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Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

Family-friendly apartment in Rotorua

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View of the apartment entrance.
Lounge/diner/kitchen
Bedroom (Queen sized mattress).
Bunk Room (Standard size single mattress).
Deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

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;

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rotorua

Located in Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, this apartment is in a rural area. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. Travelling with kids? Consider DriftKartz, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Map
Lake Okareka, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dak Jib Korean Fried Chicken - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪geyser cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake located?

This family-friendly Rotorua apartment building is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu. Lake Rotokakahi is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for all our needs. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

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

Amazing setting.

Great property and great surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ross l.

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

Happy once again

Cosy cottage well situated near good the fishing points. Very warm and comfortable with very nice hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Nice stay

Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely shirt break over Christmas

Comfortable and cosy place to rest our heads as we spent Christmas with friends in the area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty F.

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

perfect little get-away

beautiful spot. The house was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kristine I.

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

Quiet unit to base our holiday

Tidy and well equipped. Our hosts are friendly and take pride in their hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jewels W.

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

Excellent experience

Good location, friendly hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely welcoming hosts, beautiful serene and tranquil area with amazing views. Convenient location for sightseeing, activities and shopping. However you do need your own transportation.

10/10 Excellent

George v.

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

Perfect Hosting

Loved every aspect of our stay here from the decor to the welcome gift and friendliness of the hosts. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rie S.

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

Thanks so much

We had lovely holiday, thanks for lending a kayak to our son:)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We loved it

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love staying here.Loved the nature, the birds.Such a cozy little home away from home.And not to far away from the city.Thanks for letting us stay Chris and Nigel.Will gladley be backto stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Stunning

Charming cottage in a beautiful spot. Everything thing you could possibly want in a holiday location. With amazing attention detail by the owners.
Main living room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mr.Nenov

Fabulous place , fabulous people ! Do recommend , would book again with pleasure !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

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

A cosy home away from home

A gorgeous cottage surrounded by nature with everything we needed. The heat pump and fluffy rugs were perfect as it was cool and rainy, and we had just left 40 degrees in Western Australia. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was nice and clean. I love my privacy so really appreciated the seclusion from the main house, although I think a greeting on arrival would be nice in this situation, when staying in accommodation attached to a main residence.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Lovely quiet location

Very cute accommodation, close to the lakes and great coffee machine. Easy access and great communication with a good sized kitchen. Everything we needed to enjoy our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA L.

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

peaceful retreat

lovely cottage, very clean and tidy, and nice extras (like the coffee pods etc) great location, and so peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very clean lovely accommodation

Very nice quiet place with lovely surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

A perfect location and bucolic stay

This was a beautiful apartment. It was spacious and comfortable. The wifi worked well and the TV had a lot of choice. The bathroom was a little odd in its location as you had to go through the second bedroom to get to it but it was very clean and functional. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was a full kitchen (without a dishwasher) and immaculately clean. The coffee maker and selection of coffees was a lovely touch (thank you). The location was perfect for us to visit the lake and Rotorua. We enjoyed lovely walks around the lake and neighbourhood. The instructions were clear and accurate and we had absolute privacy. An excellent stay. We loved watching the birds and cats. We highly recommend this apartment..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Very quiet and abundant birdlife.

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)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family time

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarika C.

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

So good to be back

Beautiful property that we have returned to, has everything we wanted and kind helpful owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ross l.

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

awesome location

Very clean and warm. Great location short walking distance to the lake. Hosts Chris and Nigel very accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christine or Nigel

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What makes this property unique

Handy for Rotorua and all its attractions and activites.

Languages:

English

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