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The Homestead
Dining through to Kitchen
Modern, Spacious Kitchen
Modern, Spacious Kitchen
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tikitere, Rotorua
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom Three

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Two

4 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleep out Studio

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hallway

Toilet · Shower only

onsuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peace and tranquility, beautiful gardens, idyllic

This property is a completely renovated Lockwood in an idyllic setting, close to the City, airport and Okere Falls store.

Lovely gardens, open space and lots of flowers most of the year. Plenty of space for cars and boats. Great for just a few people or a larger group.

Only known Orange grove in Rotorua, pick your own for fresh orange juice in the morning.
Parking for several cars close to the house and bike storage in under cover facility.
Indoor and outdoor fire place a real feature. Great for enjoying a great evening on the deck, watch the stars and enjoy, recharge.

Of course Rotorua offers all you can think of in outdoor pursuits with mountain biking one of the very popular activities in the famous Redwoods Forest. Hot pools and the new Eat Streat are very popular destinations.

And when its time to relax Woodberry Farm Homestead is just the place to do just that!

Two fires inside and electric floor heating to ensure total warmth while staying.

For larger groups, we can open up the detached studio unit which has it's own Kitchenette and bathroom with double wet shower. The studio unit has an Ikea pull out bed (King)

review example:
We stayed in The Homestead and we had such a wonderful time there. The house was very tidy and clean. It had lots of cool furniture and decor which made it feel very homely. The kitchen had everything we needed, although we really only cooked breakfasts as we were out during the day for meals. The kids loved the bunk room, always a treat to sleep on bunk beds when you don't have them at home. The grounds are fabulous and it was so nice to be able to go for a stroll around the garden and for the kids to play and explore outside in all the open spaces. Lighting the indoor fires warmed the house up beautifully and made it so warm and cosy. The outdoor fire was also a real hit, toasted marshmallows was on the menu one evening for dessert. And I particularly loved the orange grove where we picked oranges each day to squeeze for beautiful fresh orange juice drinks. I would highly recommend this accommodation for anyone wanting to explore all that Rotorua has to offer, but enjoys quiet farm like surroundings for relaxing in after a busy day. We certainly hope to return again some day.
Special conditions:

Additional accommodation on same property ( 2.5 ha)

"The Studio "is self contained with very large double shower space and kitchenette as well as its own access direct or indirect to the homestead.
Ideal for a group of mountain bikers.
"The Cottage and pod" for additional space on the same property.(4)
"The Hub" this sleeps 8 and is 50 meters walking on the same property

Total property can sleep 9 in Homestead, 4 in Cottage and Pod and 2 adults in Studio plus 2 kids ( on mezzanine floor in studio). and 8 in "the Hub"

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$125.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$12.50 per person);

Property manager

Harmen and Barbara
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rotorua

Located in Tikitere, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, this holiday home is in a rural area. Te Amorangi Museum and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Tikitere, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Eat Street - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 19 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Star - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peace and tranquility, beautiful gardens, idyllic pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peace and tranquility, beautiful gardens, idyllic?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peace and tranquility, beautiful gardens, idyllic?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Peace and tranquility, beautiful gardens, idyllic located?

This family-friendly Rotorua holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Rotorua, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa and Haiku Pathway. Lake Rotoiti and Te Amorangi Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zoe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful peaceful holiday
We were in town for the Tarawera running festival. It was quiet, spacious, and only a 15 minute drive from shops and restaurants.We loved the clean fresh drinking water and beautiful gardens. There was a very friendly and quiet dog who our kids loved playing with.Highly recommended and thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of character and peaceful property.
We stayed in the homestead home with four adults and two kids (6 and 10).Kids loved the chickens and running around. Interesting setup with multiple units, met some of the other guests which were very friendly.House was well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Holiday Home
This place exceedex our expectations. It is very well appointed in a quiet rural location with a supermarket just 5mins away. We enjoyed the relaxing environment with nest decking and alot od indoor/outdoor flow. Beds were comfortable and the kids liked the bunks. Thank you Harmen & Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W., Cambridge, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet but handy
Really nicely stocked place, out of town enough to be quite but close enough to be handy. Plenty of room and a very nice place to stay. Great base for spending a good amount of time in Rotorua. Hosts were great, and check in was easy. Will definitely use again next time a crown of us invade Rotorua. Excellent for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Very well set up property with all that you need for some time away from the city. Peaceful rural location but also very accessible to many other activities and the lakes. Plenty of space to keep some under 5's entertained and great comms with the owners. Definitely would recommend a stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jaco R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable.
Nice welcome note. Great spaces. Well equipped. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice country property, but close enough to town
Plenty of room Clean close enough to town, but definitely country
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Farm and fires
Family had a great stay here. Chilly mornings and evenings warmed up by the fire. Wonderful spot for larger family gatherings as well, even loved the visiting Springer and pointer. Made our stay in RotoVegas super awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A superb place
We normally go for coastal locations or lake side locations but because of demand we couldn’t find anywhere. Lucky us. This was one of the best places we have stayed at - clean, interesting, quiet, calm but with everything you need, including an awesome outside fire and eating area. Thanks for your hospitality. Will definitely be back next time we come to Rotorua.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicki & Paul & R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Queen's birthday
We really appreciated being able to be at this cosy cottage. Having a fire was a treat - warm and cossie. Lovely setting. Hosts open to us at last minute. All we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Peaceful retreat
This home is very comfortable & well equipped. The grounds are gorgeous & it was so homey and relaxing. We stayed for two nights & I can honestly say that I wish we were there much longer. I would highly recommend this home! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Lovely home with beautiful garden!!
Lovely home with beautiful garden!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Beautiful property to stay with family.
Beautiful property to stay with our family. House is very nice and it has a beautiful garden!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

daniel d.

We had a great stay, the property had so much to do and is an excellent place for kids.
We had a great stay, the property had so much to do and is an excellent place for kids. The only thing that we would pass on is that the trees and hedges need to really be trimmed back as we found it very difficult to get our boat in. Would go back without hesitation
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great well equipped property that suited our larger group well.
Great well equipped property that suited our larger group well. Nice house, with lovely grounds and plenty of parking.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed a lovely stay at an exquisite property
Enjoyed a lovely stay at an exquisite property
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A lovely homestead with a beautiful garden and stunning surroundings.
A lovely homestead with a beautiful garden and stunning surroundings.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage set in a beautiful garden setting.
Lovely cottage set in a beautiful garden setting. Peaceful and yet close to Rotorua. Loved the window seat and verandahs. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fast turnaround, super easy to communicate with
Fast turnaround, super easy to communicate with
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property and warm house
Beautiful property and warm house
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable, spacious, well equipped home in a peaceful setting with beautiful gardens.
Very comfortable, spacious, well equipped home in a peaceful setting with beautiful gardens.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Every tidy and cosy Great gardens Great fruits and water Great kitchen Handy location
Every tidy and cosy Great gardens Great fruits and water Great kitchen Handy location

About the host

Hosted by Harmen and Barbara

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We are a professional couple with 3 adult Daughters and 2 grandchildren. We enjoy sharing this property with visitors as its unique and close to the City thus ideal for visitors wanting to spent time in Rotorua and the Bay of plenty

Why they chose this property

Rotorua is a very popular tourist destination for locals and overseas people. There is always a shortage of good quality and special accommodation.

What makes this property unique

Close to the East, Okere falls store, great coffee and food! Towards town, Lynmore Junction with various restaurants and entertainment at entry to the Redwoods, you name it it's here in Rotorua

Languages:

English, Dutch

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests