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Lake Okaraka haven of peace

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Okareka
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tikitapu
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk room

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Okaraka haven of peace

A tidy, comfortable, clean, fully self contained sunny Lockwood style home with sunny backyard, fully fenced so great for kids, or quiet time for couples.

100m from Lake Okareka. Near Blue Lake and Lake Tarawera. Lakes are great for skiing, kayaking, swimming and walks. 10km to Rotoura with lots of New Zealands major tourist attractions. 8km to the Redwood forest for great moutain biking.

Bathroom including heated towel rail. Thermal drapes and thermal Roman blinds for added warmth, and firewood for those colder winter nights.

TV, DVD, Freeview and Sky TV (bring your own sky decoder), bath, shower, washing machine and dryer.

Kitchen complete with brand new floor, all the necessities from home including microwave, dishwasher, and basic stock food items.

Master bedroom has large wardrobe with built in shelves and electric blanket on Queen bed. Spare Queen bed also has an electric blanket.

Bunk room has an electric blanket on double bed, lots of toys, puzzles and books for kids.

Portacot available for use.

Smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and fireguard to protect the kids from the Kent Fire. No fires to be lit outside.

Off street parking area for cars and parking for your boat.

All the necessary comforts from home.
Special conditions:
Compulsory exit clean fee $80,Refundable Damage Bond $100 may be payable with rental fee prior to using the house, and refunded assuming no damage. Deposit required within 48hrs to secure booking, balance payable 1 week prior to stay.Linen and towels supplied, $10 charge per person for linen.Smoking allowed outside only.Arrival after 3pm departure by 10am.House to be left tidy on departure.Please do your own dishes and empty the dishwasher.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This is our family bach so no parties allowed

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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

Two towels will be provided per guest

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20013489
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rotorua

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Skyline Rotorua if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Tikitapu - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oppie's Fish n' Chips - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Okaraka haven of peace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Okaraka haven of peace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Okaraka haven of peace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Okaraka haven of peace located?

This family-friendly Rotorua holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu. Lake Rotokakahi is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

loved our stay

lovely relaxing location warm comfortable house
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Great location and house

Everything we needed for a few days away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Okaraka Boating Bonanza

Brilliant place, location close to lake access, well set up, clean, good section and access. Really enjoyed it and would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Glad you enjoyed it and are welcome back anytime.The cleaner said you left the house the best they have seen so thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

A perfect getaway

The perfect place for us to stay for a weekend. So close to the lake and an easy trip back to Rotorua. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay and are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym T.

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

Beautiful spot

Our family of five had a wonderful stay. Very clean, quiet and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Great stay

We had a great time. The location was perfect and the house had everything we needed. We would happily recommend to others and hope to stay again sometime
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynn n.

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

Excellent accomodation

The accomodation was excellent for us. All I need to say is that we would book this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Comfortable stay

Lovely as always
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
It was great to have you back again hope to see you again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Well appointed bach

Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2025
They were amazing guests and everything was great I submitted my review too quickly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

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

Great bach near the lake

House was spotless, spacious and well equipped, close to the lake and surrounded by trees. We had a great stay, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Thanks a lot and you are welcome back anytime
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivienne E.

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

a pleasant place

This was a great place for our short stay. The bach is pleasant and within easy walking distance of the lake. We really appreciated access to a few pantry staples.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

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

Awesome tucked away little village but just close enough to town thanks tracey

Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2022
Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy v.

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

Cosy Cottage

Had a great stay here. The accomodation was spotless when we arrived. Great location as well, nice to be out of Rotorua but still close enough to drive to town easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Great stay for a family

Really enjoyed the location, spent a lot of time at Boyes beach just a few minutes away, and redwood forest. The house was clean and comfortable, with plenty of things to do for the kids. Would recommend this property, and love to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
So glad you enjoyed our home and are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay - the house was compact but very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and everything was spotless. The location was great, a very short walk to the lake front, and just a few minutes drive to the beautiful Boyes Beach, and to the mountain bike park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Perfect location

Fantastic property, well equipped and in a great spot at Lake Okareka. Great communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Highly recommended!

Thank you Tracey for making everything as smooth as possible, house is a 10/10 family friendly clean tidy and perfect location. We absolutely enjoyed our stay will be back again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Glad you had a great time and enjoyed yourselves!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig & Lynne L.

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

Lake Okareka

A lovely place to stay. Clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great for young family

Our first time to the area and we will definitely be back. Property was well equipped and my two young boys were very excited with the toys/puzzles/board games. Fantastic holiday spot thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2023
So glad you enjoyed your holiday and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren O.

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

Great stay

We loved our time here, house was exactly as pictured and spotlessly clean. A perfect spot to enjoy the lake and Rotorua with kids, super family friendly and much better than a hotel with full cooking facilities, multiple bedrooms, etc. The kids absolutely loved the toy selection and the big backyard for races.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian J.

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

Beautiful Spot, Lovely Accommodation

Exactly as advertised plus more. You won’t be disappointed with either the house or the surrounding village and area. We’ll definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2023
Thanks for your comments and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie P.

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

Great house to stay in a beautiful area

We loved staying at this property. We found it very clean, tidy, well equipped. Communication with the property manager has been excellent. They have accommodated all our needs very easily. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan R.

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

Lovely peaceful spot

Far enough away from the hustle and bustle to feel relaxed but just a short drive to town. Lovely spot, nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Tidiest guest we have ever had! Thanks so much,glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adell G.

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

Cosy in winter & near everything

The property was nice and clean and had a fire that kept the house very cosy in the middle of winter. It is a short drive to town and outdoor activities, and is an easy walk to the lake and the bird life is phenomenal. A really nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you so much for leaving our house so clean and tidy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Lovely Place

Beautiful spotless house, felt like a home away from home! Hosts are great to communicate with :) close enough to the boat ramp & Boyes beach, central to Rotorua and surrounding Lakes should you need to go there. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
So glad you enjoyed our home as much as we do!You are welcome back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by lakeokarekahaven

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We are a family of 6 and this is our family Bach where our kids have grown up and love the water and outdoor lifestyle which we hope you all enjoy too!

Why they chose this property

Homely little Bach with all the amenities and close to everything,swimming,running,biking etc

What makes this property unique

5-10 minutes drive to Lake Tarawera
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