Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

Smart TV, fireplace, video-game console, DVD player

4.9

Outstanding(229 Reviews)

House in Rotorua

11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

2020 Bach Of The Year - Gold Medal ***** The Boat Shed has been awarded the GOLD MEDAL out of just over 4000 bach's across NZ in the Bookabach 2020 Bach Of The Year awards.

This recently renovated single level four-bedroom lakefront property offers tranquil accommodation with tastefully appointed furnishings. With wonderful, elevated lakefront views set above a lush ponga tree canopy leading to one of the best trophy trout lakes in the world.

Stroll down the short private path under the beautiful ponga fern tree canopy to the flat lake edge and a sandy swimming beach. Less than 100 metres in one direction is the Stoney Point Boat Ramp, playground, picnic BBQ area, car parking; the other way is the shared lakefront pumice based Tennis Court and Walking Tracks. Use the tennis racquets to have a game, grab one of the kayaks and head out on the lake to explore or develop your paddling skills on one of the paddleboards on offer - all included in your stay!

The Boat Shed offers easy access from Spencer Road for both cars and boats for the whole family with off-street parking. All next to one of the easiest and least crowded boat ramps in Tarawera.

Once you've settled in, relax on the sun-drenched deck and enjoy the sound of native birds, the waves on the sand and the spectacular views of Mt Tarawera. Cook a pizza, roast, or coal BBQ meat in our wood-fired oven!

Inside, there are polished timber floors, and entertainers wrap around sofa, large square boat shed timber dining table with leather chairs and log fireplace create an elegant atmosphere. The open plan granite kitchen is fully equipped with quality non-stick crockery and utensils and a Nespresso Coffee Machine. Separate TV/Playroom with 60 inch HD TV, Playstation 4, DVD player and Sky TV (including sports channels) make a comfortable stay for the whole family.

Lake Tarawera is only a short 5-minute drive to the Blue and Green Lakes, 8 minutes to Lake Okareka, 15 minutes to Rotorua, 30 minutes to Lake Rotoiti, and approximately 1 hour to Tauranga, Lake Taupo, Karapiro, Hamilton and many more attractions.

- Linen BYO or Hire at 25pp
- Firewood supplied
- No mobile coverage
- Free unlimited WIFI

Special conditions:
The Boat Shed is available for a maximum of 11 guests. To secure your holiday dates a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the rental is payable at the time of booking. The deposit will only be refunded if the house can be relet in the event of a cancellation. The balance of your rental is due 3 weeks before arrival. Please leave the house in a tidy condition. Minimum stay of 3 nights preferred.

Extras: Cleaning is required; Optional Linen - NZ$25.00 per person.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

17.4 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

11.3 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

18.6 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

13 mi

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Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

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4.9

Outstanding(229 Reviews)

House in Rotorua

11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

17.4 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

11.3 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

18.6 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

13 mi

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(229 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the well-equipped property, beautiful location, and excellent communication with the hosts. The spa, pizza oven, and lake access were highly appreciated, making it a perfect spot for families and groups.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0

Jul 2024

We had the most perfect weather for a perfect weekend break. Tarawera was like an exotic holiday even though we live in Rotorua. We had friends pop around to enjoy the lake with us. The Pizza oven was enjoyed by all and BBQ dinners did not disappoint. Teenagers enjoyed the Xbox when not eating or on the lake. The hot tub

5.0

May 2024

We loved the character of the boat shed. Good fire wood supply, and panel heaters, kept the house cosy and warm. Beds were comfortable. Freya was very easy to communicate with. We were very appreciative of the late check out. We would happily stay again, a beautiful spot looking over the lake.

5.0

Apr 2024

We loved our stay! There was room for everyone with plenty of indoor and outdoor areas both to be together and to have space away from each other. It was so well equipped and we enjoyed all the little extras provided. The spa and the pizza oven were a hit with everyone.

5.0

Mar 2024

Great accommodation in a beautiful location. We can’t wait to visit again in the future!

