Charming villa, just minutes from the Redwood forest

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest9 min walk
Rotorua Central Mall6 min drive
Polynesian Spa6 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Secret Garden House is a truly beautiful Rotorua holiday home, full of 1950’s character and charm.

Located in Lynmore – a safe and pleasant suburb- and only 400m from the Redwood forest. Ideal for mountain biking adventures and forest walks.

There are three cosy bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 6 people. The master bedroom comes complete with ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Single bed x2

Main Bathroom: Bath, shower, vanity, toilet
Ensuite: Shower, basin, toilet
Laundry: Toilet, basin, washing machine, dryer

The kitchen is an entertainers dream with quality appliances and doors opening out onto a sun filled deck, perfect for alfresco dining. There’s a BBQ, comfortable outdoor furniture, and to top it off – a 6 seater private hot tub!

Secret Garden House has a large, comfortable lounge as well as a separate dining room. Heating is no issue in winter with a cosy log fire in the living room, a heat pump in the dining room and portable heaters for the bedrooms.

Every care has been taken to create the perfect holiday space for you to relax, with lots of kiwi art and personal touches.

Beds are made using professionally laundered, quality cotton and linens.
A welcome hamper is provided with additional extras on request, including but not limited to: breakfast baskets, local cheese and wine hampers, BBQ packs, birthday cake and bubbles! Just ask!

Property manager

Kristin

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rotorua

This holiday home is located in Lynmore, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, and is in the mountains and on a lake. Skyline Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. 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 waterskiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding.

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 9 min walk
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 5 min drive
Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min drive
Polynesian Spa - 6 min drive
Skyline Rotorua - 11 min drive

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

Bp - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Ciabatta Bakery - 4 min drive
Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming villa, just minutes from the Redwood forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming villa, just minutes from the Redwood forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming villa, just minutes from the Redwood forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming villa, just minutes from the Redwood forest located?

Located in Lynmore, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre and Haiku Pathway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

3 Mar 2024

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

Amazing spot

We loved this spot. Very private and magical hot tub deck. Great comfortable set up inside as well. We looked at a lot of options to stay but this one really stood out and it totally delivered.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marshall B.

31 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in Rotorua

Great home, loved the layout, wonderful amenities, proximity to activities and shops was great. Quiet neighborhood, wonderful for relaxing. Kitchen was great for making meals and enjoying food with family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maycke H.

23 July 2023

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

Rotorua Redwoods

Lovely property with all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay. Great layout that works well. Bedrooms were perfect and the bedding was very nice. All very clean! Location is great for entry into the Redwoods and the attractions/town are just minutes away by car. Definitely our preferred place to stay in Rotorua.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crawford L.

12 July 2023

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

A perfect home away from home

Let me just get this out of the way: I can't say a single bad thing about this house. It's in a fantastically convenient location, it's beautiful, cozy, and safe. The showers are hot and strong, the washer and dryer work great, there are plenty of wall outlets and plenty of storage. If I were in the market for a house to buy, I would stop looking after finding this one. When we arrived in Rotorua, there were still a couple of hours before our arrival time. Our host provided ample and clear communication and even had the house ready for us early, which was much appreciated after a wildly jetlagged walk through the redwood forest just a brief walk away from the home. The week that followed was very much like being at home in New Zealand. Which, considering we'd arrived from Florida, was welcome. Everything about the house was exactly what we needed (two adults and a 9-year-old). Waking up in the morning with the birds chattering away outside, plenty of space to make whatever meals we wished, and easy access to everything Rotorua offers when we wanted to get out. Given we stayed in winter, it's probably worth saying that the home was solid and kept a perfectly pleasant temperature day and night. The art in the home was utterly delightful. If you're at all like we are, if you like to settle in and pretend you're living somewhere (for an all too brief time) and not just visiting, this place is definitely worth a look. We will absolutely stay here again whenever we return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George G.

26 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful Property

Our stay at the Secret Garden was wonderful. The home was amazing and so much thought was put into it for the comfort of the guests. The kitchen was fully equipped to meet our needs and the home was tastefully decorated. The bedrooms were comfortable and the linens were professionally cleaned and pressed. The host was very communicative and immediately responded to our questions. If we are ever in Rotorua again, we would definitely stay there.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023