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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
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
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
Bay of Plenty, Rotorua

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

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

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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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jane G.

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

Lake Rotoiti Chalet

Fabulously located lakeside chalet, home away from home very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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

8/10 Good

Simon O.

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

Relaxing weekend in a wonderful location

Great value in a great location. Beautiful surroundings. Agent was extremely helpful - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

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

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

Tracey A.

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

Beautiful retreat

Awesome house and location and incredible views. Owners very friendly and incredibly responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mereana M., Auckland, New Zealand

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

May Thu T.

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

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

8/10 Good

Leanne K.

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

Restful

Great secluded location . Outstanding family Bach feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dani M.

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

Relaxing family getaway

Loved the location, very peaceful and great time in the warmer weather being able to kayak and paddle board. Very accommodating of our dog and we really appreciated the friendliness of Tim and Hannah. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023