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Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • Lake Tarawera
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Whakarewarewa Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buried Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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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.

Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

**Only available during peak season**
Comfortable three bedroom home, with great scenic views over lake and hills. Modern fully fitted kitchen with full oven and 2 x fridge/freezer, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining. Kitchen has full facilities (oven/microwave/dishwasher). Lounge has TV with DVD player, Wifi and Chromecast. Large deck area with outside table, chairs and gas BBQ. 2 kayaks available to use. Games, books, cards and puzzles available. Main bedroom has King bed, 2nd bedroom has 2 x bunks (sleeps 4) and 3rd bed has 2 x singles (changing to 1 x double bed after Nov 2024) - sleeping 8 in total. Duvets, blankets and pillows supplied - Bring your own towels, sheets and pillow cases please. Plenty of parking for cars. Cell phone coverage.

Few minutes in car to Boat Shed Bay or Stoney Point to launch your boat, or walk 100m across the road and you are at the lake side.
Enjoy the peace and quiet, the birdsong or try your hand at fishing in Lake Tarawera (fishing licence required). Use this peaceful location as a base for the many activities Rotorua has to offer.
Available during peak season to rent. Families preferred. Max 8 people. (Sorry, not suitable for large groups of adults.)
We seem to be a popular choice for guests to take a long weekend while attending weddings at The Black Barn.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed only outside, and please pick up butts.
Dogs and pets are NOT allowed.

Extras: Cleaning NZ$70.00 per stay (Increasing to $80 per stay from Dec 2024) - HomeAway add this on automatically;
Please bring your own linen (towels/sheets and bed linen/tea towels)
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Tarawera. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Tarawera and a 1-minute drive from Lake Okareka
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

sallon27

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking is only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Fishermans Retreat Lake Tarawera House
Fishermans Retreat Lake Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat At Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat at Lake Tarawera Lake Tarawera
Fishermans Retreat at Lake Tarawera Private vacation home

Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
The house was clean and tidy. Suited our family requirements and was close to The Black Barn where we were attending a wedding.Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waitangi weekend stay at Fishermans retreat
Fantastic! Loved the batch fabulous view of the lake from the large deck, kitchen had everything that we needed with lots of little extras that you don't normally get in short term rentals. Communication and information about the batch and local amenities was excellent. Fantastic to be provided with a rubbish bag for free rubbish disposal at the near by transfer station. Good layout and plenty of room for a family of 5 adults
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerys B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week summer break
This was our 2nd time staying in Sally’s lovely Bach. It is clean, comfortable, with everything you need. The view is beautiful. There is plenty of outside space for cars and boats. A lovely big deck for socialising outside. Near the boat ramp. On a lovely quiet street. The beds are very comfortable too which is so lovely when wanting to really recuperate after a busy year and Xmas season. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Good location and lovely house for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
A few nights stay to try out Lake Tarawera. Awesome spot and equally awesome bach. Is as described and had room to park and turn our boat. We'll definitely be returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family Christmas.
Three generations of our family gathered at Tarawera for six days. The weather was excellent . Xmas lunch was a picnic at the reserve. This house is extremely well equiped with all cleaning products and consumables.Sally [owner] was very good to deal with and hopefully she would let us have her house again if we repeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good bach with lots of beds
A good stay for lots of people. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G., Palmerston North, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot! Perfect Family Bach.
We had a lovely stay for a long weekend as we were attending a wedding at The Black Barn. The house was perfect for this as it was super close to the venue. The house was tidy, lots of room, and felt very homey. We had everything we needed. Such a beautiful spot, and our toddler loved spending time at the house and the lake. Check in and communication with Sally and Bruce was super easy. Would definitely recommend for anybody after a nice peaceful weekend in this area ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jani C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing stay
We had a lovley time at Fishermen's Retreat. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the kids loved kayaking in the lake. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Towns take Tarawera
Sally is an absolute pleasure to deal with. The house had everything we needed and is very handy proximity to the lake. We had a fantastic family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday
A great house for a wonderful family holiday. Wonderful large deck with lake views. House is in a good location close to the lake and is well setup. Lots of boating, hot pools etc. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat spot, fabulous holiday home
One of the best holiday houses we've stayed at. Spacious, amazing deck and view, with a well-equipped kitchen, it made for an easy stay. There's a walkway across the road that leads down to the lake, so the location was perfect. It's a steep driveway but we worked out how to best park the boat (up the top), and there was plenty of room for other vehicles down below. Our kids loved the board games and kayaks so it's well set up, even on rainy days. We loved our stay at this bach, and we'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon & Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great location. Comfortable accommodation. Good communication with Sally.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence J.

Liked: Cleanliness
For family wedding
They house is lovely really close to The Blavk Barn were we had family wedding. Host was lovely , we would highly recommend 🙂🙂🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lake adventure
Fun weekend - we’ll definitely be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
Thanks so much for a fabulous stay, we really enjoyed the house, it was perfect for our needs. Our teenage kids loved it, there were two families of 4 and the house was great for us. Close to the lake and boat ramp. Great outdoor and BBQ area for sundowner drinks. Well equipped kitchen and lounge area with lovely lake outlook. Highly recommend, would love to come back another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nerys B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
We had a great long weekend at this Bach, great location and plenty of room outside for cars and boat. Would definitely love to use again. PS I think we left a fly rod there in a canvas tube. If you find it please let me know as it had sentimental value as we had it made for my Dad x
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a get away
Nice and close to the blue lakes for the marathon event. Great access to lake across the road. Really enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, incredible location!
We stayed here for a wedding at The Black Barn and it was everything we needed! Spacious, clean, well-equipped, warm, sunny and perfectly located. Communication with the host was excellent! Check in was a breeze. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome holiday
Easy well equipped property for a great family holiday. Great location Close to the lake and boat ramp with good parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Easter at the lake
We were so lucky to get this property at short notice for the long weekend (due to a cancellation). It was perfect for our family of 5. The house was spotless and had all the amenities we needed. It was lovely and sunny and in a great location. It was an easy walk to the lake and playground. We will definitely book this house again. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking for vehicles and boat great
Fresh and clean. Comfortable beds and sleeping arrangement. Good storage for sports equipment in shed. Well resourced kitchen and utensils. We have stayed previously and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justine E., Morrinsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Blackbarn wedding stay
Great holiday home, everything you need, very tidy and great value for money. Great views on the deck was stunning weather to enjoy lake views. Thanks so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lake house.
Very nice property - comfortable with lovely deck area and views. Good beds with plenty of extra bedding - we had everything we needed. Perhaps another mirror or two would be helpful :)

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking for vehicles and boat great
Newly painted property was fresh and clean. Being able to lock up skiis, wakeboard, jackets, wet suits, paddleboard etc in shed was fantastic. Shed secure and lovely and warm to dry out gear. Kitchen well resourced with a lovely big fridge and new oven. Overall a pleasant stay with good car/boat parking. A second bathroom would be perfect as my daughter said I woke her each night creeping down the hallway, however we would stay again at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021