The Fidgety Fantail

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Lake Tarawera6 min walk
Lake Okareka1 min drive
Lake Tikitapu13 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1 Single over Double bunk bed

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

1 Std King or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

1 Super king or can be 2 singles

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Fully self contained log house in a garden setting next to a reserve (that has a playground) and close to boat ramp and a good swimming beach this is a wonderful holiday house for families.
Dog friendly. Perfect for children. Sheltered, sunny and quiet with a large, flat, grassy section.
There are 2 bedrooms inside the main house with king size beds that can be separated into singles plus 2 sleepouts close to the house. One sleepout has a king size bed and the other a set of bunks with a double below and single up top. In addition to the main bathroom in the house, there's a cute semi outside bathroom (shower & toilet) between the sleepouts where you can shower in the "outdoors"! The house has a large deck in a garden setting. Well-behaved and house-trained dogs welcome. There are Kayaks available. Heat pump for winter. The "Cheeky Tui" holiday home at the top of the driveway is also owned by us, making it ideal for 2 families who are friends to rent one each.
There's room for a boat and lots of space for children to run around and play in the garden and reserve. There are also board games and a trampoline to use.

Portacot and high chair provided.

TV and phone.

Use this home as a base to see Rotorua sights as well as using the lake environment. Large fenced area for safety for children (and dogs)

Set in a mature garden; close to nice swimming spot and boat ramp. Will suit anyone from families, couples and friends.
Special conditions:
We ask that visitors leave the property clean and tidy.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Alternatively we can hire in linen at a cost of $25 per person per stay.

Property manager

NZTarawera

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Mount Ngongotaha, while Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Skyline Rotorua if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

What's nearby

Lake Tarawera - 6 min walk
Lake Okareka - 1 min drive
Lake Tikitapu - 13 min drive
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 19 min drive
Polynesian Spa - 27 min drive

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 26 min drive
Terrace Airside - 26 min drive
Airstream Cafe - 15 min drive
Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - 28 min drive
Mokoia Restaurant - 28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fidgety Fantail pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Fidgety Fantail ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fidgety Fantail ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Fidgety Fantail located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Tarawera, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs. Lake Rotokakahi and Buried Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Markus D.

23 Mar 2023

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

family stay

we enjoy beeing there ...thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

22 Mar 2023

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

Amazing place for a big family get together or 3 generations

Loved our stay. And true to its name there were fantails everywhere. The native busy around the house is amazing, and the adjoining park was such fun for the kids to freely run around. Would love to come back and explore the area more

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

lee b., rd1

17 Nov 2022

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

perfect spot to relax and unwind

really nice Bach, had everything we needed. Good sized fully fenced section for our 2 dogs to run around. would recommend this place to family and friends. Only one complaint, the people before us put the dishes away dirty so we had to wash them before use.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon D.

7 Apr 2022

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

Family loved it

My family loved it, unfortunately I couldn't join them. But they said it was a beutiful cute place and would be fantastic for kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kim M.

24 Feb 2022

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

Holiday by the lake

The weather was average but the house was loaded with games/books/Winter Olympics to keep us entertained! Great space for 7 adults and 1 toddler, I didn’t feel like we were tripping over each other. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by NZTarawera

Meet our family, Steve, Nicole and Sam. Welcome to our little piece of paradise.

Why they chose this property

After spending time with family in bustling Mt Maunganui, we wanted somewhere peaceful to retreat to .... a relaxing destination to escape to at holiday time. An internet search led us to the Cheeky Tui at Lake Tarawera. After 10 years plus of booking the house and many lake friends later, we feel very fortunate to be given the opportunity to share this property with you.

We love our outdoor Tarawera, Rotorua lakes experiences both on and off the lake from boating picnics, water sports, mtbing, fishing to horse riding and hiking in the area.

What makes this property unique

Get back to nature and share in the bush and birdsong at the quiet end of the Lake. A boat ramp for launching your boat is only a quick 1 min drive away. Sheltered, family and pet friendly spaces - relax and enjoy paradise!