4.3★
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9 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Hot tub
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Games Room
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
44 Customer Review(s)
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Holly Brown 
“We had a wonderful stay here over a rainy winter weekend.”
We were toasty warm with the fire, with plenty of firewood provided. Lots of entertainment indoors with air hockey, table tennis, and foosball. In between showers, we could explore the lake front. There is a lovely walk along the lake edge that takes you through a bush track. Beautiful scenery. The Buried Village a 5min drive away was also worth a visit. The woodfired hot tub was a delight. We filled it up nice and early in the day and got the fire cranking, so it was hot and ready to go for ...
We were toasty warm with the fire, with plenty of firewood provided. Lots of entertainment indoors with air hockey, table tennis, and foosball. In between showers, we could explore the lake front. There is a lovely walk along the lake edge that takes you through a bush track. Beautiful scenery. The Buried Village a 5min drive away was also worth a visit. The woodfired hot tub was a delight. We filled it up nice and early in the day and got the fire cranking, so it was hot and ready to go for the evening where we could enjoy the beautiful evening view over the lake with a glass of wine. Bliss. My only negative feedback would be that the decks need urgent attention, they are super slippery when wet, and we had multiple incidents if kids slipping and falling flat on their backs.
- Holly Brown, July 2024 -
Lynn “We had a lovely family holiday at Lake Tarawera over Easter.”
The days were warm but the mornings and evenings a bit chilly, so the fire was very welcome to have. The house was very well appointed and there were plenty of activities on site for all to enjoy. As well as being close to the lake for walks around the edge and not too far from the mountain bike park. Would definitely recommend
- Lynn, March 2024Tami “This is the 2nd time we have stayed at the Lake Tarawera Cottage.”
We were very dissappointed that since last year the hedge was over grown and you could no longer see the Lake unless you stood on the deck. The general outside of the property needs some attention and the deck desperately needs a good waterblast as does the drive and the general outside. the Bach itself is comfortable and great for families. the slide is over grown with weeds as well. The proximitey to the lake is great with a short walk. If the outside had a much needed tidy up and the hedge a good trim you would feel that the cost was worth it. The photos show a different story.
- Tami, January 2024Thank you for your feedback on the maintenance that is required at the property. We are sorry to hear you felt that way about your stay. We are discussing this with the property owners and working hard on improvements to ensure this home continues to offer an amazing experience to our guests. Bachcare
Diana “The property was sold as clean with a working oven and hot tub.”
The oven did not come up to temperature properly, the hot tub was empty, and the BBQ was filthy. The worst described and presented Bachcare property we have hired.
- Diana, October 2023Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. We are working hard to resolve these issues quickly. Thanks again! Bachcare
Natasha “Have already been in touch with your company and still awaiting response.”
Major issues with the cleaning maintenance of the property. Beds etc were fine lovely and clean but things like Pizza oven was dirty hadn't been cleaned out, so we had to clean whole thing to actually use. Then we couldnt clean when we left as ash pile was full. Hardly any wood at all to even heat the house for the 3 days let alone use the pizza oven / hot tub etc so could not actually use facilities until that was dropped off. Gardens over grown, deck and front entry really slippery. The property needs a full outdoor clean and some of the broken furniture chucked Still waiting for a reply
- Natasha, July 2023Hillary “It was a fantastic stay for our two families.”
Thank you!
- Hillary, May 2023Ashleigh “Great spacious house, very very close to the lakefront, easy access by foot to the lake.”
A little bit disappointing with the lack of wood supplied for the number of utilities which needed to be heated this way. No kindling and very little paper provided. Also no lighter or matches that we could find, we had to drive back into Rotorua to buy one. Instructions on spa heating need updating, not able to locate the gas heater to heat this way and spa took several hours to heat with wood. However once heated was amazing! And maintained heat very well, even after a night of 1 degree low.
- Ashleigh, April 2023Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. At Bachcare we take Health & Safety very seriously and we will be asking our Property Manager to review this ASAP. Thanks again Bachcare
Jonelle “All-round great place, location was perfect.”
Great for two families, great for bad weather with all the games, so close to a great beach. Pizza oven and hot tub were hits. Will definitely stay again.
- Jonelle, December 2022Duane “Stunning spot.”
- Duane, November 2022Lynne “Amazing place to stay, Beautiful surroundings and fabulous lake views.”
