Cosy, central Rotorua-FamilyFriendly-Walk to Lake

Entire home in Rotorua, New Zealand

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Kerry
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Stay in a charming 1950s cottage in central Rotorua—perfect for families, couples, or small groups wanting comfort, character, and convenience.
Located on the main road just minutes from the city centre, this entire 2-bedroom home is the ideal base to explore Rotorua’s top attractions—while enjoying a cosy, relaxed stay.


Portacot/highchair also avail by request

The space
📍 Prime Location – Located on one of the main access roads to the CBD - Walk Everywhere
Easy walk to Kuirau Park, Lake Rotorua, Ohinemutu Village & weekend markets
2-minute drive to Rotorua CBD, restaurants & cafes
Close to Rotorua Hospital & event venues
Direct access to the Cycleway (CyWay) 🚴
Bus stop less than 50m away
Perfect for guests who want to park up and explore on foot or bike.

🛏️ Comfortable & Family-Friendly
Sleeps up to 4 guests
Queen bed + 2 singles (great for families)
Portacot & highchair available on request
Toys, books & space for kids to relax

🍳 Extras Included
Complimentary self-serve breakfast (muesli, cereal, bread, milk & juice) for your first morn
Free WiFi + dedicated workspace
Free off-street parking (up to 3 vehicles)
Secure bike storage with power for e-bike charging

🚪 Easy, Stress-Free Stay
Self check-in with lockbox
Entire home to yourselves
Spotlessly clean (consistently 5⭐ for cleanliness)

🎯 Why Guests Love Staying Here
✔ Central Rotorua location
✔ Unique vintage charm (not your average Airbnb!)
✔ Highly rated for comfort, cleanliness & communication
✔ Great value for families and longer stays

🎁 Bonus Perks
Enjoy exclusive discounts on local attractions including:
♦️ Ziplining
♦️ Hot pools & spas, luxury bathing
♦️ Wildlife experiences
♦️ Māori cultural experience

Guest access
The cottage is self checkin ( using a lockbox, your code will be sent to you a couple of days prior to your stay)
You have exclusive use of the two bedroom cottage

We respect your privacy, but are nearby if you need anything and we may stop by and introduce ourselves when we put bins out, mow lawns etc

Cleaning equipment is provided for longer stays, with optional servicing by arrangement.

Other things to note
The cottage is cleaned to the highest of standards for your stay As the cottage is equipped with a washing machine, vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies, we do not come in to clean or change towels or linen during your stay unless negotiated earlier ( altered cleaning/linen fee may apply)
You are more than welcome to use the facilities to do laundry and refresh linens/towels if you like

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 3 spaces
TV

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 581 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 95% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 4% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Cottage135 is located on the city entrance, the neighbourhood is a mixture of residential housing and popular holiday accommodation.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,107 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Napier and Papakura
My husband David and I live in Rotorua We love spending time with family and friends and regularly find ourselves with a house full of both!! We enjoy kayaking and walking when we have time and we spend a lot of our time renovating (at home and for family and others) We love meeting new people, connecting with our local community, spending time with our ever-growing family and discovering new places

Kerry is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • David

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Potential for noise