8/10 Good
Greg R.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greg R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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The Fidgety Fantail
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera6 min walk
- Lake Okareka1 min drive
- Buried Village9 min drive
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
1 Single over Double bunk bed
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 Std King or can be 2 singles
1 King Bed
1 Std King or can be 2 singles
1 King Bed
1 Super king or can be 2 singles
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Fidgety Fantail
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.
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.
Property manager
NZTarawera
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Lake Tarawera
Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, while Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Skyline Rotorua if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
What's nearby
- Lake Tarawera - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lake Okareka - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
- Buried Village - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
- Polynesian Spa - 27 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - 28 min drive
- McDonald's - 26 min drive
- Terrace Airside - 26 min drive
- Airstream Cafe - 15 min drive
- Owhata Takeaways - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Danny B.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location and Deck
Danny B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Markus D.
23 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family stay
Markus D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte R.
22 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place for a big family get together or 3 generations
Charlotte R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
lee b., rd1
17 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect spot to relax and unwind
lee b.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rhiannon D.
7 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family loved it
Rhiannon D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Kim M.
23 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday by the lake
Kim M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
les h., 18 Stella Court, Paraparaumu, Wellington
28 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
les h.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
bridget o.
7 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly in quiet paradise
bridget o.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cosy cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
NIck C.
24 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
NIck C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Samantha O.
17 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend stay
Samantha O.
8/10 Good
Nicholas B., Auckland, New Zealand
17 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
quiet and relaxing location
Nicholas B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verena K.
16 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity at its best!
Verena K.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
ian w.
28 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely location
ian w.
10/10 Excellent
Emma P.
25 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tarawera
Emma P.
10/10 Excellent
David T.
10 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked again already
David T.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
ray w.
10 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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ray w.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent
7 Oct 2020
Very versatile for our large group and lovely to be adjacent to the reserve for ball games and coffe
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10/10 Excellent
7 Oct 2020
Such a lovely and tidy place!
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10/10 Excellent
7 Oct 2020
It was what we were after - away from the hustle and bustle, beautiful scenery, lots of native bird
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6/10 Okay
6 Oct 2020
Loved the little log house.
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8/10 Good
6 Oct 2020
Cozy,clean, well equipped batch, we loved our time at Lake Tarawera.
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
3 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tarawera
Mark B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Sarah S.
10 Aug 2020
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great relaxing place to stay
Sarah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by NZTarawera
Meet our family, Steve, Nicole and Sam. Welcome to our little piece of paradise.
Why they chose this property
After spending time with family in bustling Mt Maunganui, we wanted somewhere peaceful to retreat to .... a relaxing destination to escape to at holiday time. An internet search led us to the Cheeky Tui at Lake Tarawera. After 10 years plus of booking the house and many lake friends later, we feel very fortunate to be given the opportunity to share this property with you.
We love our outdoor Tarawera, Rotorua lakes experiences both on and off the lake from boating picnics, water sports, mtbing, fishing to horse riding and hiking in the area.
We love our outdoor Tarawera, Rotorua lakes experiences both on and off the lake from boating picnics, water sports, mtbing, fishing to horse riding and hiking in the area.
What makes this property unique
Get back to nature and share in the bush and birdsong at the quiet end of the Lake. A boat ramp for launching your boat is only a quick 1 min drive away. Sheltered, family and pet friendly spaces - relax and enjoy paradise!
Languages:
English
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