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Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
In a secluded spot in Boatshed Bay, Tui Glen offers a peaceful retreat with an open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Take in the serene views across Lake Tarawera from the deck equipped with outdoor furniture and a gas barbeque.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

An original Lockwood holiday home on a sheltered lake edge section in Boatshed Bay. Furnished with an open plan kitchen, dining and living area and a gas fireplace for winter. Boardwalk and steps lead down through bush and tree ferns to a shared deep water jetty. The deck, equipped with outdoor furniture and a gas barbeque, provides stunning views across the lake to Mt Tarawera and Kariri Point. The carport at the rear of the bach provides cover for two vehicles.

Native birdlife abounds, a family of quails occasionally meander over the lawn and glow worms can be seen at the bottom of the steps in the evening. The site is private and peaceful and allows for full enjoyment of all that Lake Tarawera has to offer including safe swimming, lakeside walking tracks, trout fishing, boating, mountain biking or just relaxing.

Situated near the start of the Tarawera settlement it is only a scenic 20 minute drive from Rotorua city centre and a short drive to the local lakeside cafe and the Buried Village at Te Wairoa. The nearest boat ramp is a couple of minutes drive along the road, or a five minute walk along the lake front track, and is where guests can park their boat trailers. There is a landline phone at the bach but no wifi at present. There is now also reasonable cellphone coverage in the area.

Tui Glen is a great place to escape to at any time of the year and is ideal for couples or small families.

**Extras: BYO Linen/ Towels. If not can be provided at extra cost. Please confirm beforehand.**

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tui Glen - Lake Front Bach With Stunning Views Lake Tarawera

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 29 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 34 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nature @Waimangu - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Vis Teahouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Airstream Café - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views 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 Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Lake Tarawera, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Buried Village and Lake Rotokakahi. Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 494 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, fantastic location, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful serene stay

Loved our second stay here, just as clean and tranquil as the first visit. Very easy communication with host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love the cozy house and the stunning views.

The check in it was easy, kitchen facilities for us it was perfect. We cook breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

This was a lovely getaway. It was cosy and perfect for what we needed. The kayaking was a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had a great winter weekend here. The bach was comfortable, cosy and very peaceful - with gorgeous view over the lake. The gas fire warmed the whole place really quickly. Great to be in such a beautiful spot, and only a short drive from Rotorua. And really helpful, friendly communications from Carol. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible View

The view was stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our NY stay

Beautiful piece of paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay

This our third time here and as always we had a great time enjoying the view, swimming in the lake and watching the baby quail.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning surroundings

Such a beautiful location with a quick walk down some stairs and you are lakeside. Clean, tidy accommodation and it was great to have use of kayaks for the lake. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is Paradise.

This is a second time visiting here and may I say it was just aswesome as the first stay. The place is very clean and well organised. The kayaks and the jetty are the real highlight. Will definitely be back in the future. Paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Beautiful spot and great clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven on Lake Tarawera

Classic kiwi batch with everything you need together with an awesome outlook and direct access to the lake. Unfortunately only two days but with the secluded location and bush surrounds it really felt like we were on holiday! We’ll definitely be back (if we can get a booking! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We had another awesome long weekend stay; a perfect location tucked away in the bush with gorgeous views of the lake. So quiet, with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

Such a lovely spot with the most beautiful view over the lake! We thoroughly enjoyed heading down to the lake via the private path. The house suited all our needs, and the hosts were very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fantastic surprise

We loved this cottage!! Great location on the lake with the most amazing view!! Sunrise was epic but the view was incredible all day! Loved the lakefront location. We hiked the Lake Tarawera trail to the Hot Beach -- LOVED it! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer stau

Amazing spot, we all loved it. Kayaks were a big hit. Just need to have an alternative place to park a boat trailer. Would love to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay!

We visited from the US for the Ironman. It’s a shame we were so busy in Taupo during our few days here because we would’ve loved spending more time here relaxing, enjoying the blue water and the kayaks, and sitting on the porch soaking up one of the more beautiful of God’s creations. Communication was great, and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of paradise

The view in pictures captured my heart, and in real life it did not disappoint! The sunrise view is priceless! The bach itself was clean, comfortable, and well layed out for up to 4 visitors. We enjoyed listening to the many birds who visited us. Note that the driveway is steep and the road is windy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

just lovely

A small two bedroom cottage that is well maintained, clean and has adequate amenities. A large deck with magnificent view. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beatiful location!

The property was well maintained, clean and tidy and had an absolutely stunning view of the lake. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely, as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

A great place to unwind. Having the kayaks to use was great and the bird song was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous little cottage

Spotlessly clean, very cosy and comfortable and incredible views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach in a stunning location

The views from this place are stunning and to top it all off this great bach has everything else you need for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Wonderful setting and clean and tidy house. Would recommend to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023