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Cosy, self contained unit.

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Outside
Main Bedroom
Main Bedroom View
Lounge Dining
Kitchen Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rotorua Township, Rotorua
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back Room

3 Single Beds

Front Room

1 Queen Bed

Shower Area

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy, self contained unit.

Cosy, self contained basic unit situated on a lifestyle block in the tranquil suburb of Paradise Valley, Rotorua. Approximately 9kms from Rotorua town centre, 15 minutes drive from the excellent mountain biking tracks at Waipa and Whaka Forest and 20 minutes drive to the picturesque lakes district.

The cooking facilities comprise of a toaster, jug, full size fridge with freezer compartments, microwave, electric frypan and bench top grill/hot plate. There is a gas BBQ in the carport. The kitchen area is separate and has a sink, bench and cupboards. Cutlery, crockery and cleaning products are provided. Please note there is no full stove, washing machine , dishwasher or WiFi.

The accommodation has a lounge/diner, the bathroom facilities are as shown in the photos, please note that the carport door opens into the bathroom area but is well back and has a frosted door and net curtain, the toilet is in a separate room.

The front bedroom contains a queen bed, tall boy and a two seater sofa.

The back room contains twin bunks (the bunks have foam mattresses) and a separate single bed with a proper mattress. A port-a-cot is available for use if required.

Duvet and pillow inners are provided. Please bring your own bed linen to include duvet covers, pillow cases, sheets, tea towels and bath towels. Bed linen can be provided for $10 per person, please specify if this is required at the time of booking.

There is a gas BBQ (with gas bottle) and outside table and chairs for use in the carport.

Please note that we have two dogs and a cat, this is specifically mentioned in case this is an issue for prospective guests as they do run around outside and we ask that guests drive slowly and are mindful of them.

The bach is conveniently located to a number of tourist attractions including Paradise Valley Springs and Lion Park, Skyline Skyrides Gondolas and Luge, the Agrodome, Mitai and Te Puia.

Due to the rural location there is no Wifi available and mobile coverage can be patchy depending on the provider and weather conditions.

Grass parking is available for a boat or trailer.

Strictly no parties or loud groups.

Special conditions:
The tariffs are based upon occupancy of up to two persons for two nights or more. An additional $10 is required for each extra guest per night. Sorry no stays of one night only. Duvet and pillow inners are provided. Please bring your own bed linen including duvet covers, tea towels and bath towels. Bed linen can be provided for $10 per person, please specify if this is required at the time of booking. No parties.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to leave the bach in the condition in which it was found upon arrival, this being fully vacuumed with no evidence of food and the kitchen and bathroom facilities cleaned thoroughly. Beds should be stripped upon departure if linen is hired.

Property manager

paulge361
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please supervise children at all times for safety.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Strictly outside only - all evidence to be removed

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ngongotaha Valley

Located in Ngongotaha Valley, this cottage is in a rural area. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Blue Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Paradise Valley Springs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rotorua International Stadium, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Rotorua Township, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Eat Street - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, self contained unit. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, self contained unit.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, self contained unit.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cosy, self contained unit. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Paradise Valley Springs and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Mount Ngongotaha. DriftKartz and Rotorua International Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great long weekend away.
Thank you we had a lovely time staying there, very peaceful and quiet in a nice rural setting close to the event we were attending for the weekend. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little hide away.
The property was clean and tidy, great location, only a few minutes from rhe center of town but you wouldn't know it, its so peaceful and quiet. Would recommend to one and all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yassin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Place was super cosy, animals nearby made it really special
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful accommodation
Great easy place to stay, family friendly, clean, met all our needs, friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
I loved staying here, it had everything you need. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francois G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxed farm stay
Very relaxed stay on a farm surrounded by animals, just minutes from all the action in Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great little getaway
nice clean quite warm as thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hasin a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
would stay there again
was great place had a very nice time. not to far out from central, would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kewl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Accommodating
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect farm stay for family
Clean and close to city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Couldn't fault the place, it's close enough to most attractions and far enough out of the way to be peaceful, ideal for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirimarama w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful place
had such a beautiful weekend nice and peaceful place.. will definatley be staying here again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful spot
Lovely peaceful spot. We really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viliami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Awsome beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
It was really clean and roomy. Sheep could sometimes be a bit loud but otherwise great place and had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Has a nice rural feel, was nice to be a bit out of town for a change.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Aik H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick visit to Rotorua
Very neat and simple, lovely host. Great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, so relaxing
Lovely property, exactly as described. The host's communication was excellent, the place was clean and tidy. Beautiful surroundings and so quiet at night. Thanks for a relaxing stay, we'd love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value and nice & quiet
I have stayed here a couple of times when Ive been mountain biking in Rotorua. Bach is good value for money and nice and quiet. Owner is also friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a dream
It is hard to put into words how lovely the property and area are. A cozy and lovely and easy place to stay, and I heartily recommend it. I will be planning to stay again next time I go to Rotorua.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
I've stayed here a couple of times now. The bach is in a nice, quiet location. The owner is very easy to deal with. It is good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest and relaxation
Spacious, clean and comfortable, this accommodation had everything we needed for a relaxed break away from our routines - comfortable beds, practical kitchen and a good shower! Thank you, Paula for the lovely welcome and nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Himani D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, rustic, and classy
Had wonderful experience with the family... cozy house with beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Very nice location and premises. Fantastic host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot
Exactly as described. A nice spot with everything you need. Nice and tidy and close to Rotorua.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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