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Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7

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A hot tub area with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the house.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.
Shower, hair dryer, towels, shampoo
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Glenholme within a short walk of Racing Rotorua, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Waimangu Cauldron. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Super Lucky Takeaway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Scope - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7

Summary:

Base yourself minutes from town and Te Puia, soak in the spa pool after a ride, and spread out across a main house and a self-contained sleepout.



📍 3 min » Te Puia

📍 6 min » Polynesian Spa, Wai Ariki Spa & central Rotorua

📍 8 min » Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

📍 11 min » Skyline Gondola & Luge, Zorb & Canopy Tours

📍 12 min » Rotorua Airport



✅ Private spa pool & covered BBQ area

✅ Sleeps 7 - main house plus a self-contained sleepout

✅ 57 Mbps WIFI



The Space:

Base yourself minutes from town and Te Puia, soak in the spa pool after a ride to the Redwoods, and spread out across a main house and a self-contained sleepout. Home Base is a relaxed, family-friendly home in central Glenholme, sleeping seven, with a private spa pool, a covered entertaining area and a garage for the bikes - handy to everything Rotorua.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Private spa pool to soak in after a day out

⭐️ Genuinely central - Te Puia three minutes, town and the lakefront six

⭐️ Self-contained sleepout with its own queen bedroom and bathroom - great for grandparents, couples or teens

⭐️ Covered entertaining area with a BBQ

⭐️ Sleeps 7 across three bedrooms - main house plus the sleepout

⭐️ Garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes

⭐️ A short ride to the Redwoods and its mountain-biking trails

⭐️ Fully equipped kitchen and a cosy living room

⭐️ Quiet, central Glenholme - walk or drive to the CBD



- BEDROOMS -

Main house:

Master Bedroom: Queen bed

Bedroom 2: Two king single beds plus a single trundler

Sleepout (self-contained):

Bedroom: Queen bed, with its own bathroom

Sleeps 7 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

Two bathrooms - a full bathroom in the main house (plus a separate toilet), and a private bathroom with shower and toilet in the sleepout.



- LIVING AREA -

A cosy living room off a fully equipped kitchen in the main house makes an easy space to relax and cook, opening out to the covered entertaining area and backyard.



- OUTDOOR AREA & SPA -

A private spa pool and a covered entertaining area with a BBQ in the backyard - the perfect spot to unwind after a day exploring.



- PARKING -

Off-street parking in the driveway. The garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes.



Guest Access:

You'll have the whole property to yourselves - the main house and the self-contained sleepout, all three bedrooms, both bathrooms, the fully equipped kitchen, the cosy living room, and the backyard with the spa pool and covered entertaining area. The garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes. There's off-street parking in the driveway.



The Neighborhood:

Home Base sits in central, leafy Glenholme, one of Rotorua's handiest suburbs - a short walk or drive from the city centre. You're wonderfully close to everything: Te Puia's geysers and living Maori village are just three minutes away, the lakefront, the hot pools at Polynesian Spa and Wai Ariki Spa and central Rotorua about six, and the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, with its world-famous walking and mountain-biking trails, around eight - an easy ride with the bikes. Skyline's gondola and luge, Zorb and Canopy Tours are about eleven minutes away, with Rotorua Airport twelve.



Getting Around:

You're central enough to reach most of Rotorua in a few minutes. Te Puia is three minutes away, the lakefront and city centre around six, the Redwoods forest eight (an easy ride or short drive), and Skyline, Zorb and Canopy Tours about eleven, with Rotorua Airport twelve. There's off-street parking in the driveway, and buses, taxis and rideshares are easy to pick up from this central spot.



Other Things to Note:

WIFI runs at around 57 Mbps. The garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes. There's a private spa pool - please supervise children around it at all times.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, 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

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

To help keep our homes and neighbours safe, we may require the lead guest to provide a government-issued photo ID before check-in. In line with Air...

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 and a first aid kit
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: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Glenholme within a short 17-minute walk of Rotorua Central Mall and also 11 minutes on foot from Racing Rotorua. You'll also find Waimangu Cauldron and Springfield Golf Club less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Home Base | Central Location with Spa Pool?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Home Base | Central Location with Spa Pool a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a hot tub and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Home Base | Central Location with Spa Pool?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Are there connecting rooms at Home Base | Central Location with Spa Pool?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms 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 5.5 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Home Base | Central Location with Spa Pool?

No, there aren't any house at Home Base | Central Location with Spa Pool that offer a balcony.

Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Home Base provided a central location for site seeing in Rotorua.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space and, although we didn't use it, a spa that was ready to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viv C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet part of town, a nice cafe not too far away, good bike storage space, sleep out for the teenagers. Nice to soak in the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan P.

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

Quiet neighborhood close to downtown

Good location for exploring the area, but you will need a car. The spa tub was lovely. The house itself is a bit quirky and needs some freshening up. Note that the third bedroom and second bathroom are off of the garage which is detached from the main house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan K.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025