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Arias COTTAGE (+ CABIN if avail) large family groups up to 24, Hot Spa pool

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Cottage Room #2
Cottage Room #1
Cottage Room #3
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Rotorua Township, Bay of Plenty
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1 - Cottage

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2 - Cottage

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Cottage

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - Cabin

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 - Cabin

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6 - Sleepout

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lounge - Cabin

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Cottage

Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Cottage

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - Cottage

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 - Cottage

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5 - Cabin

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Arias COTTAGE (+ CABIN if avail) large family groups up to 24, Hot Spa pool

1970's rustic farm Cottage (max 14) and Cabin (max 6) side-by-side, separated by carport, plus optional Sleepout room (max 4) for larger groups or families on holiday together. Each can be rented separately, or they can be booked together to sleep up to 24 people including the Sleepout.

NOTE: For numbers over 12 persons, you MUST CHECK IF THE SEPARATE CABIN LISTING IS ALSO AVAILABLE!!

Private farmlet with chooks and sheep for the kids to play with, plenty of space and off-street parking, no sulphur, traffic or streets to worry about, massive BBQ and volleyball area, playhouse and sandpit, hot spa pool, extensive decks, fully furnished renovated homes with quality beds and linen. Great for several families on holiday or reunion, school groups or sports teams, or even tour groups wanting some fresh air and privacy from the city rush. We are still very close to town but you would never know it - within town boundaries but seems like you're amongst nature!

ALCOHOL - All bookabach pricing is based on alcohol-free. This is an excellent accommodation for your Stag Do, Hen's Night, or Special Birthday or Family Reunion, as long as you are socialising respectfully until 10pm (go to clubs if you wish to carry on), and we have a 10% deep cleaning surcharge and bond for these alcoholic occasions or kids birthdays, payable separately at checkin.

*All prices include standard clean of bedding, towels, linen and bathrooms when you leave.
Special conditions:
Free wifi is available, or backup in the Lodge mornings & evenings if extender is down
Pets allowed only if restrained and kept out of bedrooms and off furniture - see T&Cs
Smoking outside only, absolutely no drugs or gang affiliations

Extras: All linen included; NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Take the rubbish out, clean the kitchen and do the dishes before you leave; clean the BBQ, and leave all bedding as-is. Our housekeeper does all the beds and bathrooms.

Please note we have external security cameras operating for your peace of mind.

Property manager

Kerris Browne

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Just ensure adults are supervising the Spa Pool!!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Yes - 15% Cleaning Surcharge payable separately
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
No dogs are allowed INSIDE - see attached T&C
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING inside any properties
No swearing, yelling or loud music. Noise down and inside with shut doors by 10pm. Quiet as a mouse by midnight.
Pet owners sign security separately; pets not allowed in bedrooms or on furniture, crated on kitchen lino for indoor sleeping

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Yes - 15% Cleaning Surcharge payable separately
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Rotorua

Located in Pukehangi, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Ngongotaha and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Skyline Rotorua, or check out an event or a game at Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Rotorua Township, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Eat Street - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arias COTTAGE (+ CABIN if avail) large family groups up to 24, Hot Spa pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Arias COTTAGE (+ CABIN if avail) large family groups up to 24, Hot Spa pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arias COTTAGE (+ CABIN if avail) large family groups up to 24, Hot Spa pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arias COTTAGE (+ CABIN if avail) large family groups up to 24, Hot Spa pool located?

This family-friendly Rotorua holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Ngongotaha, DriftKartz and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Rotorua Hospital is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
The family throughly enjoyed the stay and was good that we were all in the same area as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kataraina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place especially for large groups
Lovely tidy accomodation for large groups. Lots to do. Beautiful surroundings highly recommend. Well stocked kitchen for large group cooking. We will be back in the summer thanks for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation for large group
We loved our stay at Arias Cottage and Cabin, perfect, large, accommodating space for a group. Heaps of room and facilities for everyone. Very clean and tidy, had everything you need plus a great deck outside to enjoy the peace and quiet around. Kerris was a wonderful host, looked after us very well! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
Arias Farm was great for our large group (10 adults and six kids). Heaps of backyard space for the kids to play, and a big trampoline which they used a lot. Not a massive house but well set-out so every family group had their own bedroom. Close enough to town and amenities that it's not too much trouble to get anywhere, but still feels very private and away from it all. Also, great spa. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family location
This property was well set up for a family group. Good living space and very well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Reunion - Long weekend
We loved staying at Arias Farm, what a brilliant place to stay with a group of friends for a reunion! We had a mix of adults and children, and even the furry child (dog) was welcomed. Perfect place for a large group to stay and we appreciated the little things such as the large trampoline and fully fenced backyard. Kids loved the animal feeding and "Dumbo" the pig with big ears was a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

