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# Pointy Bird, Tranquility, rejuvenating & intimate, 

Family-friendly vacation home in Hamurana

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Escape to Pointy Bird, a cozy A-frame home surrounded by native trees and birdsong. Enjoy outdoor dining on the decks, BBQs, and modern comforts like WiFi and smart TV. The secure grass area is perfect for kids and pets to play while you unwind in your own private green oasis.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Pointy Bird, Tranquility, rejuvenating & intimate, 

Back to nature, pointy bird is a sweet A frame style home.  
Arise to breathtaking views and native bird life singing and bustling through the surrounding native trees.  
Relaxing outdoor dining on front or back decks. BBQ. Modern comforts with wi-fi, smart tv, Netflix's, and 2 Xboxes.  
Large secure grass area for kids and pets to play and table tennis in the garage.  
Pointy is close enough to town and activities but far enough away to relax, unwind and leave stresses behind.  
The whole property is for your exclusive use.  
Nature walks to your own green oasis, for games and picnics or let the children/pets play in sqafety, all privacy, peace for the rest you deserve.  
well stocked kitchen with dishwasher.  

## Property amenities

### 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

- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Smart TV
- Stereo
- Video games
- Video library

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 8 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Cobblestone flooring in public areas
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- No elevator
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Table tennis

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Composting
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Garden
- Living plant wall

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Porta cot and highchair need to be booked, free

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated 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

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

## About the area

Hamurana is home to this vacation home. Mitai Maori Village and Te Amorangi Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Skyline Rotorua if you're traveling with kids. [Visit our Hamurana travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamurana.dx6135547)

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Hamurana, Bay of Plenty

### What's nearby

- ![Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108094/c3c69607-dd07-4b7d-b17b-0484ce85037c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Rotorua  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![Hamurana showing forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610836/527d31a1-092e-439b-b5a9-48e5dc3bdc9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hamurana Springs  
2 min drive \- 2.5 km
- ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/4baeead8-1912-47ba-8a95-9389a93a4532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Skyline Rotorua  
13 min drive \- 17.4 km
- ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest  
17 min drive \- 22.5 km
- ![Polynesian Spa featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/7dcc835d-d3bf-4b0d-a95e-6b3666a422cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Polynesian Spa  
19 min drive \- 25.0 km

### Getting around

- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)  
16 min drive

### Restaurants

- Cafe Dynasti  
10 min drive
- Okere Falls Store  
8 min drive
- Terrace Airside  
13 min drive
- Bowen Cafe  
14 min drive
- Ngongotaha takeaways  
10 min drive

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## Pointy Bird, Tranquility, rejuvenating & intimate, Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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4

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 9.2

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Mua M.

Jan 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Great Stay

Fun Unique house, well stocked, easy check in, quiet neighborhood, view of lake and lights of Rotorua twinkling on opposite shore. Not far to town and other local attractions. 

##### Mua M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Verified traveller

May 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little cottage , it had everything . Lovely and clean .Would stay again .Love the views of the lake .

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Dan W.

Feb 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Our family adventure

Took the family to Rotorua for an adventure away from home after every day out and about we had our lovely retreat to come back too the family loved the house next time we are in Rotorua we will be booking this place again it was private Tranquil there were lots of native birds in the trees singing Thanks again for our stay

##### Dan W.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Cendrine S.

Aug 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was my second stay there and as good as always! I came with a friend and my dog and I love how do friendly this place is. Highly recommend!

##### Cendrine S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025