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Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Okareka
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views

Summary:
Cute, warm and sunny unit with views overlooking Lake Okareka. This holiday unit is fully self contained and shares the property with Waterfront Escape so could be perfect for large groups wanting to book both the main home and the unit. The unit does not have lake access but does enjoy lake views and is right next-door to the Okareka wetlands where you can enjoy an easy 5.5km scenic walk along the boardwalk that wraps around the side of the lake.

The Space:
Discover a cozy apartment featuring an open-plan living area with a kitchenette, dining space, and living room, all flowing seamlessly onto a small deck. Enjoy stunning lake views while you relax or dine, complete with a BBQ for outdoor cooking. The master bedroom is designed for comfort, featuring a queen-size bed and a private full bathroom.

Guest Access:
The unit does not have lake access but does enjoy Great Lake views and is right next-door to the Okareka Walkway where you can enjoy a walk along the boardwalk along the side of the lake.

The Neighborhood:
Nestled in the charming lakeside community of Lake Okareka, our apartment offers a tranquil escape with easy access to local attractions. Directly next to the Okareka Walkway, you can enjoy a scenic 5.5km stroll along the boardwalk that encircles the lake. While the apartment doesn't have direct lake access, the views are simply stunning. For dining, you'll find a few options a short drive away in the nearby city of Rotorua, offering a variety of restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes. You can explore the unique shops and galleries that showcase the region's arts and crafts. The neighborhood is known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty, perfect for those seeking a relaxing getaway. Drive for 20 minutes to Rotorua for supermarkets and a broader range of shops and restaurants.

Getting Around:
Navigating to and from Okareka Escape is straightforward. You'll find free parking available both on the property and on the street. The apartment is conveniently located about a 25-minute drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT). For those relying on public transport, the main bus services are accessible in Rotorua city, roughly a 20-minute drive from the apartment. This makes it easy to explore the local area and further afield. If you are driving, the apartment is ideally situated to access Rotorua's city center, with its many shops, restaurants, and attractions, within a short car journey. Consider renting a car for the most convenient travel options during your stay.

Other Things to Note:
Kindly be aware that our kitchen features an induction hot plate, a plug-in bench-top oven, and a BBQ for your convenience, but lacks a built-in oven. Parking is provided for guests. The main house may also be rented; therefore, we ask for your consideration regarding parking.

Interaction with Guests:
We're available by phone, message or email during your stay. If you need personal assistance, we can stop in so just let us know.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 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
Quiet hours between 10pm and 9am please

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

About the area

Rotorua

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this apartment. Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. Waimangu Cauldron and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Eat Street - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 21 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views on 7 June 2026 start from AU$138, 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 Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Okareka Escape | Cute Apartment with Lake Views located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this apartment building is steps from Lake Okareka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi. Buried Village and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bart E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, the place was clean and tidy, the shower however could have more water pressure, beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie J.

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

Beautiful spot

So lovely place and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick G.

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

Nice Okareka place to stay

Sunny warm well presented with nice view of the lake
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The best aspect of our stay was the lake trail. For nature lovers Lake Okareka was beautiful, a birder's delight.Though the property description is accurate, having a washer machine without a dryer is a problem. There is a clothesline but no clips or pins. Also we were there while it was raining, so we spent a couple of hours at the local laundry mat drying our clothes after being on vacation for a week.Instant coffee is the only coffee provided. No plunger, coffee press or machine provided. We travel with ground beans and love coffee.The furniture is old and cheap and there very little art work on the walls.The "lakeview" is obscured by the garage. The apartment is an extension of the main house.Overall it was clean and peaceful. Location was nice being 10 minutes out of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Perfect for two

Lovely spot for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

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

Great spot

Neat modern in a great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

A rejuvenating retreat

Well priced for mid-range accommodation. Close to Rotorua centre by car. Particularly enjoyed the boardwalk around the Lakeside. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Excellent location and great amenities

This was a truly lovely apartment, perfect for a couple, with everything we needed for a four-night stay. Great location - on the lake, not far from town, and not far from the wedding venue where we were attending a family wedding. Very quiet but tons of bird activity thanks to the sanctuary right next door. It was perfect to have a washer to do a bit of laundry and a toaster oven / air fryer for making breakfast. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

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

Getaway

A cosy stay. Peaceful out of the way neighbourhood. Serene views and a gorgeous walking trail by the lake. A fantastic getaway
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Hi, great spot! Could you please give the drain a clean in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Below par in a great location.

