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

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Interior
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Rotorua

Tikitere stay.A stay at this Tikitere vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Rotoiti and 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools. Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Rotorua is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 26 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 26 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 32 min drive - 28.5 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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A Character 1960 Scandinavian Holiday Home Good for Families

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shona S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

Great spot

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house and view

Fantastic location with beautiful views. Loved the comfortable homey feel. Everything we needed was there. House is clean beds warm and comfortable . Had a very relaxing couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Needed a rest

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lola B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rotunda stay

Tim and Hannah were so nice, and went out of their way to come out set aHeater for us. Equipment there for paddle boarding kayaking. Nice and quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and peaceful

Stunning views and house has everything you need! So peaceful with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Grace J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful paradise

My friend and I stayed here for two nights at the end of our trip. We couldn’t have been happier. The views alone are worth it. We got to cook full meals as we watched the sun rise and set. We paddleboarded to different hot water spots and to bird watch. You could even walk in the water to a secluded beach where the tuis and fantails were everywhere! We loved this place and are so grateful we got to experience it would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Great Getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Angus L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Peaceful

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Anna G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quirky!

This could’ve been a 5 star stay due to the location and the uniqueness of the property but the cleanliness was an issue and there were many large spiders as well. It’s a super cool location and home but if you want to have separate spaces for people it’s kind of tricky as two of the bedrooms are open to the common area so hard to have some quiet if there are others. Getting luggage up the stairs is challenging too as they are spiral. There is one shower in the basement and a tub upstairs off the master. You can only do a squat shower there. We did enjoy the hot water beach that you can wade to!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome bach!

What a cool place! The views of the lake are fantastic. The host Tim gave us a list of options to do in the area and was welcoming. I had no idea that we would have a pretty little beach all to ourselves on the island viewable from the deck. Bach had everything we needed and more. I wish I could live here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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