Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

9.5

Outstanding(239 Reviews)

Apartment in Rotorua

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this apartment rental

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;

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

12.7 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

6.7 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

20.7 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

8.5 mi

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Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

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9.5

Outstanding(239 Reviews)

Apartment in Rotorua

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

12.7 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

6.7 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

20.7 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

8.5 mi

Reviews

9.5

Outstanding(239 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Clean, warm, great location near the lake, accommodating hosts, and a close-to-nature feel. Tūī and birds visiting the porch add to the charm. Quiet, comfortable stay with lovely surprises like chocolates and mountain views.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0

Aug 2024

It was good to stay out of the big town of Rotorua though it was only a short drive away for groceries etc. The kitchen was well equipped, but the bathroom is accessible only through kids bedroom. The bathroom had a towel warmer which was nice. We highly recommend a visit to The Buried Village (nearby tourist attraction)

10.0

Aug 2024

The property was unique, extremely clean and provided us a home away from home for a couple of days. It had everything you could possibly need and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend it.

8.0

Jul 2024

Comfortable stay in lovely location. Coffee machine was a bonus. Only quibble was having to go thru second bedroom to get to bathroom. Thanks for the digs. M

10.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful property that we have returned to, has everything we wanted and kind helpful owners

10.0

Jun 2024

Very clean and warm. Great location short walking distance to the lake. Hosts Chris and Nigel very accomodating

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

Lovely quiet spot in easy access to many of Rotorua's sites and activities

8.0

Feb 2024

Retro inside. Very comfy stay. The hosts were very welcoming and the present from their hens was gratefully received!

10.0

Jan 2024

We had lovely holiday, thanks for lending a kayak to our son:)

10.0

Dec 2023

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.

8.0

Nov 2023

Had a good stay at the property. Kids loved the chocolate surprises. Comfortable stay with great mountain views.

10.0

Sep 2023

Loved every aspect of our stay here from the decor to the welcome gift and friendliness of the hosts. Cannot recommend highly enough.

10.0

Aug 2023

Property was clean and well appointed. Location quiet and secluded. Would stay again

10.0

Apr 2023

We had a wonderful time here. So peaceful and so close to everything we wanted to do.

10.0

Apr 2023

Looks welcoming and friendly when we entered the house. Gifted some eggs from their backyard and feijoas on a fruit bowl. If your a fond of feijoas this place is for you. And I love feijoas! thank you so much for having us.

10.0

Apr 2023

Delightful spot and the owners have thought of everything!

10.0

Mar 2023

Good location, friendly hosts. Highly recommend.

10.0

Feb 2023

beautiful spot. The house was lovely

10.0

Feb 2023

Great stay.

8.0

Jan 2023

Quiet, comfortable, clean and all we could want

10.0

Jan 2023

Lake okareka was a beautiful place to stay. The house was up a hill and very close to the lake with beautiful surroundings. The downstairs unit was charming and we enjoyed our time there.

10.0

Dec 2022

Lovely apartment where we relaxed after busy days visiting local attractions. Recommend using the public BBQs by the lake - so beautiful. Host very helpful and accommodating, which we fully appreciated, along with the egss from the backyard chooks!

10.0

Dec 2022

A lovely comfortable cottage

10.0

Nov 2022

Our stay in the Lavender House was lovely. So many details had been thought of to make our stay special. The accommodation was very comfortable and well equipped. The eggs from the resident chooks was a nice surprise. Also appreciated the well informed tourist advice. A lovely oasis away from the bustle of nearby Rotorua. Thank you Chris and Nigel

10.0

Oct 2022

Lovely property, easy access, has all you need. It was comfortable and perfect for our short stay.

10.0

Oct 2022

Great place to stay and great hosts! Would definitely return. Lovely part of the world too.

6.0

Oct 2022

This is a lovely property. The owners live on the top of the rental so this is a whole house and just the downstairs section is rented out. There is private access but you can hear the owners upstairs and park on a shared driveway. The space needs a deep clean but was fine for two nights. Note: there is only one queen size bed for for adults. The bunk beds are tiny and are only fit for small children under ten, and the sleeper couch in the lounge / kitchen area is the old fold design with the crease down the middle only fit for one person. So this works well for a couple sharing the queen with two small children on the bunk beds, but not for two adults sleeping separately as the other adult won't find a comfortable space. The kitchen is lovely. The bathroom is accessed through the children's bedroom. It's a 15 minute drive out of Rotorua. The pictures suggest a Lakeview but there isn't one - you have to walk to the end of the street to see the lake.

10.0

Sep 2022

I opted to book this property to stay away from the stress of the city, couldn't have picked better. Lovely touches of a card, chocolates and backyard eggs were so welcoming, will love coming back to stay

10.0

Sep 2022

What a beautiful place to stay :) We only stayed 2 nights but plan to come back again for longer in the future. The cottage was clean and tidy, had everything you could possibly need, loved the coffee machine. Beds were comfy and warm. It was no problem to park our boat in the driveway to keep it safe. A lovely quiet cottage in such a beautiful place. Only a 2 minute walk down to the lake and boat ramp. Will stay here now whenever we come to Rotorua instead of in the city itself. Just a quick 5 - 10 minute drive into Rotorua. Had the loveliest time. Thanks Christine and Nigel, don't change anything about this place :)

10.0

Sep 2022

Will definitely recommend it to friends and family. And ever nearby will stay there again. Thanks so much

10.0

Aug 2022

Great weekend away 😁

10.0

Aug 2022

Easy as people to deal good experience.

10.0

Jul 2022

second stay here easy low key.

second stay here easy low key.

bathroom walk thro second bedroom

10.0

Jul 2022

A warm and charming house

A warm and charming house

The host had turned the heater on to warm up the place for us prior to our arrival. She was also super responsive on the chat.

10.0

Jul 2022

It had everything we needed

It had everything we needed

Lovely spot. It had everything we needed. We all enjoyed our stay.

10.0

Jun 2022

Great wee place to stay

Great wee place to stay

Hope to book again soon

10.0

Jun 2022

Lovely cosy and private, well equipped. Perfect location for lake lovers. Cosy

Lovely cosy and private, well equipped. Perfect location for lake lovers. Cosy

Everything was easy. From booking to directions and access on arrival. Highly recommend

10.0

May 2022

Nice little space. Very clean

Nice little space. Very clean

Nice little space. Very clean

10.0

Apr 2022

Great location, close to lake

Great location, close to lake

Quiet little getaway, tidy and great hosts

10.0

Mar 2022

Nice little cottage with everything one might need

Nice little cottage with everything one might need

We've really enjoyed our stay and the host was super helpful.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Rotorua?

The average price for a rental in Rotorua is R 2,433 per night. This rental is R 756 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

Apartment in Rotorua

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Rotorua?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake?

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