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TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families

Te Tauraka, The Landing, is a newly built, comfortable, stunning holiday home. Designed to bring the beauty of the lake throughout the home, guests are greeted with views of the lake from most rooms. The house layout is set-up for two to three families to comfortably stay, play and relax.
Te Tauraka is located on the shore of Lake Okareka.

The open plan living room flows across the deck to the lawn and calm waters of the lake. The house has its own jetty access with plenty of kayaks and paddle boards available for exploring. Lake Okareka is beautiful for swimming, with a 30 second paddleboard from the end of the jetty taking you to deep, clear water.

Up for something more adventurous on the water? Okareka has a dedicated ski lane. Depending on time of year and lake levels, you can moor your motorboat and launch from the jetty. Otherwise, a two-minute drive takes you to the public boat jetty.

The kitchen is a cook’s dream with everything needed for entertaining and cooking up a feast. The sheltered courtyard has an open fire with a grill and quality gas, Weber barbeque.

Te Tauraka is generously proportioned, with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The master overlooks the lake with its own balcony, ensuite and walk-in wardrobe (with a quiet, private office-nook). There’s a separate area designed for fun with a pool table that can be flipped to play air hockey or table tennis, another TV and video games

In winter, the house is warm and cozy with a wood fire in the main living room, ducted central heating throughout and underfloor heating in the bathrooms - the perfect place to relax and watch the weather roll by.

Okareka is perfectly situated to enjoy the Rotorua region. There are numerous walks near the property, including the popular Okareka walkway at the end of the road. The Whakarewarewa mountain bike park is a 5 minute drive (or 15 minute ride) up the hill. The park has trails for all levels of riders and is considered the best mountain biking destination in the Southern Hemisphere. The owners of the property are keen mountain bikers and designed a separate single garage dedicated to bike storage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
It would be really helpful if you do the dishes and empty the dishwasher before leaving.
If leaving before Monday 9am please put the rubbish bins out on the road verge. Recycling is every 2nd week & look at other properties to see if more than the RED lid is required to be put out thanks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No tents, motorhomes, caravans on site without the express permission of the manager

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

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium.
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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) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families on 18 Apr 2026 start from AU$836, 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 TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TE TAURAKA Lakeside Escape in Okareka: Spacious, Stunning & Perfect for Families 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

9.6

Exceptional

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most amazing place to stay for our family of three generations. The games room for the kids was a real winner. Many thanks for an epic weekend away with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a family holiday. The view is absolutely beautiful. Loved the area by the outdoor fireplace and the spa on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

owen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beautiful house and the amazing spot made for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

Great house for all ages

Great house to stay with multiple families. Well stocked kitchen, with everything you need to entertain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie C.

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

Belated 50th Family Getaway

The location is stunning, with an absolutely beautiful lakeside home. The entire house has been 100% set up for everyone no matter what age, weather conditions etc can have fun
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Fabulous Family Stay

We had the full family stay - one grandmother, three adult children, their spouses and kids ranging from 3-16. It was perfect! Lots to do, stunning surrounds, hot tub, kayaks, paddle boards - the games room was a hit! So peaceful. Thank you, it was just what we wanted!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stella F.

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

Home from home.

Te Tauraka was perfect for our family. We had a wedding nearby at Longfords and were able to organize the grooms party, and welcome friends and family as if it were our own home. We loved the access to the lake. There was everything we needed. I recommend this house highly to large groups and families.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lois M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We expected the property to be immaculate inside and out as it was shown on the listing, however, upon arrival the house felt like it had been closed up for a very long time with the outdoor living areas very dirty and we had to clean them all before we could use them. The fireplaces inside and outside had not been cleaned out. There were 2 mice in the games room. The spa was dirty and hadn’t been working for some time. We had to empty and clean it and refill it before we could use it. The house accommodated our group very well, we were just disappointed with the condition of the outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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