Owners provide lots of activities for all ages, wet or fine Unfortunately the key not available to get the kayaks out, but we still had a great family break. We will return again. Thankyou
- Lynne, October 2022Vicki “This is an awesome house for families with kids and our second stay here- we had been here about 5 years ago.”
So many cool games and things to potter around doing including fuseball and airhockey, wood heated spa and pizza oven. Easy access to lake and hot pools on the other side are amazing (we got captain John to take us over on his catamaran-highly recommend!) Bach is clean but a bit run down compared to our last stay, needs some love in the gardens and decks, gas attachment for spa was missing, no shampoo provided. The lovely cleaner kindly posted back our forgotten item. Much cheaper booking on bachcare than through other websites
- Vicki, September 2022Therese “We stayed at Lakeside in what was potentially the coldest weekend of the year!”
We had beautiful weather so the views from the bach are staggeringly beautiful. Great access to the lake from the roadway next door. Very peaceful and quiet and a lovely spot indeed. We had toasty evenings in front of the fire, and the pizza oven was a huge hit. It's a great location and a wonderful house.
- Therese, August 2022Warren “Great property, perfect location and we wanted for nothing.”
Was a great weekend away.
- Warren, June 2022Kay “A really nice comfortable house o stay in.”
It had a nice woodburner, and pleanty of games, books etc
- Kay, June 2022Gerard “This is agreed spot for a family break, warm, well equipped and good value”
- Gerard, April 2022Helen “Great property particularly for an extended family as caters for all ages.”
Even with the bad weather we had still lots to do. Although we ended up not taking our dog because of bad weather it great that you can, because they are also an important family member to many. Last stayed there 15 years ago, but will not leave it so long next time.
- Helen, March 2022Jan “Lovely comfortable, well equipped and clean.”
Enjoyed the short time we were there.
- Jan, December 2021Angela “This was a great property for a family get away lovely views, comfy beds and good size house, kitchen well stocked and we really enjoyed our time there.”
Would definitely recommend.
- Angela, November 2021Sherice “We enjoyed our stay but were disappointed with a few things.”
Very little gas was provided so we couldnt bbq or use the hot tub. Also very little kindling was provided and glass doors that provide the stunning view were dirty. Is a great spot for a large group with kids of all ages as lots available to keep everyone busy.
- Sherice, July 2021Thank you for your feedback, Sherice! We're glad to hear you enjoyed everything Lakeside Escape had to offer. We're sorry to hear the gas ran out; and can see this seems to have happened on the last night of your stay, which is unfortunate. We had left spare bottles at the property from the previous stay but are sorry to hear this wasn't sufficient and will take this into account going forward. We have also addressed the marks on the glass doors, which we apologise for and ensured enough kindling is provided. Bachcare
Sherice “We enjoyed our stay but were disappointed with a few things.”
Very little gas was provided so we couldnt bbq or use the hot tub. Also very little kindling was provided and glass doors that provide the stunning view were dirty. Is a great spot for a large group with kids of all ages as lots available to keep everyone busy.
- Sherice, July 2021Thank you for your feedback, Sherice! We're glad to hear you enjoyed everything Lakeside Escape had to offer. We're sorry to hear the gas ran out; and can see this seems to have happened on the last night of your stay, which is unfortunate. We had left spare bottles at the property from the previous stay but are sorry to hear this wasn't sufficient and will take this into account going forward. We have also addressed the marks on the glass doors, which we apologise for and ensured enough kindling is provided. Bachcare
Natalie “Perfect house for two families with the most AMAZING view of the lake and Mt Tarawera.”
View changes all day and never gets old! House is well set up with plenty to do and space for all. Fire place heats the whole house incredibly well - but you do need to be prepared to keep it going as there is no heat pump or other option if you don’t feel up to the admin of a real fire. The pizza oven is awesome - we had the best home made pizzas! Hot tub is fun - but takes a bit of work to get going. We enjoyed the challenge but it wouldn’t be for everyone. Highly recommend this house for a Lake Tarawera escape! We would love to come back! Property manage Joey was super nice too and very helpful and accomodating.
- Natalie, July 2021Hongzhi “Excellent venue for family holiday.”
The place is well thought out. Has everything we need! Great table tennis set up!
- Hongzhi, July 2021Emma “Great property especially for all of our kids, awesome location, far enough away ...”
Great property especially for all of our kids, awesome location, far enough away from town to have a proper break, but not too far to drive to all the tourist attractions, lovely warm fire with plenty of firewood, we had a great holiday so thank you
- Emma, July 2021Simon “Great place.”
