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Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12

Summary:

An older character bungalow plus a sleep-out in central Glenholme - a bit rough around the edges, but a roomy, pet-friendly base that sleeps 12.



📍 5 min walk » Shops, café & fish and chips

📍 3 min » Te Puia geothermal & mud pools

📍 4-5 min » City centre & Polynesian Spa

📍 7 min » Redwoods Forest

📍 11-12 min » Skyline, Zorb & the airport



✅ Sleeps 12 - a budget base for big groups

✅ Pet-friendly (fees apply per pet)

✅ Bike storage & workshop, fully fenced

✅ WIFI in the house & the sleep-out



The Space:

An older character bungalow with a few quirks, plus a separate sleep-out - a no-fuss, great-value base for a big group who want plenty of room, a central spot and somewhere they can bring the dog. It won't win any design awards, but the location is hard to beat, and there's space for everyone.



The main house has an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, three double rooms and a bunk room. Heating is via a heat pump in the lounge and a gas fire in the living room. The sleep-out is a studio-style space with a queen bed, a set of single bunk beds and a lounge suite, its own toilet and shower, and its own heat pump / air-con unit - pretty basic, but a handy extra space. There's WiFi in both the main house and the sleep-out.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Roomy, no-fuss base that sleeps 12 - great value for big groups

⭐️ Central Glenholme spot, a 5-minute walk to the shops

⭐️ Pet-friendly, with a fully fenced yard (fees apply per pet)

⭐️ A character older home with a few quirks - honest and comfortable

⭐️ Main house: open-plan living, three double rooms and a bunk room

⭐️ Separate sleep-out with a queen, bunks and its own bathroom

⭐️ Double garage with bike storage and a bike workshop area

⭐️ Plenty of on-site parking, with room for a small boat



- BEDROOMS -

Main house - Bedroom 1: Double bed

Main house - Bedroom 2: Double bed

Main house - Bedroom 3: Double bed

Main house - Bunk room: Bunk beds

Sleep-out: Queen bed plus a set of single bunk beds and a lounge suite

Sleeps 12 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

Two bathrooms - one in the main house, and the sleep-out has its own toilet and shower.



- LIVING AREA -

The main house has an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, warmed by a heat pump and a gas fire. The sleep-out has a lounge suite and its own heat pump / air-con.



- PARKING -

Plenty of on-site parking with room for a small boat, plus a double garage with bike storage and a workshop area at the rear. The yard is fully fenced.



Guest Access:

You'll have the whole place to yourselves - the main house with its three double rooms, the bunk room and the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, plus the separate sleep-out with its queen bed, bunks and own bathroom. There's a fully fenced yard, plenty of on-site parking, and a double garage with bike storage and a workshop area.



The Neighborhood:

Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools sits in the central suburb of Glenholme, with handy local shops just a 5-minute walk away - a dairy for the essentials, a great fish and chip shop, a café for your morning coffee, a boutique bakery, an organic wholefood store and a Chinese takeaway. Te Puia and the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley, with their geysers and bubbling mud pools, are only a few minutes down the road, the city centre and Polynesian Spa are 4 to 5 minutes by car, and the Redwoods trails are about 7 - so you're close to just about everything.



Getting Around:

A car is easiest, and there's plenty of on-site parking plus a double garage. By car, Te Puia and the geothermal valley are about 3 minutes away, the city centre 4, Polynesian Spa 5, and the Redwoods around 7. Skyline, Zorb and Rotorua Airport are all roughly 11 to 12 minutes. There are also bus stops nearby for getting into town.



Other Things to Note:

This is an older home with a few quirks - honest, comfortable and great value, rather than flash. It's pet-friendly (fees apply per pet), and there's a bike workshop and storage in the garage for the riders. WiFi is available in both the main house and the sleep-out. The sleep-out is pretty basic, but a handy extra space for a bigger group.



Interaction with Guests:

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No events allowed
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Pets

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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
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About the area

Rotorua

Glenholme, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and some of the area's 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Super Lucky Takeaway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Scope - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12?

