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Waterfront Escape - Huge Lakefront Home - Private Jetty, Kayaks & Wifi

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Lake Okareka
    1 min walk
  • Lake Tikitapu
    5 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    9 min drive
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Exterior
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (94)
The price is AU$501
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stunning View & Many Bedrooms & Game Lounge & Renovate & Exquisite Garden

About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at this vacation home in Rotorua (Lake Okareka), you'll be steps from Lake Okareka and a 5-minute drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs. .This vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Polynesian Spa and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Tikitapu - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬13 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.

Waterfront Escape - Huge Lakefront Home - Private Jetty, Kayaks & Wifi

Enjoy all that a Waterfront holiday home at Lake Okareka can offer, perfect for large families wanting a private lawn to lake aspect. The living area opens onto a huge deck which is great for firing up the weber BBQ, relaxing and looking out over the lake. This property also neighbours a special wetlands boardwalk, so there's a heap of activities right on the doorstep. Private Jetty however please note that sudden drops in lake levels can limit larger boats.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

InnList

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Escape Lake Okareka
Huge Lakefront Home Private Jetty Kayaks Wifi
Waterfront Escape Huge Lakefront Home Private Jetty Kayaks Wifi
AP-2586-listing-22

Waterfront Escape - Huge Lakefront Home - Private Jetty, Kayaks & Wifi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret and Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront Escape - Great Getaway
We loved our stay at Waterfront Escape. It was tidy and spacious, and quiet. It was the perfect place to unwind and recharge our batteries. The view over the lake from the property is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
This place was awesome for our group of friends. The house was really clean and spacious. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maintenance
Overall very enjoyable and only hitch no gas for the BBQ, but felt maintenance had been let slip, lights in one bathroom didn't work, clothes dryer door latch broken, main doors to deck unable to be used, outdoor chair broken, coffee milk-frother agitator missing, broken tile in laundry floor, all minor other than the deck doors and could/should have been repaired before our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for groups
We had a pleasant stay, the house was clean and comfortable - great for large families or group of friends. Would recommend to others heading to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Donna C., Garden Grove

Chasing WWC2023
This home had plenty of beds and bathrooms for our group of 10. It was easily accessed and we were well located for all the activities that we had planned to do in the area. The home was right on the lake and had a beautiful view from the back of the house and patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Accommodation
Our accommodation met our every need, plenty of room for 6 adults, 5 children staying there. The kids enjoyed the canoeing, kayaking on the lake and plenty of outside area for an Easter hunt. Would recommend the property for family/friends get-togethers
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leiv & Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Lake Okareka
The accommodation is fantastic! 3 bathrooms, many beds, spacious and the views are beautiful! Beds were most comfortable. A couple of minor things: main living area aircon remote downstairs doesn’t work. Couldn’t use lounge doors to deck, but I imagine that will be repaired soon? We were there for a wedding and hosted 20 on two separate afternoons and everyone commented on how gorgeous the home and location is. We will stay again, for sure 🥂
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
We absolutely loved this property. Such a stunning view out onto the lake. It was really well set up with lots of beds - perfect for a big group
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Ideal for a large family. Comfortable and within easy reach of walking paths & Rotorua city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Lalita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a nice relaxing stay here. Great view of lake and bird life. House is nice and warm with fire going and also had heat pumps. 2nd stay at this property and enjoyed both times. Great not having to take your own linen and bedding! Had everything we needed. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew C., Auckland, New Zealand.

Not up to the mark expected.
Nice location, beautiful outlook, plenty of indoor space and grassed area towards the lake. Good supply of Air Con units around the house and the furniture was all reasonably good. Good storage in the garage and plenty of driveway space for up to three cars. However, the place really needs a deep clean and some general maintenance, seems pretty neglected in a lot of ways. The adjoining rental is a bit weird with a direct access hollow core door opening onto the internal landing of the master bedroom, easy to hear conversations ! We had a rat in the kitchen eating food overnight, even saw it scuttle under the stove. Management company were informed but seemed not too concerned ? – they have traps under some of the furniture apparently ! Forget bringing a boat. The lake access isn’t deep enough for anything heavier than a jet ski, this would be a struggle though, and muddy. If the adjoining accommodation is being occupied there is effectively nowhere to keep the boat, the driveway is too steep and a sharp transition onto the road. Unfortunately, with borders closed for the last 2 years there has been plenty of price gouging for peak holiday periods, owners may need to re-think this if they want good occupancy going forward. So overall, okay place, but overpriced for what is delivered. With over 12 years renting great places in the lakes district, I wasn't too impressed with this one, but it could be improved.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
The size of the property allowed our large group to spread out and enjoy the amenities and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daragh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View
The Property has a Great View of the lake. Great Location for catching up with Friends and Family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside
Fantastic arrangement of lake activities, hospitality, kayak and dinghy, and board games for the whole family. Reserve within short walking distance. A spacious place to stay for large family or group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get together
The property was perfect for our family gathering of 7 adults and 3 children, plenty of space for everyone. Was great being able to moor our boat at the jetty. There were a few small maintenance issues which we communicated to the property manager and the addition of an extra fridge would have been helpful as we struggled with the small fridge and such a large group. Overall we loved the property and would certainly like to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
December 2020
All good. A couple of suggestions. Pls ensure there is adequate dishwashing liquid and more than 1 rubbish bag available. The water pipe under the laundry tub has been leaking. We tightened the connection but there is historical water damage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anderson K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Okareka
A stunningly beautiful house, with everything you could possibly need for a short stay. Our entire family loved the house. Large deck to soak up the sun, and lakeside views. Well provisioned kitchen and 2 living areas. We would absolutely consider staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake views
Fantastic location and incredible views of the lake. Also i very quiet location House was found very clean and tidy. Plenty of room and the deck area was great for all day relaxing. The only negative, was that there was only 2 tea towels and no kitchen cloths and little cleaning options. Overall a great stay

10/10 Excellent

Jody M., Hamilton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic Paradise
Perfect location for our wedding accommodation, beautiful location on Lake Okareka we were so lucky to have wonderful weather and take advantage of the kayaks on the lake! Would happily rebook again!

6/10 Okay

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location right on the lake. It was a perfect size for our group of 6 adults and 6 kids. Lots of heat pumps and a wood fire. Interior was a little tired in places and kitchen needed more platters and cutlery for our big group. Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice experience
Loved all of it

8/10 Good

Lynda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, wonderful stay
Family friendly property which catered for everything we could have needed

8/10 Good

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Escape.
Located right next to the wetlands which was beautiful but meant you couldn't swim off the property and had to boat out to the lake. Large, spacious house. BBQ wasn't clean so we didn't use it, lucky we brought our own, we informed the property manager and weren't charged so all good. Would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
We live in okareka and booked this for family .They loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019