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10/10 Excellent
Luke W.
22 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luke W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Blue Cottage on the Lake
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Deck or patio
- Internet access
Explore the area
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
- Lake RotoruaPlace, Lake Rotorua1 min walk
- Mitai Maori VillagePlace, Mitai Maori Village3 min drive
- Skyline RotoruaPlace, Skyline Rotorua3 min drive
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Blue Cottage on the Lake
Blue Cottage, a romantic couples retreat or small family Cottage, offers a serene lake front setting, just a 10 minute drive from Rotorua City.The cottages charm lies in it's cozy and retro-themed interior, complete with comfortable beds and well equipped Kitchen. Its the perfect haven for friends on holiday, business travelers and family's alike. Great indoor/ outdoor flow, large doors opening to private deck and Lake at your fingertips.
Smaller groups of 4 people preferred for safety and space.
Smaller groups of 4 people preferred for safety and space.
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that the cottage goes onto lake ,
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
About the area
Rotorua
Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this cottage. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures are also worth visiting.
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
What's nearby
- Lake Rotorua - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Ogo - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Mitai Maori Village - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Skyline Rotorua - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Wildbean Cafe - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - 9 min drive
- Taco Bell - 8 min drive
- Skyline Stratosfare - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Blue Cottage on the Lake?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Cottage on the Lake on 19 April 2026 start from NZ$249, 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 Blue Cottage on the Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Blue Cottage on the Lake located?
Located in Ngongotaha, this cottage is steps from Lake Rotorua and within 3 mi (5 km) of Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures. Volcanic Hills Winery and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Jaimee T.
21 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and Unwind
The property was fantastically kept, the owner was quick to reply to questions and the location and quietness was spectacular. We enjoyed the cottage so much we ended up spending more time there, than doing our planned activities! Highly recommend, will definitely be staying there again in the future.
Jaimee T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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Pascale B.
18 February 2026
Pascale B.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
About the host
Hosted by Nerida Deibert
Languages:
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