Comfortable but run down. No powerpoint in bathroom. In general very tired but good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tidy

A clean, reasonably well equipped if dated property. Great location. Easy communication with property manager & easy access to the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Lovely spot

Very nice apartment and the location was beautiful. Rotorua is just another big town (with a few odd smells!) but the lakes nearby are lovely. Okareka was stunning and we enjoyed the boardwalk. It’s only a short drive into Rotarua. Easy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katrina C.

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

Trail run accommodation

This was a fantastic place to stay in terms of location, amenities particularly enabling us to cook ect. The one BIG let down was the bed, so bad I couldn’t sleep and I was there for a trail running event! Otherwise fantastic place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon B.

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

Spacious & comfortable, but needs an update

Good: Very quiet Spacious Comfortable living and sleeping. Clean Has all the basic needs in the kitchen Not so good: Could do with updating, including extra power points and bedside lamps. Further away from Rotorua than we anticipated. Attached to another rental property, which resulted in an unfortunate dispute about parking on one occasion (until the property manager put them straight).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zara L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Weird and noisy

A head board not attached to the bed, a full-time residence of VERY noisy people attached to the unit, strangers showing up at the front door demanding to know how long we were staying for. Bugs splattered to doors... VERY average experience for the price. Would NOT recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten D.

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

Lovely spot

While the apartment is well set out it needs some TLC and a refresh. The decor is very tired and the curtain rail above the door fell down a few times. Some more wall art would make it homier too. It's not clear from the photos just how close the neighbours are, and we could hear them talking as if they were in the next room. It would be great to have more than 1 teaspoon available and more than 1 large water glass too. Just a few little things that would have made our stay more pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony M.

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

Invisible Host

I messaged the host the day before about check in procedure. No reply. Arrived to check in but nobody there and no details about how to access the lock box. Called the host’s number on VRBO but the number was unavailable. Pondered long and hard about my next move. The cleaners arrived to clean the main house at 3.10 and were very helpful. They had no idea we were checking in. They called their cleaning boss more than once and eventually found the code for the lock box so we could enter the property. Without their valuable help we would have had to find alternative accommodation and claimed a refund from VRBO. Lack of communication with the host was a major concern and the cleaner’s assistance saved the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had everything one could want (and including the weather, so extra lucky to fnd you). Only hastle was neghbour had to help us with the alarm (wouldn't stop no matter what one did) I think the code numbers were setting, stopping, resetting it, endless, no way to tell where it's up to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small apartment is exactly the right size! Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Close to Rotaruoa but so peaceful beside a beautiful lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

Wohnung nah zum Ser

Die Aussicht auf den See ist gewaltig. Die Einrichtung ist etwas älter, aber die Zimmer gross und es ist alles vorhanden, was man für Selbstversorger Ferien benötigt. Ein richtig gemütlicher Ort, etwas abseits von Rotorura an einem kleinen Ser gelegen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda O.

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

Home away from home

Excellent. Just another mirror near a hot point would made it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Amazing location for a big family group … kayaks were great , wonderful for kids sadly couldn’t use jetty for the boat as to shallow interior of house little bit shabby and in need of some Maintenance but mostly clean and tidy , some problems with Ants in kitchen area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

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

Spacious, cozy and relaxing

We found the unit well equipped for 2 people. It was attractive and comfortable. Nice and warm with stunning views. Really weak shower water pressure, but everything else was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carie A.

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

Perfectly positioned

Love that linen and towel are provided. The position of the Bach is perfect. Love being right by the lake walkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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