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Serenity on Sophia - Spa Pool, Sleeps 6

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A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and large windows providing natural light.
A modern interior with a dining area, staircase, and a living space with a sofa and large windows.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern hallway with a black door, wooden flooring, and a potted plant.
A staircase with a metal railing and pendant lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serenity on Sophia - Spa Pool, Sleeps 6

Summary:

A stylish, purpose-built executive townhouse in central Glenholme, finished in 2023 - light, bright and beautifully fitted, with three king bedrooms, a private spa pool off the deck and fast WiFi. Sleeps 6.



📍 2 min » Te Puia & Whakarewarewa

📍 5-6 min » city centre & Polynesian Spa

📍 8 min » Redwoods Forest

📍 12-13 min » airport & Skyline



✅ Private spa pool & Weber BBQ on the deck

✅ Three king bedrooms & two bathrooms

✅ Stylish 2023 build with a home office

✅ 676 Mbps WIFI - fast for work



The Space:

A stylish, purpose-built executive townhouse in the central Glenholme neighbourhood, completed in late 2023 as a dedicated holiday home. Every space is light, bright and finished with quality fittings, and the open-plan living opens onto a large deck with a private spa pool, a Weber BBQ and garden - a lovely spot to relax and entertain. With three king bedrooms, two bathrooms and a home office, it's a comfortable, upmarket base for families, friends or anyone here to mix a bit of work with a getaway, and there's plenty of room in the garage for bikes and toys.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Private spa pool, Weber BBQ and garden off the deck

⭐️ Stylish, purpose-built executive townhouse (finished 2023)

⭐️ Three king bedrooms - comfortable for couples and friends

⭐️ Two bathrooms and a separate home office

⭐️ Fast 676 Mbps WiFi - great for remote work

⭐️ Light, bright, open-plan living and dining

⭐️ Internal-access garage for bikes, toys and gear

⭐️ Central Glenholme - minutes from town, Te Puia and the spas



- BEDROOMS -

Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed (upstairs)

Bedroom 2: King bed (downstairs)

Bedroom 3: King bed (upstairs)

Sleeps 6 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

Two bathrooms, one on each level.



- LIVING AREA -

An open-plan kitchen, living and dining area downstairs, opening onto a large deck with the private spa pool, a Weber BBQ and garden. There's a full laundry downstairs, and a separate home office upstairs for anyone needing to get some work done.



- PARKING -

Free parking in the internal-access garage and on the street.



Guest Access:

You'll have the whole townhouse to yourselves - all three king bedrooms, both bathrooms, the home office, the open-plan living areas and kitchen, plus the deck, garden, Weber BBQ and private spa pool. There's an internal-access garage with room for bikes and toys, and free parking on the street. The adjoining townhouse at the rear - The Sanctuary - is a separate home that can also be booked, handy if you've got a larger group.



The Neighborhood:

Serenity on Sophia sits in Glenholme, a quiet, tree-lined residential suburb just south of central Rotorua - a peaceful spot that's also remarkably central. Te Puia and the Whakarewarewa geothermal area are only a couple of minutes away, the city centre and Polynesian Spa around 5 to 6 minutes, and the Redwoods about 8. It's an easy, comfortable base with restaurants, cafés and shops all close by.



Getting Around:

Most of Rotorua is within about 10 minutes. By car, Te Puia is just 2 minutes away, the city centre around 5, Polynesian Spa about 6, the Redwoods roughly 8, and Rotorua Airport and Skyline about 12 to 13. There's free parking in the garage and on the street.



Other Things to Note:

The private spa pool and a Weber BBQ sit off the deck, alongside the garden and entertaining area. With three king bedrooms, a home office and fast 676 Mbps WiFi, it's well set up for families or anyone mixing a getaway with a bit of remote work. The adjoining townhouse at the rear - The Sanctuary - is a separate home that can also be booked, handy if you've got a larger group.



Interaction with Guests:

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Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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Pets

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Property # 9883554
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Rotorua

Glenholme, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waimangu Cauldron and Rotorua Arts Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium.
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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jp’s On Jervis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Super Lucky Takeaway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Scope - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity on Sophia - Spa Pool, Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity on Sophia - Spa Pool, Sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity on Sophia - Spa Pool, Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity on Sophia - Spa Pool, Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Serenity on Sophia - Spa Pool, Sleeps 6 located?

Located in Glenholme, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rotorua Golf Club, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Racing Rotorua. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy in and out in relation to all the attractions near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2026
Thanks for staying with us, Josh. Serenity on Sophia really is perfectly placed for exploring Rotorua - quick access to everything without the busy street noise. We'd love to have you back. The InnList Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the best home stay we have ever had the pleasure of using. Beautifully appointed, enough amenities to last the week and extremely helpful host without being overbearing. Love, love, love.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Belinda, what wonderful feedback - thank you. It's those little touches like keeping the pantry stocked that make a real difference when you're settling in for the week. Really pleased the spa pool and everything else worked out so well for you. The InnList Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

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

Awesome property worked so well for our family stay

Peaceful and relaxed Great outdoor setting especially with the spa pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Superb

Beautiful house on a great location, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Houman N.

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

Nicest VRBO EVER!

This house is by far one of the nicest homes we have rented for short stay. The house is very new and everything is new and clean. The house is unbelievably well equipped with everything from Nespresso machine to towel warmers, pots and pans, car charger, laundry... beautiful kitchen, decor and even on demand water boiler! The rooms and bedding and etc were all clean and comfortable. Cannot say enough about this rental! I hope it stays this clean and well organized for the next time we return to Rotorua!! Thank you for a great stay! PS. Hard to believe, but the house is actually nicer than the pictures show.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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