themis t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
family get away
The kitchen was well set up. The house is well laid out. The host were friendly . The free range eggs were great. They contacted us to let us know we could get inn a bit earlier and gave us extra time to leave on the day we were leaving which was a blessing as we were moving a bit slow. . The photos' on book a batch gave us th eimpression hot out door pools were near by which they wern't. Great place for a family with dogs. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kuini S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
The place very nive and clean, great location near everything we planned on doing and town centre was just a drive away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Great place to take large groups. We were a large group and all our needs were met. We needed a place where we could have family time without being separated in different rooms. Had family meals and the kitchen was stocked with all the equipment we needed. Kerris is great to work with. Thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation and location for our family weekend with 11 children and 13 adults.
Met all our needs and more for our 6 family groups. Highly recommended. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suitable for the whole family
Beautiful and quiet place for the whole family and still have a bit of privacy. There were 23 of us with family from overseas and this place catered to everyone. We booked the cottage and cabin area. There were plenty of games and activities for the kids to play and keep themselves entertained. The kitchen space, bathrooms and laundry facilities provided catered to all of us. This place is also situated close to all the activities we had booked during our stay and the bonus was no 'Rotorua smell'. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a place to stay that caters to large families. Owner is always around if you need help with anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karinya K., Sydney, Australia and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion on the farm
Place was very clean, lots of space, lots of beds, great setup. Kitchen was well stocked, laundry room was a nice bonus. Nice cozy fire for the days it was chilly. Worked very well for our family group and we enjoyed our stay. Both kids and adults all enjoyed the animal feeding, learning about the farm and trying the fresh farm eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ciaran F., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend getaway
We had a large group of 15 people and the cottage and cabin suited our needs well. The place was clean and tidy and was situated close to Rotorua town. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waru T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Lovely home and grounds I would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Thanks for a lovely long weekend holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Karl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place for more than one family
There was a great spa, lots of bedrooms and a very comfortable lounge. The only thing that was disconcerting was the rule book. All in all a good experience though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
What an amazing place. It was the perfect base for a weekend away. We had a great time and look forward to staying again I'm future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Beautiful cottage and really lovely owners, would definitely recommend this place for anyone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large groups
Impressed with the clean spacious facilities. Great for large family or social gatherings. Suitable for all ages.

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Whangarei, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Great location, great accommodation, great for the kids, everything we needed and more.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to base ourselves for the Tawarewa Ultra!
Great location, great set out. 3 families stayed to cheer 3 mums on running the 50km and 21 km! Spa pool was a perfect way to recover. Everything we needed to cook and BBQ. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We camped out in the tent that was a good option
Awesome location, we had a great stay and the owners supplied us with free range eggs, cauliflower and zucchini it feed us well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host were so friendly and property were clean, equipped and great location.
Just perfect overall! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Biking holiday
Awesome facility.super clean. Perfect for our big group. Loved the farm setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Everything You Need
We were pleasantly surprised. The house and grounds had everything we needed to cook for a group of 16 and entertain the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kerris Browne

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I am a busy and active person - besides running the accommodation, farm, and an export business, I also volunteer-coach triathlon, running, and racewalking for the local community.

Why they chose this property

I love this area because it's got a great peaceful farm feel and outlook, yet we are still within the town boundaries and can catch the Citybus just up the road.

What makes this property unique

Animal feeding daily 3:30pm-4:30pm, on a real farm.

Languages:

English
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