The Fidgety Fantail

9.0

Outstanding(120 Reviews)

House in Rotorua

9 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

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Fully self contained log house in a garden setting next to a reserve (that has a playground) and close to boat ramp and a good swimming beach this is a wonderful holiday house for families.
Dog friendly. Perfect for children. Sheltered, sunny and quiet with a large, flat, grassy section.
There are 2 bedrooms inside the main house with king size beds that can be separated into singles plus 2 sleepouts close to the house. One sleepout has a king size bed and the other a set of bunks with a double below and single up top. In addition to the main bathroom in the house, there's a cute semi outside bathroom (shower & toilet) between the sleepouts where you can shower in the "outdoors"! The house has a large deck in a garden setting. Well-behaved and house-trained dogs welcome. There are Kayaks available. Heat pump for winter. The "Cheeky Tui" holiday home at the top of the driveway is also owned by us, making it ideal for 2 families who are friends to rent one each.
There's room for a boat and lots of space for children to run around and play in the garden and reserve. There are also board games and a trampoline to use.

Portacot and high chair provided.

TV and phone.

Use this home as a base to see Rotorua sights as well as using the lake environment. Large fenced area for safety for children (and dogs)

Set in a mature garden; close to nice swimming spot and boat ramp. Will suit anyone from families, couples and friends.
Special conditions:
We ask that visitors leave the property clean and tidy.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Alternatively we can hire in linen at a cost of $25 per person per stay.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

16 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

10.5 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

21.1 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

12.4 mi

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The Fidgety Fantail

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9.0

Outstanding(120 Reviews)

House in Rotorua

9 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

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

16 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

10.5 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

21.1 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

12.4 mi

Reviews

9.0

Outstanding(120 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved their stay at the property, enjoying the native bush surroundings, family-friendly setup, and the host's friendliness and helpfulness.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0

Mar 2023

we enjoy beeing there ...thanks!

10.0

Mar 2023

Loved our stay. And true to its name there were fantails everywhere. The native busy around the house is amazing, and the adjoining park was such fun for the kids to freely run around. Would love to come back and explore the area more

10.0

Nov 2022

really nice Bach, had everything we needed. Good sized fully fenced section for our 2 dogs to run around. would recommend this place to family and friends. Only one complaint, the people before us put the dishes away dirty so we had to wash them before use.

10.0

Apr 2022

Family loved it

Family loved it

My family loved it, unfortunately I couldn't join them. But they said it was a beutiful cute place and would be fantastic for kids.

8.0

Feb 2022

Holiday by the lake

Holiday by the lake

The weather was average but the house was loaded with games/books/Winter Olympics to keep us entertained! Great space for 7 adults and 1 toddler, I didn’t feel like we were tripping over each other. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

10.0

Oct 2021

Weekend get away

Weekend get away

Thank you, the home was comfortable and well located for a get away.

10.0

Aug 2021

Family friendly in quiet paradise

Family friendly in quiet paradise

Lovely stay in family & dog friendly house. Lots of room, all you need is there. Gorgeous spot to get away and so close to the lake.

10.0

Jul 2021

Cute and cosy cottage

Cute and cosy cottage

We had awful weather but the house was lovely and warm, comfy beds and lovely location - would like to return in summer and enjoy the surrounds!

10.0

Jun 2021

Awesome place

Awesome place

Great bach, will definitely be back. Thanks

10.0

May 2021

Lovely weekend stay

Lovely weekend stay

Steve and Nicole were fantastic hosts. The property was perfect for our group who were attending a wedding

8.0

Apr 2021

quiet and relaxing location

quiet and relaxing location

Good

10.0

Mar 2021

Serenity at its best!

Serenity at its best!

Awesome communication with owners Nicole and Steve. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise. Peaceful, relaxing and perfect for us and our family, including our furry members!! Loved the outdoor shower 😀 See you next year!!

10.0

Dec 2020

lovely location

lovely location

Family friendly home that has a beautiful outlook to native bush and all the conveniences for a trouble free stay.

10.0

Dec 2020

Tarawera

Tarawera

Wonderful Bach, well set up, clear info and prompt communication from hosta

10.0

Dec 2020

Booked again already

Booked again already

Tranquil spot that you won't want to leave. Other than for a short walk at the blue lake, followed by coffee at airstream.

10.0

Nov 2020

Back 30 years later

Back 30 years later

We were married at Solitare Lodge at Lake Tarawera November 1990 so it was great to goBack the area with the lodge just 5minutes down the the road to celebrate our 30th. Anniversary

5.0

Oct 2020

It was what we were after - away from the hustle and bustle, beautiful scenery, lots of native bird life - everything we needed at the bach, beautiful lakes and walks and lots of information at the bach for choice of activities/entertainment.

3.0

Oct 2020

Loved the little log house. great location especially for our dog, right next to a reserve and a fenced section. House had everything you could want cosy and warm. Location was excellent. We took our boat and could easily get to boat ramps. Had fun exploring lake Tarawera and surrounds.

