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Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Kitchen
Open plan dining off the lounge
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

**Only available during peak season**
Comfortable three bedroom home, with great scenic views over lake and hills. Modern fully fitted kitchen with full oven and 2 x fridge/freezer, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining. Kitchen has full facilities (oven/microwave/dishwasher). Lounge has Smart TV with DVD player and unlimited Wifi . Large deck area with outside table, chairs, umbrella and gas BBQ. Games, books and cards available. Main bedroom has King bed, 2nd bedroom has 2 x bunks (sleeps 4) and 3rd bed has 1 x queen - sleeping 8 in total. Only duvets, blankets and pillows supplied - Please bring your own linen, sheets, pillow cases and towels please. Plenty of parking for cars. Cell phone coverage.
Few minutes in car to Boat Shed Bay or Stoney Point to launch your boat, or walk 100m across the road and you are at the lake side.
Enjoy the peace and quiet, the birdsong or try your hand at fishing in Lake Tarawera (fishing licence required). Use this peaceful location as a base for the many activities Rotorua has to offer.
Available during peak season to rent. Families preferred. Max 8 people. (Sorry, not suitable for large groups of adults.)
We seem to be a popular choice for guests while attending weddings at The Black Barn.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed only outside, and please pick up butts.
Dogs and pets are NOT allowed.

Extras: Cleaning NZ$80.00 per stay - HomeAway add this on automatically;
Please bring your own linen (towels/sheets and bed linen/tea towels)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only allowed outside

Please bring your own linen (towels/sheets and bed linen/ tea towels). These are not provided.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20003794
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimangu Cauldron, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Eat Street - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 30 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airstream Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vis Teahouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karenina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable stay. Good location and great communication with host throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, lovely house & facilities. Super caring hosts!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and the house worked well for us. Well stocked and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was clean tidy and spacious. The location is wonderful and the views are amazing. The host was easy to contact, welcoming and made sure our stay met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, lots of space for parking and boat. Bach mostly renovated which was nice. Close to boat ramp. Had an enjoyable stay, can recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

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

Great holiday

Good location and lovely house for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a weekend getaway on the lake. Tarawera is a magic spot. The house as clean and tidy and worked well for what we were after. Sally was terrific with her communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Tarawera weekend fishing.

Great spot and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jannel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Lake House! Such a great place to relax and unwind. The house was comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed. Sally had great communication and made everything easy from start to finish. We had a fantastic family getaway and can't wait to come back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonus New Year’s Eve fireworks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

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

Awesome holiday

Easy well equipped property for a great family holiday. Great location Close to the lake and boat ramp with good parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Excellent location

The house was clean and tidy. Suited our family requirements and was close to The Black Barn where we were attending a wedding.Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Great for a get away

Nice and close to the blue lakes for the marathon event. Great access to lake across the road. Really enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

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

Perfect Spot

We stayed at Sally's place to attend a wedding at Black Barn. Location was great, house clean and tidy and communication with Sally was a breeze. Would happily recommend and stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

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

Lovely lake adventure

Fun weekend - we’ll definitely be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jani C.

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

A relaxing stay

We had a lovley time at Fishermen's Retreat. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the kids loved kayaking in the lake. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia F.

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

Good bach with lots of beds

A good stay for lots of people. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Great spot

A few nights stay to try out Lake Tarawera. Awesome spot and equally awesome bach. Is as described and had room to park and turn our boat. We'll definitely be returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddy P.

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

Warm and cosy during a cold Easter spell!

We love magical Tarawera, and your house was the perfect getaway for our family to come home to after mountain biking. Beautiful walks around the lake and a great selection of board games. Clean, warm and cosy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

Getaway for sons wedding

The property was perfect for what we required. Very clean and had beautiful views over the lake and mountains. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a getaway at Lake Tarawera. Hosts very easy to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

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

Great Holiday

A great house for a wonderful family holiday. Wonderful large deck with lake views. House is in a good location close to the lake and is well setup. Lots of boating, hot pools etc. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence J.

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

For family wedding

They house is lovely really close to The Blavk Barn were we had family wedding. Host was lovely , we would highly recommend 🙂🙂🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Amazing house, incredible location!

We stayed here for a wedding at The Black Barn and it was everything we needed! Spacious, clean, well-equipped, warm, sunny and perfectly located. Communication with the host was excellent! Check in was a breeze. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review us Jessica. I am pleased you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon & Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great

Great location. Comfortable accommodation. Good communication with Sally.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

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

A lovely, relaxing spot

We had a wonderful stay at Sallys place. I stayed there with my parents and two young children (age 3 years and 1 year). The place was clean and tidy, equipped with lots of toys and games and everything you need in the kitchen.Lake Tarawera was a beautiful and calming spot, perfect for our weekend away.Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by sallon27

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Bruce and Sally have owned this property since their 3 girls were young. We have spent many happy family hours here, playing games after dinner and spending daylight hours playing in and on the lake.
Bruce has always loved fishing and Sally is learning to fish now that the girls are grown up. Sally loves to walk along the lakeside.
We live about 2 hours away from the property and enjoy going for the weekend for the peace and quiet that the lake offers us.

Why they chose this property

Over the past few years we have been renovating the property and now have double glazing, insulation through the roof, underfloor and external walls, new bathroom and new toilet with new curtains throughout. We have recently installed a water filtration system so you can now drink the water direct from the tap.

What makes this property unique

Peace and Serenity - listen to the Tui's in the morning. Enjoy the view of the lake and mountain during the day.

Languages:

English

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