Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Explore the area

Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Lake Tarawera3 min walk
Lake Okareka1 min drive
Buried Village6 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

**Only available during peak season**
Comfortable three bedroom home, with great scenic views over lake and hills. Modern fully fitted kitchen with full oven and 2 x fridge/freezer, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining. Kitchen has full facilities (oven/microwave/dishwasher). Lounge has TV with DVD player, Wifi and Chromecast. Large deck area with outside table, chairs and gas BBQ. 2 kayaks available to use. Games, books, cards and puzzles available. Main bedroom has King bed, 2nd bedroom has 2 x bunks (sleeps 4) and 3rd bed has 2 x singles (changing to 1 x double bed after Nov 2024) - sleeping 8 in total. Duvets, blankets and pillows supplied - Bring your own towels, sheets and pillow cases please. Plenty of parking for cars. Cell phone coverage.

Few minutes in car to Boat Shed Bay or Stoney Point to launch your boat, or walk 100m across the road and you are at the lake side.
Enjoy the peace and quiet, the birdsong or try your hand at fishing in Lake Tarawera (fishing licence required). Use this peaceful location as a base for the many activities Rotorua has to offer.
Available during peak season to rent. Families preferred. Max 8 people. (Sorry, not suitable for large groups of adults.)
We seem to be a popular choice for guests to take a long weekend while attending weddings at The Black Barn.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed only outside, and please pick up butts.
Dogs and pets are NOT allowed.

Extras: Cleaning NZ$70.00 per stay (Increasing to $80 per stay from Dec 2024) - HomeAway add this on automatically;
Please bring your own linen (towels/sheets and bed linen/tea towels)

Property manager

sallon27

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only allowed outside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is on a lake. Skyline Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waimangu Cauldron and DriftKartz. Travelling with kids? Consider Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.

Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk
Lake Okareka - 1 min drive
Buried Village - 6 min drive
Lake Tikitapu - 10 min drive
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Airstream Cafe - 12 min drive
The Landing Cafe - 5 min drive
Coffee Chic - 21 min drive
Vi's Teahouse - 6 min drive
Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tarawera and Buried Village. Lake Okareka and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Georgia F.

29 Mar 2024

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

Good bach with lots of beds

A good stay for lots of people. Clean and tidy.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G., Palmerston North, NZ

3 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful spot! Perfect Family Bach.

We had a lovely stay for a long weekend as we were attending a wedding at The Black Barn. The house was perfect for this as it was super close to the venue. The house was tidy, lots of room, and felt very homey. We had everything we needed. Such a beautiful spot, and our toddler loved spending time at the house and the lake. Check in and communication with Sally and Bruce was super easy. Would definitely recommend for anybody after a nice peaceful weekend in this area ☺️

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jani C.

23 Feb 2024

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

A relaxing stay

We had a lovley time at Fishermen's Retreat. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the kids loved kayaking in the lake. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

6 Feb 2024

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

Towns take Tarawera

Sally is an absolute pleasure to deal with. The house had everything we needed and is very handy proximity to the lake. We had a fantastic family holiday.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

11 Jan 2024

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

Great Holiday

A great house for a wonderful family holiday. Wonderful large deck with lake views. House is in a good location close to the lake and is well setup. Lots of boating, hot pools etc. A+

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by sallon27

Bruce and Sally have owned this property since their 3 girls were young. We have spent many happy family hours here, playing games after dinner and spending daylight hours playing in and on the lake.
Bruce has always loved fishing and Sally is learning to fish now that the girls are grown up. Sally loves to walk along the lakeside.
We live about 2 hours away from the property and enjoy going for the weekend for the peace and quiet that the lake offers us.

Why they chose this property

Over the past few years we have been renovating the property and now have double glazing, insulation through the roof, underfloor and external walls, new bathroom and new toilet with new curtains throughout. We have recently installed a water filtration system so you can now drink the water direct from the tap.