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Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

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View of the apartment entrance.
Lounge/diner/kitchen
Bedroom (Queen sized mattress).
Bunk Room (Standard size single mattress).
Deck
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lake Okareka, Rotorua
  • Popular LocationLake Okareka3 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Tikitapu4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRedwoods Whakarewarewa Forest8 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

Lounge

Master Bedroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

Lovely ground floor holiday apartment in the beautiful lakeside village of Okareka. Surrounded by bush-clad hills, relax to the sound of Tui and other native birds.
Environmentally Friendly - Complimentary toiletries made with natural NZ ingredients and supporting NZ Forest and Bird.
A short stroll to the lakeside reserve with it's boat ramp, swimming beach and picnic area, or a short drive to Boyes Beach (very popular with the locals!)
Loads of great walking and mountainbike tracks on your doorstep and the famous Blue Lake just down the road with all of its sporting events.
A 10-15 minute drive to Rotorua with all of its attractions and great places to eat out.
Great fishing on Lake Okareka or a 10 minute drive the other way will take you to Lake Tarawera, with its stunning scenery and world famous trout fishing.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Christine or Nigel
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Street View of Cottage
Central Kuirau Cottage with park views
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Microwave
Living/dining area
9.6 out of 10, (287 reviews)
Central Kuirau Cottage with park views

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Rotorua

This apartment is located in Lake Okareka, a neighborhood in Rotorua, and is in a rural area. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or DriftKartz if you're traveling with kids. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Lake Okareka, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 3 min walk
  • Lake Tikitapu - 4 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive
  • Lake Tarawera - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bp - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Ciabatta Bakery - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Burger King - 13 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We loved it
Close to Okareka lake which my wife would go to each morning to watch the sunrise while the lazy father and son stayed in their beds. We did all do the glow worm kayaking tour on this lake which was amazing and highly recommended. When we looked at the online listing it wasn’t clear that the accommodation is attached to a house. But this didn’t effect our privacy at all. It’s a beautiful house with a close to nature feel about it while still being close to some great activities like the redwood tree walk. We loved sitting on the porch and having tūī and other birds pop over to feed on the bird feeder attached the garage. Thanks to the hosts. We appreciate it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and cosy
Lovely quiet spot in easy access to many of Rotorua's sites and activities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky comfy property
Retro inside. Very comfy stay. The hosts were very welcoming and the present from their hens was gratefully received!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks so much
We had lovely holiday, thanks for lending a kayak to our son:)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed, well equipped and great location!
An extremely pleasant comfortable state, such a great location away from the hustle and bustle of Rotorua! Close enough to everything, and such a peaceful outlook over beautiful bushland.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christine or Nigel

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What makes this property unique

Handy for Rotorua and all its attractions and activites.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
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