Guests at Riverstone love its unique location. Access to the lake is via a path through the garden leading to the crystal clear waters of Waitangi Bay, Lake Tarawera, right on the doorstep. There are very few houses that can boast this unbelievably convenient & beautiful location at Lake Tarawera. Avoiding the cheek by jowel lake front houses you will be just a 5 min walk away from the water! Soak up the outstanding views of the lake, lush natural bush and volcano. This sprawling single story home featuring natural riverstone exterior has been recently re-furbished. Central heating, underfloor heating and a large wood burning fire. Luxurious new beds, fluffy pillows and duvets and hotel grade cotton linens, ensure you will be sleeping on a cloud. Two bedrooms have super king beds, two have king beds and the fifth bedroom has 2 singles. Two of the bedrooms have ensuites plus there is a shared bathroom with jacuzzi bath and shower and two separate WC’s. The open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area leads to a generous sized, sheltered and sunny patio with BBQ, outdoor dining, extra-large and super comfy new outdoor lounge suite and the icing on the cake ... a spa pool. There is another separate lounge with extensive books and games and sky TV of course. There is a fully equipped laundry in the double garage with washing machine and dryer. The garden shed also has a couple of stand up paddle boards for visitors to enjoy and explore the lake. There is parking for at least 3 cars and a boat outside on the flat driveway providing easy access and avoiding the infamous steep driveways at Tarawera! The closest boat launch ramp is a 2 minute drive away at Boatshed Bay (a deep water ramp). Riverstone is a great place for family and friends to get together for a fantastic holiday or reunion. The rate is all-inclusive of GST, free unlimited WiFi, all linens. Bookings of 7 nights or more will receive a complimentary mid-stay service clean. Tarawera has a water taxi service that can offer trips across the lake to the Tarawera Falls Walks and natural hot pools. They also provide a drop off and pick up service for the Tarawera trail. There is a local restaurant called The Landing. Please check our “Destination Tarawera” for recommendations for things to do in this awesome part of New Zealand. Highlights - Outdoor patio area with dining area, lounge, BBQ and jacuzz - Plenty of flat parking and garage space - A short strollthrough the garden down to the lake - Privacy and views through to the Lake and Volcano