Very tidy, small bach up on the hill overlooking the lake. Our young kids managed the stairs down to the water fine. We loved our stay and especially enjoyed all the native birds. Big shout out also to the Californai Quail family just outside the front door, fantastic to watch. We will hopefully be back one day!

Tarawera is my favourite place in the country. This wee bach has great views and a lovely deck. Clean and cosy.

The view is outstanding, and we all had a awesome weekend away is this cute cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the batch was simple yet clean and well equipped, it was lovely to have a couple of days without Wi-Fi and in the beautiful quiet surroundings. It was so easy to use the kayaks and go out onto the lake. We would definitely love to stay here again.

Loved everything about it

Lovely, as advertised.

Great place with amazing views over the lake. We definitely will come back 😀

very clean

Cosy wee cottage with fantastic views over the lake and Mt Tarawera. Access to the lake is an adventure down some stairs through the bush. Nice and warm thanks to the gas fire. Thanks for the warning about the water pump too! Gave us a bit of a fright. Thank you for sharing your spot with us.

The property is in a great location. The views are absolutely stunning. It is a little tricky navigating the almost hidden driveway and especially at night. But the views are worth it. The cabin easily accommodated three adults with our own beds. It was clean, tidy and comfortable. Good water and heat. The deck was fantastic! If we didn't have so much planned in and around Rotorua it would have been nice to just hang out there.

Peaceful location could have easily spent more time there

Stunning views, kayaking fun, close enough to Rotorua but far enough that you feel like you’re in another world! The house has everything we needed and was immaculate - we hope to be back during the Summer time to get the most out of this gem of a spot!

Amazing view and a magical place to spend a few days

We have been here several times now and always have such a wonderful time. The bach has everything we need, is clean and tidy and in a beautiful location.

Wonderful relaxing stay, house had everything we needed including games and kayaks. Loved hanging on the deck looking at the views and going for bush walks. Also loved the Tarawera book. Driveway was tricky but needed for the views! Turnaround bay at boat ramp not far so definitely use it to get into the driveway!

Wonderful setting and clean and tidy house. Would recommend to stay here

Nice quiet weekend away. Beautiful views. Lovely little house. Photos don’t do it justice.

Nice bach with great views. Cosy during winter. Just needs to be aired more so that the musty smell goes away .

Picturesque spot with all the amenities. Loved our stay and appreciated the flexibility with our muck up in bookings.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was very restful and tranquil. Such a special Bach in a very special location.

Overall, we had a pleasant stay at this lovely place with a great view of the lake and plenty of activities such as kayaking and walking tracks. However, there were a few things that made us hesitant about returning. For instance, guests are required to bring their own linens and towels or pay an additional fee of $15 per person (We would prefer if this cost was built into our stay or made selectable as an addon option on bookabach, so we wouldn't have to worry about carrying cash). Additionally, guests are expected to remove all rubbish on departure, which involves putting it in a council bag and taking it to the rubbish transfer station. This was a unique policy that we had not encountered before, and it was not ideal for us as we prefer not to do this kind of housework on holiday. Moreover, the property lacked wifi and lighting on the deck, which made it challenging to plan evening activities. Lastly, we found it challenging to locate the rubbish transfer station as we were unfamiliar with the area, and we suggest that future guests be provided with clearer instructions that can be easily searched on Google maps or that the hosts take care of this task. Overall, while we enjoyed our stay, these issues detracted from our experience and may make us hesitant to return.

Great break , the stairs kept us fit. The lake is stunning and the landing cafe is brilliant

The whole thing was super easy to rent and communicate with hosts

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is small, but fabulously clean and had everything we needed. The location is amazing and Carol was very accomodating. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Beautiful spot and great clean property

Beautiful views from deck with BBQ and outdoor dining table. Old school kiwi Bach- (no wifi or dishwasher…) short walk down trail to jetty with awesome neighbours. Quiet setting, bring supplies with you and remember to take your garbage & recycling when you leave.! Nice stay.

The property had an amazing view and enjoyed the use of the kayaks out on the lake.

This is a perfect place to stay as we were attending a wedding at The Black Barn. The house was compact, clean and tidy. We could ind everything we needed. There was nice short bush walk to the private jetty. It was lovely waking to the sound of birds.

Lovely property, would happily stay again

The property is a great little lakeside bach. The setting is great. Sunrise on the jetty, kayaking on the lake, a short walk to the bush by the boat ramp (thanks for the tip about the walk behind the boat sheds) and not far to drive anywhere in Rotorua. Bach was clean, good facilities and good commication. Cell coverage is patchy, but not really an issue when there is so much to do that doesn't require internet. Would definitely recommend.

A wonderful place in a gorgeous setting. It has direct access to the lake for kayaking and swimming and we took advantage of both.

Clean and tidy two bedroomed Lockwood with a lovely terrace that you could sit out and soak up the view. With these types of locations you have to expect less than perfect water supply and lack of wifi. But the location is worth it.