We really enjoyed our stay in Rotorua at Joe & Cynthia's. The house is modern, clean and very well presented, it's located in a peaceful and private secluded area next to Lake Rotorua and has nice safe areas for the kids to play.
The house is within 5 minutes drive from the Skyline Gondolas and Stratosfare restaurant, and 10 minutes drive from the centre of Rotorua. There are plenty of grocery and take-out options within 5 minutes drive too.
We had a great time in Rotorua, our highlights were the Skyline activities, Redwoods (at night), Hobbiton, and Hells Gate Spa Pools, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.