10/10 Excellent
Michal R.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway by the lake!!
Michal R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 545 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Rotoiti Forest, Bay of Plenty
- Lake Rotoiti3 min walk
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa10 min drive
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools15 min drive
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Guest bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Tiny Home Getaway - a lake retreat
Enjoy a cosy getaway in our converted containers. Set amongst mature native trees, the birdlife is gorgeous to listen to.
Fully lined and insulated with modern features. A 50 min drive from Tauranga and only 20 min from Rotorua city.
The 1000sqm section has plenty of room for boat parking and is only 180m from the boat ramp. There are great forest walks in the vicinity.
After a day out, enjoy an evening relaxing by the chiminea with a drink and toasting marshmallows while gazing at the stars.
As this is our holiday home, it is very well set up and comfortable. It is cozy in winter, and in summer, you can spread out on the large section, which is large enough to park and turn boats around on. The large deck gets sun almost all day, so lovely to relax on in the outdoor beanbags.
A barbeque is provided for cooking outside if you wish. Indoors there is an oven, double hotplate, electric frying pan, and crockpot.
If you have a boat, you are directly across from Honeymoon and Champagne Bay and a short ride to the hot pools. It's a great ride to Okere Falls Store for lunch, also. The boat ramp provides ample parking. If you don't have a boat, you can swim from the beach or treat yourself at Hells Gate thermal pools.
Golf lovers, the Hinehopu Golf Club is only 5km away.
3 kayaks are provided for your use. Please stay within the shoreline and the yellow 5-knot markers. Be aware that lake conditions can change quickly so stay within your capabilities.
Bedroom 1: Within the main container, super cosy and with a wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: External access but 5 steps from the main container. Coffee-making facilities mean you can wake up and enjoy a cuppa in bed. This room also has its own couch to relax in your own space.
EXTRA GUESTS: If you want to book 1-2 extra guests, please let us know the circumstances when enquiring. We are happy to be flexible where possible. Over summer, we are happy to negotiate for a campervan or tent on site.
LINEN: Due to the location of our place from our home, we prefer you to bring your own sheets and towels. If this is not possible we can supply linen for the cost of $20 per bedroom (sheets/pillowcases and 2x towels).
Both beds require queen sheets and pillowcases.
Heating is provided in both spaces in winter and fans in summer.
REVIEWS: To check out previous reviews, check out the listing on AirBnB with the same name.
Fully lined and insulated with modern features. A 50 min drive from Tauranga and only 20 min from Rotorua city.
The 1000sqm section has plenty of room for boat parking and is only 180m from the boat ramp. There are great forest walks in the vicinity.
After a day out, enjoy an evening relaxing by the chiminea with a drink and toasting marshmallows while gazing at the stars.
As this is our holiday home, it is very well set up and comfortable. It is cozy in winter, and in summer, you can spread out on the large section, which is large enough to park and turn boats around on. The large deck gets sun almost all day, so lovely to relax on in the outdoor beanbags.
A barbeque is provided for cooking outside if you wish. Indoors there is an oven, double hotplate, electric frying pan, and crockpot.
If you have a boat, you are directly across from Honeymoon and Champagne Bay and a short ride to the hot pools. It's a great ride to Okere Falls Store for lunch, also. The boat ramp provides ample parking. If you don't have a boat, you can swim from the beach or treat yourself at Hells Gate thermal pools.
Golf lovers, the Hinehopu Golf Club is only 5km away.
3 kayaks are provided for your use. Please stay within the shoreline and the yellow 5-knot markers. Be aware that lake conditions can change quickly so stay within your capabilities.
Bedroom 1: Within the main container, super cosy and with a wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: External access but 5 steps from the main container. Coffee-making facilities mean you can wake up and enjoy a cuppa in bed. This room also has its own couch to relax in your own space.
EXTRA GUESTS: If you want to book 1-2 extra guests, please let us know the circumstances when enquiring. We are happy to be flexible where possible. Over summer, we are happy to negotiate for a campervan or tent on site.
LINEN: Due to the location of our place from our home, we prefer you to bring your own sheets and towels. If this is not possible we can supply linen for the cost of $20 per bedroom (sheets/pillowcases and 2x towels).
Both beds require queen sheets and pillowcases.
Heating is provided in both spaces in winter and fans in summer.
REVIEWS: To check out previous reviews, check out the listing on AirBnB with the same name.
Property manager
Christine Winstanley
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Rototai
Located in Rototai, this holiday home is on a lake. Te Amorangi Museum and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okere Falls Scenic Reserve and Lake Rotoiti. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby
- Lake Rotoiti - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
- Polynesian Spa - 26 min drive - 26.4 km
- Skyline Rotorua - 31 min drive - 30.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Robert Harris Tea & Coffee Specialists - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Helen M.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rotoiti stay
Helen M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Justin A.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool tiny house
Justin A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom H.
8 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Tom H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Christine Winstanley
My husband and I live in Papamoa and this is our lake retreat. We built this ourselves through the transformation of shipping containers.
Why they chose this property
We love the peacefulness of this location, listening and watching the tuis, wood pigeons and other birds in the mature trees surrounding our property. It feels so secluded yet is only a short 20min drive into the city centre of Rotorua.
What makes this property unique
Not often do you get to stay in a true 'tiny home', that at the same time feels spacious with all the amenities you could want to live comfortably. The large section is perfect for tents, campervans and boats. It is a lovely safe neighbourhood with friendly neighbours.
Languages:
English
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