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Old Brett Rd Hut

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Bedroom is adjacent to a seperate kitchen and bathroom area
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Bedroom
Outside area with woodfire

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty
  • Lake Tarawera
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Old Brett Rd Hut


Our unique off grid glamping hut is located in Rerewhakaaitu midway between Taupo, Rotorua, and the Mighty Te Urewera Forest on the Te Urewera Rainforest route. The majestic Mt Tarawera as a backdrop, 3 Local lakes so close you can practically see the Trout jumping out of the water beckoning you to catch them. Walk or ride up Rainbow mountain or stroll around Lake Okaro, short drive to Waimangu thermal valley, or go for a soak in either of the 2 free hot streams all close by.
Old Brett Road Hut has been beautifully and lovinly restored, with hand milled timber and trinkets we have collected over the years. be transported back to a simplier time, relax and unwind and unplug. Feel the grass between your toes, lie back in the hammock listening to the birdlife in our re-wildling native area, or watch the sunset, enjoy the cosiness of the outdoor fire under the stars..
Head inside and enjoy a deep soak in the clawfoot bath and relax. Fully functioning Kitchen with Gas hobs and small Fridge.
Enjoy a lovely peaceful nights sleep in the queen size bed in our cosy shepards hut.
We are a great base for Cycling / Hiking- Te Ara Ahi Cycle Trail, Rainbow Mountain, Whirinaki Forest as well as the ever popular Redwoods in Rotorua. Fishing - 2 mins from All season fishing at Lake Rerewhakaaitu or Lake Okaro







Property manager

Scott and Shona Asplin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside area provided

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rerewhakaaitu

Located in Rerewhakaaitu, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Buried Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Lake Rerewhakaaitu. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Racing Rotorua, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Waikite Valley Thermal Pools - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 32 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 36 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nature @Waimangu - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Brett Rd Hut pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Brett Rd Hut?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Brett Rd Hut?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Brett Rd Hut located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Rerewhakaaitu and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Tarawera and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Lake Tarawera are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Old Brett glamping

The stay was wonderful. Scott and Shona were perfect friendly hosts. Lovely property. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Lovely

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Exactly as advertised

You can't ask for much more than the place being exactly as advertised, that is a big plus! Take their "glamping" description to heart though. There is no Wi-Fi, and only a single USB type-A port for electrical plug in. I had to go buy a USB type-A to type-C cable to charge our phones, oops!Scott and Shona are lovely, and the recommendations in their info booklet in the cabin are awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Amazing place!

Unique, rustic accommodation in a beautiful rural setting. Very quirky and interesting, lots of 'finds' and reclaimed items, some re-purposed, as in horses bits for toilet roll holder and towel rail! Scott and Shona were great hosts, very friendly and welcoming. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Rural and Peaceful

Beautifully basic, a step out of a technological world we are constantly emerged in. Lovely place to stay, and wonderful, down to earth hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Rustic Charm with Stunning Views and Exceptional Hospitality

We had an amazing stay at this charming hut near Rotorua! The rustic vibe was perfect, offering a cozy and unique atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and we loved waking up to such a beautiful landscape and sheep :) The hosts were incredibly welcoming and hospitable, making sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We slept like a dream in the peaceful surroundings. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a tranquil and memorable getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

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

Disconnect from the hustle and bustle in 20th century style

Had a wonderful two night stay at this idyllic hut stuck in time. Was great to fully disconnect and appreciate the countryside and surrounding nature. The close proximity to Rotorua also meant that we were never far from the convenience of a supermarket.Scott and Shona were friendly and thoughtful hosts, and were able to answer all questions we had about the area and gave great recommendations.Can't wait come back again and explore the area some more!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liesbeth K.

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

Warm welcome

Warm
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca s.

