As You Do Retreat

Summary:

A simple, comfortable older lakeside house at Lake Tarawera - nothing fancy, but a relaxed, good-value base with lake and Mt Tarawera views, a walk down to the water and a deck. Sleeps 6, pet-friendly.



📍 Short drive » Stoney Point boat ramp

📍 11 min » Blue Lake (Tikitapu)

📍 20 min » Redwoods Forest

📍 24-26 min » city centre & airport



✅ Lake Tarawera & Mt Tarawera views

✅ Walk to the lake - great for fishing & boating

✅ Sleeps 6 - two queens & a twin room

✅ 38 Mbps WIFI



The Space:

A simple, comfortable older lakeside house at Lake Tarawera - honest and unpretentious, but a relaxed, good-value base for a lake getaway. It's set up over two floors. Downstairs, the kitchen, dining and living area are open-plan and open onto a deck, handy for a barbecue in the evening, and there are two bedrooms on this level (a queen and a twin) plus the bathroom. Upstairs, the main bedroom has a queen bed and its own deck with views over Lake Tarawera to Mt Tarawera. It's a peaceful, no-frills spot, just a walk from the lake and a short drive from the Stoney Point boat ramp - well suited to fishing, boating and easy lake days.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Views over Lake Tarawera to Mt Tarawera

⭐️ Just a walk down to the lake, and a short drive to the boat ramp

⭐️ Private upstairs deck off the master bedroom

⭐️ Deck and BBQ for evenings outside

⭐️ Sleeps 6 across three bedrooms

⭐️ Pet-friendly (additional charges may apply)

⭐️ Free parking, including a garage

⭐️ A simple, good-value lakeside base for fishing and boating



- BEDROOMS -

Bedroom 1 (Master, upstairs): Queen bed, with a private deck and lake views

Bedroom 2 (downstairs): Queen bed

Bedroom 3 (downstairs): Two single beds

Sleeps 6 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

One full bathroom.



- LIVING AREA -

Open-plan kitchen, dining and living downstairs, opening out to a deck with a BBQ.



- PARKING -

Free parking on-site, including a garage and on-street parking.



Guest Access:

You'll have the whole house and grounds to yourselves - all three bedrooms, the bathroom, the kitchen, dining and living areas, and the deck with its BBQ. Upstairs, the master has its own deck with views over Lake Tarawera to Mt Tarawera. There's free parking on-site.



The Neighborhood:

Lake Tarawera is a peaceful lake southeast of Rotorua, a favourite for fishing, boating and swimming. The Stoney Point boat ramp is a short drive away for easy access to the water, and it's a quiet, mostly-residential pocket that feels a world away. Central Rotorua, with its restaurants, shops and geothermal attractions, is about 24 minutes' drive, and Blue Lake (Tikitapu) is around 11.



Getting Around:

A car is essential out here, with free parking on-site including a garage. By car, Blue Lake is about 11 minutes away, the Redwoods around 20, and central Rotorua and the airport roughly 24 to 26. The Stoney Point boat ramp is just a short drive for getting out on the lake.



Other Things to Note:

A quick, honest heads-up: this is a simple, older lakeside house rather than a flash one - clean and comfortable, and good value for a relaxed lake stay. It's pet-friendly (additional charges may apply), so just let us know in advance if you're bringing a furry friend. The lake is a short walk away, with the Stoney Point boat ramp a short drive for boaties. WiFi runs at around 38 Mbps, fine for browsing and streaming.



Interaction with Guests:

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