4.0

Oct 2020

Cozy,clean, well equipped batch, we loved our time at Lake Tarawera.Bird life and bunny rabbits galore. Grapes and raspberry bushes both producing fruit during our stay. Yumm !!

10.0

Sep 2020

Tarawera

Tarawera

Great spot and dog friendly pity the weather was not better.

8.0

Aug 2020

great relaxing place to stay

great relaxing place to stay

Lake Tarawera is a beautiful location and this property was ideal for what we needed. Two families catching up - outside facilities were fine and the house had everything that was needed. A 'no fuss' property and good for families

10.0

Jul 2020

Great stay

Great stay

Lovely property, great location, we're keen to stay again! Thanks.

10.0

Jul 2020

Just what we needed

Just what we needed

Hosts were awesome dealing with us, 3 rather sleep deprived adults and their children. Place had everything we needed for a weekend of torrential rain.

8.0

Jul 2020

No Distractions

No Distractions

Definitely a great space to relax and get away. We really enjoyed our stay, taking in the beautiful views, bike rides to and around the lake and the peace and quiet.

8.0

Mar 2020

8.0

Feb 2020

Good for family group

Good for family group

An easy single level dwelling. Fidgety fantail was suitable for our adult family group . I could imagine it also suitable for family with young children as it leads onto a park area. We would stay again .

10.0

Feb 2020

Great family accommodation

Great family accommodation

Perfect accommodation for our family with mixed ages. Great communication with owner, and a lovely spot to stay at. Would recommend and book to stay there again. Thanks for having us 😊

10.0

Feb 2020

Lovely holiday home

Lovely holiday home

My family and I really enjoyed out stay at Fidgety Fantail. Good sized home, nice and clean, plenty of space for the kids to run around outside and was great to be able to bring our dog on holiday with us. So relaxing sitting out on the deck. Peaceful and quiet location, close to the lake and really doesnt feel to far away from Rotorua. Owners were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway.

10.0

Jan 2020

Relaxing stay

Relaxing stay

Unfussy, tidy bach in a lovely peaceful location. Perfect place to relax

10.0

Jan 2020

Brilliant satay

Brilliant satay

This has been one of our best holidays ever. A stunning and peaceful location with everything one needs in a bach. We will be back!

8.0

Dec 2019

Great location. Quiet and peaceful

Great location. Quiet and peaceful

Beds were comfortable but property could have been a bit cleaner. Oven and some cooking utensils had to be cleaned before they could be used but overall good value for money . Would go there again as it’s an awesome location.

10.0

Dec 2019

Awesome stay, it was nice and close to the lake, all the kayaks were available. We had a blast!

Awesome stay, it was nice and close to the lake, all the kayaks were available. We had a blast!

Great little place loved the outside shower and the park next to the house!

10.0

Dec 2019

Great Weekend Away

Great Weekend Away

We enjoyed a great weekend break at the Fidgety Fantail. After a false start, a double booked weekend, Martin the owner helped us reschedule. When we finally made it we had a great weekend. We got the family out on the kayaks and generally just chilled out. The highlight would have had to be sitting on the deck with a beer counting the Kereru. Fantastic place and location.

10.0

Dec 2019

Perfect Getaway!

Perfect Getaway!

The house was perfectly setup for our two families each with a young child. The location is stunning and despite the weather being a bit average we had an amazing time. Good comms from the hosts and loved the fact that the fridge was a really good size for a Bach. Five stars!

10.0

Nov 2019

Hiking trip

Hiking trip

We used this gem as a base for our hiking trip in Rotorua. A phenomenal spot for a group. Highly recommend!

8.0

Oct 2019

fantail property

fantail property

Very average property with some things needing attention. Stove front elements never get hot enough. Outside shower is very open for winter conditions and shower pours water rather than sprays. I think that for summer conditions the property would be great, however for winter/spring with ice on deck (which I slipped over on) and outside bunkhouse facilities being exposed not so good. the house itself is fine although there is a lack of utensils.

10.0

Sep 2019

Perfect for a getaway!

Perfect for a getaway!

We had four adults and two teenage children. This place is perfect for families of all ages! The grounds, facilities, rooms are awesome!! 15 minutes drive from amenities, 1 minute from the lake. I assumed the house was on the lake due to the photos and the kayak availability so I would recommend the advert be updated to not mislead. If I have missed that in the description, please disregard what I just said. I still give this place 5 stars!!!!!

10.0

Sep 2019

Is such a lovely home and a great space to play for our children. I’m not the one for being one with nature but I didn’t want to leave. Thankyou so much for this experience we will definately be back. 😍😍🥰🥰

10.0

Sep 2019

From the busy city to the bliss of nature

From the busy city to the bliss of nature

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 $110 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Fidgety Fantail . 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 The Fidgety Fantail pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Fidgety Fantail ?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

The Fidgety Fantail

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 The Fidgety Fantail pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Fidgety Fantail ?

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