Title: Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage - 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 # Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage Cottage in Lake Tarawera with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage ![Property grounds - Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37906800/37906746/cec26316.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37906800/37906746/a022bd77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37906800/37906746/d19d6b4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37906800/37906746/3dc7a3a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage (Lake Tarawera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37906800/37906746/92861732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a gated community with direct access to Lake Tarawera, Rainbow Cottage is the perfect retreat for those seeking a tranquil getaway. Enjoy kayaking and dinghy adventures on Lady's Bay or try your luck at excellent fly fishing in Waitangi Bay. The open-plan living area leads to a cozy kitchen, while the attached Studio Bedroom offers flexibility for guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - 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. ### Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage Rainbow Cottage is a 2 bedroom Lake Tarawera cottage sitting on an acre of land within a gated community with direct access to the lake. This is the ideal escape for boat and fly fishing enthusiasts! This Lake Tarawera cottage is situated across from a permanent lakeside residence at Te Miro Point, Lake Tarawera. Rainbow Cottage catches the sun and is naturally warm in the winter, making it an ideal getaway for the keen fisherman. Wi-Fi is available too for all of your holiday snaps (please be aware that due to the remote location service can be erratic). The large Rainbow Trout in the lake are waiting for those looking to spend idyllic days on the water fishing. As you enter Rainbow Cottage you will find yourself in an open-plan living and dining area. The dining area leads to the cosy kitchen. There is a small bench top oven, with a gas cooker on top and a BBQ is also available. The kitchen leads onto the master bedroom which is fitted with a queen bed. Bedroom 2 is situated next to bedroom 1 and is fitted with 2 single beds. Guests can also stay in the attached Studio Bedroom with external access. Rainbow Cottage has direct access to Lady's Bay - a secluded sandy bay with jetty and mooring facilities. There's also kayaks and a dinghy available for your stay. Excellent fly fishing is available in the adjacent Waitangi Bay, providing trophy fish for the fly fishing enthusiast! The property is family friendly with access to 2 safe swimming beaches, as well as a shared tennis court by arrangement. There is ample parking both for boats and vehicles. Come and enjoy fantastic proximity to the lake at Lake Tarawera... For a refreshing lake holiday, Rainbow Cottage is a cute and cosy getaway! Please note that the Kayaks at this property are not available during the winter months of the year.As the property has unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.There are kayaks available to use during the summer months, but guests must bring their own life-jackets to gain access to these.Please note that there is another property on site that is permanently tenanted. Cell Phone coverage is limited in the area. Spark cover the northern end of Spencer Rd.WiFi is available at this property through a Zenbu hotspot. Guests will be provided with a WiFi card for use during their stay. Only one device per card is able to connect to the internet at once. Please note that the wifi is intermittent due to the location.Pets are welcome outside! Pets are not to be left inside.Boat mooring in Lady's Bay: The jetty and fixed mooring are available at the property owner's discretion on a daily basis and subject to availability. Agreement for the use of the fixed mooring and jetty can only be made with the property owner on Site. The use of the mooring and jetty cannot be pre-arranged."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 ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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 - Garden - Gated community - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111622000/111621971/8cd04807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 Rainbow Lake Tarawera Rainbow Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage Cottage Rainbow Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage Lake Tarawera Rainbow Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage Cottage Lake Tarawera 597110 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.179398,176.38571&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:b%60_hFuiqs%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40O%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40UBQBSBSBQBQBUBQDQBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFSDQFOFQHQFMFSHMFOHQFOHMHOJOHMHOHKJOHMJMJIJOJKJKJKJKJMLKJKLGLKJILKLILGLIJGNILELILCNILELENELENELGNENALENCNANCLANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDNFLDNDLDLDNDLHLBLHNDLHLFLHLFJHLJLHLJJFLJJJJLJJLJHJLJHJJLJLHLJNJJHNHLHNHNHLHNFPHNFLHRFLFPFPFNDPFRFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDPBPDPBTBPBPBRBR%40P%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%40N%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FRAPATAPATCPATAPCPCTCPCPCTEPCPEPEPCPEREPGPEPGPGPERGLGPGPGNIRGLINGPILININILININKJKLINKJKNIHMLIJMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHMJKHMFMFMHMHOBMHMDMHODMDMDODMDODODMBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMIMCOIKIMGMGMIMKKIMKMIKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKKKIOKMIKIOIOKMIOIOGMIQGOIMGSGOIQGQGMESGQEQGQEQEQESEQEQCQEQCQCUCQCQCUCQCQAUAQAUCQ%3FUAQAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XAsRDpBBV8AwsSQ4F08-dHe33gk=) Lake Tarawera, Rotorua #### What's nearby - Lake Tarawera \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest \- 20 min drive \- 19.2 km - Polynesian Spa \- 26 min drive \- 24.5 km - Skyline Rotorua \- 32 min drive \- 29.8 km - Lake Rotoiti \- 34 min drive \- 35.3 km #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive - ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬20 min drive - ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬26 min drive - ‪Terrace Airside - ‬26 min drive - ‪King Dragon Chinese Takeaway - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage? ### Where is Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Te Miro Cottage - Lake Tarawera Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy M. Oct 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had everything we required. Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely setting with direct lake access. Owners lovely people. ##### Judy M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helene B. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect hideaway. A beautiful presented little cottage, tucked away in a peaceful setting. We had such a lovely break away in a perfect location not too far away from the beautiful lakes and activities in Rotorua. The cottage had everything that we needed, was comfortable, clean, and had the added bonus of electric blankets for the cold wintery evenings. Thank you for a wonderful stay. ##### Helene B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eddie B. Oct 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### NIce quiet spot, ideal for the fisher excellent ##### Eddie B. 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