Haven on the Hill - Bike Trails, Views, Sleeps 6

Summary:

Riding the Redwoods and want a quiet base with a view to come home to? This is it...



📍 Walk » Tree Trust reserve trails, right on the boundary

📍 5 min » Te Puia

📍 7 min » Redwoods trails, Waipa car park & Secret Spot Hot Tubs

📍 10 min » Polynesian Spa and Wai Ariki Hot Springs

📍 15 min » Skyline Gondola & Luge, Zorb, Canopy Tours

📍 15 min » Rotorua Airport



✅ 250 Mbps WIFI

✅ Panoramic Lake Rotorua and city views

✅ Garage storage for bikes and gear

✅ Sleeps 6 - single-level, 3 bedrooms



The Space:

A recently renovated three-bedroom home perched above Tihiotonga, seven minutes from the Waipa car park and the Whakarewarewa trail network - with a view worth coming home to. Lake Rotorua and the city laid out below, visible from the kitchen bench, the living room and the deck. Single level inside, native trees on the boundary, and a wood burner for when the legs are done.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ 7 min to the Waipa car park, the Redwoods trails and Secret Spot Hot Tubs

⭐️ Garage storage for bikes and outdoor gear

⭐️ Panoramic views of Lake Rotorua and the city

⭐️ Wood-burning fireplace in the living room

⭐️ 250 Mbps WIFI

⭐️ Sun-soaked wraparound deck sheltered by native trees

⭐️ Tree Trust reserve walking trails right on the boundary

⭐️ Single-level inside - three steps up at the front door and no stairs after that

⭐️ Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven and a view over the sink

⭐️ Air conditioning and heating

⭐️ BBQ and outdoor dining on the deck

⭐️ Laundry with washing machine

⭐️ High chair and travel cot for the little ones

⭐️ Free off-street parking

⭐️ All linen and towels supplied



- BEDROOMS -

Bedroom 1 (master): King bed

Bedroom 2: Double bed

Bedroom 3: 2 single beds



Sleeps 6 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

One main bathroom with a shower and vanity, plus a separate toilet - handy when the whole group is getting ready at once. Towels, shampoo, conditioner and body soap supplied.



- LIVING AREA -

Open-plan kitchen, dining and living with wooden ceilings and sliding doors straight out to the deck. The kitchen has good bench space, quality appliances, dishwasher, oven, and a window over the sink that turns the washing-up into a sightseeing exercise. The living room is the heart of it: a wood-burning fireplace, bookshelves stacked with reading material, and that view through the glass. Air conditioning and heating keep it comfortable year-round.



- OUTDOOR AREA -

The deck wraps around the living area and catches the sun all day, sheltered by native trees. Outdoor dining and lounge seating, a BBQ, and the city lights below once the sun goes down.



- PARKING & BIKE STORAGE -

Free off-street parking on site, with additional free parking on the street. There's storage space in the basement garage for bikes and outdoor gear, so the trail bikes don't have to live in the lounge.



Guest Access:

The entire house is yours - all indoor spaces, the deck and the garden. A section of the basement garage is kept for the owner, but you're welcome to use the storage space in there for bikes and gear. Free off-street parking on site. Make yourself at home. 🏡



The Neighborhood:

Tihiotonga is the quiet residential pocket between central Rotorua and the Whakarewarewa Forest, and it is hard to beat as a base for riding. The Waipa car park, the Redwoods trail network and Secret Spot Hot Tubs are seven minutes down the road, and the Rotorua Tree Trust's 20-hectare reserve borders the property directly, so there are walking trails from the boundary. Te Puia and its geysers are five minutes away, the Polynesian Spa and Wai Ariki Hot Springs about ten, and the lakefront restaurants a similar run. It feels a world away from the tourist strip without being far from anything.



Getting Around:

A car is recommended for exploring wider Rotorua, and there's free off-street parking at the house. The Waipa car park for the Redwoods trails is around 7 minutes, Te Puia 5, central Rotorua and the lakefront about 10, and the Skyline Gondola and Luge, Zorb and Canopy Tours roughly 15. Rotorua Airport is 15 minutes, so arrivals and departures are easy.



Other Things to Note:

BIKES: There's storage space in the basement garage for bikes and outdoor gear. The Waipa car park for the Whakarewarewa and Redwoods trails is about 7 minutes away.



LAYOUT: The house is single level inside, with three steps up to the front door and no stairs after that.



GARAGE: A section of the basement garage is reserved for the owner.



WIFI: 250 Mbps.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