This is a lovely old villa in a spacious and private setting. It is very well-equipped and is maintained to a high standard, and is surrounded by a pretty garden. The house worked well for our family of many children, especially the separate living space with DVD-viewing facilities!
Lake Tarawera is about a 20 minute drive from central Rotorua, through beautiful reserves and bush. You pass by the buried village of Te Wairoa and a small lookout with some information about the 1886 eruption, both of which are well worth a stop. The lake isn't visible from the house, and access is a 5-minute walk along the road (unless there's a path we missed!).