You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Pink House
This lovely small cottage originally came into my family as a retirment home for my (then) 90 year old mother, Olive. She loved the place except for its original colour and so promptly painted it Pink.
The house has many of her touches still in it, such as the cross stitch pictures framed on the walls.
Nana Olive was well known through Tokoroa for her hospitality and warm welcome she offered at the Pink House, and we are delighted to continue this tradition.
We are located a 2 minute drive, or 10 minute walk from downtown Tokoroa. There is a small park an easy walk
Property manager
Alby Cartner
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Paper towels
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
TV
Books
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised to ensure safety
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Tokoroa, Waikato
What's nearby
Talking Poles - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Dunham Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Polynesian Spa - 41 min drive - 56.8 km
Skyline Rotorua - 44 min drive - 59.8 km
Hobbiton Movie Set - 47 min drive - 54.5 km
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Noodle Canteen - 19 min walk
Wild Bean Cafe - 2 min drive
Sweet Rose Espresso - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Pink House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Pink House?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Pink House?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Pink House located?
Situated in Tokoroa, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dunham Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Moana-Nui. Putaruru Timber Museum and Lake Maraetai are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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The Pink House Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
17 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pink house was an ideal place to stay for me and my family whilst we attended a wedding close to Tokoroa. The property is ideal for families. The kitchen is well equipped and the property is spacious.
In an ideal world there would be a separate toilet and one of the bedrooms had a bunk rather than free standing bed but everyone seemed to find the accommodation to be very comfortable
Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon Phillip titoko maui
7 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Pink House is a great place to stay in Tokoroa. Very clean, great facilities and comfortable beds. Loved the wood fire and heat pump on a cold night. Would definitely stay again when visiting Tokoroa.
Great cosy cottage for our group of 3 over 65's. Had everything we needed, was extremely clean. Had very comfy beds with lovely linen, warm quilts and good quality towels etc. Highly recommend. Will be back again soon hopefully. Thanks Alby and wife
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the fact that property owners shared the story of their mother with us about the house
Diane
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda
26 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A home away from home. Everything you need. Comfortable beds, tv, fireplace and heatpump/aircon, right down to a box full of toys and dress up for the children. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Kirsti
31 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Spacious, well maintained with alot of little personal touches. Host very welcoming.
We know Tokoroa. For our needs this house was perfect for visiting family who need peace and privacy whilst also needing our support.
Private, warm, cosy and clean.
Thank you so much Alby for an amazing stay. I stayed two weeks at the pink house, and it was a home from home. Warm, clean and well equipped. Very comfortable in every respect. Hospitality at its best!
It was lovely and homely. Access instructions easy to follow. After a tiring long drive we arrived late at night with the cottage all warmed up on our arrival. Very welcoming and relaxed. Had a great sleep in a cosy comfortable bed, just what was needed for the next part of our journey south. Had everything we needed and was so clean.
Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality.
This was a wonderful place to stay. We had four nights here. The beds are super comfortable. It's cosy and a bit dated but it is still original and lovingly decorated by the hosts departed mum which ads so much to its charm. The kitchen is very well equipt well laid out. The excisting washing maschine and dryer have a very large capacity and are so convinient. The host lives next door and is very helpful and genuinely nice. So lovely chating to him. After a long day out and about our kids enjoyed the big TV with netflix and the comfortable lounch chairs. Everything is spotless and spacious but still cosy. It really feels like you are staying for a weekend at Nana's. It is very centraly located, an hour from Rotorua (so no smell!), about an 11/2h from Lake Taupo, Hobbiton and Waitomo each. It was a great base for our daytrips. We would stay here again and highly recommend it for families or groups as there is enough space for 5 people
Thank you
As I have stated many times before - The Pink House is fantastic as it is warm, comfortable, relaxing, private and has all that is needed for a wonderful stay. Highly recommend!
Jenny C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have been staying at the Pink House regularly as we are helping a friend renovate a house. Alby is always extremely helpful, the house is spotlessly
clean, very well equipped and has comfortable beds with lovely linen. We have stayed in many holiday houses and this is one of our favourites. Highly recommend.