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Lakes or Redwood Forest...you choose

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Eat Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakes or Redwood Forest...you choose

Located on a quiet street in the lovely suburb of Lynmore, this holiday home almost neighbours the famous Rotorua Redwoods Forest!

This refreshing and fuss-free home is a traditional bach with bright and welcoming styling. The lounge opens out onto the sundeck to create a good breeze of fresh air in summer, and an open-plan dining and kitchen area is ideal for big family feasts together.

It comes equipped with all the essentials for a laid-back holiday, including a fully equipped kitchen perfect for cooking up those delicious holiday meals.

During those colder months, toasty winter nights are made all the better with gas central heating; meaning this holiday home is well-equipped for year-round getaways.

Kids will love the spacious bunk room which also has an additional TV so they can throw on a movie at the end of the day, or take their pick of the board games!

This home is close to the beautiful Redwoods where you can hike through the woods or go mountain biking on one of the many tracks available. From here you'll be 5-minutes from the Blue Lakes and Lake Okareka and its a 10-minute trip to Lake Tarawera.

There's plenty of room to park the boat and a lockable garage for toys and bikes.

Cafes, restaurants and bakeries are just a two-minute drive away. If you're looking for some activities for the family to try out then mini-golf, escape rooms and tenpin bowling are all nearby!

Enjoy all of the activities that Rotorua has to offer, like Off-Road NZ where you can take on a 4WD mudslide, Rotorua Canopy Tours where you zip-line through the treetops, and Agroventures for those thrill-seekers. There are also plenty of other iconic, family-friendly Rotorua activities like Agrodome, Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge, Rainbow Springs, Te Puia, OGO, Mitai Maori Experience, and many more!

Property manager

Michelle

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Rotorua

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Lynmore, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Skyline Rotorua, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Eat Street - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes or Redwood Forest...you choose pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakes or Redwood Forest...you choose?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakes or Redwood Forest...you choose?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakes or Redwood Forest...you choose located?

This family-friendly Rotorua holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Waimangu Cauldron and Rotorua Central Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bindiya N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family bach
Great bach for our family stay. Close to redwoods and shops. The heating/cooling system was not operating when we stayed - the panel advised to contact the technicians, however we did not use it. Thank you, we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Redwoods
Loved staying at this property. Very clean and tidy. Nice and warm. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Close to mountain biking and walking tracks and easy access to all Rotorua has to offer. Excellent set up for two families with separate space for adults and kids. We had an awesome time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family-friendly stay
This property was fabulous warm plenty of room. Excellent communication well suited for families. Will definitely be back here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

karl h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
work trip
excellent choice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Excellent house for a winter stay, nice a close to everything around Rotorua. The manager was great with communication and very easy to deal with. Loved it and will be definitely be booking another stay. Kids also loved the arcade machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina A., Motueka, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, family friendly
We were so pleased to find this well equipped house so close to the Redwood forest, with everything we needed for a fantastic family holiday. Thank you so much. It meant that we really enjoyed Rotorua - great walking, biking, hot-pools and sun to boot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Redwoods
We loved being able to walk across the road to the Redwoods. Wonderful fenced backyard for our dog and cat. Sunny and comfortable. Only negative was that the bins were already full from last tenant and it wasn't as clean as we expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rotorua reunion
‘Lakes or Redwood’ was an exceptional choice for our family group of 10. It was cosy (central heating) and roomy which was great for mid-winter, although all of our days were sunny. The closeness of the Redwoods was a big attraction for the bikers in the group, and the eateries 500m away met our dining needs well. Easy access to the CBD and plenty to do - walking was our ‘thing’. Looking forward to a return visit to ‘Bach 11 ‘ as we just scratched the surface. Michelle has set the house up for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family holiday
We were an extended family made up of 8 adults and 5 preschoolers. The room configurations worked well for nuclear family groups. House was warm, clean and well set up with everything we needed. Kitchen very well set up with plenty of crockery, cutlery and pot/pans. Property well located close to Redwoods and in a quite street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for extended family
Fabulous location for us with the bike park and tree walk being top of our ‘to-do’ list. Great all being able to stay together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Large Group
We found this property perfect for our sport team. Large enough to accommodate 9 teenage boys. Clean linen and plenty of beds. Kitchen very well equipped right down to the dishwasher which the boys loved 😂 Extra games room/lounge. Beautiful outlook and the deck was lovely for morning sun. Very central to local eateries and not too far from sports stadium. The property manager was super helpful and quick to respond to all queries. We are definitely keen to stay again. Thanks Michelle
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good
I think it was good but only I had one issue which is the cleaning wasn’t that good . Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michelle

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