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"Taha Moana" Step out the door onto the lake front

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Taha Moana" Step out the door onto the lake front

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. 5 bedrooms, 3 lounges and absolute lakefront, safe swimming and kayaking (supplied free of charge) in the lake, this beautifully appointed home is the perfect place to bring family and friends to unwind our host a small group of colleges for a mini get away or conference.
located only 8 minutes from town, or home is central to attractions and restaurants alike.
Relax or go and play, anything is possible here

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9693264
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rotorua

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Kawaha Point, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Skyline Rotorua and DriftKartz. With kayaking and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ogo - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Taha Moana" Step out the door onto the lake front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Taha Moana" Step out the door onto the lake front?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Taha Moana" Step out the door onto the lake front?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Taha Moana" Step out the door onto the lake front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Taha Moana" Step out the door onto the lake front located?

This family-friendly Rotorua holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Rotorua, Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Mitai Maori Village and Volcanic Hills Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, excellent kitchen utensils and the location/resources were perfect for a stay in Rotorua. Thank you so much for a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for our family group of 10. The house worked out great and the location is perfect: right on the lake and close to many attraction.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Great home, great location

Hosts were awesome…super responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard W.

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

Absolute stunning location, tons of space, amazing hosts, thank you Joe

We will be back - amazing place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Thank you Reinhard, Was a pleasure to have you all stay Cheers Joe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather Y.

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

Family getaway

Ideal for family gathering; easily accommodated 6 adults and 4 children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire N.

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

Home away from home

We had a lovely stay. The house is very spacious with a great kitchen, fab coffee machine and a beautiful view across the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Perfect spot

We really enjoyed staying here. The house was perfect after two long days of racing. The views were unbelievable looking across the lake. Plus, the town was just a short drive away, along with the geothermal areas, that you could walk to. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leandri V.

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

Perfect family holiday home!

Amazing spacious home with everything you need! We absolutely loved this house with the most beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Hi Leandri, Thank you !! Was great to have you you stay. Cheers Joe and Cynthia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Beautiful Lake house

We really appreciated the included kayaks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Thank you Karen Cheers Joe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pamela g.

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

Rotarua with NZ Family

The property is stunning!!!! It accommodated this mixed group of family getting to know each other. Lovely setting. Beautiful furnishings. Lots of spaces for groups to gather..or have quiet time. I wish we could have stayed for a month!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Beautiful!

Perfect home for families!! Close to everything but you feel so peaceful and secluded on the lake. Absolutely gorgeous home that is stocked with everything you could possibly need! Couldn’t ask for anything better :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Thank you Thomas, Was awesome to have you all stay too Cheers Joe and Cynthia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Stunning location, views, gardens, lawns and home.

We were a family group of 9, from a 2 yrs to 70's. Weather was far from ideal for our 3 night stay, but this home delivered so well with its spacious comfort, warmth and relaxation. We had everything we needed, and more Would definitely love to return. Thanks Cynthia and Joe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Thank you John, Appreciate your Freeview and your stay Cheers Joe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

What a view

We absolutely loved our stay at Taha Moana. The view is a show stopper. We really enjoyed waking up and looking out at the lake and the gorgeous scenery. It was a quick and easy 5 minute drive to the shops and a lot of the activities we did (Zorbing, Skyline and the Mitai Maori Village dinner). The check in process was easy and Joe and Cynthia responded to quickly to any messages we sent. When we arrived, we found some treats and snacks had been left for us to have , which was a great touch. As a family of 5, we had plenty of room. Our teen was thrilled with her own upstairs loft type bedroom and powder room. There is also a master bedroom with an ensuite and incredible views of the garden and lake, plus 3 other bedrooms. One with a Queen bed, one with 2 singles beds and another with single bunk beds. The laundry facilities made it easy for us to do a mid-holiday clothes wash which was very handy. There is a washing machine, dryer, washing powder, iron, ironing board and clothes drying rack. The kitchen is beautiful and has all the utensils and equipment you need to be able to cook your own meals. The garage had kayaks and life jackets available to use, however the lake was a bit choppy while we were there, so we did not make use of this equipment. Instead we used the fire pit provided (stored in the garage) and had a great night sitting around the fire out the back, taking in the view before it got dark and enjoying a wine. I highly recommend a stay at Taha Moana. Thank you Joe and Cynthia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Thank you Belinda, Was an absolute pleasure having you stay Cheers Joe and Cynthia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning lakeview

Uninterrupted lake view & peaceful spot only a few mins from town centre. Well-appointed & comfortable with thoughtful touches of hospitality (thank you for the welcome wine & nibbles!). A lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Thank you Leah, It was a pleasure to have you stay. Cheers Joe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucy g.

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

Kawaha Point review

I was so glad I chose this property, just as described in the listing. And SO warm, with central heating and heatpumps. I was very pleased to get great communication texts from Joe the week we were due to stay and then when we arrived he was in the next door home and introduced himself. And the next day he checked in via text to make sure all was well. No stress, lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Thank you Lucy, Was lovely to have you all stay and enjoy the property Cheers Joe and Cynthia

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia and Joe Kouwenhoven

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