Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Place, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
13 min walk
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
19 min walk
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
12 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Rotorua
Located in Glenholme, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
✅ Two separate houses - main (3 King) + back house
✅ Private spa pools & sleeps 10
✅ 250 Mbps WIFI
The Space:
Two luxurious houses side by side, each with its own living area, deck and spa pool - perfect for a big group or two families who want space and privacy together. Inn Sophia is a premium property in central Glenholme, sleeping ten across five bedrooms, made up of a three-bedroom main house and a self-contained two-bedroom back house, minutes from town, Te Puia and the Redwoods.
HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Two separate, self-contained houses - room to spread out or come together
⭐️ Private spa pools - a spa pool at each house
⭐️ Sleeps 10 across five bedrooms - four kings and a queen
⭐️ Each house has its own living area, kitchen and deck for entertaining
⭐️ Genuinely central - Te Puia two minutes, town and the lakefront six
⭐️ A short drive to the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
⭐️ Four bathrooms across the two houses
⭐️ Garage plus off-street parking
⭐️ Quiet, central Glenholme
- BEDROOMS -
Main house:
Master Bedroom (upstairs): King bed
Bedroom 2 (ground floor): King bed
Bedroom 3 (upstairs): King bed
Back house:
Master Bedroom (upstairs): King bed
Bedroom 2 (upstairs): Queen bed
Sleeps 10 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.
- BATHROOMS -
Four bathrooms - each house has a bathroom upstairs and one downstairs.
- LIVING AREAS -
Each house has its own ground-floor living room opening onto a deck, plus a full kitchen - so the two groups can spread out or gather together.
- OUTDOOR AREA & SPA -
Each house has its own outdoor entertaining space with a spa pool - the perfect spot to relax at the end of the day.
- PARKING -
A garage plus off-street parking.
Guest Access:
You'll have both houses to yourselves - all five bedrooms, the four bathrooms, both kitchens and living areas, and both outdoor spaces with their spa pools. There's a garage and off-street parking.
The Neighborhood:
Inn Sophia sits in leafy, central Glenholme, one of Rotorua's handiest suburbs, just minutes from the city centre. You're wonderfully close to everything: Te Puia's geysers and living Maori village are just two 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 walking and mountain-biking trails, around eight. Rotorua Airport is about thirteen minutes, and Skyline's gondola and luge, Zorb and Canopy Tours fifteen, over on the western side of town. Kuirau Park, with its free geothermal pools, is close by.
Getting Around:
You're central enough to reach most of Rotorua in a few minutes. Te Puia is two minutes away, the lakefront and city centre around six, and the Redwoods forest about eight. Rotorua Airport is roughly thirteen minutes and Skyline, Zorb and Canopy Tours fifteen. There's a garage and off-street parking, and buses, taxis and rideshares are easy to pick up from this central spot.
Other Things to Note:
WIFI runs at around 250 Mbps. This is two separate houses on one property, each with its own spa pool - please supervise children around the spa pools 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 4 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 2,799 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Glenholme within a short 11-minute walk of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and also 18 minutes on foot from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. You'll also find Rotorua Golf Club and Racing Rotorua less than a mile away.
Is parking available on site at Inn Sophia | Two Luxurious Homes with Spa Pools?
Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.
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.
Is Inn Sophia | Two Luxurious Homes with Spa Pools good 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 Inn Sophia | Two Luxurious Homes with Spa Pools?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at Inn Sophia | Two Luxurious Homes with Spa Pools?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 5.8 mi away (13 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Inn Sophia | Two Luxurious Homes with Spa Pools?
No, there aren't any house at Inn Sophia | Two Luxurious Homes with Spa Pools that offer a balcony.
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