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Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat

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Deck has outdoor table, and louvres with one wind down side.
Plenty of space to relax and entertain.
Louvres with drop-down side offers further protection if needed.
Relaxing living space.
Living area. Electric heater provided.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 545 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rotoiti Forest, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
  • Place, Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat

Enjoy a cosy getaway in our converted containers. Set amongst mature native trees, the birdlife is gorgeous to listen to.

Fully lined and insulated with modern features. A 50 min drive from Tauranga and only 20 min from Rotorua city.

The 1000sqm section has plenty of room for boat parking and is only 180m from the boat ramp. There are great forest walks in the vicinity.

After a day out, enjoy an evening relaxing by the chiminea with a drink and toasting marshmallows while gazing at the stars.

As this is our holiday home, it is very well set up and comfortable. It is cozy in winter, and in summer, you can spread out on the large section, which is large enough to park and turn boats around on. The large deck gets sun almost all day, so lovely to relax on in the outdoor beanbags.

A barbeque is provided for cooking outside if you wish. Indoors there is an oven, double hotplate, electric frying pan, and crockpot.

If you have a boat, you are directly across from Honeymoon and Champagne Bay and a short ride to the hot pools. It's a great ride to Okere Falls Store for lunch, also. The boat ramp provides ample parking. If you don't have a boat, you can swim from the beach or treat yourself at Hells Gate thermal pools.

Golf lovers, the Hinehopu Golf Club is only 5km away.

Due to the location some phone networks have differing coverage. 2 degrees has no issues at all, others differ depending on where you are on the property.

3 kayaks are provided for your use. Please stay within the shoreline and the yellow 5-knot markers. Be aware that lake conditions can change quickly so stay within your capabilities.

Bedroom 1: Within the main container, super cosy and with a wardrobe.

Bedroom 2: External access but 5 steps from the main container. Coffee-making facilities mean you can wake up and enjoy a cuppa in bed. This room also has its own couch to relax in your own space.

EXTRA GUESTS: If you want to book 1-2 extra guests, please let us know the circumstances when enquiring. We are happy to be flexible where possible. Over summer, we are happy to negotiate for a campervan or tent on site.

LINEN: Due to the location of our place from our home, we prefer you to bring your own sheets and towels. If this is not possible we can supply linen for the cost of $20 per bedroom (sheets/pillowcases and 2x towels).

Both beds require queen sheets and pillowcases.

Heating is provided in both spaces in winter and fans in summer.

REVIEWS: To check out previous reviews, check out the listing on AirBnB with the same name.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn gas bottle off and put blinds down. We only charge a small cleaning fee so appreciate you leaving the rooms clean and tidy.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Rototai

Located in Rototai, this holiday home is on a lake. Polynesian Spa and Te Amorangi Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okere Falls Scenic Reserve and Lake Rotoiti. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Rotoiti Forest, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 28 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 29 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 35 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Trout & Badger - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Rotoiti and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Rotoehu and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa. Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools and Lake Rotoma are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Christine Winstanley

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My husband and I live in Papamoa and this is our lake retreat. We built this ourselves through the transformation of shipping containers.

Why they chose this property

We love the peacefulness of this location, listening and watching the tuis, wood pigeons and other birds in the mature trees surrounding our property. It feels so secluded yet is only a short 20min drive into the city centre of Rotorua.

What makes this property unique

Not often do you get to stay in a true 'tiny home', that at the same time feels spacious with all the amenities you could want to live comfortably. The large section is perfect for tents, campervans and boats. It is a lovely safe neighbourhood with friendly neighbours.

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