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Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty
  • Lake Tarawera
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Buried Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Tarawera

With a stay at this vacation home in Lake Tarawera, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Tarawera and a 4-minute drive from Buried Village. .This vacation home is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Polynesian Spa and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Skyline Rotorua.

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buried Village - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Tikitapu - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 23 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vis Teahouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Nature @Waimangu - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Airstream Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

An original Lockwood holiday home on a sheltered lake edge section in Boatshed Bay. Furnished with an open plan kitchen, dining and living area and a gas fireplace for winter. Boardwalk and steps lead down through bush and tree ferns to a shared deep water jetty. The deck, equipped with outdoor furniture and a gas barbeque, provides stunning views across the lake to Mt Tarawera and Kariri Point. The carport at the rear of the bach provides cover for two vehicles.

Native birdlife abounds, a family of quails occasionally meander over the lawn and glow worms can be seen at the bottom of the steps in the evening. The site is private and peaceful and allows for full enjoyment of all that Lake Tarawera has to offer including safe swimming, lakeside walking tracks, trout fishing, boating, mountain biking or just relaxing.

Situated near the start of the Tarawera settlement it is only a scenic 20 minute drive from Rotorua city centre and a short drive to the local lakeside cafe and the Buried Village at Te Wairoa. The nearest boat ramp is a couple of minutes drive along the road, or a five minute walk along the lake front track, and is where guests can park their boat trailers. There is a landline phone at the bach but no wifi at present. There is now also reasonable cellphone coverage in the area.

Tui Glen is a great place to escape to at any time of the year and is ideal for couples or small families.

**Extras: BYO Linen/ Towels. If not can be provided at extra cost. Please confirm beforehand.**

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tui Glen - Lake Front Bach With Stunning Views Lake Tarawera

Reviews

Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 486 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
20 years since we last stayed here and it was just as fabulous as we remembered. So relaxing, we didn't want to come home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake Tarawera

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtakingly beautiful!Lovely house, very comfortable and clean.An amazing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot. Lovely cosy bach, clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, fantastic location, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love the cozy house and the stunning views.

The check in it was easy, kitchen facilities for us it was perfect. We cook breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful serene stay

Loved our second stay here, just as clean and tranquil as the first visit. Very easy communication with host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We had a great winter weekend here. The bach was comfortable, cosy and very peaceful - with gorgeous view over the lake. The gas fire warmed the whole place really quickly. Great to be in such a beautiful spot, and only a short drive from Rotorua. And really helpful, friendly communications from Carol. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs

This was a lovely getaway. It was cosy and perfect for what we needed. The kayaking was a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece of paradise

The view in pictures captured my heart, and in real life it did not disappoint! The sunrise view is priceless! The bach itself was clean, comfortable, and well layed out for up to 4 visitors. We enjoyed listening to the many birds who visited us. Note that the driveway is steep and the road is windy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place is Paradise.

This is a second time visiting here and may I say it was just aswesome as the first stay. The place is very clean and well organised. The kayaks and the jetty are the real highlight. Will definitely be back in the future. Paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danita H., Indiana, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible View

The view was stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laure G.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a fantastic surprise

We loved this cottage!! Great location on the lake with the most amazing view!! Sunrise was epic but the view was incredible all day! Loved the lakefront location. We hiked the Lake Tarawera trail to the Hot Beach -- LOVED it! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer stau

Amazing spot, we all loved it. Kayaks were a big hit. Just need to have an alternative place to park a boat trailer. Would love to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of heaven on Lake Tarawera

Classic kiwi batch with everything you need together with an awesome outlook and direct access to the lake. Unfortunately only two days but with the secluded location and bush surrounds it really felt like we were on holiday! We’ll definitely be back (if we can get a booking! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning surroundings

Such a beautiful location with a quick walk down some stairs and you are lakeside. Clean, tidy accommodation and it was great to have use of kayaks for the lake. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Stay

This our third time here and as always we had a great time enjoying the view, swimming in the lake and watching the baby quail.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our NY stay

Beautiful piece of paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treena W.

Liked: Cleanliness

just lovely

A small two bedroom cottage that is well maintained, clean and has adequate amenities. A large deck with magnificent view. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay!

We visited from the US for the Ironman. It’s a shame we were so busy in Taupo during our few days here because we would’ve loved spending more time here relaxing, enjoying the blue water and the kayaks, and sitting on the porch soaking up one of the more beautiful of God’s creations. Communication was great, and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

Such a lovely spot with the most beautiful view over the lake! We thoroughly enjoyed heading down to the lake via the private path. The house suited all our needs, and the hosts were very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Flyby night

This was my birthday get away on the lake but the cottage hadn’t been opened for airing out as the owners were away. Was difficult to find due to not being able to find the introduction document due to using the Stayz app. I arrived and took a long climb down to the lake at sunset, it was not ‘water front’ as the app led us to believe. If the smell was tolerable we may have enjoyed staying in the ‘classic’ cottage. Thankfully the owner refunded us 2/3rds of the fee for the night we didn’t stay at least.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024