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Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video game console, DVD player
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with video game consoles. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

afus1886

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Boat Shed at Tarawera Lake Front Property
Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera Bach OF THE Year
Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - Bach OF THE Year Lake Tarawera

About the area

Map
Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buried Village - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lake Tikitapu - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 25 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airstream Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vi's Teahouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR located?

This family-friendly Lake Tarawera holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tarawera and Buried Village. Lake Okareka and Lake Rotokakahi are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Loved the location and pizza oven fantastic to feed a group
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Lovely bungalow; great for extended family. We had kids from 10-18 staying at each found something they really enjoyed, canoes, SUP, spa. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This is our 5th time staying and it gets better every time. We lucked the best weather. Unfortunately our reason for attending completely turned to custard and in the end only half our guests managed to stay (our end not the hosts issue) but our hosts were extremely accommodating considering we were dealing with a very different family situation. Already thinking of when we can return. Always the best time away with loved ones
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great accommodation in a beautiful location. We can’t wait to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Fantastic house, well set up, comfy beds. Excellent for big group or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Amazing beautiful stunning......all the words to explain natural beauty all in one amazing place view to die for kids had the best time i relaxed...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

The property is in need of a little bit of TLC, deck nails sticking up causing injury, kayaks in a very unclean condition.Overall a very nice place, just needs a bit of TLC/maintenance for the price point of the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Beautiful spot, very homely, well set up & comfy. Lovely place for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This house has everything you need for a wonderful weekend away with a group of friends or a large family. Stunning views, comfortable beds, kitchen with all the equipment you could need. It was perfect for 3 couples and a couple of our single friends. Would love to stay again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We loved our stay! There was room for everyone with plenty of indoor and outdoor areas both to be together and to have space away from each other. It was so well equipped and we enjoyed all the little extras provided. The spa and the pizza oven were a hit with everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Cool property with a great location close to the lake. Comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

The Boat Shed is a great place to stay. Thank you to the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

So much to do down at the lake or just relax at the house in the amazing spa! This place has everything you need to have a great time, and that we did! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Thank you! Fantastic property. Won’t disappoint
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Loved location of house. We had a wedding at black barn so easy to get to and great communication so no surprises. Would recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had such a great weekend away! The Bach is so well equipped and is in a beautiful location. The hosts/ owners are very good at communicating and making sure everything is working as it should / we were happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Great spot, with everything we needed from the pizza oven to barby. To the maximised space to the spa. Thankyou very much, we will see you next timez
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We loved the character of the boat shed. Good fire wood supply, and panel heaters, kept the house cosy and warm. Beds were comfortable. Freya was very easy to communicate with. We were very appreciative of the late check out. We would happily stay again, a beautiful spot looking over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Wonderful as always!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had the most perfect weather for a perfect weekend break. Tarawera was like an exotic holiday even though we live in Rotorua. We had friends pop around to enjoy the lake with us. The Pizza oven was enjoyed by all and BBQ dinners did not disappoint. Teenagers enjoyed the Xbox when not eating or on the lake. The hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Just stunning. Amazing owners who even gave us a bottle of bubbles to celebrate our wedding. Couldn't be happier
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

The location, house and amenities was perfect for us! Our daughter got married at the Black Barn so we had pre wedding photostat the house too! Excellent communication with the owner, as I did ask quite a few questions, however nothing seemed to be a bother to ask 🙏💖
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

Very private setting & lovely outlook. Our weather was unbelievable for our 5 days so we had plenty of trips down the path to the Lake for a swim. The house was very homely & comfortable. The water is pumped up from the Lake so the pressure is not great & showers need to have no other water running! We had a family members 80th so a great place for all the family. Pizza oven & spa were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Lucky enough to have a serious foodie in our group who utilized the pizza oven for the most yummy meals. Loved the spa & decking area as well. All in the group commented on the comfy beds. We took the opportunity to walk the lake edge each morning & evening from the property. And we loved our day with Totally Tarawera, an easy stroll to the boat from the house, to enjoy the Wairua hotpool, walk part of the trail and again soak in Hotwater Beach before our return. Such a magic long weekend stay to enjoy some much needed time out for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Amazing place to stay! Ticks all the boxes and has plenty of features to make the stay enjoyable. Some feedback… have a word to whoever replaced a window recently in the bedroom next to where bbq sits… one of our friends found glass shards on the mattress protector and got cuts on his hand while doing so… remind them they should have really cleaned that up. Please also change your advertising in Bookabach app… was misleading us to believe there were 5 bedrooms… one of the couples that were with us were happy to sleep in seperate (bunk) beds so all was well that ended well, though embarrassing for me as I was organising the accommodation for trip away. So you’re aware… there was no chlorine available to top up the spa pool. We looked everywhere. Otherwise everything else was perfect! The Pizza oven and spa pool was a massive success/hit with all of our friends… the lakeside in the afternoons was a stunning backdrop for a few drinks and snacks. Loved the outdoor dining area. We hope to be able to stay again one day soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023