Summary:
A private rural retreat on a peaceful Tikitere farm block - a cedar hot tub, underfloor heating and distant Lake Rotorua and farmland views. A characterful one-bedroom guesthouse, a quiet escape for couples that sleeps four. Just 3 min to Hell's Gate.
📍 3 min » Hell's Gate geothermal
📍 9 min » Rotorua Airport
📍 18 min » Redwoods Forest
📍 21 min » city centre
✅ Private cedar hot tub with farm views
✅ Peaceful rural farm-block setting
✅ Underfloor heating - cosy year-round
✅ King bed - sleeps 4
The Space:
The Shed Retreat is a private, characterful guesthouse tucked away on a peaceful farm block at Tikitere, with distant views over Lake Rotorua and the rolling farmland all around. It's a single-level space, warm and comfortable with underfloor heating for the cooler months, and the star of the show is the private cedar hot tub out front - a wonderful spot to soak while you take in the views and watch the animals grazing in the neighbouring paddock. There's a Weber BBQ for cooking outdoors, and the whole setting is quiet, rural and restful - a proper escape from it all, yet only about 20 minutes from town. It's an easy, romantic base for couples, with room to sleep up to four.
HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Private cedar hot tub with farmland and lake views
⭐️ Peaceful rural farm-block setting at Tikitere
⭐️ Underfloor heating - warm and cosy year-round
⭐️ Distant views over Lake Rotorua and rolling farmland
⭐️ Weber BBQ for outdoor cooking
⭐️ Just 3 minutes to Hell's Gate geothermal reserve
⭐️ A quiet, romantic escape for couples
⭐️ Single-level and easy to get around
- BEDROOMS -
Bedroom: King bed
There's also a queen bed, sleeping up to 4 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.
- BATHROOMS -
One bathroom.
- LIVING AREA -
A comfortable open-plan living space with underfloor heating and a kitchenette, opening to the outdoors, the Weber BBQ and the cedar hot tub.
- PARKING -
Free off-street parking on the property.
Guest Access:
You'll have exclusive, private use of The Shed Retreat, set roughly 85 metres from the owners' home on the same farm block. The owners live on-site but will always respect your privacy. Your space includes the guesthouse, the private cedar hot tub and the Weber BBQ, with free parking on the property.
The Neighborhood:
The Shed Retreat sits in rural Tikitere, just east of Rotorua - a peaceful, farming pocket that feels a world away. The Hell's Gate geothermal reserve and mud spa is only about 3 minutes down the road, and Lake Rotokawau, a lovely swimming spot, is a short drive or walk away. Central Rotorua, with its restaurants, shops and geothermal attractions, is around 21 minutes' drive, so you get the best of both: rural peace and quiet with the city close at hand.
Getting Around:
A car is essential out here, with free off-street parking on the property. By car, Hell's Gate is just 3 minutes away, Rotorua Airport around 9, the Redwoods Forest about 18, and central Rotorua roughly 21. There's no public transport nearby, so your own vehicle is the way to explore.
Other Things to Note:
A few honest things to know: The Shed Retreat is a characterful, converted rural guesthouse rather than a large home - cosy and private, and part of its charm. It's set on a working rural block, so expect farm animals and country sounds nearby, and the owners live on-site about 85 metres away (they'll respect your privacy). The private cedar hot tub is out front, and there's underfloor heating to keep things warm. It's a peaceful, out-of-town spot, so a car is essential.
Interaction with Guests:
If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊
