6/10 Okay
Lynne k.
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lynne k.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Timeless Charm in the Heart of the City | Unique & Full of Character
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6180 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
- Rotorua Central MallPlace, Rotorua Central Mall3 min walk
- Kuirau ParkPlace, Kuirau Park6 min walk
- Eat StreetPlace, Eat Street13 min walk
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)9 min drive
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About the area
Rotorua
With a stay at this villa, you'll be centrally located in Rotorua, within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. .This villa is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rotorua Central Mall and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kuirau Park.
What's nearby
- Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kuirau Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Tamaki Maori Village - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Eat Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Polynesian Spa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min walk
- Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - 8 min walk
- Delhi Hut - 1 min walk
- Chicking - 5 min walk
- Starbucks Rotorua - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Timeless Charm in the Heart of the City | Unique & Full of Character
Stay in the heart of Rotorua City in this charming character-filled villa, perfect for families or friend groups of up to 6 guests. With its central location, cosy features, and plenty of personality, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable Rotorua stay.
If your group is larger than 6, you can also book our Timber Retreat cottage for extra space - giving you exclusive use of both properties
🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Central location - walk to shops, spas, cafés and parks
• Spacious 3-bedroom heritage villa with unique charm
• Country-style timber interior and cosy features
• Library and characterful décor throughout
• Off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 6)
• Bedroom 1: King bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: 2x Single beds
🚽 BATHROOMS
• Bathroom 1: shower, toilet and basin
🍽 LIVING AND DINING
• Well-equipped kitchen in the villa
• Open-plan living and dining area
• Indoor and outdoor dining spaces
• TV and fast Wi-Fi
• BBQ available
📍 LOCATION AND DISTANCES
• Rotorua City Centre: walkable
• Polynesian Spa: 4 min drive / 15 min walk
• Kuirau Park (geothermal activity): 8 min walk
• Redwood Forest (Treewalk and MTB trails): 10 min drive
• Skyline Luge and Gondola: 10 min drive
• ZORB, Agroventures, Canopy Tours: 10–15 min drive
• Rotorua Night Market, cafés and Eat Street: 5 min walk
☕ ESSENTIALS
• TV and Wi-Fi
• All linens provided
• Washing machine
• Heat pump and A/C
• Portable heaters and extra blankets
• Coffee, tea and sugar provided
🏡 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Exclusive use of the villa during your stay
• If your group is larger than 6, you can also book our cosy cottage for extra space - giving you exclusive use of both properties
• Host available by phone or email
• Off-street parking for up to three cars
• No parties or loud gatherings – located on a quiet residential street
• Quiet hours 10pm–7am
No parties or events
Quiet hours 10pm - 7am
No smoking or additional guests
If your group is larger than 6, you can also book our Timber Retreat cottage for extra space - giving you exclusive use of both properties
🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Central location - walk to shops, spas, cafés and parks
• Spacious 3-bedroom heritage villa with unique charm
• Country-style timber interior and cosy features
• Library and characterful décor throughout
• Off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 6)
• Bedroom 1: King bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: 2x Single beds
🚽 BATHROOMS
• Bathroom 1: shower, toilet and basin
🍽 LIVING AND DINING
• Well-equipped kitchen in the villa
• Open-plan living and dining area
• Indoor and outdoor dining spaces
• TV and fast Wi-Fi
• BBQ available
📍 LOCATION AND DISTANCES
• Rotorua City Centre: walkable
• Polynesian Spa: 4 min drive / 15 min walk
• Kuirau Park (geothermal activity): 8 min walk
• Redwood Forest (Treewalk and MTB trails): 10 min drive
• Skyline Luge and Gondola: 10 min drive
• ZORB, Agroventures, Canopy Tours: 10–15 min drive
• Rotorua Night Market, cafés and Eat Street: 5 min walk
☕ ESSENTIALS
• TV and Wi-Fi
• All linens provided
• Washing machine
• Heat pump and A/C
• Portable heaters and extra blankets
• Coffee, tea and sugar provided
🏡 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Exclusive use of the villa during your stay
• If your group is larger than 6, you can also book our cosy cottage for extra space - giving you exclusive use of both properties
• Host available by phone or email
• Off-street parking for up to three cars
• No parties or loud gatherings – located on a quiet residential street
• Quiet hours 10pm–7am
No parties or events
Quiet hours 10pm - 7am
No smoking or additional guests
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car not required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city centre
Things to do
- Golf
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rafting nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,938 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
284188
Timeless Charm in the Heart of the City | Unique & Full of Character Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Vivienne H.
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was really nice :)
I would go back!! The host is lovely
Vivienne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025