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Classic lakeside bach

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Living area
Interior
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Classic lakeside bach

Classic family bach with beautiful views from the large deck across the lawn to Lake Rotorua. Two bedrooms, one with queen bed, and bunk bed plus single in second bedroom. Two single futon beds in living area.
Note there is no wifi (but good cell phone reception).
Fishing on doorstep in the Waitete stream.
Renovated in 2021 for comfort and warmth.
5-minute bike ride to Ngongotaha village along lakeside path (amenities such as groceries, laudromat, cafe and fish and chips/chinese takeaways). 20-minute bike to Skyline.
Plenty of parking space, and room to store your bikes in the garage securely.
20-minute drive into Rotorua town, or the Whakarewarewa bike park (Waipa). Great spot for Crankworx and general biking fun. Double kayak available for use.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rotorua

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Volcanic Hills Winery. Agroventures and aMAZEme are also worth visiting.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Eat Street - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic lakeside bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classic lakeside bach?

As of 5 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic lakeside bach on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$250, 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 Classic lakeside bach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic lakeside bach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic lakeside bach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic lakeside bach located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this cottage is steps from Lake Rotorua and within 3 mi (5 km) of Agroventures and Agrodome. AMAZEme and Velocity Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Cute bach with a beautiful location

Awesome location and great outdoor area. So peaceful being right on the lake. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MsCinders1978

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

Great place!

Very beautiful location! House was clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene C.

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

Good location

Nice outlook, has everything required for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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

Great Spot

Enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed being lakeside nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocasta W.

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

Peaceful lakeside retreat

We loved our stay at the house. The peaceful lakeside setting had birds galore (bring your binoculars). Good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

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

Easy operation

Great place to stay, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Get-A-Gate A.

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

A great stay

Had a fantastic 3-day stay over this lovely cottage. Happy memory and experience. Great value too! Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abiy K.

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

Magical paradise

Absolutely loved our stay here. Beautiful in every way. Had everything and more you could ask for. Magical paradise for any family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

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

Super cool stay!

Super cool place to stay! Right on the lake we enjoyed sunrises and star gazing and watching the moon rise over the lake. The place was super neat and tidy. The home was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise P.

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

Great Stay

The property is clean and tidy. Lovley modern batch. The beds are comfortable. The location is spectacular right on the lakefront and really close to most attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

Just perfect

The house wirh it's own beach access is just awsome - we enjoyed every minute
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac H.

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

Fabulous weekend away thank you so much

Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liane L.

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

Amazing Stay

Our breaths were taken away when we saw the backyard. The lake is literally in the backyard. The stay was very clean, cute, and modern. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Little piece of Heaven

We had such a great time. Amazing view and the kids enjoyed the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Good stay

As advertised good priperty on water. Kids loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sahil S.

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

Very nice location

Fantastic home from home with stunning lake view. Hardly 9 mins drive to Gondola and luge. Just need a little more cleanliness and amenities like wi-fi and dishwasher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hinrich S.

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

Rotorua basecamp and destination in itself

Kia ora, when couldn't believe how beautiful the house is. The boys had hours of fun on the lake and we explored Rotorua and surroundings from this wonderful place. Thank you very much for a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

It's a great place and location. Pity it's not summer when we stayed but the heat pump made the whole place warm. We are Contemplating to be back for summer as there's a save place for the bikes. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Great place to kickback

Fantastic Bach with incredible views. It was as described, lovely and clean with everything you need. I only hope I get the opportunity to return in summer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rāwiri A.

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

Classic bach charm

It was lovely to stay here. Our family enjoyed the lake views, bbq and kayaks. Loved it. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Great spot

Great spot in a very quiet neighbourhood. Cosy bach that you don't want to leave with everything you need and more! I wish we could have stayed longer, only 2 nights this time. We'll definitely be back! Thanks a lot Blair and for being so accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johlene G.

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

5 star rating

We had the most amazing time! A very humbling experience and an excellent place to just slow down and rest. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us! Totally recommend to others..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

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

Great place by the lake

We were here for Crankworks and the kids love all the riding and other activities when we are in Rotorua. So when they say “we want to go back to the house and enjoy it” - you know you’ve found a special place. We’re big fans of the property and hoping to make this an annual tradition. Thanks for hosting us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

What a neat little Bach

As soon as we walked in we fell in love. Just a perfect little bach, our kind of place. We will be back. Thanks from thr Smith family 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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