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Waterfront Escape | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
Property grounds
Experience the tranquility of Lake Okareka at this Waterfront holiday home, perfect for large families. With a huge deck ideal for BBQs and taking in the lake views, you can also unwind on the private lawn or explore a nearby wetlands boardwalk.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142906 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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 | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with Netflix, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 3 bathrooms and a fridge.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Televisions come with Netflix.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,906 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
673556a38ad9530012ab5264

About the area

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. DriftKartz and Luge Rotorua are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 23 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪geyser cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Escape | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Escape | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Escape | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront Escape | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this holiday home 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).

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Waterfront Escape | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John and Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The trip was cancelled due to family reasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret and Peter M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonie W.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A true diamond close to the Redwoods

We had an incredible stay at this waterfront property in Rotorua! The location was absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views right on the water. The home was easy to access and perfectly equipped with everything we needed for our group of seven.One of the highlights was the kayaks, which allowed us to explore the lake up close, paddle through the amazing lily pads, and even spot sheep grazing across the water—a truly unique experience! The showers were fantastic as well, adding a touch of luxury to our stay.This property exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a serene, well-equipped getaway in Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nan G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Pretty Spot, but property is very tired.

Kitchen is not very well equipped. Property was sufficient, but not up to the standards we're used to. Plenty of room. Communication not the best. View is lovely. Property needs some attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Great house in a great location

The house is of a high standard, very clean and tidy. has everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable stay, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

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

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

8/10 Good

Donna C., Garden Grove

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

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew C., Auckland, New Zealand.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Kate B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian B.

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

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

Leiv & Michele B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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