[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. Family-friendly vacation home in Lake Tarawera ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27575600/27575552/98574ae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27575600/27575552/bee598cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27575600/27575552/f5fc68d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27575600/27575552/7ea4d9f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27575600/27575552/36861f49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled by Lake Tarawera, Pohutukawa Lake House offers the perfect retreat with a large deck featuring BBQ and outdoor furniture. Take in lake views from the master bedroom's balcony or enjoy indoor games, Netflix, and a library while staying connected with WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71615 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. Fully furnished with linen, duvets and towels provided. Large deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Master bedroom has its own balcony that overlooks lake and boat ramp. Also on site for your use is a double garage. Pohutukawa Lake House-Lake Tarawera sleeps 7. Lake access is nearby with a selection of excellent beaches. Reserve opposite. Only 3 minutes by car to boat ramp. WiFi, Netflix, a wide range of indoor games available along with up to date magazines, DVD collection and library. There is also a table tennis table, 2 mountain bikes, cricket set, rugby ball, soccer ball available for your use. Enjoy lake edge walks, swimming, fly fishing or explore the lake. Ten minutes drive to the Landing Cafe and Buried Village. 15 minute drive to mountain bike carpark to access 150km+ of world famous Whakarewarewa mountain bike trails and the Forest Loop Great Ride. Twenty five minutes drive to central Rotorua. Base to enjoy other Rotorua attractions. Special conditions: Minimum of three nights stay during public holiday weekends. Minimum five night stay during January. Special rates for two weeks or more. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Bicycles - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569800/33569739/c849519a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua Lake Tarawera - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 165 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=33569739&PinnedHotelID=33569739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33961800/33961774/9c5537e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views Lake Tarawera - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 489 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=33961774&PinnedHotelID=33961774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319712/d7406784.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12 Lake Okareka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 90 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=27319712&PinnedHotelID=27319712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74010500/74010443/92fe526c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Enclave | Walk to the Lake + Lake Views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Relax Comfort our Well Equipped Lake House Lake Tarawera Relax Comfort our Well Equipped Lake Lake Tarawera Relax Comfort our Well Equipp Relax in Comfort in our Well Equipped Lake House Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. Lake Tarawera ## About the area Lake Tarawera is home to this vacation home. Polynesian Spa and Buried Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Lake Tarawera travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tarawera.dx6048127) [View more Vacation homes in Lake Tarawera](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tarawera-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6048127-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.16758%2C176.39082&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_DWkE6eE9QXSfd0efAbCqLwg8wo=) Lake Tarawera, Rotorua ### What's nearby - Lake Tarawera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Lake Tikitapu - 16 min drive - 13.2 km - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 23 min drive - 20.3 km - Polynesian Spa - 29 min drive - 25.5 km - Skyline Rotorua - 35 min drive - 30.5 km ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 34 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive - ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬21 min drive - ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬27 min drive - ‪Terrace Airside - ‬27 min drive - ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pohutukawa Lake House. Relax in comfort in our well equipped lake house. located? > Located in Lake Tarawera, this family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Tarawera, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Lake Rotokakahi. Lake Tikitapu and Buried Village are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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