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Reviews of Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR
Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved the character of the boat shed. Good fire wood supply, and panel heaters, kept the house cosy and warm. Beds were comfortable. Freya was very easy to communicate with. We were very appreciative of the late check out. We would happily stay again, a beautiful spot looking over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marama S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of paradise
We loved our stay! There was room for everyone with plenty of indoor and outdoor areas both to be together and to have space away from each other. It was so well equipped and we enjoyed all the little extras provided. The spa and the pizza oven were a hit with everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Livi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful Spot for a Weekend Away
This house has everything you need for a wonderful weekend away with a group of friends or a large family. Stunning views, comfortable beds, kitchen with all the equipment you could need. It was perfect for 3 couples and a couple of our single friends. Would love to stay again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Great accommodation in a beautiful location. We can’t wait to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris K., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic Spot
Very private setting & lovely outlook. Our weather was unbelievable for our 5 days so we had plenty of trips down the path to the Lake for a swim. The house was very homely & comfortable. The water is pumped up from the Lake so the pressure is not great & showers need to have no other water running! We had a family members 80th so a great place for all the family. Pizza oven & spa were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickaela-Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The boat shed
The location, house and amenities was perfect for us! Our daughter got married at the Black Barn so we had pre wedding photostat the house too! Excellent communication with the owner, as I did ask quite a few questions, however nothing seemed to be a bother to ask 🙏💖
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre Xmas break
Wonderful as always!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicky h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay wonderful
Thank you! Fantastic property. Won’t disappoint
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family group
Loved location of house. We had a wedding at black barn so easy to get to and great communication so no surprises. Would recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family catch up
Plenty of space for talking and walking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Amazing beautiful stunning......all the words to explain natural beauty all in one amazing place view to die for kids had the best time i relaxed...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

miriama r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous time out spot
Lucky enough to have a serious foodie in our group who utilized the pizza oven for the most yummy meals. Loved the spa & decking area as well. All in the group commented on the comfy beds. We took the opportunity to walk the lake edge each morning & evening from the property. And we loved our day with Totally Tarawera, an easy stroll to the boat from the house, to enjoy the Wairua hotpool, walk part of the trail and again soak in Hotwater Beach before our return. Such a magic long weekend stay to enjoy some much needed time out for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend away
We had such a great weekend away! The Bach is so well equipped and is in a beautiful location. The hosts/ owners are very good at communicating and making sure everything is working as it should / we were happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicky h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous weekend stay
Fantastic house, well set up, comfy beds. Excellent for big group or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
So much to do down at the lake or just relax at the house in the amazing spa! This place has everything you need to have a great time, and that we did! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amba W.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th birthday gathering
Beautiful spot, very homely, well set up & comfy. Lovely place for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has everything you need and more!!
Great spot, with everything we needed from the pizza oven to barby. To the maximised space to the spa. Thankyou very much, we will see you next timez
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot!
Amazing place to stay! Ticks all the boxes and has plenty of features to make the stay enjoyable. Some feedback… have a word to whoever replaced a window recently in the bedroom next to where bbq sits… one of our friends found glass shards on the mattress protector and got cuts on his hand while doing so… remind them they should have really cleaned that up. Please also change your advertising in Bookabach app… was misleading us to believe there were 5 bedrooms… one of the couples that were with us were happy to sleep in seperate (bunk) beds so all was well that ended well, though embarrassing for me as I was organising the accommodation for trip away. So you’re aware… there was no chlorine available to top up the spa pool. We looked everywhere. Otherwise everything else was perfect! The Pizza oven and spa pool was a massive success/hit with all of our friends… the lakeside in the afternoons was a stunning backdrop for a few drinks and snacks. Loved the outdoor dining area. We hope to be able to stay again one day soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stunning. Amazing owners who even gave us a bottle of bubbles to celebrate our wedding. Couldn't be happier
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat Shed review
The Boat Shed is a great place to stay. Thank you to the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake spot!
Cool property with a great location close to the lake. Comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre Xmas weekend away
Simply brilliant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine and Rainbows
This was an very well equipped house, clean and with fantastic views of the lake and the mountains in behind. There were only six of us so plenty of room. Enjoyed lots of hot tubbing with plenty of privacy. It was great having the lake so close and we had a couple of swims and used the paddle boards and kayaks. Dave (from across the road) was extremely helpful when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Tidy, easily accessible, comfortable home! Fantastic for everyone can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

