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Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks

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A small, single-story cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense vegetation and a lake in the background.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a sofa, a kitchen, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a metal railing, and a view of a garden.
A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a hillside through large windows.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, sink, and oven.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Okareka

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Okareka
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Rotorua

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Polynesian Spa and Buried Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rotorua Golf Club and Springfield Golf Club. Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 21 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 23 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 31 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks on 16 May 2027 start from AU$417, 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 Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this holiday home 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

9.4

Exceptional

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 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little place to getaway to, very easy to find with good directions for both for the property and for checking in. Very quiet but within easy reach of Rotorua.We really enjoyed our winter break.Great support from the InnList team
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thanks for the kind words, Steve. Winter at Lake Okareka has such a peaceful quality to it - sounds like you found the perfect balance between the quiet and having Rotorua close by when you needed it. Really pleased the check-in instructions worked smoothly for you. The InnList Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect property for our visit to Rotorua. Everything was exactly as listed and the location was beautiful. I would absolutely recommend this stay to anyone looking for something a little quieter and cozier to just get away and enjoy all that north island NZ has to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Those lake views at Okareka really do provide the perfect quiet base for exploring the region. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, Kristy - it means a lot to us. The InnList Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here, it’s the perfect spot for a quiet get away. There is a beautiful view of the lake from the house and access to a path to walk around the lake right across the road. The house itself is clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
That lake loop across the road is such a lovely walk, Madeleine - thanks for choosing Kundaniwas for your quiet escape. Really pleased the tiny house had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The InnList Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice tiny house stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view over the lake is wonderful and the location is very peaceful. We enjoyed walking the Lake Okareka Walkway which is across the road from the tiny house- about 4km return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place at the end of the lane

Very nice vacation home. We had a lovely stay on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Nice little getaway, pretty by the lake and close to town and redwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful area!

We enjoyed our stay so much. It was just far enough from Rotorua but close enough to explore easily. Everything was clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little getaway

A great location, with a lovely walk around the lake just across the road. The perfect place to stay as a little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely & cosy tiny home with beautiful views and serene surroundings. Everything you need there. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the bird life and proximity to the lake . Was an ideal location very quirky but very well designed . Also was handy location to the lakes and town .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Living in a tiny house was new to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views

Cute little tiny home style with stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

This house is small but well kitted out. It is a quiet and comfortable place to stay in a lovely spot looking out over the lake. The hosts responded quickly to any queries we had. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tucked in

Tiny house was accessible to lake and activities while being very private and hidden in the foliage. Clean, neat, modern. Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean, everything we needed was there. Some written tv instructions would have been handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome tiny house

Very well designed small house in prime location. Ideal for 2 people who need a cosy and comfortable, well eqipped hideaway. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot / Beautiful Cabin

We spent a lovely weekend here. The view over the lake from the deck is great - and a great space to enjoy a dinner. We really enjoyed the walking trail around the late. Our second night was clear and the dark skies were amazing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Okereka Refuge

The location of Kundaniwas was ideal is so many ways. Even though it is close to the adjacent property, it is nestled in the bush so that it has a really private feel to it. The trailhead for Lake Okereka (recommended) is conveniently just across the street. It is just a few minutes from Rotorua, and its many attractions, but apart from the crowd. The house itself is tidy, clean & well laid out. I had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This really is a lovely little house. So well thought out and extremely well equipped. Clean and comfortable. Be aware the stairs are very steep. Wonderful views over lake Okareka and very quiet. Lake Okareka walkway starts just over the road and heads across the wetlands on a board walk then round the lake. Rotorua is a short drive.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Kundaniwas

Overall good stay. The house is very well laid out considering the size of it and has everything you need. It probably needs a spring clean as few cobwebs dusty sills etc if you're wanting something pristine, but all the day to day areas were tidy and clean making it very enjoyable. The birdsong in the morning is incredible and we'd come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an ideal accommodation if you are two, have a car and would like to stay in the area of Rotorua for several days. When you book it, an e-mail will be sent by the owner. Please check your spam folder so as not to miss it. You can enjoy a calm environment surrounded by NZ nature. A 4 km walk around the lake is recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stunning views over lake

The location is great. Stunning views of Lake Ōkareka and a short walk down to the waterside. Easy access to Rotorua. We found the place to be generally clean and tidy but there were a few hairs in the bathroom. We were inundated with ants which managed to get into containers that we thought we sealed. Definitely make sure all food is well sealed or in the fridge. Generally very peaceful and private. Although the owner organised a builder to arrive first thing in the morning, which ruined the sleep in a bit. Still, overall, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was ok…not on the lake…overlooks a small parking lot to access trails and limited view of the lake. The place needs some updating…perhaps the price reflects that a bit. Appliances are old, uncomfortable couch/daybed. Had lots of dishes etc but didn’t have a can opener which we needed. The bed also had an old heating pad which started to burn the mattress while we were there!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The tiny house is pretty cool but it was pretty gross. The house and all of the upholstery- futon, pillows, mattress, duvets, drapes- REEKED of patchouli. It was so strong that even after a few days of airing it out it was still strong. None of the windows had screens either so the offset to getting some fresh air was a bunch of bugs. There was a giant dead moth under the pillow on the bed, spiderwebs everywhere, and a few of the window coverings were broken. The shower drain was also broken. This place needs a deep clean and some maintenance.We ended up both sleeping on the futon and just spent as much time away from it as possible. I asked the property manager to drop off new linens and they told me there were extras in the downstairs bedroom (which we didn’t have access to) and I mentioned that and then they ghosted me. If you like patchouli and bugs…. this place is fine, but otherwise keep looking. It’s too bad because the location was rad and it was a place we were really excited about.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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