Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12

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A living room with a sofa, ottoman, dining table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A wooden staircase leading to a house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and stove.
A room with a sofa, a bunk bed, a TV, and a table.
A cozy room with a staircase, a fireplace, a dining area, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Okareka

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Okareka
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 Upstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3 Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Lounge

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Sleepout

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

middle floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rotorua

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Polynesian Spa and Buried Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. Lakes Performing Arts Centre and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Map
Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 18 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 20 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 28 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12 on 24 January 2027 start from NZ$514, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12 located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this holiday home is steps from Lake Okareka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Lake Rotokakahi is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, quite big and had everything we needed.Lovely and clean and we are hoping to go back another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we expected as repeat visitors. Great for our family of 12. So close to Blue Lake Challenge event that we came for - actually ideal location for so many things. Hope we get to come back when it’s warmer and enjoy Lake Okareka next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, small quiet settlement close to Rotorua and the Redwoods. Has everything you need and is nice and cozy with a fireplace. Good for a quiet time away for a bit of digital detox.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a beautiful spot with plenty of room. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time easy access to the property clean and tidy will be looking at going back again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs and budget. Great communication with clear instructions. Second time here and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts. Kids loved it, good grass area and playground next door!!Will definitely rebook if it's available for our next holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Host was welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Layout was perfect for our group of teenage boys and their needs. Great flow, comfy beds, great location, great parking and excellent communication with owner who was very accomodating. Will be back and highly recommend for large groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was rustic as described by the host but suited our needs well. Plenty of beds for our large group. Great location. Could do with some mirrors in the bedrooms, as it was difficult for our group of 8 to do hair/makeup for the wedding we were attending with just the 2 mirrors in the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts - suited our large group well - plenty of beds, and close proximity to Blue Lake challenge event. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

We loved all the different seating areas both inside and outside. The bbq was great. Location was great being so close to the lake. The bach had everything we needed for a family gathering at a really reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2024
So pleased you enjoyed it. We'd love to have you back again. Have a wonderful Christmas
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all our needs. Check in very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved it so much. Beautiful scenery, the house was so warm and spacious. Will definitely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved the location

Perfect for our family. Would love to see smoke alarms installed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2022
Thanks for the review. Just wanted to check what you meant about smoke alarms. There is 1 on each level inside the house and one in sleepout?? They're all 10 year alarms. Be great to have further info on this. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay and Accurate Listing

A lovely stay! A spacious property very close to Lake Okareka, with beautiful greenery all around. The listing is very accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2023
Thanks 'Emily, glad you had a good stay, Thanks for your booking
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

We were very impressed with the accomodation was close to everything we needed would love to come back here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Glad you had a good time. We'd love to see you back one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Location

Had a great stay. We had all we needed there and a paradise at the door step. Easy lake access, nearby mountain biking and even some kayaks we could use. The place is big enough to hold a couple families and have a great time hanging out out together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, comfortable, and kind caring hostess

The chalet was so charming and unique, my friends and I enjoyed our stay greatly! The home was spacious and comfortable, and Anne was a lovely hostess with great recommendations on what to do in the Rotorua area. We would happily stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

We had a large group stay. It was awesome with the different levels for the kids and teens and adults. Host was amazing, kind and so accommodating of our needs. Great being close to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2024
We loved having this beautiful extended family and seeing them enjoy and appreciate our little paradise. We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Affordable home in beautiful location

As described. Great for families. Not far from town. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday

Fantastic kiwiana experience; beautiful location, close to all attractions. Accommodation not 5 star but added to 5 star kiwiana experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getting to meet the hosts purely by accident
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value

Warm and welcoming hosts; unique, quaint property; lots of beds to sleep people; a beautiful lake to enjoy; close to Rotorua; a reasonable price - this really fit the bill for our family, attending a summer wedding. We really appreciated this rustic and affordable home way from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Rotorua lakes

Plenty of room in this cosy chalet. It was exactly as advertised and perfect for our weekend holiday. Stunning location. Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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