Willowwood Retreat Su

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10190.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Mitai Maori Village
‪4 min drive‬
Skyline Rotorua
‪5 min drive‬
Polynesian Spa
‪11 min drive‬
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Summary:
Spacious five bedroom home with two bathrooms (master with ensuite), set on park-like grounds in a lakeside community. This is a fishing lodge style house with animal heads, Sky TV, wifi, a great deck, BBQ and wood burner fire. There is shared access to the lakefront with our other listing 'Willowmere Cottage', which is a neighbouring (lakefront) home that is also available to book for larger groups.

The Space:
The house is older and presented modestly. We have 5 bedrooms so this is perfect for large groups wanting to get together in a relaxed environment. It's imperfections make it a stressless place for families to enjoy.

The Neighborhood:
The property is in a quiet residential neighbourhood 8km from the city centre. There are shops and cafes in the Ngongotaha Village which is just 1.2km away.

Getting Around:
You will need a vehicle if staying at this property if you plan on going out and seeing the sights beyond Willowwood Retreat

Other Things to Note:
Bigger group? You can book both Willowwood and Willowmere (see property listing) together. They are both located on the same grounds so you can accommodate everyone, and yet still have plenty of room to move.

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Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Blue Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ogo, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance.

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

Mitai Maori Village - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Agrodome - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Polynesian Spa - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Wendy’S - ‬6 min drive
‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬8 min drive
‪Burgerfuel - ‬6 min drive
‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willowwood Retreat Su pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Willowwood Retreat Su?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willowwood Retreat Su?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Willowwood Retreat Su located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Rotorua, Agroventures and aMAZEme. Ogo and Velocity Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

31 March 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard G.

6 October 2024

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

Perfect location

This was our second stay at Willowmere cottage - we love it. It's a perfect location, right on the edge of lake Rotorua, and nice and cozy with the fire going in winter. Super close to Rotorua for entertainment and amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

18 March 2024

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

Awesome

Beautiful place to stay, quite comfortable and right on the lakenit was perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrea J.

27 August 2023

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

Cosy Getaway

This was a lovely weekend away, a beautiful view of the lake. Especially worth waking up to enjoy the sunrise. Very clean, had everything we needed. Water pressure average, a struggle with my long thick hair but my family members with short hair found it fine. Loved that they provided many heaters as it did get cold. They had them in all the bedrooms and was very happy with the one in the lounge. The fireplace was lovely, added to the atmosphere. Good location. Overall, it was lovely, charming and would love to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kirsty J.

7 August 2023

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

Great spot

Great spot and well priced for the quality but we struggled to stay warm. Kitchen and dining area is cold and had trouble keeping the fire hot enough with damp wood. More blankets are needed. Only 1 role of toilet paper provided. A little more cleaning of windows and frames would be nice too.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Abby P.

18 June 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great spot, house needs work!

It was a lovely location and perfect for what we needed. Beds comfortable enough, amenties all ok. I do however think the owner needs to invest some of the $300+ per night fee in this property as it is very poorly maintained. Also there is little point to having a fireplace if the wood is uncovered outside and wet... all it does is hiss, not light a fire!!! The ceiling above the fire looks like it coud collapse! When we went to leave our vehicle became stuck in a foot deep hole of mud, right beside where you park the cars where we were backing around.. very annoying and unnecessary if you just maintained it, applied some gravel etc... Small changes could greatly improve the property.. a splash of paint and some new curtains wouldn’t go astray.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Grant M.

25 April 2023

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

Great location

Great location, comfortable 'typical' kiwi bach (i.e. it's not aprkling new but it is just what the backh would be if you owned one) - lakefront and at the same time just a couple of minutes from all the main entertainemnt attractions

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

26 September 2022

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

Lakeside Birthday

What an amazing view of the lale we saw the sunrise each morning and jist watched the awans and ducks glude by. At night we lit the fire and it kept the house cozy and warm. Will definitely go back as it was such a tranquil calm setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

15 July 2022

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

Sensational spot

We really enjoyed our stay at this excellent bach right on the water front! It had everything we needed and was warm and cozy with the fire. I highly recommend the bach for anyone who loves the tranquility of water views! Thanks for having us, your bach certainly enhanced our experience of Rotorua!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kerrie M., Auckland

20 April 2022

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

Great location on the lake

It is an old classic batch, could maybe do with abit of a refresh and new single beds..

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Steven D.

