Okareka Escape Summar

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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
‪9 min drive‬
Polynesian Spa
‪15 min drive‬
Skyline Rotorua
‪20 min drive‬
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Summary:
Cute, warm and sunny unit with views overlooking Lake Okareka. This holiday unit is fully self contained and shares the property with Waterfront Escape so could be perfect for large groups wanting to book both the main home and the unit. The unit does not have lake access but does enjoy lake views and is right next-door to the Okareka wetlands where you can enjoy an easy 5.5km scenic walk along the boardwalk that wraps around the side of the lake.

Guest Access:
The unit does not have lake access but does enjoy Great Lake views and is right next-door to the Okareka Walkway where you can enjoy a walk along the boardwalk along the side of the lake.

Other Things to Note:
The kitchen does not have a built-in oven, but you can cook Full Meals with the Induction Hot plate, the Plug in benchtop oven or the BBQ.

Property manager

InnList

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours between 10pm and 9am please

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rotorua

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this apartment. Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waimangu Cauldron and DriftKartz. Luge Rotorua and Agroventures are also worth visiting.

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

Lake Okareka - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 17.9 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Okareka Escape Summar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Okareka Escape Summar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Okareka Escape Summar?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Okareka Escape Summar located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this apartment building is steps from Lake Okareka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi. Buried Village and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

15 Apr, 2025

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

Excellent location and great amenities

This was a truly lovely apartment, perfect for a couple, with everything we needed for a four-night stay. Great location - on the lake, not far from town, and not far from the wedding venue where we were attending a family wedding. Very quiet but tons of bird activity thanks to the sanctuary right next door. It was perfect to have a washer to do a bit of laundry and a toaster oven / air fryer for making breakfast. Thanks so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin H.

1 Mar, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Below par in a great location.

Comfortable but run down. No powerpoint in bathroom. In general very tired but good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair H.

24 Feb, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tony M.

14 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Invisible Host

I messaged the host the day before about check in procedure. No reply. Arrived to check in but nobody there and no details about how to access the lock box. Called the host’s number on VRBO but the number was unavailable. Pondered long and hard about my next move. The cleaners arrived to clean the main house at 3.10 and were very helpful. They had no idea we were checking in. They called their cleaning boss more than once and eventually found the code for the lock box so we could enter the property. Without their valuable help we would have had to find alternative accommodation and claimed a refund from VRBO. Lack of communication with the host was a major concern and the cleaner’s assistance saved the day.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

14 Jan, 2025

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

Perfect for two

Lovely spot for a couple.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick G.

22 Sept, 2024

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

Nice Okareka place to stay

Sunny warm well presented with nice view of the lake

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Zara L.

1 May, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Weird and noisy

A head board not attached to the bed, a full-time residence of VERY noisy people attached to the unit, strangers showing up at the front door demanding to know how long we were staying for. Bugs splattered to doors... VERY average experience for the price. Would NOT recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie J.

25 Mar, 2024

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

Beautiful spot

So lovely place and highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

23 Mar, 2024

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

A rejuvenating retreat

Well priced for mid-range accommodation. Close to Rotorua centre by car. Particularly enjoyed the boardwalk around the Lakeside. Would stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina C., Australia

1 Mar, 2024

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

Trail run accommodation

This was a fantastic place to stay in terms of location, amenities particularly enabling us to cook ect. The one BIG let down was the bed, so bad I couldn’t sleep and I was there for a trail running event! Otherwise fantastic place

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsten D.

20 Feb, 2024

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

Lovely spot

While the apartment is well set out it needs some TLC and a refresh. The decor is very tired and the curtain rail above the door fell down a few times. Some more wall art would make it homier too. It's not clear from the photos just how close the neighbours are, and we could hear them talking as if they were in the next room. It would be great to have more than 1 teaspoon available and more than 1 large water glass too. Just a few little things that would have made our stay more pleasant.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

24 Nov, 2023

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

Wohnung nah zum Ser

Die Aussicht auf den See ist gewaltig. Die Einrichtung ist etwas älter, aber die Zimmer gross und es ist alles vorhanden, was man für Selbstversorger Ferien benötigt. Ein richtig gemütlicher Ort, etwas abseits von Rotorura an einem kleinen Ser gelegen.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

28 Oct, 2023

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

Lovely spot

Very nice apartment and the location was beautiful. Rotorua is just another big town (with a few odd smells!) but the lakes nearby are lovely. Okareka was stunning and we enjoyed the boardwalk. It’s only a short drive into Rotarua. Easy!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

26 Sept, 2023

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

Getaway

A cosy stay. Peaceful out of the way neighbourhood. Serene views and a gorgeous walking trail by the lake. A fantastic getaway

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Simon B.

20 Sept, 2023

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

Spacious & comfortable, but needs an update

Good: Very quiet Spacious Comfortable living and sleeping. Clean Has all the basic needs in the kitchen Not so good: Could do with updating, including extra power points and bedside lamps. Further away from Rotorua than we anticipated. Attached to another rental property, which resulted in an unfortunate dispute about parking on one occasion (until the property manager put them straight).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

7 Mar, 2023

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

Great spot

Neat modern in a great spot

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Claire K.

26 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tidy

A clean, reasonably well equipped if dated property. Great location. Easy communication with property manager & easy access to the unit.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda O.

16 Nov, 2022

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

Home away from home

Excellent. Just another mirror near a hot point would made it even better.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron T.

6 Nov, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Hi, great spot! Could you please give the drain a clean in the shower.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Janine H.

4 Sept, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Amazing location for a big family group … kayaks were great , wonderful for kids sadly couldn’t use jetty for the boat as to shallow interior of house little bit shabby and in need of some Maintenance but mostly clean and tidy , some problems with Ants in kitchen area

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

5 Aug, 2022

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

Spacious, cozy and relaxing

We found the unit well equipped for 2 people. It was attractive and comfortable. Nice and warm with stunning views. Really weak shower water pressure, but everything else was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carie A.

6 May, 2022

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

Perfectly positioned

Love that linen and towel are provided. The position of the Bach is perfect. Love being right by the lake walkway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

29 Jan, 2022

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

Peaceful

Suited our short break

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carie A.

27 Nov, 2021

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

Perfect location

We just love the ease of the stay at this bach, towels and linen make a huge difference. We also love being right next to the lake walk track We'll be back again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021