5.0

Mar 2024

This house has everything you need for a wonderful weekend away with a group of friends or a large family. Stunning views, comfortable beds, kitchen with all the equipment you could need. It was perfect for 3 couples and a couple of our single friends. Would love to stay again! Highly recommend!

4.0

Feb 2024

Very private setting & lovely outlook. Our weather was unbelievable for our 5 days so we had plenty of trips down the path to the Lake for a swim. The house was very homely & comfortable. The water is pumped up from the Lake so the pressure is not great & showers need to have no other water running! We had a family members 80th so a great place for all the family. Pizza oven & spa were awesome.

5.0

Jan 2024

The location, house and amenities was perfect for us! Our daughter got married at the Black Barn so we had pre wedding photostat the house too! Excellent communication with the owner, as I did ask quite a few questions, however nothing seemed to be a bother to ask 🙏💖

5.0

Dec 2023

Wonderful as always!

5.0

Dec 2023

Thank you! Fantastic property. Won’t disappoint

5.0

Dec 2023

Loved location of house. We had a wedding at black barn so easy to get to and great communication so no surprises. Would recommend staying here

5.0

Sep 2023

Plenty of space for talking and walking

5.0

Sep 2023

Amazing beautiful stunning......all the words to explain natural beauty all in one amazing place view to die for kids had the best time i relaxed...

5.0

Sep 2023

Lucky enough to have a serious foodie in our group who utilized the pizza oven for the most yummy meals. Loved the spa & decking area as well. All in the group commented on the comfy beds. We took the opportunity to walk the lake edge each morning & evening from the property. And we loved our day with Totally Tarawera, an easy stroll to the boat from the house, to enjoy the Wairua hotpool, walk part of the trail and again soak in Hotwater Beach before our return. Such a magic long weekend stay to enjoy some much needed time out for all!

5.0

Aug 2023

We had such a great weekend away! The Bach is so well equipped and is in a beautiful location. The hosts/ owners are very good at communicating and making sure everything is working as it should / we were happy.

5.0

Jul 2023

Fantastic house, well set up, comfy beds. Excellent for big group or family.

5.0

Jun 2023

So much to do down at the lake or just relax at the house in the amazing spa! This place has everything you need to have a great time, and that we did! Wish we could have stayed longer.

4.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful spot, very homely, well set up & comfy. Lovely place for a relaxing get away.

4.0

Apr 2023

Great spot, with everything we needed from the pizza oven to barby. To the maximised space to the spa. Thankyou very much, we will see you next timez

5.0

Mar 2023

Amazing place to stay! Ticks all the boxes and has plenty of features to make the stay enjoyable. Some feedback… have a word to whoever replaced a window recently in the bedroom next to where bbq sits… one of our friends found glass shards on the mattress protector and got cuts on his hand while doing so… remind them they should have really cleaned that up. Please also change your advertising in Bookabach app… was misleading us to believe there were 5 bedrooms… one of the couples that were with us were happy to sleep in seperate (bunk) beds so all was well that ended well, though embarrassing for me as I was organising the accommodation for trip away. So you’re aware… there was no chlorine available to top up the spa pool. We looked everywhere. Otherwise everything else was perfect! The Pizza oven and spa pool was a massive success/hit with all of our friends… the lakeside in the afternoons was a stunning backdrop for a few drinks and snacks. Loved the outdoor dining area. We hope to be able to stay again one day soon.

5.0

Mar 2023

Just stunning. Amazing owners who even gave us a bottle of bubbles to celebrate our wedding. Couldn't be happier

5.0

Feb 2023

The Boat Shed is a great place to stay. Thank you to the hosts.

5.0

Jan 2023

Cool property with a great location close to the lake. Comfortable and well equipped.

5.0

Dec 2022

Simply brilliant!

5.0

Nov 2022

This was an very well equipped house, clean and with fantastic views of the lake and the mountains in behind. There were only six of us so plenty of room. Enjoyed lots of hot tubbing with plenty of privacy. It was great having the lake so close and we had a couple of swims and used the paddle boards and kayaks. Dave (from across the road) was extremely helpful when we arrived.

