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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 63412 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Lynmore within a short walk of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Rotorua. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Eat Street - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬7 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.

Secret Garden House Rotorua

Secret Garden House is a fully equipped, comfortable and quality home, filled with charm and personality. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a private hot tub!

Located in Lynmore - a safe and pleasant suburb- and only 400m from the Redwood forest. Ideal for mountain biking adventures and forest walks.

There's garage access, safe bike storage and charging stations. Secret Garden House is also close to many cafe's, bars and takeaways.

Local lakes and rivers are easily accessed from here.

Secret Garden House is a truly beautiful home, full of 1950's character and charm.

There are three cosy bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 6 people. The master bedroom comes complete with ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Single bed x2

Main Bathroom: Bath, shower, vanity, toilet
Ensuite: Shower, basin, toilet
Laundry: Toilet, basin, washing machine, dryer

The kitchen is an entertainers dream with quality appliances and doors opening out onto a sun filled deck, perfect for alfresco dining. There's a BBQ, comfortable outdoor furniture, and to top it off - a 6 seater private hot tub!

Secret Garden House has a large, comfortable lounge as well as a separate dining room. Heating is no issue in winter with a cosy log fire in the living room, a heat pump in the dining room and portable heaters for the bedrooms.

Beds are made using professionally laundered, quality cotton and linens.
Every care has been taken to create the perfect holiday space for you to relax, with lots of kiwi art and personal touches.

Guests have the entire house to themselves

I am contactable by phone or email throughout your stay.

Loacted in Lynmore - one of the loveliest suburbs in Rotorua. It's safe, friendly and quiet. Lynmore is full of older homes with well established gardens.

The best thing about Lynmore is its proximity to the fabulous Redwoods, or Whakarewarewa Forest. It's also very handy to the lakes and airport.

Secret Garden House is on a bus route, however public transport is limited. Ideally you will have a car to get around, if not Rotorua does have both taxi and Uber services. There is off-street parking for at least two vehicles.

We have a strict no party policy here. Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am.
As a guest, you acknowledge any loss and/or damage to the
property will result in a charge or charges for repair and/or replacement value.
No parties or events
Quiet hours 10pm-7am
No additional guests or smoking
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,412 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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 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
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: 10:00 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

275153

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Lynmore within a short 9-minute walk of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. You'll also find Lake Rotorua and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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 Secret Garden House Rotorua good for couples?

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

Does Secret Garden House Rotorua have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

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 this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 3.7 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Secret Garden House Rotorua?

Yes, every accommodation at Secret Garden House Rotorua comes with a balcony.

Secret Garden House Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! The house is so comfortable and had everything we could want. The garden makes it feel very private. I loved how close we were to the Redwood Forest trails. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything here was wonderful. Great location only like 2 blocks from the Redwoods. Beautifully decorated and comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is by far one of my all time favorite VRBO accommodations! Such a beautiful home with everything you need to feel right at home. The location is perfect to access all of the surrounding activities and to the downtown area. Kristin was a wonderful host. I’d highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and cozy retreat in the suburbs

Perfect getaway location with easy access to all that Rotorua has to offer. Wake to the sound of birds chirping in the morning / evening. Best if one has personal vehicle to get to activities but Uber is also an option. Wonderful hosts. Met my every expectation and that of my adult family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paddy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Great place for a break, has everything you need ++. It was cosy but large enough for us to spread out and the outdoor area was perfect for socialising at the end of a busy day. Easy access to the Redwoods for walks and biking. Safe and secure storage for bikes. We will be back! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayde C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay - thank you

We had such a lovely stay! It was the perfect spot for our family of 5. The home was lovely and quiet (great for our day napper 2 yr old) and the location was fantastic for quick trips to the red woods and the kids loved the spa pool. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great, so we couldn't use the lovely backyard outdoor area to its full advantage. Kristin was amazing to deal with, she was always quick to get back to me with any questions I had and is super, super friendly. A big Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Enough hearing for a cold, wet weekend in Rotoroa. Comfortable beds. Nice kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness

adventure weekend

Fantastic house - check lamps in front bedroom a bit of a smell when left on - (electrical ). otherwise it was the perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot

We loved this spot. Very private and magical hot tub deck. Great comfortable set up inside as well. We looked at a lot of options to stay but this one really stood out and it totally delivered.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marshall B.

Beautiful home in Rotorua

Great home, loved the layout, wonderful amenities, proximity to activities and shops was great. Quiet neighborhood, wonderful for relaxing. Kitchen was great for making meals and enjoying food with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maycke H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rotorua Redwoods

Lovely property with all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay. Great layout that works well. Bedrooms were perfect and the bedding was very nice. All very clean! Location is great for entry into the Redwoods and the attractions/town are just minutes away by car. Definitely our preferred place to stay in Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crawford L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect home away from home

Let me just get this out of the way: I can't say a single bad thing about this house. It's in a fantastically convenient location, it's beautiful, cozy, and safe. The showers are hot and strong, the washer and dryer work great, there are plenty of wall outlets and plenty of storage. If I were in the market for a house to buy, I would stop looking after finding this one. When we arrived in Rotorua, there were still a couple of hours before our arrival time. Our host provided ample and clear communication and even had the house ready for us early, which was much appreciated after a wildly jetlagged walk through the redwood forest just a brief walk away from the home. The week that followed was very much like being at home in New Zealand. Which, considering we'd arrived from Florida, was welcome. Everything about the house was exactly what we needed (two adults and a 9-year-old). Waking up in the morning with the birds chattering away outside, plenty of space to make whatever meals we wished, and easy access to everything Rotorua offers when we wanted to get out. Given we stayed in winter, it's probably worth saying that the home was solid and kept a perfectly pleasant temperature day and night. The art in the home was utterly delightful. If you're at all like we are, if you like to settle in and pretend you're living somewhere (for an all too brief time) and not just visiting, this place is definitely worth a look. We will absolutely stay here again whenever we return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

Our stay at the Secret Garden was wonderful. The home was amazing and so much thought was put into it for the comfort of the guests. The kitchen was fully equipped to meet our needs and the home was tastefully decorated. The bedrooms were comfortable and the linens were professionally cleaned and pressed. The host was very communicative and immediately responded to our questions. If we are ever in Rotorua again, we would definitely stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rotorua secret

What a lovely property, perfect for our needs and just handy to everything. Loved our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home in a great location

The house is clean and modern with great living spaces inside and out, including a spa on the back deck. It's an ideal base to explore the Redwoods, with the forest just a few minutes walk/cycle away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable stay.

Great location Clean house Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023