As of 7 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12 on 21 Aug, 2026 start from S$501, 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 at Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools - Central, Sleeps 12 located?

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ripeka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The space is massive, and its convenient to all the good spots, the moment we walked in ut just felt like our home away from home, tha k you for the absolutely plesant stay..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mutts, MTBs & Mud Pools is as described, a perfect spot for a large group. The house is a bit rough around the edges, and there are a few cobwebs around, but it had plenty of space for our group of 12, and we felt very at home while staying there. The check in with simple and straightforward, and the beds were all super comfortable. As we were a group of parents and teens, we would have loved to see more cooking equipment, especially more variety of pots/pans. The BBQ was excellent and a great asset. The heatpump worked really well, and thank goodness for heaters in the room as it was chilly over night. Over all, for the price, this was the perfect spot for us. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2026
Thanks for your review, Kate. We're pleased the house worked well for your group of 12 and that you found the beds comfortable and the BBQ excellent. We appreciate your feedback about the cooking equipment and will keep that in mind. Hope to host you again in Rotorua! The InnList Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erina H.

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

Great location and home

Perfect central location and home for our weekend and what we needed. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Good communications with property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mair B.

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

Jah's Memorial

Lovely place to stay, location was very central to town and shops. Plenty of room with 10 adults staying. Mair
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Everthing you need

Great location, sleep out was great for the teenagers.Bit dated but still excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan H.

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

Rotorua trip

Property was good for our group and great we could bring the dog. But the drier didn't work which was annoying otherwise was a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naomi B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Older property. Pretty well equipped. Beds clean and fresh. Windows needed some cleaning and maintenance, bit drafty and damp. Good location. Overall enjoyed our stay and great communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica R.

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

Family stay

We had a great stay with our 3 children and 2 children. We found the property very comfortable and the dogs loved having a secure large yard to play in. There were a few minor things that we noticed were needing attention/ repair- eg loose sink fittings But we notified the property manager so hopefully these will be fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deborah H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Tired but roomy

Definitely not a 4 star! The inside needs a good paint and clean. A new toilet would help, as the current one does not function properly. The lounge/dining area is a great space for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gemma G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Extremely poor condition property

Extremely disappointment with the condition of the property, holes in walls, dirty décor, property was extremely run down. We had booked as a treat to spend time with family that were over from UK. The condition of the property was embarrassing and no-on wanted to stay upon arrival. I would not recommend the property to anyone and am disappointed that Bookabach offer such accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MAEREHIA T.

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

Lovely

Merveilleux séjour pour une famille de 12 Tahitiens. La maison est spacieuse et belle. Merci, Māuruuru. Mā te wā.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ammon F.

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

Warm and cozy

Just what we needed, No need for over the top, just warm cozy fire, cool sleep out for the teens , happy as
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Space

Home was comfortable, roomy and perfect for us (a family of 7). Great functioning kitchen. Also, a massive sleepout with its own bathroom & kitchenette. (Which we didn't use). It was close to town (not really walking distance), in a good area. Only negative was no lighting in the back yard.....when you arrive in the dark, looking for a lockbox that you don't really know where it is; is a little challenging when you've got tired children and no lights. All in all a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carrolyn h.

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

Great Location

The house was tidy, mainly clean as could be, as is an old house. Very comfortable, beds, looked newish, great bath, didn't need to use shower. Plenty of beds for big group/family, plus sleep out, we had no use for. Everything supplied that would need, though electric blankets would have been good, as was cold. Lovely garden surrounds and being dog friendly was what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan 'Angie' W.

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

Comfortable

A little rough around the edges, but comfortable. Toilet cistern didn't flush properly, not totally clean kitchen but otherwise spacious, beds and linen clean & comfy, overall happy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rachael B.

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

Good location but old and cold

The house is in a great location but is in a very tired condition
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Great thanks

All great, with excellent instructions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio T.

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

Highly Recommended

No further comments, awesome stay!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

janine s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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