5.0

Nov 2022

Tidy, easily accessible, comfortable home! Fantastic for everyone can’t wait to go back

5.0

Nov 2022

What a gorgeous spot! Waking up to the view across the lake and the sunrise was just heavenly. Everything we needed was supplied and in hindsight we wished we had booked for longer. If you like a dark room maybe bring something to cover the curtains as the sun did pour in and note one bedroom is not accessible from inside the house but we would 100% return!

5.0

Oct 2022

We loved every minute of our stay. The house was so well equipped and allowed us to really enjoy quality time as a group. The weather wasn’t fab but the house was so functional that we didn’t feel cramped, and the spa and pizza oven were just fantastic. The ultimate getaway.

5.0

Oct 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this awesome bach. Beautiful spot, enjoyed just hanging out at the house and lake, kids loved the spa. House had a great layout to accommodate us all and a separate lounge for the kids to watch movies. Highly recommend, would definitely stay there again.

5.0

Oct 2022

Was perfect for our family get together and boating activities- with a very short stroll to the lake edge and boat ramp. The fire place, pizza oven and spa all made it that bit more special. The owners were prompt with their communications and very accomodating of our situation. Very pleased with our first experience of 'book a bach'

5.0

Sep 2022

The boat shed was perfect for our family weekend to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday. Even though it rained, we had enjoyed games,boating,spa and pizza making. Great spot, perfect configurations of rooms to accommodate us all with a central lounge and kitchen overlooking the lake.

5.0

Sep 2022

We booked this property for us an out adult children to get together for my wife's 60th. The place was just perfect close to the lake plenty of accommodation spa and wood fired pizza oven for evening fun and great games provided.Hihhly recommended.

5.0

Sep 2022

Amazing property and wonderful home owners to work with. This is an exceptional place to stay. Special views and all the extras.

5.0

Jul 2022

Perfect for families

Perfect for families

We were a group of 9 (2 families). Beds comfy, warm with the fire and heaters and plenty of blankets. View was beautiful. Loved the seperate Tv room for the kids. Pizza oven and especially the spa added to the experience. Short bush walk to the lake and playground. Perfect spot for holiday in any season ! Thankyou !

5.0

Jul 2022

Fabulous accomodation for our group of 8

Fabulous accomodation for our group of 8

Slept our group of 8 comfortably and the house was well equipped with everything we needed. Lovely location and amazing spa!

5.0

Jun 2022

Quiet long weekend

Quiet long weekend

Overall really enjoyed our short stay at the boat shed bach. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough. Was on the expensive side of things but I would still stay again when the budget allows

4.0

Apr 2022

Perfect spot

Perfect spot

Great stay! Everything was excellent except the weather but pizza place and a spa pool kept us busy 😁👍

5.0

Apr 2022

Boat shed brilliance

Boat shed brilliance

Brilliant house in an amazing location. This property has everything you could ever need to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Catering for both adults and kids it’s perfect for families and groups of friends. The house delightful and so are the owners - we loved our stay and will definitely be back.

5.0

Mar 2022

The best of everything

The best of everything

This is a golden spot to spend a weekend with family and friends. We loved cooking pizzas on the outdoor oven and spending time in the spa at sunrise and sunset. Enough space for a couple of families and kids to not feel on top of each other. Also appreciated the nice tennis rackets to have a hit at the communal court on the lake. We would definitely come back here.

5.0

Mar 2022

Perfect Spot, Amazing View

Perfect Spot, Amazing View

The moment we set foot in the house we knew it dm was somewhere special. It has everything we could hope for in a nice relaxing escape from home. Hope to get the overturning to stay again soon.

5.0

Mar 2022

Breakaway where we want to stay forever

Breakaway where we want to stay forever

Great location that had every thing we needed to just turn up and relax for a few days problem was we didn't want to leave

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rotorua?

The average price for a rental in Rotorua is $211 per night. This rental is $711 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

House in Rotorua

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rotorua?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR?

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