Title: Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Vacation home in Lake Tarawera with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/f462bac8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/0303bf3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/9d73df94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/2ef8ff45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/8f2a5806.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Splendour on Spencer, this gorgeous Lake Tarawera holiday home offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow into the open-plan living space where a comfy couch setting is waiting for you. Take in the beautiful lake views from the sheltered deck or snuggle up by the wood burning fireplace with Sky TV and complimentary WIFI providing entertainment. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home An elevated position rewards this gorgeous cottage with lake views to take your breath away - the perfect backdrop to your summer getaway. Welcome to Splendour on Spencer! A sheltered deck spans the length of this Lake Tarawera holiday home and welcomes you to sit back with a cuppa, or dine alfresco on a family BBQ feast, all the while admiring the stunning view. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor flow into the open-plan living space, where a comfy couch setting is waiting for you and that book you’ve been saving for this very moment. Make it a family affair and snuggle up on the couch with the Sky TV and complimentary WIFI providing the entertainment and enjoy a wood burning fireplace to help keep you warm in winter. When it’s time to prepare a hearty breakfast or whip up a few sides to go with all your favourites hot off the BBQ, a fully equipped kitchen is ready and waiting. Enjoy sipping your favourite holiday drink long into the warm summer evening as the dishwasher takes care of the clean up. Three bedrooms, including a spacious loft style retreat, comfortably sleep up to seven guests here at Splendour on Spencer. The master bedroom features a luxurious king size bed, and enjoys direct access to the deck. With views like these, you’ll be coming up with any excuse for a lie in! A family bathroom, with the added convenience of a separate toilet, completes the set up for your stay. Boat owners will be pleased to know there is space to park their vessel in the driveway, and the boat ramp is just a one-minute drive away for an easy launch for your day of fun on the water! If you fancy simply cooling off with a dip, the public lake access is just a 10-minute walk from Splendour on Spencer. If you’re looking for an adventure a bit further afield, visit the Redwoods Forest with its mountain bike trails and tree-walk in 20 minutes, and why not check out all the shops, eateries and activities of Rotorua while you’re in the neighbourhood! Summer alfresco living doesn’t get much better than this. Splendour on Spencer awaits! Please be aware that the loft bedroom does not have a door.All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as although they have a handrail, they do not have a barrier to prevent falls.Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915100/37915061/437c50cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Bike Manor | Spacious with Spa Pool Springfield - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=37915061&PinnedHotelID=37915061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95733700/95733631/62360eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \~ the hunting huts\~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! 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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 Splendour On Spencer Tarawera 601680 Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Lake Tarawera ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.18414,176.38734&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:x%7D_hF%7Bsqs%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40S%40SBS%40QBSBSBQBSBSBQDQDSBQDQDQDQDSFQDQFQFQDOHQFQFOFQHMFOHSFMHOHMJOHMHOHKJOHMJMJMJKJKJKJMJILMJKJKLILKJGLKLILILGLILGLELINELGLGLENELCNGNELENALENCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLFNBLDNDLFLDLFNHLDLFLHLFLHLHJJLFLJJHLJJJJLJHLLJJJJHJLLHLJLHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHLFRHNHLFPFNFPFPFNFPDPFPDPFRDPDPBPDPDRDPBPBRBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPATAPATCPARARCPCRCRCPCRCREPEPEPCPEPEPGREPGPEPGPGNGPGPGNGPINILGPININILININILKJINKNIJMLIJKJKLMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMFKJMHMFMHMHMFMDOHMHMDMDODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMIMGMIMKKGMKMIKKKKMKKKKKKMKKKKKMKKIOKOIKIMIOKOIMIOGOIQGMIOGQGOGQIQEOGQGQEQGQESEQEQEQCQEQEQCSCSCQCSCSCQASCSAQAUAQAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VarlwLNVbSjWCa_XtebDVKenGPo=) Lake Tarawera, Rotorua #### What's nearby - Lake Tarawera \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest \- 16 min drive \- 17.8 km - Polynesian Spa \- 22 min drive \- 23.0 km - Skyline Rotorua \- 30 min drive \- 28.0 km - Lake Rotoiti \- 30 min drive \- 33.9 km #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive - ‪King Dragon Chinese Takeaway - ‬23 min drive - ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬21 min drive - ‪Great Spice Indian Takeaway - ‬21 min drive - ‪Vis Teahouse - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette D. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great hike Very comfortable house with amazing views! Hot tub very welcome after our lovely hike on the Tarawera track ##### Jeanette D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie D. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Restful and Relaxing We had an amazing time, Everything is there that You need Stunning veiw, Very relaxing, We would all love to come back ##### Jackie D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becks K. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in Tarawera This is a great spot. Lovely warm house with great views. Nice to back from a day in the forest and have a soak in the spa. Kids/teens loved the pool table too. ##### Becks K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea T. Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Happy Senior Hi There our stay was very pleasant and absolutely peaceful being an older person looking to just enjoy the company of my family and that is what I got,, Thank you very much we had no issues what so ever i would certainly recommend the Hot Tub is Heaven👍 ##### Andrea T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa v., Hamilton, New Zealand May 28, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place, only one let down Beautiful view and a lovely cosy and warm home. Excellent fireplace. It looks like the cleaners overlooked cleaning the bedroom window and sliding door frames, which were covered in mould. ##### Melissa v. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connon B. Aug 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome spot, awesome house. Lovely, warm house over looking Lake Tarawera. Everything you need -even a hot tub on the deck! ##### Connon B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carmen S. Jan 16, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Ok but not great Advertised as having a hot-tub… no spa… disappointing. Very dark inside. Overall a bit run down. Good location though. ##### Carmen S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheree M. Jul 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our little weekend getaway! Great location and great view! Place was warm, comfortable and clean. Really enjoyed our stay! Thanks ##### Cheree M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. May 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Otón Beautiful view, good space the house good equipment , relax place ##### Daniel H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Vojtěch N. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Vojtěch N. 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