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A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Beach nearby, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61937.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families

A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home.
Easy access to the lake edge and great walks.
Relax on the deck with fantastic sunsets.
Rotorua is only 20 minutes away for your shopping.
There is lots of peace and quiet at our bach.

Property manager

Tim Mahoney

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,937.5 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Lake Views
A Character 1960 Scandinavian Holiday Home Good for Families

About the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 22 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 29 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Tea & Coffee Specialists - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Okawa Bay Takeaways - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families located?

Located in Tikitere, this vacation home is steps from Lake Rotoiti, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa. Te Amorangi Museum and Haiku Pathway are also within 12 mi (20 km).

A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angus L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday home, excellent hosts!
Excellent location for a summer getaway, suburb views, great kiwi batch with exceptional hosts. The hot water beach and ability to kayak from the house to the near by hot springs is a bonus! We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Fantastic location. Great family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool A frame house
We loved the house and location. Great views of the island and hot water beach that we kayaked/waded to. Though we stayed mid winter the house was warm and cosy as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
This was a return visit and we enjoyed it even more than the 1st time. The property is fantastic, plenty of space and everything you need is there including Kayak which got plenty of use by the teenagers. Tim gave us loads of local activity recommendations which were new and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days and will definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Tranquil
The Views are amazing ,bird life is incredible , Comfy beds & lovely linen. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Appreciate everything Tim .Thank You very much . John & Donna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Quirky!
This could’ve been a 5 star stay due to the location and the uniqueness of the property but the cleanliness was an issue and there were many large spiders as well. It’s a super cool location and home but if you want to have separate spaces for people it’s kind of tricky as two of the bedrooms are open to the common area so hard to have some quiet if there are others. Getting luggage up the stairs is challenging too as they are spiral. There is one shower in the basement and a tub upstairs off the master. You can only do a squat shower there. We did enjoy the hot water beach that you can wade to!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome bach!
What a cool place! The views of the lake are fantastic. The host Tim gave us a list of options to do in the area and was welcoming. I had no idea that we would have a pretty little beach all to ourselves on the island viewable from the deck. Bach had everything we needed and more. I wish I could live here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Proper Bach
If you want a modern house with clean lines - this is not the house for you. We loved our stay in this bach - clearly a loved home with history and not a generic holiday rental. Magical views. House had everything we needed and air conditioning was running for our arrival so it was nice and cool to step into, but we didn't need this once doors and windows were open. Fresh bedding and clean unstained mattress protectors. Only here for 4 nights - too many things to do in Rotorua and sadly we did not get enough time to enjoy the house and the lake - kayaks and SUPs were provided for use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

robyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet getaway
A Great location in the bush, would be great for kids a big open field next to the house with wallabies at night, easy access to the beach. At this time of year it is easy walking access through the lake (shallow) to the hot water beach island. Good view of the lake in the evening. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mereana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonding with our Mokopuna 💜
Very cosy gorgeous place for a getaway our 4bmoko ages 5 to 12yrs loved it plenty of things to do especially swimming at the little island and at night trying to sight the Wallabys They want to go back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
House was nice, lots of room for large groups. Well supplied for most of your needs. Nice location away from town. Very quiet and great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mereana M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful couples getaway
Absolutely amazing stay! Lovely views, and was even left with a lovely wine!! Thank you so much, my partner and I especially enjoyed the beautiful view from the deck, and waking up to that beautiful picture on the sunrise. Would recommend a hundred times over- the couples retreat that you would dream of!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nadia g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Best location with great hosts in a character home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
House was wonderful for our family. Just what we needed. It felt like home from the moment we walked in and had everything we needed for a great vacation :)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micaela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We had a wonderful stay at this little piece of paradise. Great host and we loved the quirkiness of the house and tranquillity of location. Bach has everything you need and more! Close to the lake for a nip across to the hot pools, trout fishing and even a private island to dig your own hot water pool and explore on the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pooja M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
This property offers everything you need for a delightful stay. My family and I had an exceptional experience during our time here. The interior of the house is charming, adorned with beautiful antiques on the walls, and it boasts a lovely living area. The most remarkable aspect is the mesmerizing view it provides. The kitchen is well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, and the property manager was incredibly helpful, ensuring that we enjoyed our stay in this splendid house. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Tim for being a wonderful host. I wholeheartedly plan to recommend this place to my friends. Additionally, I intend to share videos and photos on my social media account because this place truly deserves more recognition. Cheers Pooja 😇
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair M., Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Very sweet quiet bach with loads of character.
A lovely spot overlooking Rotoiti, fully supplied with everything you could need this classic 80's back is great for a few quiet days away. Both owner and manager friendly and communicative. Highly recommended. We will use again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caryn T.

Rural and relaxing
Great stay, the property manager was easy to contact when we had an issue with the water. There was a large green space adjacent to the house which was perfect for the kids to run around on and there was easy access to the lake. A short walk to a secret hot water stream made for a great outing! Views from the property were beautiful and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

May Thu T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice holiday getaway
Overall, my experience during the stay was pleasant. The house was nicely decorated and spacious. Thanks for the wine and the chocolate!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Rotoiti Chalet
Fabulously located lakeside chalet, home away from home very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway
We all loved the unique and family friendly design of the house and the tranquil setting. Even the the weather wasnt great, our stay was! The owner and the property manger were very helpful with great ideas of things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Pat Hargreaves n.

Winter stay
Check in was easy. The place was warm when we arrived, and the complimentary wine and chocolate was a nice touch. Tim was friendly and helpful and gave us lots of tips for exploring the immediate area. The bach was very well sorted for games and music and videos which was cool. The kitchen was a bit limited in space and in the size of the pots and pans, but it is a bach so, I don’t criticise this too much. The garden is big and with a couple of swings in thr trees is an amazing place for kids to run around. The view on the lake and the forest is beautiful and its a peaceful calm place to be. All in all we enjoyed our stay a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
Place is amazing! It seems it came out of a book, we were delighted to stay in such romantic and cosy house! Great for views and dinners also close to lots of interesting sites! The host is so dedicated and available, gave wonderful tips and directions. The on site manager also super helpful and cheerful. Will definitely be back on summer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find
Incredible location and such a unique and quirky place. Has all the kitchen amenities you need apart from a blender. Over all Tims house is such an inspiring, characterful house. Could really do with a bit of a an update of a few things and a deep dust (kids sneezed ever time we went back)…. But apart from that it was the most unique and special place we’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique, quirky, loads of fun!!!
We had the best time here, my fiancé and my mum from Australia stayed here for 3 nights and we honestly could have stayed for 2 weeks. So secluded and beautiful, Tim’s Bach has absolutely everything you need for the whole family (or two!). Short drive into Rotorua, super close to Hell’s gate thermal springs and mud baths too. Tim and Hannah communicated so well with us and gave us lots of local recommendations. If ever back in NZ we will look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023