stay); Linen (optional, NZ$25.00 per person)

# RELAX AND PLAY locally; experience Rotorua highlights, even explore the North Island plateau.
For the touring inclined, Lake Tarawera is a great central location for day trips to places like – Tauranga (81kms); Lake Taupo (113kms); Hamilton/Cambridge/Lake Karapiro (126kms max.); Waihi (136kms) – and a little further afield are Lake Waikeremoana (162kms); Waitomo Caves (166kms); Thames (177kms); Napier/Hawkes Bay (220kms) and Mt Ruapehu (239kms).

New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, is approximately 3 hours.

Property manager

R H Beckett
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Mount Ngongotaha. Travelling with kids? Consider Skyline Rotorua, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 1 min walk
  • Lake Okareka - 1 min drive
  • Buried Village - 8 min drive
  • Lake Tikitapu - 11 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 24 min drive
  • Airstream Cafe - 12 min drive
  • The Landing Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Great Spice Indian Takeaway - 23 min drive
  • Owhata Takeaways - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning views – a lake house for all seasons; spacious living with an X-factor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning views – a lake house for all seasons; spacious living with an X-factor?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning views – a lake house for all seasons; spacious living with an X-factor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning views – a lake house for all seasons; spacious living with an X-factor located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Tarawera, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs. Lake Rotokakahi and Lake Tikitapu are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, well appointed home
All good in a grand, spacious old girl
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dagmar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing place
We were a group of 8 and so we enjoyed the spaciousness of the place with its large kitchen and dining area, 2 living areas, and 2 large balconies. What a great location and such beautiful views! With the size of our group the bathroom situation was a bit tight though as the second bathroom is an ensuite. Otherwise perfect! Some of us loved the games. Communication with the host was swift and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great for a large or small group, with everything you need for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend away
We had a great weekend in Tarawera for a friends wedding. Robin’s Bach was the perfect base, it had every comfort of home and lived up to the property description and then some. We just wished we had stayed longer. I would not hesitate to recommend the property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Lakehouse
We were very happy with our accommodation, it’s has a stunning location and plenty of room, easy off street parking. We also found all the extras of a very well set up home, tea, coffee, soap etc, a great BBQ. I really highly recommend it and Robin was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by R H Beckett

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Two generations of the Beckett family have been holidaying in Rotorua at Lake Okareka and Lake Tarawera since 1950; it's always been their second home!

In pursuit of a slightly less suburban setting, Robin and Kirsty started holidaying at Lake Tarawera in 2000 with two teenage sons. It's been a great success for all and has catered admirably for a wide range of friends of both generations.

Now semi-retired, Robin and Kirsty have a long history of highly-regarded multi-title magazine publishing in the area of architecture, design, landscape and building. Without overdoing it, these interests are reflected in the extremely liveable character established at this second home.

Robin and Kirsty enjoy sharing their place with visitors who come from many places - and they take pride in the wonderful glowing references they receive from every party of people staying in their house.

Why they chose this property

* Spacious, elevated, sunny, contemporary
* Two separate living rooms; each with log burning fires
* Works for groups large and small, across mixed generations
* Easy access off-street car/boat parking; good turning space
* Two large decks with views across the lake
* Well-equipped and well-maintained
* Table tennis table – folds down easily and all gear available
* Canoes – a “flexible” single-seater and one rigid fibreglass

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