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internal granny flat
bedroom
lake just across the road
kitchen granny flat
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Lake Rotoma, Rotoma
  • Lake Rotoma
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lake Rotoehu
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Rotoiti
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Downstair bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The internal granny flat.

4 adult size Canoes available at house and life jackets. BBQ area. Tranquil, quiet. Native bush walk at back of property. Cycle track and playground near-by. Cell phone reception is not available at the house but it is nearer the lake. Sky TV upstairs and free-view downstairs. DVD players both up and down stairs. All beds have clean white sheets and pillows and blankets. A Nespresso machine upstairs and down. Secure car parking with video surveillance outside only. House needs airing when first open. Golf coarse, soda springs (hot water) nearby, as well as park, Lake Rotoma with excellent trout fishing etc. The House is quite large with three bedrooms upstairs, full balcony, Kitchen, separate dinning, separate toilet, bath and shower, lounge with TV and record player. Downstairs has a large bunkroom, lounge and Kitchenet and a double bedroom and Bathroom with toilet and shower. There is a trampoline and BBQ area outside.
Special conditions:
No smoking at all inside and out.
No pets or animals of any kind.
Families preferred.
No room for large boats - if in doubt contact owner

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Kevin Whisker

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Rotoma

Located in Lake Rotoma, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Te Amorangi Museum and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ohinemutu and Buried Village. Skyline Rotorua and Longridge Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Lake Rotoma, Rotoma

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoma - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Rotoehu - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 41 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Lake Tarawera - 70 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotoma Takeaway & Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The internal granny flat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The internal granny flat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The internal granny flat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The internal granny flat. located?

Situated in Lake Rotoma, this golf holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Rotoma and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Rotoehu. Lake Rotoiti is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away.

