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Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Open plan kitchen and living
Hallway
Kitchen
King bed in bedroom 1
King bed in bedroom 1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 572 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Rotorua
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat

Welcome to Mokoia Rising, a serene and sun-filled cottage just 15 minutes from Rotorua city. Nestled in a very quiet, safe neighbourhood, this warm and welcoming retreat is perfect for couples, friends, or families seeking comfort, nature, and lake access - plus your very own private hot tub for winding down under the stars.

🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Lake access - sunrise views included
• Hot tub and courtyard for ultimate relaxation
• Two cosy bedrooms, one bathroom - sleeps up to 5 guests
• Kayaks and youth paddle board for lake adventures
• Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals
• Peaceful, quiet location just outside the city
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi

🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 5)
• Bedroom 1: King bed + Double bed (partitioned into two sleep zones, with desk and TV)
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed

🚽 BATHROOMS:
• One bathroom with shower, toilet and basin

🍽 LIVING AND DINING
• Bright, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge
• Private courtyard with outdoor seating
• Quality kitchen appliances
• Hot tub with views of the garden and night sky

📍LOCATIONS AND DISTANCES
• Rotorua City Centre / Eat Street: 15 min drive
• Skyline Gondola, Luge, Zorb, Velocity Valley: 10 min drive
• Hamurana Springs / Canopy Tours / Agrodome: 10 min drive
• Redwoods Forest / Treewalk / Rafting: 15 min drive
• Rotorua Airport: 15 min drive
• Ngongotaha Village: 5 min drive

🚗 Central but peaceful – best of both worlds!

☕ ESSENTIALS
• TV and Wi-Fi
• All linens provided
• Washing machine
• Heatpump and A/C in living room
• Portable heaters, fans and extra blankets
• Boardgames
• Nespresso machine
• Coffee, tea and sugar provided

🏡 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Exclusive use of the entire property
• Host available by phone or email during your stay
• Off-street parking
• No parties or loud gatherings - located in a quiet residential area
• Quiet hours 10pm-7am
• Steep walkway to lakeside - may not suit those with limited mobility

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Strictly no parties, no events, no pets, no smoking. Quiet hours 9pm - 7am as this is a quiet residential area

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rotorua

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Hamurana Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ogo or Racing Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Agrodome - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$337.53, 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 Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rotorua and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Agroventures. Agrodome and Ogo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andre' B.

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

Quiet retreat

This is a very beautiful place,and you can enjoy a break from the rush of life.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

felina w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little bach for girls weekend escape. Had everything you need and tidy and clean. The lounge and kitchen is smaller to the pictures but it’s was lovely and cosy. Highly recommend if you’re wanting to be by lake and away from hustle and bustle of main Rotorua town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneke L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay right by the lake. Just a one minute walk to the lake. Beautiful private patio with spa. Host was very quick and helpful to communicate with. House had basically everything we needed for our 4 day stay. We would be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was super helpful and great with communication. Its a beautiful little home perfect for a peaceful little getaway that I would reccomend for anyone looking to escape city life. I'm looking forward to getting back there at some stage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

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

Beautiful haven

This was such a wonderful find - we’ll absolutely be booking again!Beautiful Bach with everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

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

Everything you need

Lovely, clean place with well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Use of kayaks is a bonus and we really enjoyed the spa. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Relaxed and quiet.

Great place. Quiet neighbourhood. Good communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

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

Beautiful home in an amazing location

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was incredibly clean and really cozy, the hot tub was great in the evening after going down to the lake for a swim, even took the kayaks provided out which was fun. Beautiful location and really lovely host. Definitely would come back here :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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Hosted by Kristin

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