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OKAREKA LAKE EDGE VERY POPULAR LAKESIDE PROPERTY WITH WATER TOYS INCLUDED

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Outdoor dining
Kayaking
Front deck to the lake edge
Upstairs view
View down to deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Okareka, Rotorua
  • Lake Okareka
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #1 Downstairs (Ensuite shared)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #5 Upstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom (#3)

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom #2 Downstairs (Ensuite shared)

2 Single Beds

Upstairs en suite bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OKAREKA LAKE EDGE VERY POPULAR LAKESIDE PROPERTY WITH WATER TOYS INCLUDED

This classic 70's style Lake House, set on the edge of Lake Okareka is somewhere to escape for a few quiet days of tranquility. This property also features on my 2 Lakes Holiday Rental site if your preference is to deal directly without fees.
Sit on the deck and just watch the ducks and pukeko's. Maybe take a quiet paddle in the kayaks across the lake to the beach or troll a lure to catch a trout. You will need your own tackle and a licence of course! Fishing in this lake is known for being very productive! Or maybe you could take a walk along one of Rotorua's award winning walkways around the edge of the lake and farm perimeter. Lucy Playne one of the farm owners runs a top class horse trekking business on the adjacent farm and if thats you and you want to look across the region the views from up top on the farm are nothing less than sensational. Call Lucy on 07 3628185 or for the website look up Horse Trekking Lake Okareka. The very popular sport of biking today in and around Rotorua offers up to 100 kilometres of trails through forestry tracks, the trail heading to Taupo or simply around the lakes. It really is a bikers paradise! The world mountain bike champs known as Crankworx are being staged in Rotorua in March.
Lake Okareka is one of sixteen lakes in the Rotorua District. It is only 11ks to Rotorua central which has abundant restaurants, cafes and shopping but tucked away from the main busy tourist routes, you can enjoy a quiet peaceful environment. Only minutes from the Blue Lake. We have 3 excellent golf courses to choose from and if its hiking the Tarawera Trail alongside Lake Tarawera can take up to 4.5 hours to walk to Hot Water Beach, or 3 to the Champagne Pool at the Wairua Stream before you come to Hot Water beach, and you can arrange to be collected by the Water Taxi on phone 07 3628080.
This house is situated on the lake edge and children are welcome but one has to watch small children close to the lake edge.
Okareka Lake Edge Comfort is fully equipped, just bring your own food.
Minimum stay of 2 nights, 3 over long weekends etc...
Special conditions:
Although a cleaning fee is charged, guests are expected to leave the house in good tidy condition (this fees covers basic clean and laundry not a major overhaul), linen stripped off beds and house basically tidy. No caravans/tents or camping. No Pets. Minimum 2 nights stay. Pricing is for 6 x guests, an extra $40 per person will be charged for extra adults and kids.

A NEW LARGE SPA POOL HAS JUST BEEN ADDED TO THIS PROPERTY

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$220.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$35.00 per person);

Property manager

2LAKES Holiday Rentals
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Amenities

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
YOU HAVE RESIDENT NEIGHBOURS CLOSE BY SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AROUND CREATING LOUD NOISE/MUSIC ESPECIALLY IN THE GAMES ROOM
WHEN USING THE SPA POOL PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS IF WEARING BODY LOTIONS OR ESPECIALLY FAKE TAN. SHOWER FIRST OTHERWISE IT CONTAMINATES THE POOL
IF STAYING ON A SUNDAY NIGHT PLEASE PUT THE RUBBISH BINS OUT ON THE ROAD VERGE. COLLECTION IS ON MONDAY MORNING REGARDLESS OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

About the area

Rotorua

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimangu Cauldron and DriftKartz. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Lake Okareka, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 24 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

Frequently asked questions

Does OKAREKA LAKE EDGE VERY POPULAR LAKESIDE PROPERTY WITH WATER TOYS INCLUDED have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OKAREKA LAKE EDGE VERY POPULAR LAKESIDE PROPERTY WITH WATER TOYS INCLUDED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OKAREKA LAKE EDGE VERY POPULAR LAKESIDE PROPERTY WITH WATER TOYS INCLUDED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OKAREKA LAKE EDGE VERY POPULAR LAKESIDE PROPERTY WITH WATER TOYS INCLUDED?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OKAREKA LAKE EDGE VERY POPULAR LAKESIDE PROPERTY WITH WATER TOYS INCLUDED located?

