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A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Bar (on property)
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft beddroom

1 Single Bed

Lower floor double bed room

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom.

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Down stairs lower floor level

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom ensuit

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets.

A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home.
Easy access to the lake edge and great walks.
Relax on the deck with fantastic sunsets.
Rotorua is only 20 minutes away for your shopping.
There is lots of peace and quiet at our bach.
Swim in the lake, fish for the best trout, paddleboard, kayak or catch the shuttle boat to the hot pools. follow this link for more details on the shuttle service https://rotoitiwatershuttles.co.nz/our-trips-faqs/

Property manager

Tim Mahoney
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 in Tikitere, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Rotorua Night Market and Rotorua Central Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okere Falls Scenic Reserve and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 22 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 29 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Tea & Coffee Specialists - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Okawa Bay Takeaways - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets. located?

Located in Tikitere, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rotoiti and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa. Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shona S.

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

Great family trip

Quirky house with primo views and access to the lake. Hard work to get the kayaks to shore, but once down there it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kiaya B.

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

Peace and quiet

Thanks for sharing your place. Kids loved the water!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Great spot

Beautiful, peaceful location. Fun accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Beautiful location and house

Very special property with beautiful views and lots of wildlife
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris S.

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

Needed a rest

Excellent host, very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

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

Great Remote Bach

What an incredible unique bach! Loved the location overlooking the lake and the house was so cozy. Communication and check in was so easy. If you're visiting from overseas, arrive while the sun is up! The road in might make you nervous (you'll be fine!)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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

Beautiful spot

Amazing views & bird life. Interesting house which our kids loved. Spacious & quiet. We used to have a family bach nearby so it was great to revisit the area. Hope to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha V.

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

Absolutely marvelous!

Beautiful surroundings, extra special house, away from the hustle and bustle. Everyone loved it!! Felt like a little hobbit home in the trees
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum S.

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

Idyllic magical location

Beautiful character home set in the bush not far from the lakes edge. Good access to the kayaks. Stunning sunsets. Comfortable beds and places to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Lovely place

We had a lovely relaxing time, Tim suggested we catch to boat to Rotoiti hot pools which we caught from the jetty down from the house. It was amazing! Loved the character of the house and view was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Great place for kids!

We had a great stay - the kids didn’t want to leave. Great place, fun rooms, awesome location. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Great Getaway

Great spot for a relaxing getaway. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus L.

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

Fabulous holiday home, excellent hosts!

Excellent location for a summer getaway, suburb views, great kiwi batch with exceptional hosts. The hot water beach and ability to kayak from the house to the near by hot springs is a bonus! We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Peaceful

Fantastic location. Great family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Cool A frame house

We loved the house and location. Great views of the island and hot water beach that we kayaked/waded to. Though we stayed mid winter the house was warm and cosy as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

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

Fabulous stay

This was a return visit and we enjoyed it even more than the 1st time. The property is fantastic, plenty of space and everything you need is there including Kayak which got plenty of use by the teenagers. Tim gave us loads of local activity recommendations which were new and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days and will definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Beautiful & Tranquil

The Views are amazing ,bird life is incredible , Comfy beds & lovely linen. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Appreciate everything Tim .Thank You very much . John & Donna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath D.

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

A Proper Bach

If you want a modern house with clean lines - this is not the house for you. We loved our stay in this bach - clearly a loved home with history and not a generic holiday rental. Magical views. House had everything we needed and air conditioning was running for our arrival so it was nice and cool to step into, but we didn't need this once doors and windows were open. Fresh bedding and clean unstained mattress protectors. Only here for 4 nights - too many things to do in Rotorua and sadly we did not get enough time to enjoy the house and the lake - kayaks and SUPs were provided for use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

robyn s.

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

Lovely quiet getaway

A Great location in the bush, would be great for kids a big open field next to the house with wallabies at night, easy access to the beach. At this time of year it is easy walking access through the lake (shallow) to the hot water beach island. Good view of the lake in the evening. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mereana T.

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

Bonding with our Mokopuna 💜

Very cosy gorgeous place for a getaway our 4bmoko ages 5 to 12yrs loved it plenty of things to do especially swimming at the little island and at night trying to sight the Wallabys They want to go back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mereana M., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Beautiful couples getaway

Absolutely amazing stay! Lovely views, and was even left with a lovely wine!! Thank you so much, my partner and I especially enjoyed the beautiful view from the deck, and waking up to that beautiful picture on the sunrise. Would recommend a hundred times over- the couples retreat that you would dream of!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nadia g.

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

Beautiful views

Best location with great hosts in a character home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Great stay!

House was wonderful for our family. Just what we needed. It felt like home from the moment we walked in and had everything we needed for a great vacation :)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micaela W.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this little piece of paradise. Great host and we loved the quirkiness of the house and tranquillity of location. Bach has everything you need and more! Close to the lake for a nip across to the hot pools, trout fishing and even a private island to dig your own hot water pool and explore on the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pooja M., Auckland

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

Heaven on Earth

This property offers everything you need for a delightful stay. My family and I had an exceptional experience during our time here. The interior of the house is charming, adorned with beautiful antiques on the walls, and it boasts a lovely living area. The most remarkable aspect is the mesmerizing view it provides. The kitchen is well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, and the property manager was incredibly helpful, ensuring that we enjoyed our stay in this splendid house. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Tim for being a wonderful host. I wholeheartedly plan to recommend this place to my friends. Additionally, I intend to share videos and photos on my social media account because this place truly deserves more recognition. Cheers Pooja 😇
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Mahoney

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We live in Auckland and love our retreat in Rotorua.
After busy weeks working in business in Auckland, it's always great to leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind and recharge the batteries.
The lakeside bach is great whether you're going to Rotorua for an event, visiting family, mowing the lawns, or just taking a break. Every visit is a treat.
Now, we are offering the bach so others can enjoy its charms.
We greatly enjoy seeing locals, out-of-towners, and overseas visitors enjoying their say at Old Charm.
We also enjoy sharing the hidden treasures and places to visit that most people do not see or find while in Rotorua.
We take great pleasure in the feedback and dialog from all travelers and strive to ensure that all visitors enjoy their stay with us.

Why they chose this property

The treasures are the peace, tui singing, dragonflies, wood pigeons, and incredible lake views.

What makes this property unique

We love the unique design of the house. It reminds us of being back in Sweden many years ago.
Its open plan on the upper and lower floors is more like a Kiwi house design.
We've kept the family atmosphere here with board games, music CDs, movies, a BBQ, and old-fashioned decor.

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