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Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lynmore, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Green room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Yellow room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm

Relax in the comfort of this retreat by the Redwoods that has been designed with a modern retro theme. This is the ultimate location with the Redwoods, home to world class mountain biking and walking tracks within meters of the door. Lake Okareka, Tikitapu and the picturesque Lake Tarawera are a further short drive up Tarawera Road.

The apartment has two bedrooms, a modern bathroom and kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities and a bench top cook top, bench oven and microwave. You will have your own bike cleaning station and bike cover with chain and lock (up to 5 bikes). It is ideal for couples or families who are looking to either relax or engage in the region’s activities and experience the delights of this tourism hot spot. All linen included.

The Good Eastern Tap-house, French bakery, cafe, gym along with the Redwoods center are just 500 meters away, The drive to Rotorua central is within minutes. There is off-street parking, a small courtyard, BBQ and bike wash-down zone.

Lynmore is a popular and family friendly neighborhood with the apartment situated on a tree-lined street with the dairy and bus stop within meters. The apartment is a closed off extension to the main house and is private.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Owners have little children and can provide toys
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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

Property # 9361670
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Rotorua

Located on a lake, this apartment is in Lynmore, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. 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. Waimangu Cauldron and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Lynmore, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Rotorua - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Oppie's Fish n' Chips - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$203, 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 Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm located?

Located in Lynmore, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Lake Rotorua. Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre and Haiku Pathway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Roto, right next to the amazing redwoods.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teigan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location next to the redwoods. Had a awesome time, perfect size for the 3 of us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chenoa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean and tidy. Great for a little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2025
Chenoa and guests were lovely and left the place super clean. Would love to host them again
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2025
Shane and guest left the place nice a tidy and we would love to host them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for mountain bikers with a trailhead literally right around the corner. They have bike wash hose and storage shed at the back of the property. Hosts were very responsive but unobtrusive.
Near trail entrance to “As You Do”
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to all the key spots in Rotorua. The beds were comfy and the bathroom was large. Anu was great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communication and the house's coziness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location next to the forest, perfect set-up for a weekend break to Rotorua for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna S.

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

Whakarewarewa stay

Great place, super clean, lovely hosts and wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
It was lovely having Rosanna and her family back again. Lovely people, super clean and friendly. Highly recommend them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Amazing stay

Such a great little place to stay and see the delights of Rotorua! Clean, organised, great location & everything we needed! Thanks for the stay guys 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable stay. Loved the beds. Close to the redwoods, and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed in a great location, really tidy, pleasant space. Kind and welcoming host. Appreciated the extra touches, like having salt, pepper, salad dressing and even fresh fruit on arrival. Only thing is I’d recommend for a shorter stay or if you’re planning to mostly eat out (which we did), as the kitchen is tiny.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Rotorua pleasure

Great place, very comfortable, great location. Wonderful hosts :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2022
Thanks Stephen. Great to have you stay and we are glad you enjoyed your time. We hope to see you again sometime soon. Trevor and Anu
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie T.

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

awesome location and great place to stay

Such an great place to stay. Neat redwood and heaps of trails. Anu and Trevor were super friendly, would definitely stay again. Thanks heaps
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for redwoods mtb riding.Clean & nicely styled & great shower.Room configuration doesn't quite match the listing but we made use of the fold out couch which worked okay.Lovely, friendly hosts. Would recommend & would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Cozy Spot Close to the Redwoods

We had a lovely stay. So nice that the Redwoods trail was so close. Very nice, comfortable apartment with lots of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

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

Rotorua trip

Very comfortable and warm accommodation, with all the essentials
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alecia C.

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

What a fabulous location...

This is an amazing spot and a beautiful property to be your home away from home. It was nice and cosy for our family of 4 and we loved the proximity to the Redwoods. We will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony N.

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

Awesome

Great location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay - we were two friends having a girls weekend. Very clean. Good sized bedrooms and large bathroom/ laundry with a combined living room and kitchenette. We had dinner at the pub/restaurant in walking distance. Forest super close.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Hi Kerry, Thank you so much for being such wonderful guests! We really appreciated how you left the place spotless - it made such a difference. You’re welcome back anytime, and we’d be delighted to host you again in the future. Safe travels and hope to see you soon!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Excellent spot.

Awesome place to stay; quiet yet in close proximity to Redwoods and town. Probably better suited to 4 rather than 5 people unless some are very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Perfect,Clean,All you need!!

Perfect location! Very responsive hosts! All you need to have fun and be cozy in Rotorua!! We had 4 adults and had plenty of room. Stay here, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ah N.

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

Great place!

Very unique value proposition. Very well presented with great access to all things Rotorua has to offer. Very responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Hi Ah, thank you for the stay. I hope the ride went well in the forest and it wasn't too muddy after the rain. We would love to host you again in the future when passing through. Anu & Trevor
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leane M.

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

Clean and cozy

We have been traveling and jumping around for a few weeks and this property looks even more welcoming in person than in the photos. Bright, cheery and had everything we needed. Great hosts and a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anu Weir

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We are a family of 5 with my wife originating in Finland and myself from Central Otago. We have 3 boys (10, 8 and 2), a dog (Boston - recently adopted super laid-back and non barking puppy) and a cat (Coco).

We own a tourism business and love to meet new people and show them what a wonderful place Rotorua and NZ is to visit.

Why they chose this property

From the moment we stepped into our house, we could see the potential. We both love industrial 'New York loft' design and could see the many possibilities we had when converting the old garage into an open plan living room/kitchen/dining. The section is nice and secure and private for our small and busy family. We love the safe and quiet neighborhood. And lastly, location of the house couldn't be better for us. Redwoods forest which is only 100 metres away is one of our favourite spots to visit and we do this daily. Rotorua city centre and five stunning lakes (+ majestic Mt Tarawera) are also only a short drive away.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is new and decorated to the style that we like which is industrial and modern. The apartment is fully insulated and it has a big radiator heater to keep guests warm during colder winter months. The location of this apartment is so well positioned close to the Redwoods, town and lakes.

Languages:

English, Finnish
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