Title: Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=46303901&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm ![Interior - Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm (Lynmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46304000/46303901/f764f97c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm (Lynmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46304000/46303901/50a6c508.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm (Lynmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46304000/46303901/8523b95d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm (Lynmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46304000/46303901/5b387f17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm (Lynmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46304000/46303901/fb876f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled among the Redwoods, this modern retreat offers a cozy haven with a bike cleaning station and off-street parking. Relax in the courtyard or take advantage of the BBQ and bike wash-down zone. With its proximity to Lake Okareka, Tikitapu and Lake Tarawera, you'll be surrounded by natural beauty. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm Relax in the comfort of this retreat by the Redwoods that has been designed with a modern retro theme. This is the ultimate location with the Redwoods, home to world class mountain biking and walking tracks within meters of the door. Lake Okareka, Tikitapu and the picturesque Lake Tarawera are a further short drive up Tarawera Road. The apartment has two bedrooms, a modern bathroom and kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities and a bench top cook top, bench oven and microwave. You will have your own bike cleaning station and bike cover with chain and lock (up to 5 bikes). It is ideal for couples or families who are looking to either relax or engage in the region’s activities and experience the delights of this tourism hot spot. All linen included. The Good Eastern Tap-house, French bakery, cafe, gym along with the Redwoods center are just 500 meters away, The drive to Rotorua central is within minutes. There is off-street parking, a small courtyard, BBQ and bike wash-down zone. Lynmore is a popular and family friendly neighborhood with the apartment situated on a tree-lined street with the dairy and bus stop within meters. The apartment is a closed off extension to the main house and is private. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - On a lake ### Things to do - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994400/37994315/5d695e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated perfection next to Redwoods now 30% off Owhata - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 73 reviews £211 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 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53 Kaska Road,Hamurana, Hamurana - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 140 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=37995125&PinnedHotelID=37995125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Owners have little children and can provide toys ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.15036%2C176.28304&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=64n5R-xTPtdIg4SOoh-dV8HWtWM=) Lynmore, Bay Of Plenty #### What's nearby - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Lake Rotorua \- 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Polynesian Spa \- 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre \- 8 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Skyline Rotorua \- 11 min drive \- 5.1 miles #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬14 min walk - ‪Dak Jib Korean Fried Chicken - ‬5 min drive - ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm? ### What time is check-in at Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm? ### What time is check-out at Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm? ### Where is Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Warm modern retreat nestled by Rotorua’s Redwoods with cozy retro charm Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 42 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry S. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great stay - we were two friends having a girls weekend. Very clean. Good sized bedrooms and large bathroom/ laundry with a combined living room and kitchenette. We had dinner at the pub/restaurant in walking distance. Forest super close. ##### Kerry S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hollie T. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### awesome location and great place to stay Such an great place to stay. Neat redwood and heaps of trails. Anu and Trevor were super friendly, would definitely stay again. Thanks heaps ##### Hollie T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie M. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Spot Close to the Redwoods We had a lovely stay. So nice that the Redwoods trail was so close. Very nice, comfortable apartment with lots of amenities. ##### Katie M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean P. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rotorua trip Very comfortable and warm accommodation, with all the essentials ##### Sean P. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail R. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect,Clean,All you need!! Perfect location! Very responsive hosts! All you need to have fun and be cozy in Rotorua!! We had 4 adults and had plenty of room. Stay here, you won’t be disappointed! ##### Gail R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie B. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mt biking haven Fantastic property, perfectly positioned with easy access to the Mt Bike park. Friendly hosts. Even tho the apartment it attached to the hosts house, it was very quite and private. Perfect place for our Mt Biking long weekend! Easy walk to the shops. ##### Debbie B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina B. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### NZ Adventure Great location, clean and comfortable. Small kitchenette, perfect for not having to cook!!! Fun things to do all around.. ##### Christina B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randi Lyn H. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comforts of a home and close to everything! Loved our stay here! We enjoyed having the comforts of a home during our travels. The unit is attached to the host’s house, but is very private with your own entry. Even so, the host Anu is lovely, so no worries at all. All of the Rotorua attractions are within a 10 minutes drive and the Redwoods and some restaurants are in walking distance. Cozy spot in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for a couples or family getaway :) ##### Randi Lyn H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben D. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MTB Mecca!! brilliant accommodation right next to all the action!! 5 min walk to a great pub and 10mins from the door to sitting on the mountain bike shuttle at the Te Putake O Tawa car park! ##### Ben D. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Errol B. 29 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely a winner It had a homely welcoming feeling, very clean and tidy and close to all amenities. Suited us well as a two couples. Will definitely go back and recommend to other. 😊 ##### Errol B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jenny H., Narre Warren Victoria Australia 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rotorua leg of our trip Comfortable beds and bathroom. Not a lot of kitchen space but worked ok as we only really had breakfasts in. Had a bit of trouble trying to work out tv but host came in and assisted as soon as we called. ##### Jenny H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonya H. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything made so easy Appreciated the wonderful quick communication, especially when snow on the roads made our travel plans uncertain. Modern, clean and warm unit. A 5-10 minute drive to central Rotorua, a brief walk to the amazing Redwoods. Thank you Anu :) ##### Sonya H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chenoa E. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, very clean and tidy. Great for a little get away. ##### Chenoa E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke W. 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location for redwoods mtb riding.Clean & nicely styled & great shower.Room configuration doesn't quite match the listing but we made use of the fold out couch which worked okay.Lovely, friendly hosts. Would recommend & would stay again. ##### Brooke W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location next to the forest, perfect set-up for a weekend break to Rotorua for our family. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosanna S. 20 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whakarewarewa stay Great place, super clean, lovely hosts and wonderful location ##### Rosanna S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel B. 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Such a great little place to stay and see the delights of Rotorua! Clean, organised, great location & everything we needed! Thanks for the stay guys 😀 ##### Rachel B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni 4 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very comfortable stay. Loved the beds. Close to the redwoods, and very convenient. ##### Toni Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen A. 10 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rotorua pleasure Great place, very comfortable, great location. Wonderful hosts :) ##### Stephen A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alecia C. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a fabulous location... This is an amazing spot and a beautiful property to be your home away from home. It was nice and cosy for our family of 4 and we loved the proximity to the Redwoods. We will definitely be back 😊 ##### Alecia C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony N. 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Great location and property ##### Tony N. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna C. 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent spot. Awesome place to stay; quiet yet in close proximity to Redwoods and town. Probably better suited to 4 rather than 5 people unless some are very small. ##### Donna C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ah N. 24 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Very unique value proposition. Very well presented with great access to all things Rotorua has to offer. Very responsive host! ##### Ah N. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leane M. 30 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and cozy We have been traveling and jumping around for a few weeks and this property looks even more welcoming in person than in the photos. Bright, cheery and had everything we needed. Great hosts and a great location! ##### Leane M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick C., Auckland 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small, neat and convenient All the essentials, in close proximity to the forest. Friendly hosts and a warm, clean space. ##### Nick C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ---