The Fidgety Fantail

8 Alexander Rd, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
  • The Fidgety Fantail - Rotorua
10
Max Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Sheltered, sunny & quiet with a large, flat grassy fenced section at the far end of Spencer Road, The Fidgety Fantail is great for families, extended families, and teenagers and comfortably sleeps 10 people. A fully self-contained log cabin style house in a relaxed garden setting next to a reserve which has a playground. There are 2 bedrooms inside . Bedroom 1 has a king bed than can also be 2 singles. The master bedroom has a super king bed that can also be split into 2 singles Outside there are 2 cosy sleepouts close to the house. One sleepout has a King bed and the other sleepout has two sets of bunks with a double bed below and a single up top and two single bunk beds. In addition to the main bathroom in the house, there's a cute semi outside bathroom between the sleepouts where you can shower "outdoors"! The house is surrounded by mature trees, grape vines and feijoa. The house has year-round sun plus there is a Heat pump for winter. The "Cheeky Tui" holiday home at the top of the driveway is also owned by us, making it ideal for 2 families and friends to rent one each. 800 Metres to the nearest boat ramp, a great swimming beach and excellent fishing locations. With room for a boat and lots of space for children to run around and play. Dog friendly with large flat grassy section. It's has many extras; trampoline, kayaks for all ages (stored down at Otumutu Lagoon, life jackets provided), TV, DVDs, board games & books. A portacot and highchair are also available. This is a fantastic area for native birds with safe swimming spots, excellent fishing locations and lovely walks. It’s a great base to see the Rotorua sights as well as using the lake for fishing, water skiing and boating. With easy access to the world class mountain bike trails at the Redwood Forrest. There are no shops in this area, so you will need to bring all your own food. Duvets, pillows and blankets are provided but guests are requested to bring their own sheets, pillow cases and towels. Please note caravans, campervans, tents, sleeper vehicles/tents are not permitted

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Amenity: Linen not provided
Linen not provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: Accessibility: please enquire
Accessibility: please enquire
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Heat pump
Heat pump
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishes and cutlery
Dishes and cutlery
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Electric Kettle
Electric Kettle
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: High Chair
High Chair
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Stove Top
Stove Top
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Amenity: Wine Glasses
Wine Glasses
Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Hair Dryer
Hair Dryer
Amenity: Hot Water
Hot Water
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Amenity: Trampoline
Trampoline
Amenity: TV
TV
Bedroom
Amenity: Cot Available
Cot Available
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Garden
Garden
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Scenic views
Amenity: Garden View
Garden View
Services
Amenity: Self Check-in
Self Check-in
Amenity: Smoke Alarm
Smoke Alarm
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: Long-term stays allowed
Long-term stays allowed
Amenity: Non-smoking Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms

Bed layout

2 King/Twin, 1 King(s), 2 Bunk(s), 1 Cot(s)

Special Amenities

A classic Kiwi bach. Set in a sheltered mature garden; close to nice swimming spot & boat ramp. Will suit anyone from families, couples and friends. Surrounded by beautiful native trees - sit back and listen to the bird song. Close to TAWA and Waipa Mountain Bike Park. Several great walks are a short drive away including access to Mt Tarawera walk, The Blue Lake and Lake Okeraka Loop track.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Walk the Tarawera Trail or Blue Lake Loop track. World class Mountain bike park The Redwoods is a short drive away - shuttle access from both Tawa or Waipa. Trout Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, swimming all in a spectacular peaceful setting. Rotorua town is a 20min drive away

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
10 total reviews

Jane
Beautiful, peaceful location near a reserve - and not far to the lake. Everything you need for a family time (or couple time as we had). Relaxing, fun evenings playing card and board games (supplied). Even in the middle of winter the place was lovely and warm with the heat pump. We had a wonderful relaxing few days there with our dogs. The fencing was not up to our escape artists standards - suit a dog who doesnt jump.. Aside from that, this place was perfect. Would recommend. And we hope to be back one day.
Gael
9 of us stayed here for an extended Queens Birthday weekend family get together. We ranged in age from 16 to 76. We were all comfortably accommodated here and there was plenty of room in the living area which opens out onto a fantastic sunny outdoor area. The house is cheerfully decorated and a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities are provided. The kitchen is very well equipped and we had no trouble producing gourmet meals for nine. The location is great, right next to a reserve and only a short walk to the lake. Don't worry about going in winter as there is a very efficient heat pump and panel heaters in the sleepouts. A great property for a lovely relaxing stay at beautiful Lake Tarawera.
Christiane
We stayed 5 day in this amazing "little piece of paradise" and we loved every minute. Perfect for families and kids. Thanks Caroline for share this place with us!.
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Availability

  • 30 Jul – 31 Jul 2026 Unavailable
  • 06 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 Unavailable
  • 15 Oct – 17 Oct 2026 Unavailable
  • 22 Oct – 25 Oct 2026 Unavailable
  • 12 Nov – 13 Nov 2026 Unavailable
  • 03 Dec – 05 Dec 2026 Unavailable
  • 10 Dec – 12 Dec 2026 Unavailable
  • 23 Dec – 27 Dec 2026 Unavailable
  • 01 Jan – 21 Jan 2027 Unavailable
  • 28 Jan – 07 Feb 2027 Unavailable
  • ...and more

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
1 Apr - 30 Sep $250 / Night for 6 guests$252 Nights
1 Oct - 17 Dec $295 / Night for 6 guests$252 Nights
18 Dec - 31 Mar $350 / Night for 6 guests$252 Nights
Rest of year$250 / Night for 6 guests$252 Nights
Rest of year (Weekends)$295 / Night for 6 guests$252 Nights
1 Apr - 30 Sep
$250 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
1 Oct - 17 Dec
$295 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
18 Dec - 31 Mar
$350 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year
$250 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year (Weekends)
$295 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
A compulsory cleaning charge of $150 will apply to all bookings.
Duvets, pillows and blankets are provided but guests are requested to bring their own sheets, pillow cases and towels.

Cleaning fee is $150.00.

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