So easy with the kids. Great family memories created.
- Simon, June 2021Sophie “Mixed experience - some issues with the house but outstanding service from the Bachcare manager.”
The house is spacious, the kitchen has everything you need, the slide, swing and ice hockey table were a big hit! Beautiful spot right on the lake. The first full day we were at the house the dishwasher broke, the oven stopped working properly and we discovered a mouse in the kitchen (which we saw regularly during the stay). We got hold of Joey the Bachcare manager who came around the next morning, even though he was not able to fix everything, we appreciated him coming to have a look at short notice. Joey was also extremely helpful at sending some things back to us that we left at the house.
- Sophie, June 2021Thank you for your review, Sophie! We're glad to hear you were happy with the on the ground support provided and with Joeys outstanding service! We're sorry that the dishwasher and oven presented issues during your stay and have already addressed these for future bookings. We have also addressed the rodent. These can be common at this time of the year in lakeside locations, but we try our best to stay on top of the issue with preventive measures. Bachcare
Kathy “Great place for children well fenced with playground at front of house.”
Easy access to the beach on Cliff Rd to launch kayaks which are available for use. But two lights not working in living area which made it very dull - one over the dining table
- Kathy, April 2021Thank you for your feedback Eric. Its great to hear you enjoyed your stay and the great location. We have worked with the local team to get the lights replaced. Bachcare
Sarah “Awesome place, great stay, greats for the kids, so much for them to do, Perfect!”
- Sarah, April 2021Boel “Fabulous location good size for family and lots of fun toys, table tennis, kayaks, fus ball, lots of books and games”
- Boel, March 2021Rae “This house was spacious, sunny and had everything we needed for two families.”
Great proximity to the lake, spa was a bonus and we gave the pizza oven a go. Great games area for the kids. Would definitely stay again
- Rae, February 2021Lena “An amazing place to go on holiday with friends, kids, and outside dogs!”
So many cool activities and with being so close to the lake we had an oarsum time!
- Lena, February 2021Nicky “We loved our stay here.”
Lots of things for the kids to do. Great location as right on a road that is a short walk to a lovely little beach.
- Nicky, January 2021Trina “What a great holiday break we had at this property.”
Home was clean and comfortable. Views of the Lake were awesome. We booked in from the 24/12 to 29/12 so we had our Christmas Lunch at the home and managed to cook our Pork and Mutton perfectly in the Pizza Oven, Ham was cooking in the Kitchen Oven, needless to say we had a beautiful Christmas Feast. We were a group of 15 Family members so we had booked another house on Spencer Road to accommodate us all but this home was perfect as a base for us to all gather for our Christmas Dinner and for all our other meals we shared. Pizza night was a big hit with our boys and grand children, they certainly had mastered pizza oven cooking. It was also great that we could have our 2 dogs with us the whole time. Joey you made sure we had everything at the property as promised and also made sure we knew you were contactable at any time if we required anything else, you even managed to slip in without us noticing to drop off some brand new table tennis bats. I hope you enjoyed the bottle of Jamiesons and Chocolates we left for you and your team. We would not hesitate again to book this property. Thank you for ensuring myself and my whanau had an enjoyable and awesome christmas break. Trina
- Trina, December 2020Adam “This was a really nice house in an amazing location, and the house had lots of cool activities.”
Several of the things listed were not provided - we could only find one gas bottle for both the hot tub and the barbecue, and it was almost empty, so we couldn't use either of them. There was a table tennis table, but only three badly damaged paddles and a single ball. There was a fireplace and wood, but no newspaper, firestarters or even matches. The house strongly recommended we use their breadmaker and pizza oven to make our own pizzas - but the breadmaker was nowhere to be found, and no firemaking supplies. The garage/games area felt cramped and dirty, and could use some tidying up. We had a generally negative experience with Bachcare - we were forced to make this booking in order to be partially refunded for a previous booking made earlier in the year, which we were unable to travel to due to the COVID lockdown. The house itself was nice, but the poor maintenance, cleanliness and the numerous missing amenities made for a disappointing holiday.
- Adam, November 2020Thank you for your feedback Adam! We're sorry to hear you had a negative experience. We have a local holiday manager near by should you need anything during your stay, such as a new gas bottle. We have passed along your feedback about the ping pong paddles and while there were more in a draw the owner will be replacing those that aren’t in great shape. We did have fire starting equipment in the kitchen however we have also made more of these supplies available for the future. We're glad you enjoyed the property and its fantastic location despite these minor issues and hope to see you again in the future! Bachcare
Marise “Comfortable house with lovely views.”
