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Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.

Family-friendly holiday home in Lake Tarawera

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Nestled by Lake Tarawera, Pohutukawa Lake House offers the perfect retreat with a large deck featuring BBQ and outdoor furniture. Take in lake views from the master bedroom's balcony or enjoy indoor games, Netflix, and a library while staying connected with WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.

Fully furnished with linen, duvets and towels provided. Large deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Master bedroom has its own balcony that overlooks lake and boat ramp. Also on site for your use is a double garage. Pohutukawa Lake House-Lake Tarawera sleeps 7. Lake access is nearby with a selection of excellent beaches. Reserve opposite. Only 3 minutes by car to boat ramp.
WiFi, Netflix, a wide range of indoor games available along with up to date magazines, DVD collection and library. There is also a table tennis table, 2 mountain bikes, cricket set, rugby ball, soccer ball available for your use.
Enjoy lake edge walks, swimming, fly fishing or explore the lake. Ten minutes drive to the Landing Cafe and Buried Village. 15 minute drive to mountain bike carpark to access 150km+ of world famous Whakarewarewa mountain bike trails and the Forest Loop Great Ride. Twenty five minutes drive to central Rotorua. Base to enjoy other Rotorua attractions.
Special conditions:
Minimum of three nights stay during public holiday weekends.
Minimum five night stay during January.
Special rates for two weeks or more.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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
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

Property is also known as

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Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. Lake Tarawera

About the area

Map
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 26 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 32 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 34 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. located?

Located in Lake Tarawera, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Tarawera, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Lake Rotokakahi. Lake Tikitapu and Buried Village are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

martin h.

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

Great stay

Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ailin G.

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

Lovely views

A lovely home with lots of fabulous views, surrounded by trees. We had a relaxing stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ceri J.

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

Beautiful spot

The property suited our group of 6 perfectly. Lovely setting and the house had everything we needed. The driveway was very steep but we parked the car at the bottom and walked up. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Great place to stay

Our family had a lovely time. Great views, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Enjoyable stay

Good house, great view, fantastic holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

A beautiful and peaceful stay

This home is perfect and just as described. Clean, spacious, sunny, quiet, and perfectly sited amongst the trees. It has great lake views also. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRANT L.

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

Loved our stay

The ideal holiday home. Couldn't fault it. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

The best place above Rotorua

A wonderful treat
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Family weekend

This was a beautiful peaceful place to stay with a lovely big house to accommodate us all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian U.

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

Great bach hidden away in nature

Really nice location with heaps of green around and awesome view. Nice house with lots of space, everything was well organised and provided, the owner even prepared the woodburner to be ready to go!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Pohutukawa Lake House

Lovely view and location but the comfy accommodation needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

little piece of quiet and peacefulness

We had three lovely nights in the middle of winter, with the fire going and listening to the birdsong. amazing walks were close by, we could do as little as possible or as much as we wanted. our upstairs room with a view was my favourite chill spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil k.

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

Great vibe

Beautiful, telaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

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

Getaway weekend

Lovely spot with awesome views of the lake. Very roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia J.

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

Tarawera stay

Accommodation met all our needs. Spacious, clean and tidy and private in lovely bush setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great location, great views

Enjoyed stay, house nicely nestled in bush, great views of lake, and only short walk. Well presented property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Beautiful house

We loved staying in this beautiful house next to Lake Tarawera. It was the perfect place for a family getaway. We loved the wood fire and a fire guard was thoughtfully provided for our two year old. Lots of space and close to the lake for a walk and a paddle. Loved how close it was to the Blue Lake and the Redwoods where we enjoyed hiking and biking. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable home overlooking Lake Tarawera

Our family had a wonderful weekend in this lovely spot! The home was clean, comfortable, and well equipped and the location is spectacular. Watching the moonrise and sunrise over the lake was a highlight! Excellent communication with the hosts before and during our stay. Thank you for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Wonderful, peaceful bach

Absolutely gorgeous place with thoughtful hosts. Beautiful, private gardens. Lovely bedding. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Special family time

Was in Lake Tarawera for a family wedding, and needed somewhere to stay with some overseas family. What a great spot, lovely home and stunning views!! 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria G.

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

Love Tarawera!

Great place with fab views. House has everything you need for hassle free stay. Owners/ Manager so hospitable and easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiree H.

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

Lovely spot

Lovely place to stay, great view of the lake. The steep driveway is a bit of a challenge
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna P.

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

Room with a view or two

Excellent stay by the Lake with views from all the windows. Everything set up for a comfortable stay and useful up-to-date information. We had a great couple of days exploring the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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

Nice seclulded and quiet spot, looking out over the lagoon

Property was easy to find, everything met or exceeded expectation. The driveway was a little tricky for my parents to navigate, but we did receive instructions about that in advance, host was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arna S.

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

Lake Tarawera

Fabulous place! Perfect for our family of 5. Wonderful hosts, great communication. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024