[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! Vacation home in Lake Tarawera with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95733700/95733631/62360eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95733700/95733631/fdb9d007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95733700/95733631/97e841f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95733700/95733631/7a852386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95733700/95733631/b58ac364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Hunting Huts, a charming kiwi bach on Lake Tarawera, offering complete seclusion and unique character. With two living spaces linked by a large deck, unwind in the lounge or cook up a meal in the kitchen/dining area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## 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. ### ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! The quintessential kiwi bach, simple and functional, set in complete privacy on our farm at The Black Barn Lake Tarawera on a stunning site high above all else. Originally individually used by hunters in the surrounded bush, The Hunting Huts is a grouping of four huts linked by a large outdoor deck. Careful refurbishments have resulted in a unique holiday home that has a special character all its own. The front huts are the living spaces; kitchen/dining and lounge, each with large stacker doors opening up onto the deck. The two rear huts are identical in configuration, each are split into a double room and a bunk room with internal access, perfect for one family per hut. The bathroom adjoins the lounge and has a shower over a bath, a toilet and a double vanity. The utility room has clothes washer, dryer and laundry tub plus a second toilet. The heated outdoor shower on the northern deck is a completely open showering experience! Both double bedrooms enjoy lake views and you'll wake to see the sun rising over Mount Tarawera. A genuine Stoked hot tub sits under a pohutukawa tree on 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. Ideally suited for... ROMANTIC ESCAPES Think fluffy towels, crisp sheets on a plush king bed, relaxing together in perfect serenity 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 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. Bbq and outdoor gas patio heater provided. Other things to note \*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\* Sleeps up to 12. 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. We advise parental awareness of young children and toddlers. Keep in mind that these pods were originally hunters huts, so the interior living spaces aren't exactly cavernous! Best described as "bachy"; simple and functional in space and layout but of course really comfortable, being fully insulated and double glazed. The stainless steel hot tub is a "fill and empty" tub to ensure clean, chemical free bathing. To use simply turn on the hot and cold taps at the tub, it takes about 45 minutes to fill. If the cover is put back on after use, it will retain most of its heat to be reused again over the next 24hrs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33550400/33550317/0623650c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.203625,176.38307&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pwchFeyps%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%40SBQ%40UBQ%40QBUBQBQDUBQBQDSDQBQFQDQDQDQFSFQDQFOFQFQHMFSFMHOFQHOHMHOHOHMJOHKJOHMJKHOLKJKHKJKLKJMLKJKLGJKLILKLIJGLILGLINELILGLENELENILELCNENELANENCLANCNALCPAL%3FNCN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NDLDNBLDNHLDLDNDLFLHLDNHLFJHLFLHLJJHLJLFJJLJJLJJJJJJJJJJJNJJHLJNHJJNHLHNHNHLFNHPHNFLFRHLFPFPFNDPFPDRFPDPDPDPDPDPBRDPBPDTBP%40PBTBPBP%40T%40PBR%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FPAT%3FPATAPCTAPATCPCPCTAPCPERCREPCPEPEPEREPEPGPEPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNINIPGLINILININKLILKLINKJKNKJKHKLKJKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMJMFMHKFMHOHMDMHMFODMDMDOHMBOBMDODMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FQCMAOCOAMCOAOEMCOEOEMCMCOIMEOEMEMGMIOEMIMIMGKIMGMKMIKKMIKKMKKKMKKKIMKIMKIOKKIOKMIMKMIOIOIMIOIMGQIOGOGQIOGQGQGOEQGQGQEQEQEQGSCQEQEQCQCSESCQCQCUAQCQAUCQAUAQAU%3FQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LKQChfMaxfb2okbNjGT_vAGeUqE=) Rotorua, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Lake Tarawera - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Buried Village - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Lake Tikitapu - 9 min drive - 6.8 km - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive - 14.6 km - Polynesian Spa - 22 min drive - 19.9 km #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Nature @Waimangu - ‬32 min drive - ‪Airstream Café - ‬6 min drive - ‪Vis Teahouse - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! 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 Lake Rotokakahi. Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia W. Dec 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Highly recommended, absolutely beautiful spot especialy when the sun shines ##### Virginia W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah M. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The view The view of the property is stunning. Amazing sunrise over the mountain and we were lucky to have a full moon light up the lake at night during our stay. They lay out is great for 2 families/couples. The king bed was comfortable and the room stayed cool height the night. ##### Hannah M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Briar W. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls retreat Girls reset retreat away, perfect foot, view’s awesome. No neighbours, just fabulous ##### Briar W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolie S. Jan 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute Bliss 12 out of 10! So happy to have found this little piece of paradise to stay in for 5 days. It was more than we expected upon arrival, very clean, everything we needed was available. The incredible view while soaking in the hot tub is what makes this stay feel luxury. Incredibly private with no close neighbours (other than cows, chicken and sheep - which the kids LOVED). We would love to stay again - the perfect retreat ##### Jolie S. 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