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The Pink House

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a remote control. There is a window with curtains and a view of a balcony.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a stove, a sink, and a window with a view of a wooden fence.
A pink building with a wooden porch, a red door, and a small window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A kitchen with a dining area, featuring a table with chairs, a cabinet with drawers, and a microwave on the counter.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tokoroa, Waikato
  • Place, Talking Poles
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunham Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Moana-Nui
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Pink House

This lovely small cottage originally came into my family as a retirment home for my (then) 90 year old mother, Olive. She loved the place except for its original colour and so promptly painted it Pink.

The house has many of her touches still in it, such as the cross stitch pictures framed on the walls.

Nana Olive was well known through Tokoroa for her hospitality and warm welcome she offered at the Pink House, and we are delighted to continue this tradition.

We are located a 2 minute drive, or 10 minute walk from downtown
Tokoroa. There is a small park an easy walk

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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
Children must be supervised to ensure safety
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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
No Smoking or Vaping in the House. Outside away from doors or windows is OK
You can park anywhere on the property, except behind my Pajero
late checkout must be requested by 7:00pm the previous day. Late Checkin (after 10:00pm) must be requested by the day prior to check in

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9770739
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

About the area

Tokoroa

Tokoroa is home to this cottage. Lake Moana-Nui and Lake Maraetai reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Off Road NZ and Paradise Valley Springs.
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Tokoroa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Talking Poles - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dunham Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Moana-Nui - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dog Exercise Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 48 min drive - 75.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Khrua Thai Takeaway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pink House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Pink House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pink House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pink House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pink House located?

Situated in Tokoroa, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Moana-Nui and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Lake Maraetai. Putaruru Timber Museum and Putaruru Water Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great repeat stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay. Warm and clean with a very hospitable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

Great place

This was just what we needed, will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy, homely, spacious and accommodating for the time we stayed at the pink house. Much appreciation to Alby who made our stay simple and easy while we were able to achieve a calming and relaxing space while dealing with family matters. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking for our next planned visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly , with every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon F.

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

Nice little house.

The best part of this bnb is you get a whole, cosy house. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, and it was exactly as per the listing, with no unexpected surprises. Alby was a great host too. Loved the bed in the master bedroom, which was super comfy. Also great to have full sized dining table on the covered deck at the front, meaning you could dine outside (and watch the world go by) even when it was raining.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

good

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Phillip titoko maui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was homely and great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Staff Accomodation

Some of our staff stay with Alby at the Pink house when we have shutdown work at Kinleith. Everyone loves staying here. Home away from home .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Sports trip

Was a great comfortable stay. Will definitely be back for future sporting events.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a comfortable stay. Had no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farid J.

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

Comfortable overnight stay

Well appointed old-school accommodation that met our large group’s needs perfectly. We appreciated the flexibility with checking in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Second time staying here. Ably, the host, is friendly, likeable and very approachable. The house has everything a family requires while away from home right down to a basket full of toys for the kids. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Stay in Tokoroa

Very nice property. Brilliant shower, good kitchen well catered with utensils, very comfy beds!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

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

Great place to stay

The Pink House is a great place to stay in Tokoroa. Very clean, great facilities and comfortable beds. Loved the wood fire and heat pump on a cold night. Would definitely stay again when visiting Tokoroa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Tok stay

Very well presented and comfortable property for a stay for a family gatho
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2024
Thank ou for the kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Pink House is amazing! Clean, warm, and has a very homely feel. Alby was an amazing host… Nana Olive would be proud of how you are keeping her memory alive. Highly recommend… will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

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

Great stay

👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was easy to find as it was so distinctive, hard to miss with the pinkness of it. The art work on the walls was lovley as well as the story around the house. The beds were comfy and the house was warm. Thanks for a lovely nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Another fab stay at the Pink House

As I have stated many times before - The Pink House is fantastic as it is warm, comfortable, relaxing, private and has all that is needed for a wonderful stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

good

Always good to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Phyllis D.

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

The Cute Pink House

Very comfortable, clean, quiet place. Will defiiyely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Perfect for our purpose

Warm, cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene B.

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

Charming and convenient

I love that this property feels like im visiting my Gran. Very comfortable and homey. Alby is a great host and very interesting to chat with him about Rotorua history. The location is perfect being less than an hour to Hobbiton, Rotorua and Taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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Hosted by Alby Cartner

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