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Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.

Family-friendly holiday home in Lake Tarawera

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Living area
Cooking is enjoyable in the well equipped kitchen.
Upstairs master bedroom with ensuite, dressing room and private deck.
Full size clawfoot bath, shower with bush views in main bathroom.
Easy access to Weber BBQ from outside kitchen window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Place, Lake Tarawera
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Okareka
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 - Master bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs main bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Ensuite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.

Fully furnished with linen, duvets and towels provided. Large deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Master bedroom has its own balcony that overlooks lake and boat ramp. Also on site for your use is a double garage. Pohutukawa Lake House-Lake Tarawera sleeps 7. Lake access is nearby with a selection of excellent beaches. Reserve opposite. Only 3 minutes by car to boat ramp.
WiFi, Netflix, a wide range of indoor games available along with up to date magazines, DVD collection and library. There is also a table tennis table, 2 mountain bikes, cricket set, rugby ball, soccer ball available for your use.
Enjoy lake edge walks, swimming, fly fishing or explore the lake. Ten minutes drive to the Landing Cafe and Buried Village. 15 minute drive to mountain bike carpark to access 150km+ of world famous Whakarewarewa mountain bike trails and the Forest Loop Great Ride. Twenty five minutes drive to central Rotorua. Base to enjoy other Rotorua attractions.
Special conditions:
Minimum of three nights stay during public holiday weekends.
Minimum five night stay during January.
Special rates for two weeks or more.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Lake Tarawera is home to this holiday home. 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 Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimangu Cauldron and DriftKartz. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buried Village - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lake Tikitapu - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 24 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. located?

Located in Lake Tarawera, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

martin h.

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

Great stay

Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Enjoyable stay

Good house, great view, fantastic holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Family weekend

This was a beautiful peaceful place to stay with a lovely big house to accommodate us all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

neil k.

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

Great vibe

Beautiful, telaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

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

Getaway weekend

Lovely spot with awesome views of the lake. Very roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

sheila p.

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

Tarawera hide away

Excellent location and amazing view we shared with our friends and familyLoved the bird songs and insect sounds and the lovely wood surroundings.Drive tricky but manageable and worth the effort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Tranquil and comfortable getaway

Was showing a friend from the UK around. This was a great property to come back to at the end of a busy day to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana v.

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

Just as advertised

Amazing view of the lake and perfect family house. Enjoyed the fireplace every night and great view of the stars. Nice drive to Rotorua and tourist attractions. Good access to walks. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Lake House

A lovely spot with pretty view of the lake. It is a bit out of the way, but if you have a vehicle the peacefulness of the location is worth a longer drive. Well equipped with back up towels and kitchen supplies. Vast windows bring the outside in - pretty bird song and every morning we were visited by a small flock of very polite California Quail.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Getting up and down the steep driveway was a bit nerve-racking at first, but we quickly mastered it. The host left us some delicious honey from their hives, and we really enjoyed seeing the glow worms on the rock wall behind the house. Loved the views and the proximity to the lake. The house is a bit further from Rotorua then we thought it would be, but all in all, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful! Super clean, spacious, unbeatable views! Host had excellent communication and jept us updated of local lake conditions (one morning lake wasnt swimmable due to some work in the area so they let us know). Also left loads of info about where to eat and what to do. We were not able to get our minivan up the driveway, but it was not a problem to use the lower section of driveway for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At the lake for a wedding at black barn. Ideal location and great facilities. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ceri J.

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

Beautiful spot

The property suited our group of 6 perfectly. Lovely setting and the house had everything we needed. The driveway was very steep but we parked the car at the bottom and walked up. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

little piece of quiet and peacefulness

We had three lovely nights in the middle of winter, with the fire going and listening to the birdsong. amazing walks were close by, we could do as little as possible or as much as we wanted. our upstairs room with a view was my favourite chill spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian U.

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

Great bach hidden away in nature

Really nice location with heaps of green around and awesome view. Nice house with lots of space, everything was well organised and provided, the owner even prepared the woodburner to be ready to go!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Pohutukawa Lake House

Lovely view and location but the comfy accommodation needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Beautiful house

We loved staying in this beautiful house next to Lake Tarawera. It was the perfect place for a family getaway. We loved the wood fire and a fire guard was thoughtfully provided for our two year old. Lots of space and close to the lake for a walk and a paddle. Loved how close it was to the Blue Lake and the Redwoods where we enjoyed hiking and biking. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailin G.

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

Lovely views

A lovely home with lots of fabulous views, surrounded by trees. We had a relaxing stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

The best place above Rotorua

A wonderful treat
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

A beautiful and peaceful stay

This home is perfect and just as described. Clean, spacious, sunny, quiet, and perfectly sited amongst the trees. It has great lake views also. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Special family time

Was in Lake Tarawera for a family wedding, and needed somewhere to stay with some overseas family. What a great spot, lovely home and stunning views!! 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable home overlooking Lake Tarawera

Our family had a wonderful weekend in this lovely spot! The home was clean, comfortable, and well equipped and the location is spectacular. Watching the moonrise and sunrise over the lake was a highlight! Excellent communication with the hosts before and during our stay. Thank you for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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

Nice seclulded and quiet spot, looking out over the lagoon

Property was easy to find, everything met or exceeded expectation. The driveway was a little tricky for my parents to navigate, but we did receive instructions about that in advance, host was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf B.

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

Awesome property in nature

This property is outside of town. Super peaceful and a beautiful setting. It’s got a rainforest feel to it. The driveway is a bit steep, but you can park our car on the bottom and take the stairs. The place itself was very clean and well equipped. I would recommend this place to my friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Wonderful, peaceful bach

Absolutely gorgeous place with thoughtful hosts. Beautiful, private gardens. Lovely bedding. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike Gray

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What makes this property unique

Stroll to one of the nearby lakeside beaches.

Languages:

English

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