This family-friendly Rotorua holiday home is located in Lake Okareka, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu. Lake Rotokakahi is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

location is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely lakeside property

Had a great stay as always, perfect place for family
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot

Such a cool property that could easily accommodate 3 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for extended family

Excellent location on lake front.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brent m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Just what you need
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

It was a lovely spot nice and quiet. Plenty of space for all the family to stay. I cannot find anything wrong with it. Was such a lovely holiday. Thank you all very much cheers Rosemary
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location - great for large families

The location of this property is stunning. We woke to beautiful lake views every morning. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We had 4 teenagers and 3 adults and the house was the perfect size. Everyone had their space and there were plenty of activities to keep everyone busy.There were 2 pool tables and a ping pong table to keep the teens busy. We went kayaking almost every day and walked along the lake.When we weren’t out exploring the area and participating in all of the local adventure activities (White water rafting, ziplining, zorb ball etc), we were happy to relax back at the house. I would love to rent it out for a month and just relax at the house the whole time - it is so peaceful.The house itself is a little older and a few things in need of repair, but it still provided a wonderful home for us while we were there. We loved the big kitchen and cooked at home for several dinners. The dining table and living areas are also big enough to accommodate large families.The outdoor spa was also a huge hit with everyone!! Honestly, if you’re looking for a home to accommodate a larger family (or even 2 families that’s not too far from the centre of Rotorua, then this is a great option.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great family holiday

We find this property works well for a large family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salman I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Super nice clean property, stayed here for two nights, did kayaking, had a good bbq on the water front. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best lakeside Bach

Great spot on the lake, love the use of the kayaks :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Awesome place to get ready for my wedding :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Once again another wonderful holiday here. Our family love this house and we have had so many happy times here. Love the spa and view out to the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Relaxing location and very well set up. Was the perfect place for our mountain bike weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rotorua stsy

This property was excellent for our group of six. We all enjoyed the kayaks and nearby hiking. The house and location on the lake was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ido H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boys weekend

Good location and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

This property worked well for us. The space was ideal for 3 families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Neat and tidy. Offered lots of activities aside from the obvious lakeside water attractions. Beaut outdoor area with spa and dining and seating. Had a great time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

amelia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing weekend

Highly recommend I am definitely keen to go back we had 8 people. Went out on kayaks provided, pool table and table tennis to keep us entertained in the evenings and a wonderful Sap pool ! Best weekend with walks around the lake and we booked horse riding just down the road. We had a great time !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Very clean and well set up for families

House has lots of space for a large group and lots of fun things for the kids to keep entertained, over all a great house in a wonderful spot right on the lake edge
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for boating

Great property, lots of options to keep everyone entertained. Clean and very well equipped. A few things getting a bit tired eg. shower heads.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Great property with lots of extras. Weather closed in on our last day but still plenty to do with the pool table, ping pong table and spa pool. Lots of space for the family to spread out. The lake is beautiful with lots of birdlife and you can get amongst it in the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We all loved this house and its location

We were a family of 8 plus a baby and this house suited our needs perfectly as it had all that we needed. The location 15mins out of Rotorua on Lake Okatera was sublime. We loved the outlook, the nearby walking track, the bird life and the warm spacious spa. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

philippa g.

Excellent place.

Excellent place. A few maintenance issues, but all minor and for the price - totally acceptable. Lovely owner, beautiful area, nice big house. Recommend in a heartbeat

10/10 Excellent

Talia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Amazing location with beautiful lake views and a well provisioned, warm and comfortable bach. Ideal for multiple families. It’s better than the photos! We had such a peaceful but jam packed stay here, we made good use of the private jetty and kayaks. Highly recommend and will def. Be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter on Okareka

A perfect house and location for our family for an Easter break. There was plenty of room in the house for the eleven of us. Lots of things to do on the lake and at the property. Also close enough to all the facilities in Rotorua to make easy day trips. Everyone had a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by 2LAKES Holiday Rentals

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What makes this property unique

Award winning lake Okareka walkway just minutes away

Languages:

English

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