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

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A wooden house with a deck, glass doors leading to an interior with a dining area, and a view of surrounding greenery.
A bathroom with a large window overlooking a forested area and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a large window, and a built-in oven.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining set, and a sofa.
A two-story house with a garage, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Place, Lake Tarawera
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tarawera

This vacation home places you next to Lake Tarawera and within a 5-minute drive of Lake Okareka. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 38 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 46 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Lake Rotorua - 46 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 56 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Bros Lynmore - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Hangar Airport Café - ‬27 min drive

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.

The vacation home features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player and Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lake Tarawera, just steps from Lake Tarawera. You'll also find Lake Okareka and Buried Village within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and Netflix in each house, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 15.6 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.?

Yes, every house at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. comes with a balcony and some offer lake and mountain views.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 224 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable stay in a lovely setting! The house is very well set up, clean and warm, great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in a beautiful setting,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay here. The house is large and well equipped, beautifully positioned in native bush, nice views over the lake. Hosts were prepared and responsive and everything went smoothly. In particular we enjoyed the fireplace, and the location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and amazing views. It was lovely to be nestled in the bush … saw lots of birds. Such a relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have been better, absolutely lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At the lake for a wedding at black barn. Ideal location and great facilities. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent kitchen facility, very peaceful and beautiful bush environment, comfortable home, a perfect stay for us. Thank you to host for easy and pleasant communication, we look forward to coming back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, felt like being in a tree house. Clean, cosy and well equipped. Especially liked the artwork and the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location fabulous with lovely views of the lake from the patio. Could do with a larger tv for those rainy days.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pohutukawa Lake House is a fantastic spot. All the amenities we needed to make a great meals, plenty of space to relax and in walking distance from a lovely lake swim spot. Thank you Mike!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was tranquil, with a beautiful bush setting and views. We loved staying there. Thank you very much to the hosts. Everything was straightforward and well communicated. The house was well set up, it was like staying in someone's home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vibe

Beautiful, telaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best place above Rotorua

A wonderful treat
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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