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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Balcony
A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
Explore, experience, enjoy
Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Lake Tarawera
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Balcony
Free WiFi
Explore the area
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Lake Tarawera
Place, Lake Tarawera
5 min walk
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
30 min drive
Polynesian Spa
Place, Polynesian Spa
39 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Studio Style Chalet
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Chalet Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main House Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty.
The complete, absolute lake edge holiday retreat is reputed to be the best property on the lake edge. Your own private deep-water jetty, to handle a number of boats, swimming and all manor of fun water activities. Catch a trout off the jetty. Teach the kids to swim from the beach or jetty. With extra mooring buoy, if needed. Separate self-contained studio style chalet. Gas BBQ situated on large deck. Sit back and relax, enjoying the warm summer evenings.
Renowned trout fishing hot spot. Using a glow bug rod setup, catch a rainbow trout from this jetty. Cast the line in to the deep water and wait. Fishing doesnt get easier than this. The Kilwell Store in Rotorua can assist you with tackle and expertise.
Canoe plus two Kayaks and a fibreglass dinghy available on request.0 Garden shed and tools available on request.
Free Wi fi and Sky TV.
Nestled in native bush with rare New Zealand birdlife, such as the New Zealand Wood Pigeon and Tuis; is our unique lake edge holiday home. Featuring tastefully furnished modern attire. Leather lounge suite. Granite top kitchen. Open plan lounge and dinning area with wood burner. Large master bedroom with queen bed and fabulous lake views. Ranch slider access to lakefront from master bedroom and lounge. Two medium bedrooms, one with twin single beds, the other a double bed. Separate studio style chalet with twin single beds, self-contained bathroom, toilet and extra fold out bed. Stunning morning birds eye lake views.
Many of our overseas guests enjoy close activites such as, native bush walks, world class Rotorua golf courses, fine dinning and world renowned adventure activities. A number of guests bring bikes to utilize the many tracks thru Redwoods and the Tarawera forest. Fifteen minutes from CBD Rotorua.
This property would have to be the best of the lake edge properties. See for yourself.
Kids Welcome Smokers OK (outside only) Pets On request
Christmas and New Year peak period mimimum stay of seven (7) days. ( Between 1st December to the 31st January. ) A cleaning fee of $160.00 applies.
Breakages and damage must be reported to the owner as soon as possible. Special conditions: Minimum stay is two ( 2 ) Nights. Christmas/New Year (7) nights ( Between 1st December tithe 31st January .) Smoking allowed outside Pets by arrangement Families Preferred Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$160.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: BRING YOUR OWN : (TOWELS/SHEETS/PILLOW CASES/BATH MATS/TEA TOWELS);
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BRING YOUR OWN : (TOWELS/SHEETS/PILLOW CASES/BATH MATS/TEA TOWELS);
Any excessive cleaning needed to be done due to the state the
property was left in will be charged accordingly.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 20010148
Property # 20010148ha
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Lake Tarawera
Located in Lake Tarawera, this vacation home is on a lake. Rotorua Golf Club and Government Gardens Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Waimangu Cauldron and Lakes Performing Arts Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 30 min drive - 17.4 km
Polynesian Spa - 39 min drive - 22.7 km
Rotorua Central Mall - 40 min drive - 23.7 km
Skyline Rotorua - 48 min drive - 30.1 km
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Airstream Café - 9 min drive
Vis Teahouse - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty.?
As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty. on Aug 31, 2026 start from $240, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty.?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Absolute Lake edge, deep water jetty, sep chalet. Catch a trout off the Jetty. located?
This family-friendly Lake Tarawera vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tarawera and Buried Village. Lake Okareka and Lake Rotokakahi are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The most incredible stay!! A wonderful location with lake and walkway access, the best space for our little family to enjoy a much needed holiday following on from our wedding. Sherin and Jim were awesome at communicating with us throughout the booking process. We would love to stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Property was well presented and clean Worked really well for us with jetty close by so we could get fishing without having to launch Daily Would recommend it as a great place to stay
Absolutely beatuiful well maintain clean and tidy home with beautiful lake view skip and a hop to the jetty to enjoy the water ,not to far from the venue The Black Barn as we attented a family wedding .
It suited all of us from 7-77 years old!Extremely comfortable and functional with fantastic views, stroll around the lake, a playground nearby and water sports if warm enough.
Easy to follow check in Great communication Such a great place for an extended family winter break. Plenty of wood for the fire. So glad we brought our boat loved our time on the water
Great waterfront location, thanks for sharing your holiday home with us, everything we needed was there - loved the fireplace and plenty of dry firewood to keep us all warm.
The house was perfect, really well equipped, with everything we needed for a multi generation family holiday. Great communication. Thank you, a truly special part of New Zealand.
Our 4th time staying here as we just love the beautiful views, great sheltered jetty for the boat and the house that Is well equipped with everything you need. Lovely owner who is very good with communication. I’ll keep coming back.