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The Pink House

Cottage in Tokoroa with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Talking Poles
  • Place, Lake Moana-Nui
  • Place, Dog Exercise Park
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dunham Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Moana-Nui - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dog Exercise Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 56 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ronnies Cafe Bakery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pink House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pink House?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pink House on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$153.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 within 2 miles (3 km) of Talking Poles, Dog Exercise Park and Lake Moana-Nui. Putaruru Timber Museum and Lake Maraetai are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Simon M.

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

Great house

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Perfect Pink House

We know Tokoroa. For our needs this house was perfect for visiting family who need peace and privacy whilst also needing our support. Private, warm, cosy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Weekend away

Great cosy cottage for our group of 3 over 65's. Had everything we needed, was extremely clean. Had very comfy beds with lovely linen, warm quilts and good quality towels etc. Highly recommend. Will be back again soon hopefully. Thanks Alby and wife
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena H.

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

Home from home!

Thank you so much Alby for an amazing stay. I stayed two weeks at the pink house, and it was a home from home. Warm, clean and well equipped. Very comfortable in every respect. Hospitality at its best!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Regulars

Always good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene H.

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

Warm and Welcoming

It was lovely and homely. Access instructions easy to follow. After a tiring long drive we arrived late at night with the cottage all warmed up on our arrival. Very welcoming and relaxed. Had a great sleep in a cosy comfortable bed, just what was needed for the next part of our journey south. Had everything we needed and was so clean. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine H.

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

Lovely home away from home

This was a wonderful place to stay. We had four nights here. The beds are super comfortable. It's cosy and a bit dated but it is still original and lovingly decorated by the hosts departed mum which ads so much to its charm. The kitchen is very well equipt well laid out. The excisting washing maschine and dryer have a very large capacity and are so convinient. The host lives next door and is very helpful and genuinely nice. So lovely chating to him. After a long day out and about our kids enjoyed the big TV with netflix and the comfortable lounch chairs. Everything is spotless and spacious but still cosy. It really feels like you are staying for a weekend at Nana's. It is very centraly located, an hour from Rotorua (so no smell!), about an 11/2h from Lake Taupo, Hobbiton and Waitomo each. It was a great base for our daytrips. We would stay here again and highly recommend it for families or groups as there is enough space for 5 people Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pink house was an ideal place to stay for me and my family whilst we attended a wedding close to Tokoroa. The property is ideal for families. The kitchen is well equipped and the property is spacious. In an ideal world there would be a separate toilet and one of the bedrooms had a bunk rather than free standing bed but everyone seemed to find the accommodation to be very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

good

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Another great stay at the Pink House!

We have been staying at the Pink House regularly as we are helping a friend renovate a house. Alby is always extremely helpful, the house is spotlessly clean, very well equipped and has comfortable beds with lovely linen. We have stayed in many holiday houses and this is one of our favourites. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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Hosted by Alby Cartner

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