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Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home

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A covered outdoor area with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a pair of glasses.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden table with fruit, a kitchen area with a stove, and a staircase.
A room with a large circular mirror and two windows offering a view of a lake and forested hills.
A modern house with a covered porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a garage.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, dining table set for four, and a large window offering a scenic view.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Place, Lake Tarawera
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪41 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 patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 32 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 40 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Lake Rotorua - 40 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 50 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Great Spice Indian Takeaway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪King Dragon Chinese Takeaway - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Vis Teahouse - ‬6 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.

Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home

An elevated position rewards this gorgeous cottage with lake views to take your breath away - the perfect backdrop to your summer getaway. Welcome to Splendour on Spencer!

A sheltered deck spans the length of this Lake Tarawera holiday home and welcomes you to sit back with a cuppa, or dine alfresco on a family BBQ feast, all the while admiring the stunning view.

Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor flow into the open-plan living space, where a comfy couch setting is waiting for you and that book you’ve been saving for this very moment. Make it a family affair and snuggle up on the couch with the Sky TV and complimentary WIFI providing the entertainment and enjoy a wood burning fireplace to help keep you warm in winter.

When it’s time to prepare a hearty breakfast or whip up a few sides to go with all your favourites hot off the BBQ, a fully equipped kitchen is ready and waiting. Enjoy sipping your favourite holiday drink long into the warm summer evening as the dishwasher takes care of the clean up.

Three bedrooms, including a spacious loft style retreat, comfortably sleep up to seven guests here at Splendour on Spencer. The master bedroom features a luxurious king size bed, and enjoys direct access to the deck. With views like these, you’ll be coming up with any excuse for a lie in! A family bathroom, with the added convenience of a separate toilet, completes the set up for your stay.

Boat owners will be pleased to know there is space to park their vessel in the driveway, and the boat ramp is just a one-minute drive away for an easy launch for your day of fun on the water! If you fancy simply cooling off with a dip, the public lake access is just a 10-minute walk from Splendour on Spencer.

If you’re looking for an adventure a bit further afield, visit the Redwoods Forest with its mountain bike trails and tree-walk in 20 minutes, and why not check out all the shops, eateries and activities of Rotorua while you’re in the neighbourhood!

Summer alfresco living doesn’t get much better than this. Splendour on Spencer awaits!
Please be aware that the loft bedroom does not have a door.

All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as although they have a handrail, they do not have a barrier to prevent falls.

Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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: 10:00 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

Splendour On Spencer Tarawera

601680

Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Lake Tarawera

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do 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 this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 14.1 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheree M.

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

Loved our little weekend getaway!

Great location and great view! Place was warm, comfortable and clean. Really enjoyed our stay! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

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

Restful and Relaxing

We had an amazing time, Everything is there that You need Stunning veiw, Very relaxing, We would all love to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D.

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

Another great hike

Very comfortable house with amazing views! Hot tub very welcome after our lovely hike on the Tarawera track
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becks K.

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

Great place to stay in Tarawera

This is a great spot. Lovely warm house with great views. Nice to back from a day in the forest and have a soak in the spa. Kids/teens loved the pool table too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connon B.

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

Awesome spot, awesome house.

Lovely, warm house over looking Lake Tarawera. Everything you need -even a hot tub on the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Holiday OtĂłn

Beautiful view, good space the house good equipment , relax place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Peaceful Happy Senior

Hi There our stay was very pleasant and absolutely peaceful being an older person looking to just enjoy the company of my family and that is what I got,, Thank you very much we had no issues what so ever i would certainly recommend the Hot Tub is Heavenđź‘Ť
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place, only one let down

Beautiful view and a lovely cosy and warm home. Excellent fireplace. It looks like the cleaners overlooked cleaning the bedroom window and sliding door frames, which were covered in mould.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carmen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok but not great

Advertised as having a hot-tub… no spa… disappointing. Very dark inside. Overall a bit run down. Good location though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vojtěch N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024