House in Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty

Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

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2019 Sundance Spa
Outdoor Wood-fired Oven
Cook Anything - Pizza, Roast, Fish, Steak, Slow Cook, Vegetables.
Dining
Deck Lake View

Overview of Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty
  • Popular LocationLake Tarawera12 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Okareka4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuried Village6 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

+1
4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

Front Room

1 Queen Bed

Lake Front View

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

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.

Property manager

afus1886
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Languages

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Tarawera

Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is on the beach. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Haiku Pathway. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Waimangu Cauldron if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 12 min walk
  • Lake Okareka - 4 min drive
  • Buried Village - 6 min drive
  • Lake Tikitapu - 9 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Airstream Cafe - 11 min drive
  • The Landing Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Vi's Teahouse - 5 min drive
  • Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tarawera and Buried Village. Lake Okareka and Lake Rotokakahi are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Livi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Beautiful Spot for a Weekend Away
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Great accommodation in a beautiful location. We can’t wait to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/5 Good

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic Spot
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Mickaela-Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The boat shed
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 🙏💖
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre Xmas break
Wonderful as always!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by afus1886

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What makes this property unique

Easy vehicle access with off-street parking for up to 4 cars, boat or jet ski.
Spa pool under the stars.

Languages:

English

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