The fire was lovely and heated the place up nicely. It was nice to stay in such a peaceful location and listen to the bird song.
- Marise, August 2020Mike “Excellent place to stay, heaps of games to pass the time, amazing views of the lake and mountain, will definitely be booking again.”
- Mike, September 2019Sophie “We had a group of 8 and it was an amazing stay.”
So many things to do, pizza oven, spa, air hockey, ping pong, a swing and slide, kayaks and the lake only minutes walk away! The view was incredible as well. Would definitely come back!
- Sophie, September 2019Shobhit “Great location and well equipped house.”
Loved the views. Highly recommended.
- Shobhit, August 2019Erica “Great Lake accomodation.”
Fantastic view and great for families. Well appointed kitchen.
- Erica, June 2019Sandra “This wonderful property had absolutely everything for an exceptional family holiday!”
So much fun playing on the Air Hockey and Foosball tables, the pizza oven was an excellent challenge and the hot tub couldn't have been in a better position. A supreme effort by the owners to make this home a top destination.
- Sandra, May 2019Nicky “What a wonderful place for a family holiday.”
So much to do and a fantastic location. I was a bit accidental in finding this place and I think we would like to be regular visitors in future.
- Nicky, December 2018Tania “Fantastic bach to book, had everything you needed for a comfortable stay, the pizza oven was a hit and an easy meal for a big group.”
The games were fantastic for the kids and the hot tub was a great bonus!!
- Tania, October 2018Nicola “Lovely place to stay.”
Our second time there and hopefully not our last. Clean, great accommodation with all you need.
- Nicola, June 2018Frances “Lovely warm house with beautiful views”
- Frances, June 2018GDPR “Loved our stay here, especially the pizza oven, and local glow worms”
- GDPR, April 2018Summary
- Bedroom 1: 1x Cot, 1x Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 2: 1x Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 3: 2x Single Size Bed
- Bedroom 4: 1x Double Bunk Bed
- Bathroom 1: Hand Basin, Shower, Toilet
- Bathroom 2: Hand Basin, Shower, Toilet
- Wi-FI, Smart TV, DVD Player
- BBQ
- Hot Tub
- Fireplace
- Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
- Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
- Table Tennis, Table Football
- No Pets Allowed
- Parking
- Sorry, No Smoking
Linen
Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.
The property
Check out this amazing set-up for your next Lake Tarawera holiday - it's all in the name - Lakeside Escape! Spend your holiday just moments from the water's edge, in this 4-bedroom 2-bathroom holiday home with everything you might need, want and more, including WiFi and a hot tub. Lakeside Escape offers comfortable open-plan living, with easy outdoor flow onto the sundeck. Fire up the pizza oven and outdoor heater and dine alfresco with the spectacular views out over the lake. For indoor days, stay toasty by the fire and admire the scenery from the comfort of the couch. With both air hockey and table tennis, as well as the extensive DVD library and children's games, you and your group will be covered when the weather doesn't lend itself to exploring the lake. And to get your days started off right, the modern kitchen boasts a Nespresso machine. The perfect setting for two families, sleeping up to 9 guests. There is also a port-a-cot on-site, making this an excellent family option. The front section of the house is fully-fenced, so if you need a safe space for the young ones to run around or even if the family pet is joining in the holiday fun, this is the ideal for them to roam about. When you feel like exploring, you can enjoy easy access to a safe swimming beach. Tempt a trophy trout or paddle the sea kayaks. Everything you need for a low key or adventure-filled getaway is on hand at this family-friendly holiday home. Or you're less than a 20-minute drive into Rotorua. Relax and unwind with uninterrupted lake views, or explore everything on offer at this fantastic Lake Tarawera location. Your Lakeside Escape awaits!
Please note that the hot tub needs to be filled and heated by guests - wood supplied.
Please note mobile coverage at this property is only for Vodafone network.
The house is located on a flat section, which provides plenty of room for cars.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
Please note that the kayaks are currently unavailable for guest use.About the location
Just a 20 minute drive from the Rotorua central on the Northern side of Lake Rotorua, Hamurana attracts visitors with its fresh water springs. It's also a great place to base yourselves to experience all that Rotorua and the surrounding lakes have to offer, such as some of the best fishing New Zealand has to offer, the Skyline Luge, Fairy Springs and Zorb. All of our Hamurana holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.
