The Studio - Sunny Deck & Views, Sleeps 4

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A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a well-maintained garden.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.
A window with a view of a balcony, potted plants, and a statue.
A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a desk, and a view of the city.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $149
$130 nightly
$149 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

With a stay at this guesthouse in Rotorua (Tihiotonga), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Rotorua Golf Club. .This guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

What's nearby

  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 13 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River’s Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Super Lucky Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jp’s On Jervis - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Studio - Sunny Deck & Views, Sleeps 4

Summary:

After a sunny little retreat with lovely views, minutes from Te Puia and the Redwoods? The Studio is the one...



📍 3 min » Te Puia geothermal valley

📍 10 min » Waiariki & Polynesian Spa

📍 11 min » Redwoods Forest

📍 14 min » Skyline, Zorb & Canopy Tours

📍 14 min » Rotorua Airport



✅ Sunny upstairs deck with lovely views

✅ Sleeps 4 - a queen plus a double

✅ Kitchenette, Smart TV & 100 Mbps WiFi

✅ Peaceful Tihiotonga, own parking



The Space:

The Studio is a private, self-contained guesthouse tucked into a quiet corner of Tihiotonga, with lovely views and a sunny deck to enjoy them from. It's a comfortable two-level retreat that sleeps up to four - relaxed enough for a couple, with room for a small family or a second pair.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Private, self-contained studio with its own entrance and parking

⭐️ Sunny upstairs deck with lovely views over the surrounds

⭐️ Sleeps up to four - a queen bed and a double upstairs

⭐️ Open-plan lounge, dining and kitchenette downstairs

⭐️ Smart TV for movie nights and fast 100 Mbps WiFi

⭐️ Just 3 minutes to Te Puia and around 11 to the Redwoods

⭐️ Peaceful, residential Tihiotonga setting

⭐️ Secret Spot Hot Tubs a short drive away



- BEDROOMS -

Upstairs bedroom with a queen bed and a double bed, opening onto the sunny deck.

Sleeps 4 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

One bathroom with a separate toilet, downstairs.



- LIVING AREA -

Downstairs is an open-plan living space with a lounge, dining area and a kitchenette for preparing simple meals, plus a Smart TV and fast WiFi. Upstairs, the bedroom opens onto the sunny deck to take in the view.



- PARKING -

A dedicated off-street parking space for one vehicle, right outside.



Guest Access:

You'll have private access to The Studio, with a dedicated parking space for one vehicle right outside. The owners live in the main house on the property, but the living areas are completely separate - you share only the driveway - so your stay stays private throughout.



The Neighborhood:

The Studio sits in the tranquil, residential suburb of Tihiotonga, a peaceful base that's still close to Rotorua's best-known attractions. Te Puia and the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley are just up the road, the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and the Secret Spot Hot Tubs are a short drive away, and central Rotorua with its shops, restaurants and lakefront is only about 10 minutes on.



Getting Around:

A car is the easiest way to get around out here, and there's a dedicated off-street park right outside. By car, Te Puia is about 3 minutes away, the Waiariki and Polynesian spas around 10, the Redwoods about 11, and Skyline, ZORB and Canopy Tours roughly 14. Rotorua Airport is about 14 minutes, and the city centre a short drive.



Other Things to Note:

A few things worth knowing: The Studio is a self-contained guesthouse on the same property as the owners' home, with separate living areas sharing only the driveway. It's set over two levels, with the bedroom and sunny deck upstairs and the living area, kitchenette and bathroom downstairs. There's a Smart TV, fast 100 Mbps WiFi and a dedicated parking space right outside.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊
The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

To help keep our homes and neighbours safe, we may require the lead guest to provide a government-issued photo ID before check-in. In line with Air...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

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The Studio - Sunny Deck & Views, Sleeps 4 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely spot to stay. Absolutely beautiful views of mountains and lake. House had everything we needed. Very comfortable stay. Home away from home. Highly recommend if you want peace and quiet. So happy we based our whole stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a lovely stay at this property, everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosie Robertshaw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 nights in Roturua

A very comfortable peaceful holiday Bach . Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Internet. Wonderful view. The sheep nextdoor was fun to watch.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Imogen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous views, cosy set-up

It was a delight to see views of the lake and Mount Ngongotaha from the house in addition to a field of adorable sheep right beside the house. Communication from the property owner and manager was perfect. All the necessities are provided, including linen, towels and soaps, and even access to streaming services on the TV! But I suggest bringing smaller bowls and a coffee plunger if you like filter coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cordula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Unterkunft

Eine schöne Unterkunft, sauber und geräumig. Toller Blick vom Balkon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025