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Simply Sophia

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A room with two gray chairs with orange cushions, a green striped bean bag, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern house with a white brick exterior, a glass door entrance, and a small garden with a variety of plants and a pebble border.
A room with a black wood-burning stove, a woven sofa with cushions, and a small wicker basket.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a tiled backsplash.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Popular amenities

  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Rotorua

Glenholme, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. 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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Super Lucky Takeaway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply Sophia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Simply Sophia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simply Sophia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply Sophia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Simply Sophia located?

Located in Glenholme, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tayla was a great host and the property has everything we needed :) Would highly recommend this place to all
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay thanx
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay, the home was clean and tidy, will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay, such a cosy home with loads of space indoors and out. So much better than a hotel for a family or group! Lovely owner, will most definitely be back. Kia ora☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly host who took effort to contact us earlier about check in time. The house was cozy with a nice backyard. Rooms are clean with spacious living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initial issue finding the key, but very happy with the property, spacious rooms, clean and well situated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for us, Tayla was a great host from start to finish. House had everything we needed and was in a great central location and close to everything rotorua has to offer. Only small downfall was there is no laundry, but there is a good laundromat on 5mins drive diwn the road. I highly recommend, and would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words Isaac. We have taken your recommendation seriously and have now installed a washing machine, apologies it wasn’t in time for your whānau. Please return again, thank you for being such tidy and friendly guests. 😁
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the property - was spacious and the furnishings were really well-maintained. Tayla was very welcoming and was a wonderful host especially since I was doing a longer stay! If there were any problem, they were fixed so quickly and they helped in any way they could which I really appreciated it. Would come back to stay next time I go to Rotorua :)
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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