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

kath C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Listing far from accurate
The house was smelly, untidy, cluttered, and unsafe. Downstairs was cold and had a strong stench of damp mold. There was still half-eaten food in the fridge and cat food on the floor. We did not stay due to the overall condition of the house. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Beryl O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house stank and it was filthy. It should not be let to paying customers.
Smoke detectors didn't work, balcony decking was rotten, balcony railing was unsafe, taps leaked constantly. The kitchen appliances need replacing. The house and yard were over flowing with 'stuff'" which made it impossible to clean and hazardous for guests. No amount of airing will improve the "musty" smell, it was just plain filthy. This place is just not habitable and should not be rented out to guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family location
Enjoyed the quiet location. Was handy to Rotorua as well as family and the coast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Lexie P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Just needed a bed for the night.
Owner was helpful....the house definitely needed a decent clean/vacuum/dust.With a tidy up, this place could be a lot better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Janis H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Another honest review
This property has the potential to be a great asset. It looked dated in the photos but that wasn't a problem. However, used soap, toothbrushes and facecloths, used dishes on the bench, leaking shower, laundry (not a store room), trip hazard rugs and electric cords need attention. The the beds we used were clean and comfortable but we don't think it was worth the amount we paid! Unfortunately we felt unable to stay another night there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large house and great location
large character house in an excellent location between Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane which gave our group plenty of options to explore. It was great having the space to spread out and the listing seemed spot on. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rota S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Value for money
This property has a lot going for it. We particularly enjoyed the use of kayaks and the pet goat. Internet was fast and all the appliances worked well.It does have a distinct feeling of visiting your elderly relative who has just stepped out. With some decluttering and professional cleaning this would be the best holiday property out there. But again, then it would not be that affordable. So take your pick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where the sticks meet the boonies... in a good way
I am not sure what the expectations of the other reviewer had but it satisfied all of mine along with finding others that I didn't knew I wanted. What does a house in the middle of nowhere have in common with a log cabin, an old castle, and a traditional yurt. Had to air out everyone of them out. Just happens in places not lived in year around. Then they take on their normal aroma. Pine, moss, and I believe sheep. That out of the way. Would stay there again 100%. Just a quiet place close enough to noisy places. A stones throw to the lake for swimming, sunbathing, or loafing around. Nice walking path in the woods. Plenty of mysteries around if you are in to that. I wish I could find the bird that whistled like a car alarm. Host was exactly what I want from a host, be a ninja. There when I need you and gone the rest of the time. TLDR: This place is a blank canvas where a masterpiece of a vacation is waiting to be created, just add some gray cells.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cahon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Place was clean and tidy, we lit the fire and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gemma a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rotoma stay
This property is great value for money. It has a lot of beds in it. Kevin had lit the fire for us before we arrived which was really nice of him. I was a bit worried as someone had said that the place was mouldy so there baby couldnt stay there. We had our baby with us on the friday night and there was no problem. There is an HRV system and no mould. Yes it is an old house but for the cost of it and value for money it is a great stay. Everything that you need is there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Karlin R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice spot but the house was musty and dusty
great location close to Kawerau where we were working, Plenty of room for lots of people. But the house was musty and dusty, baby developed a snotty nose and respiratory congestion and could not stay. im not sure it the house needs more airing out/ vacuming or has air bourne mould
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Was good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Shivani A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Honest review
The good. Location. We were allowed to check in before the advertised 4 PM time. Spacious property. Despite the tired looking utilities, mostly everything still worked. Hit water pressure is excellent. The bad. Property is in a mess outside. WIFI is advertised as included yet password instructions were not shared. Bed sheets were mostly clean and dusty on some other beds. Upstairs stay was cleaner. The ugly. Strong smell of mold especially when temperature drops at nights. Guests with respiratory issues, beware. Lights went out upstairs where we were all living - a couple with elder parents and two small children. Only the bedroom table lamps in bedrooms worked and the tall one in the upstairs lounge. Other than that, Bathrooms, galley and everywhere else was pitch dark. We could not sleep in the second smaller bedroom due to an overwhelming smell of mold at night and decided to relocate to the bedroom adjoining the bathroom downstairs to pass the night. The single bed had dust and debris on it so all three of us had to squeeze on the double bed and we are not of small built. None of us could sleep. Our stay was on new years eve. The property manager did not answer our text messages or phone calls about the power failure. It seems the property manager only cares about the rent at the expense of the safety and comfort of everyone else who may stay there. In hindsight, certainly not a place worth staying for families, a halfway lodge for homeless maybe at best.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious hideaway
We are a large young family and this place offered everything we needed. Plenty of space, beds, fully equipped kitchen and quietly set of the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vaughan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very useful venue for a big family or group of friends. Half an hour from Rotorua and the road is safe and well maintained. Property manager Kevin is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for family members to relax
Awesome property plenty of space to relax. Will definitely book it for the summer season
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location ,Very Good Services
Perfect location ,Very Good Services and well enjoyed our stay. Thanks very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room, lots of potential.
Missing a few modern essentials like wifi and mobile coverage, but has room for vehicles and guests. 7 of us spread out comfortably. Close to lake, playground, store, boat ramp and far enough away from the main road for a quiet sleep. Would be awesome with some upgrades but is currently one of the cheaper places for its size.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
We recently stayed at this property. Was a big house that enabled us to create memories
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

SCott G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Listing not accurate
We arrived at the property and were quite taken aback by the state of it. The pictures on the listing are not a good representation only the place. The place is cluttered with all sorts of appliances and other things. You can see it would have been a great place in the past but needs a lot of tlc and a good clean. The oven stays shut by wedging a spatula agains the cupboard door. We loved the location so close to the lake and had fun with the kayaks available. The kids loved going to see Billy the Goat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

ARUN J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No WiFi is a big problem
No WiFi is a big problem Very old house so dusty smell. Kitchen excellent Rooms excellent Toilets Good Dining Room excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok
Couldn't get wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbygail W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking Group Fun
Beautiful location, close to rotorua and all the sites we wanted to visit, but far enough out of town that it was quiet with beautiful views of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Marcus o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Bach for large families
Nice place, great size. Was abit musty as stated but once 'lived in' for a day or 2 it was fine. Lots of room for 7 of us, tucked away from the road, everything we would ever need. Great host with great coms at a great price. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Amie W., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place was ok
Quite a few notes around the place to read. Maybe just needs a information booklet left on the table for guests instead. Kids couldn’t play on the trampoline cos it didn’t look safe and they were bummed they couldn’t sleep in the bunkroom as the smell was quite bad. With some TLC this place would be absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Whisker

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What makes this property unique

Large House. Easy stroll to lake Rotoma