10/10 Excellent
Sheryl D.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Sheryl D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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CRAWFORDS (GREAT LOCATION WITH BOATSHED BAY LAUNCHING RAMP ACROSS THE ROAD)
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Tarawera, Bay Of Plenty
- Lake Tarawera7 min walk
- Lake Okareka5 min drive
- Buried Village6 min drive
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
End Bedroom
+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
Front Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Middle Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom
Shower only
Toilet
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
CRAWFORDS (GREAT LOCATION WITH BOATSHED BAY LAUNCHING RAMP ACROSS THE ROAD)
Situated in a primo location at this favoured lake "Crawfords" offers everything for that one or 2 family holiday! Boatshed Bay is directly over the road with its 2 launching ramps plus parking for vehicles with boat trailers. This property also features on my own 2 Lakes site if your preference is to deal directly and with no fees.
Rangiuru Bay with the best swimming beach is barely a stones throw away, this bay is a great place for families and swimming, with jetties to dive off plus a shallow beach ideal for small children. There is a tennis court which can be used with appropriate footwear as long as no one has booked a game or is currently playing. There is "The Landing Cafe" at the Tarawera Landing to the right and down the hill at the beginning of Spencer Road. There is a water taxi to take people across to Hot Water Beach for a trip or for the day, and it collects people from the Landing or the boat ramp jetty over the road and in front of “Crawfords.” The water taxi to those fantastic Tarawera walks departs and returns to Boatshed Bay and includes Hot Water Beach, Humphries Bay, the Outlet or Lake Okataina, and also a ride back from Hot Water Beach for those who have walked the Tarawera Trail.
All of this then you have a home that is geared for people! There are plenty of beds to sleep at least twelve, good car parking and comfort all round to make for a memorable stay!
LONGER TERM STAYS OF A MONTH + CAN BE ARRANGED FOR ACCREDITED GUESTS AT WEEKLY RATES. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPERTY MANAGER DIRECTLY.
Rangiuru Bay with the best swimming beach is barely a stones throw away, this bay is a great place for families and swimming, with jetties to dive off plus a shallow beach ideal for small children. There is a tennis court which can be used with appropriate footwear as long as no one has booked a game or is currently playing. There is "The Landing Cafe" at the Tarawera Landing to the right and down the hill at the beginning of Spencer Road. There is a water taxi to take people across to Hot Water Beach for a trip or for the day, and it collects people from the Landing or the boat ramp jetty over the road and in front of “Crawfords.” The water taxi to those fantastic Tarawera walks departs and returns to Boatshed Bay and includes Hot Water Beach, Humphries Bay, the Outlet or Lake Okataina, and also a ride back from Hot Water Beach for those who have walked the Tarawera Trail.
All of this then you have a home that is geared for people! There are plenty of beds to sleep at least twelve, good car parking and comfort all round to make for a memorable stay!
LONGER TERM STAYS OF A MONTH + CAN BE ARRANGED FOR ACCREDITED GUESTS AT WEEKLY RATES. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPERTY MANAGER DIRECTLY.
Property manager
2LAKES Holiday Rentals
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Lake Tarawera
Located in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is on a lake. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are local landmarks, 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.
Lake Tarawera, Bay Of Plenty
What's nearby
- Lake Tarawera - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Lake Okareka - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
- Buried Village - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
- Lake Tikitapu - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Airstream Cafe - 10 min drive
- The Landing Cafe - 4 min drive
- Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - 13 min drive
- Vi's Teahouse - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Harvey B.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lots a Room and Stunning views
Harvey B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mathew G.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Mathew G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Amber S.
25 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
Amber S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
graeme j.
23 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
graeme j.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Juliette C.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location!
Juliette C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Trevor and Christine j.
13 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakehouse Memories
Trevor and Christine j.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Anne W., Auckland
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient base
Anne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pip B.
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing and fun
Pip B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Yvonne T.
26 Dec 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lakehouse
Yvonne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Andrew C., Auckland, New Zealand.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room & great location
Andrew C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angus R.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic bach
Angus R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Charlie H.
30 May 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr
Charlie H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Chris S.
26 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Scotts and Reads
Chris S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mel J.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OMG Amazing at Tarawera
Mel J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Jill P.
16 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location!
Jill P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alison M.
29 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trout fishing with mates.
Alison M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracey N.
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside and large
Tracey N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Chris S.
9 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott’s and Reads boating holiday
Chris S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice stay, but we ALL found the OVEN very hard to use
Sharon T.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Phillip B.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Phillip B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anton D.
25 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Batch
Anton D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Simon U.
15 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cosy on a wet and cold weekend!
Simon U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
2/10 Terrible
Tracey F.
2 Apr 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location
Tracey F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B.
26 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had everything we needed
Barbara B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
About the host
Hosted by 2LAKES Holiday Rentals
I am the property manager. I look after a number of Lake Tarawera, Lake Okareka, Lake Rotorua, Rotorua City, Hamurana and indeed any property in the Bay of Plenty requiring management.
Why they chose this property
I am fortunate indeed to have this property as part of my portfolio because it is the epitome of the ideal holiday rental for a group of people, top location, easy parking and on it goes!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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