erika r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not long enough
What a gorgeous spot! Waking up to the view across the lake and the sunrise was just heavenly. Everything we needed was supplied and in hindsight we wished we had booked for longer. If you like a dark room maybe bring something to cover the curtains as the sun did pour in and note one bedroom is not accessible from inside the house but we would 100% return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great getaway
We loved every minute of our stay. The house was so well equipped and allowed us to really enjoy quality time as a group. The weather wasn’t fab but the house was so functional that we didn’t feel cramped, and the spa and pizza oven were just fantastic. The ultimate getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jiji Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this awesome bach. Beautiful spot, enjoyed just hanging out at the house and lake, kids loved the spa. House had a great layout to accommodate us all and a separate lounge for the kids to watch movies. Highly recommend, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab for family get-together
Was perfect for our family get together and boating activities- with a very short stroll to the lake edge and boat ramp. The fire place, pizza oven and spa all made it that bit more special. The owners were prompt with their communications and very accomodating of our situation. Very pleased with our first experience of 'book a bach'
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend away
The boat shed was perfect for our family weekend to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday. Even though it rained, we had enjoyed games,boating,spa and pizza making. Great spot, perfect configurations of rooms to accommodate us all with a central lounge and kitchen overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
We booked this property for us an out adult children to get together for my wife's 60th. The place was just perfect close to the lake plenty of accommodation spa and wood fired pizza oven for evening fun and great games provided.Hihhly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Weekend Away
Amazing property and wonderful home owners to work with. This is an exceptional place to stay. Special views and all the extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families
We were a group of 9 (2 families). Beds comfy, warm with the fire and heaters and plenty of blankets. View was beautiful. Loved the seperate Tv room for the kids. Pizza oven and especially the spa added to the experience. Short bush walk to the lake and playground. Perfect spot for holiday in any season ! Thankyou !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous accomodation for our group of 8
Slept our group of 8 comfortably and the house was well equipped with everything we needed. Lovely location and amazing spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent N., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet long weekend
Overall really enjoyed our short stay at the boat shed bach. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough. Was on the expensive side of things but I would still stay again when the budget allows
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Elena D.

Perfect spot
Great stay! Everything was excellent except the weather but pizza place and a spa pool kept us busy 😁👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat shed brilliance
Brilliant house in an amazing location. This property has everything you could ever need to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Catering for both adults and kids it’s perfect for families and groups of friends. The house delightful and so are the owners - we loved our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best of everything
This is a golden spot to spend a weekend with family and friends. We loved cooking pizzas on the outdoor oven and spending time in the spa at sunrise and sunset. Enough space for a couple of families and kids to not feel on top of each other. Also appreciated the nice tennis rackets to have a hit at the communal court on the lake. We would definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot, Amazing View
The moment we set foot in the house we knew it dm was somewhere special. It has everything we could hope for in a nice relaxing escape from home. Hope to get the overturning to stay again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakaway where we want to stay forever
Great location that had every thing we needed to just turn up and relax for a few days problem was we didn't want to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

carys c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Absolutely amazing house fantastic location great for large families. Hosts were awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay
We had another wonderful stay at The Boat Shed. Perfect spot for our family to enjoy the lake and all of the amenities provided add to the enjoyment. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Lake Holiday Ever
This bach really has it all. It was absolutely perfect for our group of adults and kids. So many activities - canoes, stand up paddle boards, tennis court a 5 min walk, spa pool. Really lovely and comfortable furnishings (the beds are super comfortable). I can't wait to get back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location & Amenities A+
We are a family group that comes to Lake Tarawera a lot and has stayed previously at different bach's in the area. The Boat Shed was perfect for our group as far as bedroom configuration and location. We are often out on the boat but as The Boat Shed sits just above the swimmers area we could just head down there to hang out for the afternoon if we wished. Loved all of the amenities such as the spa pool, BBQ, pizza oven, paddle boards and kayaks and even the little things like the coffee machine and nutri-bullet were great as usually we have to bring our own!! We loved it so much we are coming back in 2 weeks! Thanks Team!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
Great location with lake views and privacy. A classic kiwi batch with well thought out touches of luxury - hot tub, pizza oven, water toys, comfortable beds. Great layout for our 2 x families to share. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Glenice M., Te Aroha

Very Good
Great location within walking distance to the lake and lovely place to stay with extended family. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at the boat shed again this year, easy place to holiday for all!! We will be back
A lovely 8 nights at this beautiful spot! So close to the lake and lots of facilities for all ages!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
We had an excellent time at the boat shed - just a brilliant place. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harriet L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Such a peaceful place to relax with only the birds making noise. Adam was very flexible when we forgot to bring our sheets which was much appreciated. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We loved this spot, the spa was a huge hit and we loved the pizza oven. Such a great set up for outdoor entertaining. We now want one at our place! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New favorite place in NZ
We had such a wonderful time at this beautiful property... I think it has become our new favorite place in Nz. Lake Tawarewa is also such a hidden beauty. The house was clean/ had everything we needed and Freya was great to communicate with. We were so sad to leave and hope to be back every year if we can! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021