Captivating rural beauty, serene getaway, nestled midway Rotorua & Taupo.

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A room with a glass table and white chairs, a small wooden side table with a plant, and a window with curtains.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a view of a hill.
A window with a view of dense foliage outside.
A building with a green roof, surrounded by various trees and plants.
A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it. There are four lounge chairs and a small inflatable pool in the corner.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rerewhakaaitu
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Rerewhakaaitu

Located in Rerewhakaaitu, this cabin is in a rural area. Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Rerewhakaaitu and Mount Tarawera. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rerewhakaaitu - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 32 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 44 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 51 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 51 min drive - 56.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ayam Lalapan Tnt. Anna

Frequently asked questions

Does Captivating rural beauty, serene getaway, nestled midway Rotorua & Taupo. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Captivating rural beauty, serene getaway, nestled midway Rotorua & Taupo. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Captivating rural beauty, serene getaway, nestled midway Rotorua & Taupo.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captivating rural beauty, serene getaway, nestled midway Rotorua & Taupo.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captivating rural beauty, serene getaway, nestled midway Rotorua & Taupo.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captivating rural beauty, serene getaway, nestled midway Rotorua & Taupo. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Rerewhakaaitu and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana. Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emma was lovely, showed us to the cottage, was lovely, very quite and clean. The sheets were top quality. Just a couple of things that would be appreciateed, instructions on the coffe machine, instant coffee a couch and wifi ,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your review Ken. Sorry about the coffee and I'm working on finding a couch to fit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay! Very comfortable and loved the peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2026
Thank you Ankush for reviewing your stay. So pleased you had a lovely peaceful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice & cosy, definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Thank you Ezra. Glad you both and your dog enjoyed your stay. Would love to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet adn cosy, and excellent location to Ruatahuna - our final destination
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little stay close to all the things we did in the area. The place was clean, simple, and cozy. Emma is a great host and from her patient hospitality I am positive a good good person!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely, kind review! So pleased you had a great stay. 😄
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emma was very welcoming and even left fresh fruit from her orchard. All and all we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2026
Thank you Alesha for the review. I'm glad you and your new husband loved your stay. I wish you a long and loving marriage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely stay a beautiful nive and big very cleam room with views of the cows in the morning! Emma was friendly and helpful on check in. The room was very nice! My only regret was not being able to stay longer!
The lovely room!
Cute cozy porch for enjoying tea!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cosy and welcoming place! The host is incredibly friendly and makes you feel right at home. The nearby lake is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a swim. Plus, it’s dog-friendly, so you don’t have to leave your furry friend behind. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience. Emma was quick to respond, greeted us and made sure we have everything we needed. We had a very peaceful stay with our dogs. We had everything in the very spacious and clean cabin, located in the quiet and private place, incredibly tranquil, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind. Looking forward to staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Thank you Janetta for the lovely review. I'm really glad you had a great stay. I hope the dog trials were enjoyable, fun and productive. Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If serenity is what your your looking for it's the rite place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2026
Thank you Stephanie for the wonderful review. I'm glad you enjoyed your time out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy Place with everything you need was on it. If you want a quiet place to stay this is the best place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm and cosy

We had a lovley stay, it was perfect for what we needed and I would highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2024
Thanks Melissa for the review. I'm happy you had a great stay after the wet Taupo Supercars. Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin had everything we needed. We enjoyed staying in a rural setting out of the noisy city. The host was really helpful and friendly and gave excellent local recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean,tidy and spacious unit. Private and in a leafy environment. Beware-no TV or radio.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great little getaway

Loved this property as a base for lots of swimming in lakes, free thermal rivers, cycling and walks. The children loved the pool. Very quiet, great little village.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
So glad you guys had a blast and the kids loved the pool. Thank you for the review. Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely little Studio Bach with all the basic amenities that you need for a peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed there for five days with our two dogs. The whole place is so wonderfully geared towards dogs. They had so much fun in Emma's private woods. The private grounds are also so large that they could both run around and play to their hearts' content. Perfect for dogs, but also a wonderful place to unwind for those who don't have pets.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

A great location away from the rat race to serve as a base for exploring the region, and a super comfy bed to come back to after a long day! Lovely hosts too, and the home grown tomatoes we were gifted on departure were delicious. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Kelly. It was lovely meeting you and your daughter and I hope your memories of NZ brings you back one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nice, clean accomodation. Really comfortable bed. Really quiet spot. Thanks for having us. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2025
Thank you Dave for coming to stay in our little slice of paradise and for the lovely review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

A great hideaway. Lovely host. A great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
I'm happy you were able to have Christmas with the family (part-time) while they camped. But had a space of your own to get away to and rest. Thank you for the review Peter. See you next time! Emma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy here.It was the most peaceful place we have stayed and had everything we needed to have a good rest. Particularly loved that it was NOT fragranced throughout and that it did NOT have TV or wifi. This was a bonus for us. We plan to come again and stay longer because this kind of restful retreat is rare to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2026
Thank you Anihera for the lovely review. I'm happy you enjoyed your peaceful getaway. Would love to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our stay

It was lovely and clean and comfy bed and lovely and accommodating host. It would've been a plus if there was a tv although not a major as you dont go away to watch tv... a sofa to sit at rather than on the bed would've been better too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, comfortable stay and excellent hosts

We truly enjoyed our stay. The place was comfortable and clean, a short distance from all the places we planned to visit. The accommodation was provided with everything we needed, simply delightful! The hosts were gracious and helpful to allow us to bring our two dogs with us, which we greatly appreciated. We will definitely stay again. Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2025
Thank you Joanna for that wonderful review. It was lovely meeting you guys and we loved our chat with you. Your 2 dogs are gorgeous! You four are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location, awesome hosts

Stunning location with tonnes of privacy. Natural hot springs 15mins drive, 30mins from town centre - perfect spot with lots to do. Thank you to our host Emma - very approachable & easy to contact, able to provide lots of information about the area and must-see spots. Will be back again to explore more of the area 😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2024
Thank you Anna. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Would love to have you come back anytime. Emma
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