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~ the Hunting Huts~ a Fresh Take on the Kiwi Bach

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Property grounds
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Towels, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Popular LocationLake Tarawera6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBuried Village3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Okareka6 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

~ the Hunting Huts~ a Fresh Take on the Kiwi Bach

The space
The quintessential kiwi bach, simple and functional, set in complete privacy within our farm on a stunning site high above all else.

Originally hunting huts, this unique holiday home is actually four separate buildings that are linked by a large outdoor deck. We replaced roofing, renewed the decking and renovated the insides to create a unique holiday home that has a special character all its own.

The front two pods are the living spaces: kitchen/dining and lounge each with stacker doors which open up onto the central deck.

The two rear pods are identical in configuration, each split into a double room and a bunk room with internal access to each other, perfect for one family per pod.
The bathroom adjoins the lounge and has a shower over a bath, a toilet and a double vanity. The utility room has washer, dryer and laundry tub and a second toilet. The outdoor shower on the northern deck is a completely open showering experience!

Both double bedrooms enjoy the unequalled lake views and you'll wake to see the sun rising over Mount Tarawera.

A genuine Stoked Hot Tub sits under a pohutukawa on the edge of the front lawn and is a perfect way to relax and enjoy the vista by day and the famous starfilled lake Tarawera sky by night.

The lake bach is ideally suited for...

ROMANTIC ESCAPES
Think fluffy white towels, crisp sheets on a plush super king bed, relaxing together with the stunning lake and mountain backdrop, long soaks in the luxurious Stoked hot tub and cheeky outdoor shower all set in complete privacy and solitude. Ask us about our two guest special pricing!

FAMILY FUN
Each of the two separate sleeping pods are split into a double room and a bunk room with internal access between, so it's perfect for one or two families to holiday together.

TIME OUT WITH FRIENDS
Whether it's relaxing and spending time with friends or exploring all that the region has to offer, the lake bach is a great place to base yourself.

Char-Broil barbecue Bbq and outdoor gas patio heater provided.

Other things to note
**PLEASE NOTE**

Maximum 12 guests on the property at any time.

We advise a maximum of EIGHT ADULTS, please get in touch with us to discuss if you have more than this.

Children only on the top bunks please.

Please respect the serenity of this special location - no party's or loud music.

The front lawn space has a ha-ha, a recessed edge that allows uninterrupted views of the lake and mountain. Although the drop over the edge is less than one metre and onto soft garden, we advise parental awareness of young children and toddlers.

We ask you to keep in mind that these pods were originally hunting huts, so the interior living spaces aren't big, and the buildings are best described as "bachy" (simple and functional finish). They are really comfortable rooms, fully insulated and double glazed throughout apart from the north facing double bedroom which is single glazed.

The hot tub is plumbed into the house water supply for ease of use and to ensure clean, chemical free bathing. To use simply turn on the hot and cold taps at the hot tub. Takes 45 minutes to fill, recommended temperature 28 - 38 celcius, thermometer in hot tub. Fit the cover back on after use, will retain most of its heat to be reused again over the next 24hrs. Please use the coloured beach towels provided when using the hot tub.

Property manager

Glenn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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

About the area

Lake Tarawera

This vacation home is located in Lake Tarawera. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Haiku Pathway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Racing Rotorua, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance.

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 6 min walk
  • Buried Village - 3 min drive
  • Lake Tikitapu - 6 min drive
  • Lake Okareka - 6 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Nature @Waimangu - 32 min drive
  • Airstream Cafe - 7 min drive
  • The Landing Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Vi's Teahouse - 3 min drive
  • Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Where is ~ the Hunting Huts~ a Fresh Take on the Kiwi Bach located?

Situated in Lake Tarawera, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Tarawera and within 3 mi (5 km) of Buried Village and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs. Lake Rotokakahi is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Highly recommended, absolutely beautiful spot especialy when the sun shines
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023