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

Wonderful minibreak

We had a lovely stay at the hut. It’s in a great location to explore the geothermal sites. We loved being away from the city and being so connected to the outdoors. Scott and Shona are friendly welcoming hosts and the hut is really beautifully handcrafted full of stories. I now want a hut in my backyard!.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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

Old Hut

Scott and Sharon's Old Hut was quirky and charming. They have put in of thought and attention to detail and the result is a fun, unique and comfy place to stay. It is handy to lots of interesting places, both free and touristy. Scott and Sharon were friendly and had lots of great suggestions about where to go and what to see. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin f.

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

Memories

Really nice people. Fantastic old hut with bath. I recommend booking a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful location with friendly hosts. Loved the personal touches and well stocked for everything you need. Would love to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Great place to relax and unwind

Friendly hosts have made a special place for a relaxing stay with lots of kiwi history and items used throughout the hut that make it a fun and interesting time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Rustic Retreat

Fun place to stay with 50s styling and relaxed outdoor living. Super cosy bed in the cabin. Friendly, welcoming hosts. Everything you need for an 'off-grid' weekend in the countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Gem of a place!

Seamless check in and great stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Great little cosy gem which had all you need to relax

Besutifulk location, friendly hosts and a very cosy room and lovely bathroom and kitchen very creative built.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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

Fabulous stay

Loved the thought that had gone into planning and repurposing items for use in the hut. Even though we had a lot of rain, we could still sit and enjoy watching the birds, sheep and cows in the paddocks. The rustic charm was a very pleasant change from places we usually stay and would definitely return here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shauna and Scott were amazing hosts. The cottage is supernice and cozy designed with a lot of love for details. All the highlights of this region you can reach within 20 minutes by car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra O.

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

Gut gelegener Hideaway mit liebevollen Details

Diese kleine Hütte ist etwas ganz besonderes-liebevoll, Detail verliebt und humorvoll hat sie alles was man braucht. Das Bett ist auch groß genug für zwei große Menschen und sehr bequem. Viele Handtücher und etliche kleine Aufmerksamkeiten angefangen von frischer Milch und Kaffee, über Chips für den kleinen Snack am Feuer bis Badesalz ist alles vorhanden. Die Lage ist sehr gut, wir konnten viele Attraktionen der Region in kurzer Zeit erreichen. Liebevoll angelegter Garten, einzig zwei Liegestühle würden das ganze noch toppen können. Scott und Shona sind sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Great spot for an off the grid stay

We only spent one night, but we had a great short stay and would have loved to stay longer. We loved the history and personal touches that Scot put into the cabin. Sitting by the fire drinking a glass of wine and watching the sheep walk round was a lovely way to spend an evening. Absolutely recommend this spot to stay if you're looking for somewhere away from the city!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leandra K.

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

Cool amd quirky

Beautifully restored historic property. Had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay (including an amazing claw foot cast iron bathtub). Visited just a short time but truly enjoyed the experience and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

A heap of character

Great rustic little glamping spot, quiet and cozy. Everything you need to go glamping, away from the stress of modern day living. Great hosts. Will have to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

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

Cute Cabin

So nice to have some time away with my sister. Off the grid, sitting by the fire looking up at the stars. You have all the essentials but none of the mod-cons which is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T., Tauranga, New Zealand

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

Highly recommend staying here!

As a birthday treat, we decided to get away for the night and we are so glad we chose the old Brett road Shepard's hut. Despite the rain the hut was so nice and cosy and the bed was so comfortable to sleep in. The living area is handcrafted to perfection with character which we loved. The place was so clean, Scott and Shona were so lovely and welcoming, and we opted to order the extra breakfast which was so yummy. All up we had the best time and we plan to return during summer for another get away. Thank you so much for the hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Shona Asplin

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We are Scott and Shona, we are passionate about our area, we love the area for its fishing, hunting and History.

Why they chose this property

We love the Rural, Farming location with easy access for us for Hunting, tramping and Fishing.

What makes this property unique

All year round Fishing
Cycling routes near by
Maori rock carvings
Tramping and hunting close by

Languages:

English

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