10/10 Excellent
Vaughn W.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay
Vaughn W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Entire home
Quiet restful place to base yourself for exploring South Waikato and Rotorua.
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 429.7 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Breakfast available
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Tokoroa, Waikato
- Dog Exercise Park13 min walk
- Dunham Park3 min drive
- Talking Poles4 min drive
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)55 min drive
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About the area
Tokoroa
With a stay at this vacation home in Tokoroa, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dog Exercise Park and Dunham Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Talking Poles and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Moana-Nui.
What's nearby
- Dog Exercise Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Dunham Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Talking Poles - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
- Hobbiton Movie Set - 44 min drive - 51.6 km
- Skyline Rotorua - 48 min drive - 69.6 km
Getting around
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
- Subway - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Noodle Canteen - 4 min drive
- Wild Bean Cafe - 4 min drive
- Sweet Rose Espresso - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Quiet restful place to base yourself for exploring South Waikato and Rotorua.
We live at the residence with our two indoor cats. The downstairs area is for our guests. There is one room in this area, which is our office.
Our home has off-road parking and is a 5-minute drive from town in a quiet part of Tokoroa. It is fully double-glazed, giving you a peaceful night's rest.
We offer two good-sized bedrooms with a port-a-cot available if required. Bedroom one has a queen bed. Bedroom 2 has a king-size bed that can be split into two singles. There is a large lounge area, kitchen/ laundry, large bathroom and separate toilet.
The kitchen/laundry area has a washing machine, clothes dryer, microwave, air fryer, toaster, jug, electric frying pan, dish-draw dishwasher, fridge freezer, hot plates for cooking, cookware, utensils cutlery, crockery and utensils.
We have continuous flow gas hot water.
Tokoroa has a very good mountain bike park if you are up to the challenge. It is close to many major centres and tourist attractions including a 45 minute drive to Hobbiton.
Approximate drive times to larger towns and cities include:
Hamilton -70 minutes
Rotorua 50 minutes
Taupo 50 minutes
Tauranga 75minutes.
It is also centrally located for the various Waikato River trails.
Our home has off-road parking and is a 5-minute drive from town in a quiet part of Tokoroa. It is fully double-glazed, giving you a peaceful night's rest.
We offer two good-sized bedrooms with a port-a-cot available if required. Bedroom one has a queen bed. Bedroom 2 has a king-size bed that can be split into two singles. There is a large lounge area, kitchen/ laundry, large bathroom and separate toilet.
The kitchen/laundry area has a washing machine, clothes dryer, microwave, air fryer, toaster, jug, electric frying pan, dish-draw dishwasher, fridge freezer, hot plates for cooking, cookware, utensils cutlery, crockery and utensils.
We have continuous flow gas hot water.
Tokoroa has a very good mountain bike park if you are up to the challenge. It is close to many major centres and tourist attractions including a 45 minute drive to Hobbiton.
Approximate drive times to larger towns and cities include:
Hamilton -70 minutes
Rotorua 50 minutes
Taupo 50 minutes
Tauranga 75minutes.
It is also centrally located for the various Waikato River trails.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Stephen
Property amenities
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
Kitchenette
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
- Ice maker
- Spices
Dining
- Breakfast available for a fee
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Soap
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Stereo
- Music library
- Books
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift (single-level property)
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Step-free path to entrance
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
- Recycling
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Unit size: 320 sq ft (29.7 sq m)
Policies
Special check-in instructions
The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether 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
This property does not have elevators
Quiet restful place to base yourself for exploring South Waikato and Rotorua. Reviews
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9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shyam P.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
Had a great time, Stephen and wife were wonderful.
Shyam P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane K.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & comfortable
We were on a quick stop overnight so didn’t stay for a look around. The apartment is lovely, very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a stay. Sharon & Stephen were very welcoming.
Jane K.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Ali M.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday
Was a great little house to call home for a couple of nights while we celebrated a birthday. Clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Ali M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Work Stay
I booked staff into this property, He found it to be very comfortable, everything he needed was there and said he would be very happy to come back again.
Karen H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny C.
27 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, comfy stay
This property is lovely & warm, extremely clean with comfy beds and nice linen. It had everything we needed for our short stay in Tokoroa. The resident cats were very friendly and raced downstairs whenever we returned from our trips out. Very helpful hosts. Thanks Sharon & Stephen
Jenny C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024