Our family of 4 had a lovely 10 day self catering stay at Sage Cottage over December (2018) and January (2019). It was the perfect spot for us to explore Rotorua, its sights and sounds and also the wider Bay of Plenty / Waikato area. We spent a lot of time at a mixture of tourist spots and lovely lakes, with Stoney Point (Tarawera) being a real favourite!
The easy driving distance to the northern coast meant we had a great day trip to the beaches (Ohope and Mt Maunganui), and they were amazing... such a great place to visit and soak up the sun and sights.
Our girls thoroughly immersed themselves in the farm life, and took real delight in feeding the friendly and safe animals - a real treat for kids from the city who don't get this opportunity often... they'll miss this part especially!
Our hosts, Corinne and Dicky, were lovely and friendly, and made us feel totally welcome. Sage Cottage is a family treasure, and it's wonderful they are sharing it with us all, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.