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A beautiful home away from home on the lake

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Beach
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lake view
    Lake view

Explore the area

Map
Rotoma, Bay Of Plenty
  • Lake Rotoma
    1 min walk
  • Lake Rotoehu
    7 min drive
  • Lake Rotoiti
    9 min drive
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    25 min drive

Room options

About the area

Lake Rotoma

Located in Lake Rotoma, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lake Rotoma and 7 minutes from Lake Rotoehu. .This vacation home is 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from Polynesian Spa and 28 mi (45.1 km) from Skyline Rotorua.

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoma - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Rotoehu - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 34 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Lake Tarawera - 63 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotoma Takeaway & Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautiful home away from home on the lake

Kick back and relax at the' Bach on Lakefront property. Restful and healing place for those needing to get away from the city.
Sitting on the gorgeous Golden Mile, the baches consist of a modernized dwelling and two separate sleepouts' that add class. Set on a large section (1171m2 more or less) the property has heaps of room for extra campervans, petanque, glam campers, kayaks, boats, and much more!! Just spill out on the large deck. This is bound to attract the water lovers, with its proximity to a unique trout fishing experience, the local boat ramp, hot pools (5kms up the road), and cool drinks at the Old Trout Cafe
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Reshmi Fox

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Beautiful Home Away Home Lake House Rotoma
Beautiful Home Away Home Lake House
Beautiful Home Away Home Lake Rotoma
Beautiful Home Away Home Lake
A Beautiful Away From On The
A Beautiful Home Away From Home on the Lake Lake Rotoma
A Beautiful Away From On The
A Beautiful Home Away From Home on the Lake Kawerau

A beautiful home away from home on the lake Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy bach
Lovely, cosy bach. Well equipped kitchen. The separate outside bedrooms gave every one space and privacy. The lake was beautiful to look at and swim in. A really peaceful retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Heaps of room and the view is fab. Stayed in the house a few times now.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhysa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
pleasant stay
Great house and location, lovely people
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siva P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Absolutely wonderful stay we had with a bunch of 9 friends. Had all the amenities needed for cooking and heaters were present in all the rooms also with stunning views of the lake itself. Communication could have been better. Overall a best stay at an affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Zainal A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
cleanilness
overall property very dirty
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dean A.

Adult getaway
Great location had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

louise T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was discusting
I want money back all of it please
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Priya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property location was great, loved our stay
Location was perfect, right across the road from the lake. Host was responsive. We had a great time. Property is old so some TLC is required.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Courtney P.

Locked out, No sheets and towels for a $75 linen fee
On arrival the access instructions were not provided and we found ourselves locked out for about an hour. Fortunately the property owner was quick to message back and apologetic. The property description does not have clear instructions with regard to linen provision, I checked this prior to packing to come to the property but I had been charged a $75 linen fee on top of cleaning and service fees so assumed that linen sheets and towels would be provided. These were not provided and covid was given as the reason. The linen fee was not refunded. The property is in a great location but the house and outbuildings are quite damp and have a strong damp smell. We made the most of this stay but overall the experience was poor and the house was clean and tidy but not a great value stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maree G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay at gorgeous location
Waking up to gorgeous views across the lake so special. Easy access for swimming and watersports.Large covered outdoor area perfect for wet weather. Having the sleepouts great for older family giving everyone their own space.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W., Cambridge

Typical kiwi bach
Good little bach nice & close to the lake. Great for families, with seperate sleeping areas which was good for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, house fits whanau well
Great week at the lake, rained mostly but lots of room for everyone to spread out, play games and /or sleep lol
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Awesome property located in the perfect location along the golden mile. We moored the boat right in front of the property whilst our stay and only had to walk across the road whenever we wanted to take it out. Fantastic!!!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Manouchehr P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was amazing
Everything was good, the view , barbecue, there was enough space, so on. There were two problems 1- the toilet was not cleaned. 2- the water in the shower was too hot that made it almost unusable. Other things were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Shona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainy getaway
Closeness to the lake is great. Shame the weather was so bad we couldn't enjoy it. Would do it again though
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhysa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
lake rotama
lovely place to stay a pity we were working so didnt really get to enjoy the area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Nikesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jaimie P.

Great location!
Perfect location for a family boating weekend. Loved the easy access to beach and proximity to boat ramp. On arrival, property was not as clean as expected and didn't realize 2 of the bedrooms had such low ceilings. The curtains on these rooms also kept falling off. During our stay the door got jammed and was really impressed by owners response, someone turned up next day to help resolve it. Overall good stay. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little community
We had a very relaxing stay. The location directly across from the lake was superb. We joined the little community for their ANZAC service, everyone was so welcoming. The bedroom set up suits having teens as the rooms are outside. We needed to boil the water as it is pumped directly from the lake. All in all a restful stay. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday getaway
Beautiful home with pleanty of space. loved the Kayaks and being able to go kayaking around the lake early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory M., Gisborne

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Rotoma stay.
We enjoyed our stay here. The photos online don't show enough of how beautiful this place is. Its great for big families or even groups of friends or adults The lake is just across the road with a boat ramp 5 minutes down there road. Plenty of space for tents and gazebos. It could do with another bathroom or toilet. but overall we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Murray P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Break at the lake
Great location and stunning view down the lake. Nice surprise to have upgraded tv and bbq from what was shown on bookabach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
50/50 experience
On arrival i was taken back by only ONE bedroom inside the house and the other three outside. Was charged a cleaning fee + a linen fee only to find no linen I messaged the owner to get told the linen fee was for the duvets he needs to change there ad to reflect what they are offering. The clothes dry was missing and as it was raining most of the week we were there I again was disappointed the owner told me it was stolen but who knows. The place is nice and has a great outlook but if you have kids under 15 I don’t think I would book it. Or the weather is not good you get wet going to the bathroom any time of day also only one key so you have to leave the back door unlocked at night so the people in the other three bedroom/sleep outs can get in the house to use the bathroom. Overall I think it’s good the owner just needs to improve on there ad so the right expectations are set when you book the place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022