Blackwood is a surprisingly spacious holiday home conveniently located within easy, flat walking distance to a number of Rotorua's most popular tourist attractions (Skyline Gondola, Canopy Tours,3D Trick Art Gallery, Minigolf with rabbits, Mitai Maori Village) There's plenty of room for your family or group to relax in comfort after a day working, holidaying, sightseeing, exploring or mountain biking. Fresh linen and towels provided, along with swimming towels should you choose to enjoy the various lakes or hot thermal pools Rotorua has to offer An open plan living, kitchen and dining area make Blackwood an ideal space for families or friends to gather If you are travelling with more than 4 guests, check out our listing for the 3 bedroom option (gives you an additional master bedroom + ensuite) We also have Cottage135 Rotorua (the cottage is less than 2kms away and also sleeps up to 4 guests). Book both properties to accommodate up to 10 people FAMILY FRIENDLY We can accomodate children and infants and can provide a portable cot (pack'n'play) and linen and highchair ( by request at time of booking) Children's toys and books are stored in a vintage suitcase in the living room to keep your little ones amused A child safety gate is installed at the kitchen entrance ( for use if needed) Board games and cards are available for those quiet evenings in GUEST ACCESS You have use of the entire house during your stay ( including the laundry with washing machine and clothes drier and airer/outdoor clothesline) We offer self checkin, and your code to access keys will be sent a couple of days prior to your stay EASY OFFSTREET PARKING Please park vehicles on the left side of the house (following signs) We do ask you to keep the driveway to the right of the house clear BEDDING OPTIONS Bedroom 1 has a comfortable queen bed , bedroom 2 is made up as two single beds (these can be zipped together as a King bed - please let us know at the time of booking) GUEST INTERACTION We’re more than happy for you to contact us and chat about local attractions, activities and pass on our knowledge about things that may interest you while you’re staying We live just 10 minutes away and can be contacted by phone or message between 7am - 9pm if you need advice or assistance NEIGHBOURHOOD OVERVIEW Blackwood is centrally located on the main road into Rotorua, close to the northern tourist hub and walking distance to the Supermarket, Medical centre, Laundromat and numerous food and takeaway stores It is also less than a 4km drive to Rotorua lakefront, city centre, Kuirau Park and popular Eatstreat where you'll find great restaurant options GETTING AROUND We are just 13km drive from Rotorua Regional Airport, 3.5km to Eatstreat and the city centre, 9km to Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest There are several tourist attractions within 1km walking distance if you choose to leave the car parked at the house and explore on foot