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The Willows is a recently renovated vacation home in Rotorua where guests can make the most of the spa and wellness center and garden. This 4-star vacation home offers luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out. The vacation home also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Offering a terrace and lake views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rotorua, like cycling, canoeing, and hiking. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Rotorua International Stadium is 4.6 miles from The Willows, while Paradise Valley Springs is 6.6 miles away. Rotorua Regional Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Rotorua

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elaine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We love everything about our stay. We had everything we needed in abundance, from kitchen supplies, firewood, cleaning equipment, beddings, to entertainment in general! Our host was there at our arrival to give us all the directions and tips, so...
  • Tiara
    Australia Australia
    With 12 of us staying in the one house and having visitors come see us for quick catch up sessions. We had plenty of room to spread out. We all loved and appreciated that part of the stay at the Willows. The Willows is so beautiful with plenty to...
  • Rosemary
    Australia Australia
    The house was spacious and overlooked the lake. Plenty of room for extended family. 2 woodheaters and TV room with lots of dvds. My family loved the hottub too!
  • Bianca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the fireplace Great views Well stocked kitchen. Roomy house and big dining table ideal for our large family group. Nice ensuited bedroom. Lots of great movies and CDs (except the 14th month old kept pulling them off the shelf as they...
  • Wehuns
    Canada Canada
    perfect location and very well appointed place. we enjoyed the views from the house, the hot tub, the kayaks. when it rained we had a wonderful time inside with the movies. Kerry is a very nice host and showed us around. we enjoyed the place...
  • Gangti
    United States of America United States of America
    excellent location! sizable room, newly renovated, nice design, comfortable to stay.
  • Ward
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Being right next to the lake was great. Did some daring runs to the water then back to the hot tub.
  • Bernadette
    Australia Australia
    The gardens are so beautiful. The view is gorgeous especially the spa. Great location. Very comfortable beds. Access to additional linen and bedding is great. Beautiful kitchen everything you need. New carpets. Great DVD collection.
  • George
    Australia Australia
    It’s seclusion and waterfront nature makes it the perfect getaway for a family. The facilities are excellent, kayaks provided, spa is relaxing, the gardens amazing, the host welcoming, I cannot say enough good things about this place.
  • Sanna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved the Spa, Kayaks, the lake, the view was amazing not forgetting the house😊 Loved the friendly professional service from Kerry the owner. This property was worth our money. We loved everything about it. We will definitely be coming back...

Hosted by Kerry Starling

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Kerry Starling
Affordable luxury at Kawaha Point. Lovely, generously appointed two level, 4 bedroom home in a stunning setting - the perfect lake edge family holiday location. Sleeps up to 13 comfortably so is ideal for two or more families wanting to share a holiday experience and costs. Also ideal for family reunions, team building weekends and business get togethers. Open plan design with two living rooms and access to three separate deck/patio areas. Large deck adjacent to new kitchen has magnificent views over Lake Rotorua and Rotorua City and has a BBQ. lovely gardens include a spa pool overlooking the lake. Garage has home gym equipment. Home theatre lounge has 65" TV and over 1000 DVD movies. There is a separate conversation lounge or kids lounge with TV and DVD player (with dozens of kids DVDs). The property is private and secluded with beautiful gardens, yet only 3 kms from the CBD. Short walk to local dairy and bus stop. 1500 m to Skyline Skyrides. Free WiFi, under floor gas heating and two cosy log fires with wood supplied during winter. All linen, towels and cooking essentials provided. Disabled access. Boat ramps nearby and 4 kayaks available for guest use.
I was the Procurement Manager at Rotorua Lakes Council but resigned in July 2022 to focus on running my property as a short term accommodation business and to have more free time to do the things I enjoy. My fiancée, Sandy, lives at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua. We have 4 sons and 7 grandchildren. We love travelling, particularly getting away for weekends and longer in our Ford Transit camper van. We also enjoy mountain biking and good food. I enjoy music, movies and English football. I have been offering my home to guests and travelers for over 15 years and enjoy meeting people from all over the world and helping them to enjoy the delights of Rotorua. Feel free to let me know what you are into and I will offer suggestions and help make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Kawaha Point is an oasis of lovely private properties and lodges on the shore of Lake Rotorua. It is only 3 km to the central city and 1500 m to Skyline Skyrides, Mitai Maori Village and Rainbow Springs. My property is private and secluded, is below the road and well away from traffic noise. It is very handy to the arterial traffic routes in and out of the city, to the airport (13kms away), to the beaches of the East Coast, and to the many beautiful lakes of the Rotorua District. An immensely rewarding city to visit, Rotorua embraces the very best of New Zealand in one easily accessible central North Island location. Rich cultural diversity, a lively arts environment, bustling café and dining scene, unique geothermal landscapes, endless outdoor thrills and adventure, an array of natural assets like forests and stunning lakes, world class mountain bike trails, trout fishing, forest walking tracks and much more - Rotorua delivers it all.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Willows
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Fast free Wifi 279 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor & View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Willows of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Willows

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Willows on this page.

  • Check-in at The Willows is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Willows may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Willows offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Willows on this page.

  • The Willows has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Willows can accommodate this group size:

    • 13 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Willows is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Willows is 2.1 miles from the center of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.