Title: Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Holiday home in Lake Tarawera with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/50b19976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/9d73df94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/a6bee8bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/9b4791be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/e60148a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Splendour on Spencer, this gorgeous Lake Tarawera holiday home offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow into the open-plan living space where a comfy couch setting is waiting for you. Take in the beautiful lake views from the sheltered deck or snuggle up by the wood burning fireplace with Sky TV and complimentary WIFI providing entertainment. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home An elevated position rewards this gorgeous cottage with lake views to take your breath away - the perfect backdrop to your summer getaway. Welcome to Splendour on Spencer! A sheltered deck spans the length of this Lake Tarawera holiday home and welcomes you to sit back with a cuppa, or dine alfresco on a family BBQ feast, all the while admiring the stunning view. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor flow into the open-plan living space, where a comfy couch setting is waiting for you and that book you’ve been saving for this very moment. Make it a family affair and snuggle up on the couch with the Sky TV and complimentary WIFI providing the entertainment and enjoy a wood burning fireplace to help keep you warm in winter. When it’s time to prepare a hearty breakfast or whip up a few sides to go with all your favourites hot off the BBQ, a fully equipped kitchen is ready and waiting. Enjoy sipping your favourite holiday drink long into the warm summer evening as the dishwasher takes care of the clean up. Three bedrooms, including a spacious loft style retreat, comfortably sleep up to seven guests here at Splendour on Spencer. The master bedroom features a luxurious king size bed, and enjoys direct access to the deck. With views like these, you’ll be coming up with any excuse for a lie in! A family bathroom, with the added convenience of a separate toilet, completes the set up for your stay. Boat owners will be pleased to know there is space to park their vessel in the driveway, and the boat ramp is just a one-minute drive away for an easy launch for your day of fun on the water! If you fancy simply cooling off with a dip, the public lake access is just a 10-minute walk from Splendour on Spencer. If you’re looking for an adventure a bit further afield, visit the Redwoods Forest with its mountain bike trails and tree-walk in 20 minutes, and why not check out all the shops, eateries and activities of Rotorua while you’re in the neighbourhood! Summer alfresco living doesn’t get much better than this. Splendour on Spencer awaits! Please be aware that the loft bedroom does not have a door.All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as although they have a handrail, they do not have a barrier to prevent falls.Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33550400/33550317/0623650c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR Lake Tarawera - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 238 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=33550317&PinnedHotelID=33550317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50580000/50574500/50574432/513660e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Lake Tarawera - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=50574432&PinnedHotelID=50574432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74010500/74010443/92fe526c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Enclave | Walk to the Lake + Lake Views! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Splendour On Spencer Tarawera 601680 Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Lake Tarawera ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.18414,176.38734&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:x%7D_hF%7Bsqs%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40S%40SBS%40QBSBSBQBSBSBQDQDSBQDQDQDQDSFQDQFQFQDOHQFQFOFQHMFOHSFMHOHMJOHMHOHKJOHMJMJMJKJKJKJMJILMJKJKLILKJGLKLILILGLILGLELINELGLGLENELCNGNELENALENCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLFNBLDNDLFLDLFNHLDLFLHLFLHLHJJLFLJJHLJJJJLJHLLJJJJHJLLHLJLHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHLFRHNHLFPFNFPFPFNFPDPFPDPFRDPDPBPDPDRDPBPBRBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPATAPATCPARARCPCRCRCPCRCREPEPEPCPEPEPGREPGPEPGPGNGPGPGNGPINILGPININILININILKJINKNIJMLIJKJKLMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMFKJMHMFMHMHMFMDOHMHMDMDODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMIMGMIMKKGMKMIKKKKMKKKKKKMKKKKKMKKIOKOIKIMIOKOIMIOGOIQGMIOGQGOGQIQEOGQGQEQGQESEQEQEQCQEQEQCSCSCQCSCSCQASCSAQAUAQAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VarlwLNVbSjWCa_XtebDVKenGPo=) Lake Tarawera, Rotorua #### What's nearby - Lake Tarawera - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles - Polynesian Spa - 22 min drive - 14.3 miles - Skyline Rotorua - 30 min drive - 17.4 miles - Lake Rotoiti - 30 min drive - 21.1 miles #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive - ‪Great Spice Indian Takeaway - ‬21 min drive - ‪King Dragon Chinese Takeaway - ‬23 min drive - ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬21 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home located? > Situated in Lake Tarawera, this holiday home is steps from Lake Tarawera and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Buried Village. Lake Rotokakahi and Lake Tikitapu are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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