At this holiday home you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Lake Rotorua. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Lynmore holiday home include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Polynesian Spa - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Tamaki Maori Village - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Eat Street - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Ciabatta Bakery - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Yaki Yaki - 6 min drive
Eastwood - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Secret Garden House Rotorua
Secret Garden House is a fully equipped, comfortable and quality home, filled with charm and personality. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a private hot tub!
Located in Lynmore - a safe and pleasant suburb- and only 400m from the Redwood forest. Ideal for mountain biking adventures and forest walks.
There's garage access, safe bike storage and charging stations. Secret Garden House is also close to many cafe's, bars and takeaways.
Local lakes and rivers are easily accessed from here.
Secret Garden House is a truly beautiful home, full of 1950's character and charm.
There are three cosy bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 6 people. The master bedroom comes complete with ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom 1: Queen bed Bedroom 2: Queen bed Bedroom 3: Single bed x2
The kitchen is an entertainers dream with quality appliances and doors opening out onto a sun filled deck, perfect for alfresco dining. There's a BBQ, comfortable outdoor furniture, and to top it off - a 6 seater private hot tub!
Secret Garden House has a large, comfortable lounge as well as a separate dining room. Heating is no issue in winter with a cosy log fire in the living room, a heat pump in the dining room and portable heaters for the bedrooms.
Beds are made using professionally laundered, quality cotton and linens. Every care has been taken to create the perfect holiday space for you to relax, with lots of kiwi art and personal touches.
Guests have the entire house to themselves
I am contactable by phone or email throughout your stay.
Loacted in Lynmore - one of the loveliest suburbs in Rotorua. It's safe, friendly and quiet. Lynmore is full of older homes with well established gardens.
The best thing about Lynmore is its proximity to the fabulous Redwoods, or Whakarewarewa Forest. It's also very handy to the lakes and airport.
Secret Garden House is on a bus route, however public transport is limited. Ideally you will have a car to get around, if not Rotorua does have both taxi and Uber services. There is off-street parking for at least two vehicles.
We have a strict no party policy here. Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am. As a guest, you acknowledge any loss and/or damage to the property will result in a charge or charges for repair and/or replacement value. No parties or events Quiet hours 10pm-7am No additional guests or smoking
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 3,412 square feet
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
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
275153
Frequently asked questions
Does Secret Garden House Rotorua have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Secret Garden House Rotorua?
As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden House Rotorua on 15 Oct 2025 start from AU$597.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What luxury perks are available at Secret Garden House Rotorua?
This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.
What makes Secret Garden House Rotorua a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Secret Garden House Rotorua.
Is Secret Garden House Rotorua family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Secret Garden House Rotorua is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Secret Garden House Rotorua?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Secret Garden House Rotorua?
No, Secret Garden House Rotorua does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Secret Garden House Rotorua?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Secret Garden House Rotorua?
No, pets are not allowed.
Secret Garden House Rotorua Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Leonard R.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and cozy retreat in the suburbs
Perfect getaway location with easy access to all that Rotorua has to offer. Wake to the sound of birds chirping in the morning / evening. Best if one has personal vehicle to get to activities but Uber is also an option. Wonderful hosts. Met my every expectation and that of my adult family.
Leonard R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paddy S.
2 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Great place for a break, has everything you need ++. It was cosy but large enough for us to spread out and the outdoor area was perfect for socialising at the end of a busy day.
Easy access to the Redwoods for walks and biking. Safe and secure storage for bikes.
We will be back!
Thanks
Paddy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jayde C.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay - thank you
We had such a lovely stay! It was the perfect spot for our family of 5. The home was lovely and quiet (great for our day napper 2 yr old) and the location was fantastic for quick trips to the red woods and the kids loved the spa pool. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great, so we couldn't use the lovely backyard outdoor area to its full advantage. Kristin was amazing to deal with, she was always quick to get back to me with any questions I had and is super, super friendly. A big Thanks!
Jayde C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colette P.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Enough hearing for a cold, wet weekend in Rotoroa. Comfortable beds. Nice kitchen.
Colette P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith L.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
adventure weekend
Fantastic house - check lamps in front bedroom a bit of a smell when left on - (electrical ). otherwise it was the perfect stay.
Judith L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia E.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot
We loved this spot. Very private and magical hot tub deck. Great comfortable set up inside as well. We looked at a lot of options to stay but this one really stood out and it totally delivered.
Cynthia E.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Marshall B.
31 July 2023
Beautiful home in Rotorua
Great home, loved the layout, wonderful amenities, proximity to activities and shops was great. Quiet neighborhood, wonderful for relaxing. Kitchen was great for making meals and enjoying food with family.
Marshall B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maycke H.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rotorua Redwoods
Lovely property with all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay. Great layout that works well. Bedrooms were perfect and the bedding was very nice. All very clean!
Location is great for entry into the Redwoods and the attractions/town are just minutes away by car.
Definitely our preferred place to stay in Rotorua.
Maycke H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Crawford L.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect home away from home
Let me just get this out of the way: I can't say a single bad thing about this house. It's in a fantastically convenient location, it's beautiful, cozy, and safe. The showers are hot and strong, the washer and dryer work great, there are plenty of wall outlets and plenty of storage. If I were in the market for a house to buy, I would stop looking after finding this one.
When we arrived in Rotorua, there were still a couple of hours before our arrival time. Our host provided ample and clear communication and even had the house ready for us early, which was much appreciated after a wildly jetlagged walk through the redwood forest just a brief walk away from the home.
The week that followed was very much like being at home in New Zealand. Which, considering we'd arrived from Florida, was welcome. Everything about the house was exactly what we needed (two adults and a 9-year-old). Waking up in the morning with the birds chattering away outside, plenty of space to make whatever meals we wished, and easy access to everything Rotorua offers when we wanted to get out.
Given we stayed in winter, it's probably worth saying that the home was solid and kept a perfectly pleasant temperature day and night.
The art in the home was utterly delightful.
If you're at all like we are, if you like to settle in and pretend you're living somewhere (for an all too brief time) and not just visiting, this place is definitely worth a look. We will absolutely stay here again whenever we return.
Crawford L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
George G.
26 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Our stay at the Secret Garden was wonderful. The home was amazing and so much thought was put into it for the comfort of the guests. The kitchen was fully equipped to meet our needs and the home was tastefully decorated. The bedrooms were comfortable and the linens were professionally cleaned and pressed. The host was very communicative and immediately responded to our questions. If we are ever in Rotorua again, we would definitely stay there.
George G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda H.
29 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rotorua secret
What a lovely property, perfect for our needs and just handy to everything. Loved our short stay
Brenda H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home in a great location
The house is clean and modern with great living spaces inside and out, including a spa on the back deck. It's an ideal base to explore the Redwoods, with the forest just a few minutes walk/cycle away.