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A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets.

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Interior
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Relax at this 1960 Scandinavian holiday home, where the serene surroundings offer a tranquil retreat. Unwind on the deck with fantastic sunsets and enjoy easy access to the lake edge for great walks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 and pets.

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.
Swim in the lake, fish for the best trout, paddleboard, kayak or catch the shuttle boat to the hot pools. follow this link for more details on the shuttle service https://rotoitiwatershuttles.co.nz/our-trips-faqs/

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
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Property is also known as

Lake Views
A Character 1960 Scandinavian Holiday Home Good for Families

About the neighborhood

Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 26 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 26 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 32 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬15 min drive
  • Noodle Canteen
  • Te Ngae Fish Supply

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets. 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. Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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A character 1960 Scandinavian holiday home - great for families and pets. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Great Getaway

Great spot for a relaxing getaway. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Wonderful and peaceful

Stunning views and house has everything you need! So peaceful with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Awesome house and view

Fantastic location with beautiful views. Loved the comfortable homey feel. Everything we needed was there. House is clean beds warm and comfortable . Had a very relaxing couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthias B.

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

perfect holiday

Our stay was just perfect. Amazing property and area. The house was equipped with everything you would need. We loved our holidays and are looking forward to come soon again. We can recommend this place very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

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

Great place with beautiful views

It has everything you need to stay entertained and it's nice to be in a quiet spot just outside of Rotorua. Beautiful staircase and well laid out sleeping areas. Our staffy dog loved the open space to explore as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Beautiful views on lake Rotoiti

We loved Tim's place. The views were amazing, the house was cozy, and we loved digging a hole at the hot water beach just below the house. It was magic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Rotoiti break

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona S.

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

Great family trip

Quirky house with primo views and access to the lake. Hard work to get the kayaks to shore, but once down there it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kiaya B.

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

Peace and quiet

Thanks for sharing your place. Kids loved the water!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Great spot

Beautiful, peaceful location. Fun accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Beautiful location and house

Very special property with beautiful views and lots of wildlife
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris S.

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

Needed a rest

Excellent host, very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

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

Great Remote Bach

What an incredible unique bach! Loved the location overlooking the lake and the house was so cozy. Communication and check in was so easy. If you're visiting from overseas, arrive while the sun is up! The road in might make you nervous (you'll be fine!)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola B.

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

Rotunda stay

Tim and Hannah were so nice, and went out of their way to come out set aHeater for us. Equipment there for paddle boarding kayaking. Nice and quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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

Beautiful spot

Amazing views & bird life. Interesting house which our kids loved. Spacious & quiet. We used to have a family bach nearby so it was great to revisit the area. Hope to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha V.

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

Absolutely marvelous!

Beautiful surroundings, extra special house, away from the hustle and bustle. Everyone loved it!! Felt like a little hobbit home in the trees
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace J.

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

Beautiful paradise

My friend and I stayed here for two nights at the end of our trip. We couldn’t have been happier. The views alone are worth it. We got to cook full meals as we watched the sun rise and set. We paddleboarded to different hot water spots and to bird watch. You could even walk in the water to a secluded beach where the tuis and fantails were everywhere! We loved this place and are so grateful we got to experience it would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum S.

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

Idyllic magical location

Beautiful character home set in the bush not far from the lakes edge. Good access to the kayaks. Stunning sunsets. Comfortable beds and places to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Lovely place

We had a lovely relaxing time, Tim suggested we catch to boat to Rotoiti hot pools which we caught from the jetty down from the house. It was amazing! Loved the character of the house and view was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Great place for kids!

We had a great stay - the kids didn’t want to leave. Great place, fun rooms, awesome location. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus L.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Fantastic location. Great family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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