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In the heart of Tokoroa, The Pink House offers a warm and welcoming retreat. This charming cottage still bears the personal touches of its former owner, Nana Olive, including cross stitch pictures framed on the walls.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May

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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.

The Pink House

This lovely small cottage originally came into my family as a retirment home for my (then) 90 year old mother, Olive. She loved the place except for its original colour and so promptly painted it Pink.

The house has many of her touches still in it, such as the cross stitch pictures framed on the walls.

Nana Olive was well known through Tokoroa for her hospitality and warm welcome she offered at the Pink House, and we are delighted to continue this tradition.

We are located a 2 minute drive, or 10 minute walk from downtown
Tokoroa. There is a small park an easy walk

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

No Smoking or Vaping in the House. Outside away from doors or windows is OK
You can park anywhere on the property, except behind my Pajero
late checkout must be requested by 7:00pm the previous day. Late Checkin (after 10:00pm) must be requested by the day prior to check in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised to ensure safety

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
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

About the area

Tokoroa is home to this cottage. Lake Maraetai and Putaruru Water Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Off Road NZ and Paradise Valley Springs. Visit our Tokoroa travel guide
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Tokoroa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    46 min drive - 73.1 km
  • Talking Poles
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dunham Park
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Moana-Nui
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dog Exercise Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bakehouse Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Robert Harris
    19 min walk
  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • Wild Bean Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Noodle Canteen
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pink House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pink House?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pink House on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Pink House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pink House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pink House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pink House located?

Situated in Tokoroa, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Talking Poles and within 16 miles (25 km) of Putaruru Timber Museum and Lake Maraetai. Putaruru Water Park and Constance Tulloch Reserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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The Pink 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. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a comfortable stay. Had no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly , with every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MIchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was easy to find as it was so distinctive, hard to miss with the pinkness of it. The art work on the walls was lovley as well as the story around the house. The beds were comfy and the house was warm. Thanks for a lovely nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Second time staying here. Ably, the host, is friendly, likeable and very approachable. The house has everything a family requires while away from home right down to a basket full of toys for the kids. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Sports trip

Was a great comfortable stay. Will definitely be back for future sporting events.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farid J.

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

Comfortable overnight stay

Well appointed old-school accommodation that met our large group’s needs perfectly. We appreciated the flexibility with checking in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Pink House is amazing! Clean, warm, and has a very homely feel. Alby was an amazing host… Nana Olive would be proud of how you are keeping her memory alive. Highly recommend… will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Tok stay

Very well presented and comfortable property for a stay for a family gatho
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Stay in Tokoroa

Very nice property. Brilliant shower, good kitchen well catered with utensils, very comfy beds!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Another fab stay at the Pink House

As I have stated many times before - The Pink House is fantastic as it is warm, comfortable, relaxing, private and has all that is needed for a wonderful stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Phyllis D.

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

The Cute Pink House

Very comfortable, clean, quiet place. Will defiiyely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene B.

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

Charming and convenient

I love that this property feels like im visiting my Gran. Very comfortable and homey. Alby is a great host and very interesting to chat with him about Rotorua history. The location is perfect being less than an hour to Hobbiton, Rotorua and Taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pink house was an ideal place to stay for me and my family whilst we attended a wedding close to Tokoroa. The property is ideal for families. The kitchen is well equipped and the property is spacious. In an ideal world there would be a separate toilet and one of the bedrooms had a bunk rather than free standing bed but everyone seemed to find the accommodation to be very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Another great stay at the Pink House!

We have been staying at the Pink House regularly as we are helping a friend renovate a house. Alby is always extremely helpful, the house is spotlessly clean, very well equipped and has comfortable beds with lovely linen. We have stayed in many holiday houses and this is one of our favourites. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A home away from home. Everything you need. Comfortable beds, tv, fireplace and heatpump/aircon, right down to a box full of toys and dress up for the children. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Weekend away

Great cosy cottage for our group of 3 over 65's. Had everything we needed, was extremely clean. Had very comfy beds with lovely linen, warm quilts and good quality towels etc. Highly recommend. Will be back again soon hopefully. Thanks Alby and wife
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Another awesome stay at the Pink House

Our 2nd stay at the Pink House and just as great as the first! The house has everything we need, is warm and well equipped. We love that we can come home from a day of helping renovate our friends house, have an awesome hot shower (unlimited hot water) and totally relax in peace and quiet. We have just booked for another 4 day weekend in a couple of weeks. Highly recommend. Thanks Alby, a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene H.

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

Warm and Welcoming

It was lovely and homely. Access instructions easy to follow. After a tiring long drive we arrived late at night with the cottage all warmed up on our arrival. Very welcoming and relaxed. Had a great sleep in a cosy comfortable bed, just what was needed for the next part of our journey south. Had everything we needed and was so clean. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sabine H.

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

Lovely home away from home

This was a wonderful place to stay. We had four nights here. The beds are super comfortable. It's cosy and a bit dated but it is still original and lovingly decorated by the hosts departed mum which ads so much to its charm. The kitchen is very well equipt well laid out. The excisting washing maschine and dryer have a very large capacity and are so convinient. The host lives next door and is very helpful and genuinely nice. So lovely chating to him. After a long day out and about our kids enjoyed the big TV with netflix and the comfortable lounch chairs. Everything is spotless and spacious but still cosy. It really feels like you are staying for a weekend at Nana's. It is very centraly located, an hour from Rotorua (so no smell!), about an 11/2h from Lake Taupo, Hobbiton and Waitomo each. It was a great base for our daytrips. We would stay here again and highly recommend it for families or groups as there is enough space for 5 people Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay. Warm and clean with a very hospitable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, and it was exactly as per the listing, with no unexpected surprises. Alby was a great host too. Loved the bed in the master bedroom, which was super comfy. Also great to have full sized dining table on the covered deck at the front, meaning you could dine outside (and watch the world go by) even when it was raining.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

Great place

This was just what we needed, will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy, homely, spacious and accommodating for the time we stayed at the pink house. Much appreciation to Alby who made our stay simple and easy while we were able to achieve a calming and relaxing space while dealing with family matters. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking for our next planned visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon F.

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

Nice little house.

The best part of this bnb is you get a whole, cosy house. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Staff Accomodation

Some of our staff stay with Alby at the Pink house when we have shutdown work at Kinleith. Everyone loves staying here. Home away from home .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025