The Cheeky Tui Holiday House

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Lake Tarawera6 min walk
Lake Okareka1 min drive
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest19 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

4 Single Bunk Beds

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Cheeky Tui is a character-filled property perfect for families. The house is sheltered, sunny and quiet with a large, grassy section. Well behaved and house-trained dogs are more than welcome. There is a Kent fire and heat pump for winter so the house is lovely and warm. The Fidgety Fantail holiday home, (also owned by us) is at the bottom of the driveway making it perfect for 2 families or friends to rent one each.

There's room for a boat and lots of space for children to run around and play. Covered outdoor eating area with great indoor, outdoor flow. The property is fenced and has many extras; trampoline, kayaks, DVDs, and board games. A portacot and high chair are provided. TV and phone.
Use this home as a base to see Rotorua sights as well as using the lake environment.

Close to good swimming spot at Cliff Road or Otumutu Lagoon. All day sun. Close to boat ramp.

Duvets, pillows and blankets are provided but guests are requested to bring their own sheets, pillow cases and towels.
Special conditions:
We ask that visitors leave the property clean and tidy.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels). Alternatively linen can be hired at $25 per person per stay.

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NZTarawera

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Haiku Pathway. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimangu Cauldron, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

Lake Tarawera - 6 min walk
Lake Okareka - 1 min drive
Lake Tikitapu - 13 min drive
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 19 min drive
Polynesian Spa - 27 min drive

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 26 min drive
Terrace Airside - 26 min drive
Airstream Cafe - 15 min drive
Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - 28 min drive
Mokoia Restaurant - 28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cheeky Tui Holiday House pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Cheeky Tui Holiday House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cheeky Tui Holiday House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Cheeky Tui Holiday House located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Tarawera, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs. Lake Rotokakahi and Buried Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Crawford R.

1 Apr 2024

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

Nice Easter get away

The little place is nicely set up and cosy. The close proximity to the reserve and access to little lake side walks was great for the kids. Handle on the fireplace needs a bit of attention, but apart from that we were very happy.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine W.

10 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Had a great stay - outside area needs a good clean up - had a few problems with cockroaches and mice running around Great value for money Great location

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

monique s.

20 Aug 2023

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

Great family house, dog friendly

The house was cosy, comfortable, clean, dog-friendly, fully fenced. Field next to the house great for running the dog, the house is very close to the lake with easy boat access. Lots of toys and kids dvd's.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

30 Apr 2023

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

Relaxing

What a spot, so quiet and relaxing. We had family book next door and it was so nice going between houses for meals etc. Planning to come back and stay for longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin A.

31 Mar 2023

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

Great stay

owners helpful, house nice. good get away. Thanks for the use of the kayaks

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by NZTarawera

We are Steve, Nicole and Sam. Welcome to our little bit of NZ paradise.

Why they chose this property

After spending time with family in bustling Mt Maunganui, we wanted somewhere peaceful to retreat to .... a relaxing destination to escape to at holiday time. An internet search led us to the Cheeky Tui at Lake Tarawera. After 10 plus years of booking and renting the house ourselves and many lake friends later, we feel very fortunate to be given the opportunity to share this property with you.

We love our outdoor piece of paradise whether it is boating picnics, water sports, mountain biking, fishing to horse riding and hiking in the area.

What makes this property unique

Get back to nature and share in the bush and birdsong at the quiet end of the Lake. A boat ramp for launching your boat is only a quick 1 min drive away. Sheltered, family and pet friendly spaces - relax and enjoy paradise!