3 May 2021

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

Our stay

Enjoyed our stay. Great lakeside location. Would happily stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Hamilton

29 November 2020

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

Lovely relaxing place

We enjoyed our stay.came to have a relaxing weekend and it was the perfect spot to fo just that

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

17 July 2020

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

gerard k.

8 March 2020

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

Tranquility in Rotorua

Such a lovely spot by the lake. We stay in Rotorua regularly but never right on the lake in such a secluded place. We will rent again at some stage. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie M.

22 December 2019

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

Perfect getaway

Absolutely loved our stay here. Being right next to the lake meant lots of activities and fun as well. We had a blast and enjoyed every moment of it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

1 May 2019

Lovely holiday house

A great place for a family to stay. The only heating is the woodburner but it was toasty by the fire and there are hot water bottles for the bedrooms. Our family enjoyed the kayaks and the beautiful view, so close to the lakeside.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Bryn H., Auckland

23 April 2019

Great location

Hi. Family of four (2 kids under 8) had a great stay and enjoyed the location by the lake and the use of the kayaks. As other reviews have noted the bach is older, but good fun. Only suggestion for improvement would be there are some mice / rodents in the ceiling cavity above the kitchen, and a larger / fan heater would be welcome for the main living area as it was cold when we arrived and the log fire needs some time to warm up before it really starts working.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

16 January 2019

Amazing relaxing getaway in a secluded area with a tranquil lake setting

Fantastic accommodation which has everything a family needs. The use of the sleepout was fantastic. The kayaks and life jackets made the experience complete and the kids didn't want to leave. Amazing communication with the property manager made our trip a breeze. We will definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

24 March 2025

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

Courage am See

Ein schön gelegenes altes Cottage mit guter Ausstattung, dass noch mehr Gemütlichkeit ausstrahlen würde, wenn die vielen Spinnweben und toten Insekten beseitigt würden.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave w.

14 August 2024

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

Fantastic location

Great spot. Beautiful lake and close to everything. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Family of four adults. We loved Willowmere Cottage. It was warm, felt safe, had all the mod comms, kayaks, great lighting. The house was huge so we all had our own space. The water front was such a treat, with bird life happy to visit. The wifi was a bonus, and sky tv so my husband could watch sky darts. Loved the fire place. No noise at night just the gentle water lapping on the shore. Bathroom was massive with lovely smelling shampoo and conditioner supplied. Thanks for lending us this cozy perfect slice of paradise for three nights 💕

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R., Santa Cruz

17 March 2024

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

Great stay in a traditional Bach

Perfect Location! Quiet, clean and enjoyed the view. Was able to get into activities easily and yet, be away from it all to enjoy the view!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Janina C.

29 November 2023

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

Lake house

Enjoyed our stay, but property really could do with more updating, very very dated. We could see some things have been improved recently, but the top oven did not work for example and crockery could be replaced, I don't like cracked and stained cups. When we first entered there was a very musty smell, maybe an air purifier might help. There was a lot of cobwebs outside. Inside the property was clean, the view lovely and the bird life enjoyed. I still would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Samantha R., Sydney

15 April 2023

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

Ver mixed depending on the room you sleep in

This is hard…. We really appreciated this lovely property and can see the owners would love it but its just not quite at the standard of hiring it out to travelers. Its more a property for the owners and their extended family to enjoy all their old quirky trinkets out of place and bad damp rising smells with lots of old junk that lie around. The actual house is ok with a lovely fire place that we enjoyed that was generously supplied with wood but many things are old and broken. The gardens/tress/outside area is unkept and overgrown with leaves everywhere. Basically the outside area was so unkept that we could not enjoy the outdoors (which is why we booked this property) The linen is fresh and clean. Some beds are comfortable. The bathrooms are ok. Water pressure is medium. The kitchen has an old smell, all plates bowls etc are so randomly spread out all over the kitchen its crazy and the kitchen is on a slope that made me feel like i was on a boat - not a good feeling. Their is a very old mouldy smell in the back bedroom of the house with the roof not intact. Their are possums living in the roof that make sleeping very hard as they make loud noises all night. The back bedroom is not habitable. It should not be include as rentable for this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

james b.

5 December 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Some things were great but I stayed in the sleepout where the doors to the outside didn't lock properly giving me no security . Also the multi box with a lead to another multi box to another lead to a light is a fire waiting to happen so I disconnected it . Some dodgy things going on

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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Bedroom 5

2 bathrooms

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