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Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7

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Home Base, in the heart of Rotorua, offers a cozy retreat with three spacious bedrooms and ample space for seven guests. After an adventure at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, unwind in the spa pool or enjoy a barbecue with friends in the covered entertaining area.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7

  • Summary:

    Base yourself minutes from town and Te Puia, soak in the spa pool after a ride, and spread out across a main house and a self-contained sleepout.



    📍 3 min » Te Puia

    📍 6 min » Polynesian Spa, Wai Ariki Spa & central Rotorua

    📍 8 min » Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

    📍 11 min » Skyline Gondola & Luge, Zorb & Canopy Tours

    📍 12 min » Rotorua Airport



    ✅ Private spa pool & covered BBQ area

    ✅ Sleeps 7 - main house plus a self-contained sleepout

    ✅ 57 Mbps WIFI



    The Space:

    Base yourself minutes from town and Te Puia, soak in the spa pool after a ride to the Redwoods, and spread out across a main house and a self-contained sleepout. Home Base is a relaxed, family-friendly home in central Glenholme, sleeping seven, with a private spa pool, a covered entertaining area and a garage for the bikes - handy to everything Rotorua.



    HIGHLIGHTS

    ⭐️ Private spa pool to soak in after a day out

    ⭐️ Genuinely central - Te Puia three minutes, town and the lakefront six

    ⭐️ Self-contained sleepout with its own queen bedroom and bathroom - great for grandparents, couples or teens

    ⭐️ Covered entertaining area with a BBQ

    ⭐️ Sleeps 7 across three bedrooms - main house plus the sleepout

    ⭐️ Garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes

    ⭐️ A short ride to the Redwoods and its mountain-biking trails

    ⭐️ Fully equipped kitchen and a cosy living room

    ⭐️ Quiet, central Glenholme - walk or drive to the CBD



    - BEDROOMS -

    Main house:

    Master Bedroom: Queen bed

    Bedroom 2: Two king single beds plus a single trundler

    Sleepout (self-contained):

    Bedroom: Queen bed, with its own bathroom

    Sleeps 7 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



    - BATHROOMS -

    Two bathrooms - a full bathroom in the main house (plus a separate toilet), and a private bathroom with shower and toilet in the sleepout.



    - LIVING AREA -

    A cosy living room off a fully equipped kitchen in the main house makes an easy space to relax and cook, opening out to the covered entertaining area and backyard.



    - OUTDOOR AREA & SPA -

    A private spa pool and a covered entertaining area with a BBQ in the backyard - the perfect spot to unwind after a day exploring.



    - PARKING -

    Off-street parking in the driveway. The garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes.



    Guest Access:

    You'll have the whole property to yourselves - the main house and the self-contained sleepout, all three bedrooms, both bathrooms, the fully equipped kitchen, the cosy living room, and the backyard with the spa pool and covered entertaining area. The garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes. There's off-street parking in the driveway.



    The Neighborhood:

    Home Base sits in central, leafy Glenholme, one of Rotorua's handiest suburbs - a short walk or drive from the city centre. You're wonderfully close to everything: Te Puia's geysers and living Maori village are just three minutes away, the lakefront, the hot pools at Polynesian Spa and Wai Ariki Spa and central Rotorua about six, and the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, with its world-famous walking and mountain-biking trails, around eight - an easy ride with the bikes. Skyline's gondola and luge, Zorb and Canopy Tours are about eleven minutes away, with Rotorua Airport twelve.



    Getting Around:

    You're central enough to reach most of Rotorua in a few minutes. Te Puia is three minutes away, the lakefront and city centre around six, the Redwoods forest eight (an easy ride or short drive), and Skyline, Zorb and Canopy Tours about eleven, with Rotorua Airport twelve. There's off-street parking in the driveway, and buses, taxis and rideshares are easy to pick up from this central spot.



    Other Things to Note:

    WIFI runs at around 57 Mbps. The garage houses the laundry and is suitable for bikes. There's a private spa pool - please supervise children around it at all times.



    Interaction with Guests:

    If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Rules

To help keep our homes and neighbours safe, we may require the lead guest to provide a government-issued photo ID before check-in. In line with Air...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Glenholme, a neighborhood in Rotorua, is home to this vacation home. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Polynesian Spa and Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House. Waimangu Cauldron and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A tranquil indoor pool with a view of a lake and mountains.
    Polynesian Spa
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A series of tall poles with decorative elements against a clear blue sky.
    Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A traditional building with a steeply pitched roof, ornate red detailing, and a central entrance.
    Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.
    Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ciabatta Bakery
    17 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Super Lucky Takeaway
    12 min walk
  • Scope
    19 min walk
  • Pantry D'or
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7 located?

Located in Glenholme, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Racing Rotorua, Waimangu Cauldron, and Rotorua Central Mall. Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Home Base - Spa Pool, Central, Sleeps 7 Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space and, although we didn't use it, a spa that was ready to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viv C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet part of town, a nice cafe not too far away, good bike storage space, sleep out for the teenagers. Nice to soak in the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood close to downtown

Good location for exploring the area, but you will need a car. The spa tub was lovely. The house itself is a bit quirky and needs some freshening up. Note that the third bedroom and second bathroom are off of the garage which is detached from the main house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Home Base provided a central location for site seeing in Rotorua.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan K.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025